KAPLAN PHARMACOLOGICAL AND
PARENTERAL THERAPIES ASSESSMENT
EXAM
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EXAM OVERVIEW & CORE DOMAINS
The Kaplan Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies Assessment Exam is a
comprehensive evaluation designed to measure nursing students' comprehension and
clinical application of pharmacological principles and parenteral therapy. This exam is a
critical component of the Kaplan Integrated Exam series and aligns with Next
Generation NCLEX (NGN) standards.
Core Domains Covered:
Domain Key Topics
Blood Component Therapy Transfusion protocols, reactions, management
Intravenous Therapy IV insertion, maintenance, complications
,Domain Key Topics
Medications & Pharmacokinetics Drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion
Adverse Effects & Toxicity Monitoring Side effects, drug interactions, toxicity signs
Dosage Calculations Medication math, IV rates, conversions
Parenteral Nutrition TPN administration and monitoring
Frequently Tested Medications:
• Insulin administration and mixing
• Heparin/Enoxaparin
• Warfarin
• Digoxin
• Furosemide
• Morphine
• Vancomycin
• Potassium Chloride
• Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)
• Metered-dose inhalers
• Transdermal patches
• Vaccines
BLOCK 1: GENERAL PHARMACOLOGY & MEDICATION
ADMINISTRATION (Questions 1-50)
,Question 1
Withholding nitroglycerin if the systolic blood pressure is <100 mmHg is an example of
a(n):
• A) Contraindication
• B) Indication
• C) Side effect
• D) Untoward effect
Answer: A) Contraindication
Rationale: Contraindications are reasons not to administer a medication. For
nitroglycerin, contraindications include SBP <100 mmHg and recent use of
phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors. An indication is a reason the medication would be
administered; side effects are expected non-therapeutic actions; untoward effects are
unexpected and can be severe.
Question 2
All of the following are parenteral routes of medication administration EXCEPT:
• A) Intravenous
• B) Intramuscular
• C) Rectal
• D) Subcutaneous
Answer: C) Rectal
, Rationale: Parenteral routes include all administration methods that bypass the
digestive tract: IV, IM, SQ, ID, and IO. Rectal administration is considered
an enteral route because the rectum is part of the digestive tract.
Question 3
Which term refers to the study of how drugs enter the body, are absorbed, distributed,
metabolized, and excreted?
• A) Pharmacokinetics
• B) Pharmacodynamics
• C) Pharmacology
• D) Pharmacy
Answer: A) Pharmacokinetics
Rationale: Pharmacokinetics is the study of drug movement through the body—
absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion. Pharmacodynamics is the study of
what the drug does to the body. Pharmacology is the broader study of drugs, and
pharmacy is the practice of preparing and dispensing medications.
Question 4
Which of the following routes of drug administration completely bypasses the
gastrointestinal tract?
• A) Oral
• B) Sublingual
PARENTERAL THERAPIES ASSESSMENT
EXAM
Comprehensive Test Bank With 300 Actual Exam-Style
Questions, Verified Answers & Detailed Rationales
Expert Verified for Guaranteed Pass | 2026 Latest Update | Instant
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EXAM OVERVIEW & CORE DOMAINS
The Kaplan Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies Assessment Exam is a
comprehensive evaluation designed to measure nursing students' comprehension and
clinical application of pharmacological principles and parenteral therapy. This exam is a
critical component of the Kaplan Integrated Exam series and aligns with Next
Generation NCLEX (NGN) standards.
Core Domains Covered:
Domain Key Topics
Blood Component Therapy Transfusion protocols, reactions, management
Intravenous Therapy IV insertion, maintenance, complications
,Domain Key Topics
Medications & Pharmacokinetics Drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion
Adverse Effects & Toxicity Monitoring Side effects, drug interactions, toxicity signs
Dosage Calculations Medication math, IV rates, conversions
Parenteral Nutrition TPN administration and monitoring
Frequently Tested Medications:
• Insulin administration and mixing
• Heparin/Enoxaparin
• Warfarin
• Digoxin
• Furosemide
• Morphine
• Vancomycin
• Potassium Chloride
• Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)
• Metered-dose inhalers
• Transdermal patches
• Vaccines
BLOCK 1: GENERAL PHARMACOLOGY & MEDICATION
ADMINISTRATION (Questions 1-50)
,Question 1
Withholding nitroglycerin if the systolic blood pressure is <100 mmHg is an example of
a(n):
• A) Contraindication
• B) Indication
• C) Side effect
• D) Untoward effect
Answer: A) Contraindication
Rationale: Contraindications are reasons not to administer a medication. For
nitroglycerin, contraindications include SBP <100 mmHg and recent use of
phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors. An indication is a reason the medication would be
administered; side effects are expected non-therapeutic actions; untoward effects are
unexpected and can be severe.
Question 2
All of the following are parenteral routes of medication administration EXCEPT:
• A) Intravenous
• B) Intramuscular
• C) Rectal
• D) Subcutaneous
Answer: C) Rectal
, Rationale: Parenteral routes include all administration methods that bypass the
digestive tract: IV, IM, SQ, ID, and IO. Rectal administration is considered
an enteral route because the rectum is part of the digestive tract.
Question 3
Which term refers to the study of how drugs enter the body, are absorbed, distributed,
metabolized, and excreted?
• A) Pharmacokinetics
• B) Pharmacodynamics
• C) Pharmacology
• D) Pharmacy
Answer: A) Pharmacokinetics
Rationale: Pharmacokinetics is the study of drug movement through the body—
absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion. Pharmacodynamics is the study of
what the drug does to the body. Pharmacology is the broader study of drugs, and
pharmacy is the practice of preparing and dispensing medications.
Question 4
Which of the following routes of drug administration completely bypasses the
gastrointestinal tract?
• A) Oral
• B) Sublingual
