NR 341 Week 1 Clinical Medication
Assignment Q&A
Section 1: Medication Card Requirements
Question 1
Which of the following is a required component of the NR 341 clinical medication
cards?
A. ICD-10 code
B. Medication cost
C. Pharmaceutical manufacturer address
D. Lab/diagnostic test considerations
Answer: D. Lab/diagnostic test considerations
Rationale: According to the NR 341 clinical medication assignment instructions, the
"med card" must include: Trade/Generic Name, Classification, Dosage/Route,
Action/Therapeutic Effect, Adverse Effects, Nursing Implications, Lab/Diagnostic Test
Considerations, and Patient Teaching Considerations (including dietary) . Students must
show completed cards to their clinical instructor at the beginning of the clinical day for
verification.
Question 2
What format is required for the NR 341 Week 1 clinical medication cards?
A. Typed on 8.5×11 paper
B. Digital flashcards on a smartphone app
C. Printed ATI templates
D. Handwritten 4×6 index cards
,Answer: D. Handwritten 4×6 index cards
Rationale: The assignment specifies that students are to come to clinical with a 4×6
index "med card" for each medication listed, and drug cards must be hand written .
They are encouraged to keep the cards as reference/study aids throughout the program.
Question 3
What is the consequence for a student who does not complete the clinical
medication assignment?
A. A written warning
B. A reduced grade for the day
C. Required to complete extra assignments
D. Unsatisfactory for the clinical day
Answer: D. Unsatisfactory for the clinical day
Rationale: The assignment instructions clearly state: "If a student does not complete the
assignment, s/he will be unsatisfactory for the clinical day" . This emphasizes the
importance of coming prepared with completed medication cards.
Question 4
Which medication is NOT on the Week 1 clinical medication list?
A. Cardizem
B. Protonix
C. Coreg
D. Solu-Medrol
Answer: B. Protonix
Rationale: The Week 1 medications are: Cardizem, Coreg, Diprivan, Lopressor, and Solu-
Medrol . Protonix (Pantoprazole) appears on the Week 4 medication list .
, Question 5
Which medication is on the Week 1 clinical medication list?
A. Heparin
B. Levophed
C. Diprivan
D. Amiodarone
Answer: C. Diprivan
Rationale: The Week 1 medications include Diprivan (Propofol) . Heparin, Levophed,
and Amiodarone are on the Week 2 clinical medication list.
Section 2: Cardizem (Diltiazem) - Calcium Channel Blocker
Question 6
A patient is prescribed Cardizem (Diltiazem). What is the primary classification of
this medication?
A. Beta Blocker
B. Calcium Channel Blocker
C. Corticosteroid
D. General Anesthetic
Answer: B. Calcium Channel Blocker
Rationale: Cardizem (Diltiazem) is a Calcium Channel Blocker (CCB) . It inhibits
calcium ion influx across cell membranes during depolarization, causing vasodilation
and decreased heart rate and contractility.
Question 7
A nurse is reviewing a patient's medications and notes diltiazem is ordered. Which
nursing implication is MOST important to monitor?
A. Blood glucose levels
B. Respiratory rate
C. Blood pressure and heart rate
D. Intake and output
Assignment Q&A
Section 1: Medication Card Requirements
Question 1
Which of the following is a required component of the NR 341 clinical medication
cards?
A. ICD-10 code
B. Medication cost
C. Pharmaceutical manufacturer address
D. Lab/diagnostic test considerations
Answer: D. Lab/diagnostic test considerations
Rationale: According to the NR 341 clinical medication assignment instructions, the
"med card" must include: Trade/Generic Name, Classification, Dosage/Route,
Action/Therapeutic Effect, Adverse Effects, Nursing Implications, Lab/Diagnostic Test
Considerations, and Patient Teaching Considerations (including dietary) . Students must
show completed cards to their clinical instructor at the beginning of the clinical day for
verification.
Question 2
What format is required for the NR 341 Week 1 clinical medication cards?
A. Typed on 8.5×11 paper
B. Digital flashcards on a smartphone app
C. Printed ATI templates
D. Handwritten 4×6 index cards
,Answer: D. Handwritten 4×6 index cards
Rationale: The assignment specifies that students are to come to clinical with a 4×6
index "med card" for each medication listed, and drug cards must be hand written .
They are encouraged to keep the cards as reference/study aids throughout the program.
Question 3
What is the consequence for a student who does not complete the clinical
medication assignment?
A. A written warning
B. A reduced grade for the day
C. Required to complete extra assignments
D. Unsatisfactory for the clinical day
Answer: D. Unsatisfactory for the clinical day
Rationale: The assignment instructions clearly state: "If a student does not complete the
assignment, s/he will be unsatisfactory for the clinical day" . This emphasizes the
importance of coming prepared with completed medication cards.
Question 4
Which medication is NOT on the Week 1 clinical medication list?
A. Cardizem
B. Protonix
C. Coreg
D. Solu-Medrol
Answer: B. Protonix
Rationale: The Week 1 medications are: Cardizem, Coreg, Diprivan, Lopressor, and Solu-
Medrol . Protonix (Pantoprazole) appears on the Week 4 medication list .
, Question 5
Which medication is on the Week 1 clinical medication list?
A. Heparin
B. Levophed
C. Diprivan
D. Amiodarone
Answer: C. Diprivan
Rationale: The Week 1 medications include Diprivan (Propofol) . Heparin, Levophed,
and Amiodarone are on the Week 2 clinical medication list.
Section 2: Cardizem (Diltiazem) - Calcium Channel Blocker
Question 6
A patient is prescribed Cardizem (Diltiazem). What is the primary classification of
this medication?
A. Beta Blocker
B. Calcium Channel Blocker
C. Corticosteroid
D. General Anesthetic
Answer: B. Calcium Channel Blocker
Rationale: Cardizem (Diltiazem) is a Calcium Channel Blocker (CCB) . It inhibits
calcium ion influx across cell membranes during depolarization, causing vasodilation
and decreased heart rate and contractility.
Question 7
A nurse is reviewing a patient's medications and notes diltiazem is ordered. Which
nursing implication is MOST important to monitor?
A. Blood glucose levels
B. Respiratory rate
C. Blood pressure and heart rate
D. Intake and output
