PHARMACOLOGY: A PATIENT-CENTERED NURSING
PROCESS APPROACH – 200 SAMPLE PRACTICE
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY
GRADED A+ | LATEST 2026/2027
1. All of the following would be considered subjective data, EXCEPT:
a. Patient-reported health history
b. Patient-reported signs and symptoms of their illness
c. Financial barriers reported by the patient's caregiver
d. Vital signs obtained from the medical record
Correct Answer: D
2. The nurse is using data collected to define a set of interventions to achieve
the most desirable outcomes. Which step of the nursing process is the nurse
applying?
a. Recognizing cues (assessment)
b. Analyze cues & prioritize hypothesis (analysis)
c. Generate solutions (planning)
, d. Take action (nursing interventions)
Correct Answer: C
3. A 5-year-old child with type 1 diabetes mellitus has had repeated
hospitalizations for episodes of hyperglycemia. The parents tell the nurse that
they can't keep track of everything that has to be done to care for their child.
The nurse reviews medications, diet, and symptom management with the
parents and draws up a daily checklist for the family to use. These activities are
completed in which step of the nursing process?
a. Recognizing cues (assessment)
b. Analyze cues & prioritize hypothesis (analysis)
c. Generate solutions (planning)
d. Take action (nursing interventions)
Correct Answer: D
4. The nurse is preparing to administer a medication and reviews the patient's
chart for drug allergies, serum creatinine, and blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
levels. The nurse's actions are reflective of which of the following?
a. Recognizing cues (assessment)
b. Analyze cues & prioritize hypothesis (analysis)
c. Take action (nursing interventions)
d. Generate solutions (planning)
Correct Answer: A
,5. Which of the following would be correctly categorized as objective data?
a. A list of herbal supplements regularly used provided by the patient.
b. Lab values associated with the drugs the patient is taking.
c. The ages and relationship of all household members to the patient.
d. Usual dietary patterns and food intake.
Correct Answer: B
6. The nurse reviews a patient's database and learns that the patient lives alone,
is forgetful, and does not have an established routine. The patient will be sent
home with three new medications to be taken at different times of the day.
The nurse develops a daily medication chart and enlists a family member to
put the patient's pills in a pill organizer. This is an example of which element
of the nursing process?
a. Analyze cues & prioritize hypothesis (analysis)
b. Evaluation
c. Take action (nursing interventions)
d. Generate solutions (planning)
Correct Answer: C
7. A nurse is documenting a medication administration. Which documentation is
correct?
a. "Given at 0900"
b. "Medication administered"
c. "Patient tolerated well"
, d. "Cefazolin 1 g IV given at 0900, patient denies allergies, IV site patent"
Correct Answer: D
8. The nurse is preparing to give an oral medication to a patient who has
difficulty swallowing. Which action is most appropriate?
a. Crush the medication without checking
b. Request an alternative form (e.g., liquid) from the pharmacy
c. Mix the crushed medication with applesauce after verifying it is safe to crush
d. Skip the dose
Correct Answer: C
9. A patient refuses to take a prescribed medication. The nurse should first:
a. Document the refusal
b. Notify the provider
c. Explore the reason for refusal
d. Hide the medication in food
Correct Answer: C
10. The nurse is administering a high-alert medication. Which action is essential?
a. Have a second nurse double-check the dose and calculations
b. Administer without verification to save time
c. Give the medication with food to reduce side effects
d. Document after the patient leaves the hospital
Correct Answer: A
PROCESS APPROACH – 200 SAMPLE PRACTICE
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY
GRADED A+ | LATEST 2026/2027
1. All of the following would be considered subjective data, EXCEPT:
a. Patient-reported health history
b. Patient-reported signs and symptoms of their illness
c. Financial barriers reported by the patient's caregiver
d. Vital signs obtained from the medical record
Correct Answer: D
2. The nurse is using data collected to define a set of interventions to achieve
the most desirable outcomes. Which step of the nursing process is the nurse
applying?
a. Recognizing cues (assessment)
b. Analyze cues & prioritize hypothesis (analysis)
c. Generate solutions (planning)
, d. Take action (nursing interventions)
Correct Answer: C
3. A 5-year-old child with type 1 diabetes mellitus has had repeated
hospitalizations for episodes of hyperglycemia. The parents tell the nurse that
they can't keep track of everything that has to be done to care for their child.
The nurse reviews medications, diet, and symptom management with the
parents and draws up a daily checklist for the family to use. These activities are
completed in which step of the nursing process?
a. Recognizing cues (assessment)
b. Analyze cues & prioritize hypothesis (analysis)
c. Generate solutions (planning)
d. Take action (nursing interventions)
Correct Answer: D
4. The nurse is preparing to administer a medication and reviews the patient's
chart for drug allergies, serum creatinine, and blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
levels. The nurse's actions are reflective of which of the following?
a. Recognizing cues (assessment)
b. Analyze cues & prioritize hypothesis (analysis)
c. Take action (nursing interventions)
d. Generate solutions (planning)
Correct Answer: A
,5. Which of the following would be correctly categorized as objective data?
a. A list of herbal supplements regularly used provided by the patient.
b. Lab values associated with the drugs the patient is taking.
c. The ages and relationship of all household members to the patient.
d. Usual dietary patterns and food intake.
Correct Answer: B
6. The nurse reviews a patient's database and learns that the patient lives alone,
is forgetful, and does not have an established routine. The patient will be sent
home with three new medications to be taken at different times of the day.
The nurse develops a daily medication chart and enlists a family member to
put the patient's pills in a pill organizer. This is an example of which element
of the nursing process?
a. Analyze cues & prioritize hypothesis (analysis)
b. Evaluation
c. Take action (nursing interventions)
d. Generate solutions (planning)
Correct Answer: C
7. A nurse is documenting a medication administration. Which documentation is
correct?
a. "Given at 0900"
b. "Medication administered"
c. "Patient tolerated well"
, d. "Cefazolin 1 g IV given at 0900, patient denies allergies, IV site patent"
Correct Answer: D
8. The nurse is preparing to give an oral medication to a patient who has
difficulty swallowing. Which action is most appropriate?
a. Crush the medication without checking
b. Request an alternative form (e.g., liquid) from the pharmacy
c. Mix the crushed medication with applesauce after verifying it is safe to crush
d. Skip the dose
Correct Answer: C
9. A patient refuses to take a prescribed medication. The nurse should first:
a. Document the refusal
b. Notify the provider
c. Explore the reason for refusal
d. Hide the medication in food
Correct Answer: C
10. The nurse is administering a high-alert medication. Which action is essential?
a. Have a second nurse double-check the dose and calculations
b. Administer without verification to save time
c. Give the medication with food to reduce side effects
d. Document after the patient leaves the hospital
Correct Answer: A
