NUR 641E Midterm Exam Prep 2026/2027 | Questions &
Correct Answers | Graded A+
1. The immune responses of newborns are not functional at the time of birth. But
from its mother the baby will receive through the placenta and via
colostrum (early breast milk).
IgE; IgD
IgM; IgD
IgG; IgA
IgA; IgG
2. Which of the following are factors that affect the drug bioavailability?
Absorption rate
Metabolism rate
pH stability
Solubility
All of the above
3. What does bioequivalence signify in the context of pharmaceuticals?
The market price of a drug.
Relative therapeutic effectiveness of chemically equivalent drugs.
The chemical composition of a drug.
The manufacturing process of a drug.
4. If a patient with Addison's disease is experiencing hyperkalemia, what
treatment might be necessary to manage their potassium levels?
, Increased potassium intake
Administration of insulin
Administration of aldosterone or mineralocorticoids
Increased fluid intake
5. If a patient’s aPTT value is significantly prolonged, what clinical action should
be taken regarding their anticoagulation therapy?
Stop all medications immediately.
Reassess and potentially adjust the anticoagulation dosage.
Administer additional anticoagulants.
Increase the patient's dietary vitamin K intake.
6. Describe the significance of threshold potential in the generation of action
potentials.
Threshold potential is significant because it is the maximum membrane
potential a neuron can achieve.
Threshold potential is significant because it prevents the neuron from
firing.
Threshold potential is significant because it determines the speed of
the action potential.
Threshold potential is significant because it is the minimum
membrane potential that must be reached for an action potential to
occur.
7. When administering a drug via IV bolus, you are giving the drug:
slowly.
in one mass.
, over time.
rapidly.
8. Describe the two primary ways through which newborns obtain antibodies
from their mothers.
Newborns receive all types of antibodies equally from the placenta.
Newborns do not receive any antibodies from their mothers.
Newborns only receive IgG antibodies through breastmilk.
Newborns acquire IgG antibodies through the placenta and IgA
from colostrum and breastmilk.
9. Describe the difference in absorption rates between aqueous and
nonaqueous IM injection solutions.
Aqueous solutions are absorbed rapidly, while nonaqueous
solutions are absorbed slowly.
Nonaqueous solutions are absorbed more rapidly than aqueous
solutions.
Aqueous solutions are not absorbed at all.
Both aqueous and nonaqueous solutions are absorbed at the same
rate.
10. A patient presents with a high fever and rapid breathing. If the fever is
treated and reduced, what is the expected change in the patient's
respiratory rate?
The respiratory rate is expected to decrease.
The respiratory rate will increase further.
The respiratory rate will remain unchanged.
, The respiratory rate will fluctuate unpredictably.
11. Describe the process that leads to pulmonary consolidation during
pneumonia.
During pneumonia, the pleural space fills with air.
During pneumonia, the lungs fill with exudates, leading to their
solidification.
During pneumonia, the alveoli become hyperinflated with air.
During pneumonia, the lung tissue becomes necrotic and dies.
12. Describe the role of pamidronate in the treatment of hypercalcemia.
Pamidronate increases calcium absorption in the intestines.
Pamidronate is a nitrogen-containing bisphosphonate that helps
lower calcium levels in the blood.
Pamidronate is a type of diuretic that promotes calcium excretion.
Pamidronate is used to treat infections related to hypercalcemia.
13. What is the half-life range of amiodarone?
10-15 days
30-35 days
40-55 days
2-3 days
14. What is the normal aPTT range in comparison to the therapeutic aPTT range?
Normal aPTT is greater than therapeutic aPTT.
Normal aPTT is equal to therapeutic aPTT.
Correct Answers | Graded A+
1. The immune responses of newborns are not functional at the time of birth. But
from its mother the baby will receive through the placenta and via
colostrum (early breast milk).
IgE; IgD
IgM; IgD
IgG; IgA
IgA; IgG
2. Which of the following are factors that affect the drug bioavailability?
Absorption rate
Metabolism rate
pH stability
Solubility
All of the above
3. What does bioequivalence signify in the context of pharmaceuticals?
The market price of a drug.
Relative therapeutic effectiveness of chemically equivalent drugs.
The chemical composition of a drug.
The manufacturing process of a drug.
4. If a patient with Addison's disease is experiencing hyperkalemia, what
treatment might be necessary to manage their potassium levels?
, Increased potassium intake
Administration of insulin
Administration of aldosterone or mineralocorticoids
Increased fluid intake
5. If a patient’s aPTT value is significantly prolonged, what clinical action should
be taken regarding their anticoagulation therapy?
Stop all medications immediately.
Reassess and potentially adjust the anticoagulation dosage.
Administer additional anticoagulants.
Increase the patient's dietary vitamin K intake.
6. Describe the significance of threshold potential in the generation of action
potentials.
Threshold potential is significant because it is the maximum membrane
potential a neuron can achieve.
Threshold potential is significant because it prevents the neuron from
firing.
Threshold potential is significant because it determines the speed of
the action potential.
Threshold potential is significant because it is the minimum
membrane potential that must be reached for an action potential to
occur.
7. When administering a drug via IV bolus, you are giving the drug:
slowly.
in one mass.
, over time.
rapidly.
8. Describe the two primary ways through which newborns obtain antibodies
from their mothers.
Newborns receive all types of antibodies equally from the placenta.
Newborns do not receive any antibodies from their mothers.
Newborns only receive IgG antibodies through breastmilk.
Newborns acquire IgG antibodies through the placenta and IgA
from colostrum and breastmilk.
9. Describe the difference in absorption rates between aqueous and
nonaqueous IM injection solutions.
Aqueous solutions are absorbed rapidly, while nonaqueous
solutions are absorbed slowly.
Nonaqueous solutions are absorbed more rapidly than aqueous
solutions.
Aqueous solutions are not absorbed at all.
Both aqueous and nonaqueous solutions are absorbed at the same
rate.
10. A patient presents with a high fever and rapid breathing. If the fever is
treated and reduced, what is the expected change in the patient's
respiratory rate?
The respiratory rate is expected to decrease.
The respiratory rate will increase further.
The respiratory rate will remain unchanged.
, The respiratory rate will fluctuate unpredictably.
11. Describe the process that leads to pulmonary consolidation during
pneumonia.
During pneumonia, the pleural space fills with air.
During pneumonia, the lungs fill with exudates, leading to their
solidification.
During pneumonia, the alveoli become hyperinflated with air.
During pneumonia, the lung tissue becomes necrotic and dies.
12. Describe the role of pamidronate in the treatment of hypercalcemia.
Pamidronate increases calcium absorption in the intestines.
Pamidronate is a nitrogen-containing bisphosphonate that helps
lower calcium levels in the blood.
Pamidronate is a type of diuretic that promotes calcium excretion.
Pamidronate is used to treat infections related to hypercalcemia.
13. What is the half-life range of amiodarone?
10-15 days
30-35 days
40-55 days
2-3 days
14. What is the normal aPTT range in comparison to the therapeutic aPTT range?
Normal aPTT is greater than therapeutic aPTT.
Normal aPTT is equal to therapeutic aPTT.
