Pharmacology (NR 293) exam 1 review
study guide correctly solved 2026/2027
Chapter 1 - correct answer -
When medications were administered during the night
shift, a patient refused to take his 0200 dose of an
antibiotic, claiming that he had just taken it. What is the
best action by the nurse to maintain patient safety? - correct answer -
During a busy shift, the nurse notes that the medical
record of a newly admitted patient has a few orders for
various medications and diagnostic tests that were taken
by telephone by another nurse. The nurse is on the way
to the patient's room to do an assessment when the unit
secretary tells the nurse that one of the orders reads as
follows: "Lasix, 20 mg, stat." What is the priority action
by the nurse? How does the nurse go about giving this
drug? Explain the best action to take in this situation. - correct answer -
An 86-year-old patient is being discharged to home on
drug therapy for hyperthyroidism and has very little
information regarding the medication. Which statement
best reflects a realistic outcome of patient teaching activities?
, a. The patient and patient's daughter will state the
proper way to take the drug.
b. The nurse will provide teaching about the drug's
adverse effects.
c. The patient will state all the symptoms of toxicity of
the drug.
d. The patient will call the prescriber if adverse effects
occur. - correct answer
A patient has a new prescription for a blood pressure
medication that may cause him to feel dizzy during the
first few days of therapy. Which is the best human needs
statement for this situation?
a. Physical activity
b. Physical safety
c. Freedom pain
d. Interchange of gases - correct answer
A patient's medical record includes an order that reads
as follows: "Atenolol 25 mg once daily at 0900." Which
action by the nurse is correct?
a. The nurse does not give the drug.
b. The nurse gives the drug orally.
study guide correctly solved 2026/2027
Chapter 1 - correct answer -
When medications were administered during the night
shift, a patient refused to take his 0200 dose of an
antibiotic, claiming that he had just taken it. What is the
best action by the nurse to maintain patient safety? - correct answer -
During a busy shift, the nurse notes that the medical
record of a newly admitted patient has a few orders for
various medications and diagnostic tests that were taken
by telephone by another nurse. The nurse is on the way
to the patient's room to do an assessment when the unit
secretary tells the nurse that one of the orders reads as
follows: "Lasix, 20 mg, stat." What is the priority action
by the nurse? How does the nurse go about giving this
drug? Explain the best action to take in this situation. - correct answer -
An 86-year-old patient is being discharged to home on
drug therapy for hyperthyroidism and has very little
information regarding the medication. Which statement
best reflects a realistic outcome of patient teaching activities?
, a. The patient and patient's daughter will state the
proper way to take the drug.
b. The nurse will provide teaching about the drug's
adverse effects.
c. The patient will state all the symptoms of toxicity of
the drug.
d. The patient will call the prescriber if adverse effects
occur. - correct answer
A patient has a new prescription for a blood pressure
medication that may cause him to feel dizzy during the
first few days of therapy. Which is the best human needs
statement for this situation?
a. Physical activity
b. Physical safety
c. Freedom pain
d. Interchange of gases - correct answer
A patient's medical record includes an order that reads
as follows: "Atenolol 25 mg once daily at 0900." Which
action by the nurse is correct?
a. The nurse does not give the drug.
b. The nurse gives the drug orally.
