NSG 318 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2026-20… EXAM
P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
NSG 318 Exam 1
Questions & Answers
2026-2027 | Updated &
Verified
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
137 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 137 verified questions accompanied by correct answers, focusing
on pharmacology and nursing implications related to medication administration. Each
question is designed to enhance understanding of key concepts and pharmacokinetic
changes, providing students with valuable insights. It is suitable for exam preparation,
course review, and certification readiness, enabling learners to effectively consolidate their
knowledge in nursing practice.
CONTENTS
• Pharmacology Basics • Drug Administration
• Laboratory Values • Pharmacokinetics
• Medication Safety • Ethics and Regulations
• Clinical Trials and Drug Development • Older Adult Considerations
Page 1
, • Drug Forms and Routes
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 137
pharmacology
CORRECT ANSWER
study of drugs
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 137
drug
CORRECT ANSWER
Chemical that affects physiologic process of a living organism
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 137
Identify the various routes of medication administration
CORRECT ANSWER
Sublingual (buccal), oral, transdermal (topical creams/ lotions), instillation (eye drops/sprays),
inhalation, nasogastric and gastrostomy tubes, suppositories, parenteral
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 137
List the components of a drug label
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, CORRECT ANSWER
Chemical Name: structure of the drug
Generic name: the official drug name
Brand/ trade name: the easier proprietary name
Active and inactive ingredients
Warning/ possible side effects
Directions on use as well as what the drug is used for/ what it helps treat
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 137
photosensitivity
CORRECT ANSWER
- sensitivity to light
- ranges from the ability to orient to the sun to the ability to see
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 137
what can affect bioavailability
CORRECT ANSWER
The form of the drug, route of administration, gastric mucosa and motility, administration with
food and other drugs, and changes in liver metabolism affect it.
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 137
pharmacodynamics phases
CORRECT ANSWER
receptor binding, postreceptor effects, chemical reaction
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 137
primary response
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, CORRECT ANSWER
desirable response
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 137
secondary response
CORRECT ANSWER
desirable or undesirable response
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 137
onset
CORRECT ANSWER
Time it takes drug to reach minimum effective concentration
Q11 QUESTION 11 OF 137
peak
CORRECT ANSWER
highest concentration in blood
Q12 QUESTION 12 OF 137
trough
CORRECT ANSWER
point of lowest concentration of the drug (drawn before next dose is to be administered)
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P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
NSG 318 Exam 1
Questions & Answers
2026-2027 | Updated &
Verified
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
137 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 137 verified questions accompanied by correct answers, focusing
on pharmacology and nursing implications related to medication administration. Each
question is designed to enhance understanding of key concepts and pharmacokinetic
changes, providing students with valuable insights. It is suitable for exam preparation,
course review, and certification readiness, enabling learners to effectively consolidate their
knowledge in nursing practice.
CONTENTS
• Pharmacology Basics • Drug Administration
• Laboratory Values • Pharmacokinetics
• Medication Safety • Ethics and Regulations
• Clinical Trials and Drug Development • Older Adult Considerations
Page 1
, • Drug Forms and Routes
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 137
pharmacology
CORRECT ANSWER
study of drugs
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 137
drug
CORRECT ANSWER
Chemical that affects physiologic process of a living organism
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 137
Identify the various routes of medication administration
CORRECT ANSWER
Sublingual (buccal), oral, transdermal (topical creams/ lotions), instillation (eye drops/sprays),
inhalation, nasogastric and gastrostomy tubes, suppositories, parenteral
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 137
List the components of a drug label
Page 2
, CORRECT ANSWER
Chemical Name: structure of the drug
Generic name: the official drug name
Brand/ trade name: the easier proprietary name
Active and inactive ingredients
Warning/ possible side effects
Directions on use as well as what the drug is used for/ what it helps treat
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 137
photosensitivity
CORRECT ANSWER
- sensitivity to light
- ranges from the ability to orient to the sun to the ability to see
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 137
what can affect bioavailability
CORRECT ANSWER
The form of the drug, route of administration, gastric mucosa and motility, administration with
food and other drugs, and changes in liver metabolism affect it.
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 137
pharmacodynamics phases
CORRECT ANSWER
receptor binding, postreceptor effects, chemical reaction
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 137
primary response
Page 3
, CORRECT ANSWER
desirable response
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 137
secondary response
CORRECT ANSWER
desirable or undesirable response
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 137
onset
CORRECT ANSWER
Time it takes drug to reach minimum effective concentration
Q11 QUESTION 11 OF 137
peak
CORRECT ANSWER
highest concentration in blood
Q12 QUESTION 12 OF 137
trough
CORRECT ANSWER
point of lowest concentration of the drug (drawn before next dose is to be administered)
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