NU 578 UNIT 1 2027 WITH 160
QUESTIONS AND EXPERT-
VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS |
ALREADY GRADED A+ |
GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Which legislation sets rules for the manufacture and distribution of drugs
considered to have the potential for abuse? - ANSWER-Controlled Substances Act
of 1970
What is a result of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) of 1992? -
ANSWER-New drugs reach the market sooner than ever before.
Which is a true statement about new drug development in the United States? -
ANSWER-Randomized controlled trials are the best way to assess drug therapy.
N-acetyl-para-aminophenol is an example of which type of drug name? -
ANSWER-Chemical
,A new medication becomes available for treatment of a debilitating neurologic
disease. What would the nurse expect about the safety of the drug? - ANSWER-
The drug has passed the FDA approval process.
Why are trade names much easier to say and remember than generic names? -
ANSWER-Companies have a marketing advantage when the trade name is easier
to recognize.
Which term is commonly used for nonprescription drugs? - ANSWER-Over the
counter
Which is a true statement about new drug development? (SATA) - ANSWER--
Drug trials require that those involved don't know which subjects are receiving the
drug or control.
-During preclinical testing, drugs are evaluated for toxicities, kinetic properties,
and useful effects.
Which statements about over-the-counter (OTC) drugs would the nurse identify as
true? (SATA) - ANSWER--Most illnesses initially are treated with an OTC agent.
-Forty percent of Americans take at least one OTC drug every 2 days.
-Some drugs that originally were sold by prescription are now OTC.
Which statements about the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act
(2009) would the nurse identify as true? (SATA) - ANSWER--All ingredients in
tobacco products must be listed on the warning label.
-A gradual reduction of nicotine to nonaddictive levels is required.
-Marketing to youth is prohibited.
-Harmful additives are restricted
, A new graduate nurse preparing to administer medications knows that which of the
following is required for a drug to move through the body? - ANSWER-The ability
to cross membranes
The nurse is preparing to give a medication for pain. The label states that the drug
is "lipid soluble." How soon should the nurse expect to observe the effects of the
drug? - ANSWER-Rapidly
The nurse is administering warfarin, an anticoagulant, to a patient with a low
albumin level. Which effect of this medication should the nurse expect to observe?
- ANSWER-Increased PT/INR levels
A nurse prepares to administer acetaminophen [Tylenol] to a patient with an oral
temperature of 101.7°F. Which preparation would the nurse expect to have the
most rapid onset of action? - ANSWER-Tylenol Elixer
The nurse should provide which teaching point when administering an enteric-
coated oral tablet to a patient? - ANSWER-"Swallow the tablet whole after double-
checking the dose."
When administering a central nervous system depressant, the nurse should closely
observe for drug toxicity in which patient? - ANSWER-A 3-week-old neonate
For which reason should the nurse follow safe medication administration for
intravenous (IV) medications? - ANSWER-IV administration is irreversible.
The nurse is preparing to administer an intravenous (IV) medication. What is the
minimum injection time to reduce the risk of harm to the patient? - ANSWER-60
seconds
QUESTIONS AND EXPERT-
VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS |
ALREADY GRADED A+ |
GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Which legislation sets rules for the manufacture and distribution of drugs
considered to have the potential for abuse? - ANSWER-Controlled Substances Act
of 1970
What is a result of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) of 1992? -
ANSWER-New drugs reach the market sooner than ever before.
Which is a true statement about new drug development in the United States? -
ANSWER-Randomized controlled trials are the best way to assess drug therapy.
N-acetyl-para-aminophenol is an example of which type of drug name? -
ANSWER-Chemical
,A new medication becomes available for treatment of a debilitating neurologic
disease. What would the nurse expect about the safety of the drug? - ANSWER-
The drug has passed the FDA approval process.
Why are trade names much easier to say and remember than generic names? -
ANSWER-Companies have a marketing advantage when the trade name is easier
to recognize.
Which term is commonly used for nonprescription drugs? - ANSWER-Over the
counter
Which is a true statement about new drug development? (SATA) - ANSWER--
Drug trials require that those involved don't know which subjects are receiving the
drug or control.
-During preclinical testing, drugs are evaluated for toxicities, kinetic properties,
and useful effects.
Which statements about over-the-counter (OTC) drugs would the nurse identify as
true? (SATA) - ANSWER--Most illnesses initially are treated with an OTC agent.
-Forty percent of Americans take at least one OTC drug every 2 days.
-Some drugs that originally were sold by prescription are now OTC.
Which statements about the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act
(2009) would the nurse identify as true? (SATA) - ANSWER--All ingredients in
tobacco products must be listed on the warning label.
-A gradual reduction of nicotine to nonaddictive levels is required.
-Marketing to youth is prohibited.
-Harmful additives are restricted
, A new graduate nurse preparing to administer medications knows that which of the
following is required for a drug to move through the body? - ANSWER-The ability
to cross membranes
The nurse is preparing to give a medication for pain. The label states that the drug
is "lipid soluble." How soon should the nurse expect to observe the effects of the
drug? - ANSWER-Rapidly
The nurse is administering warfarin, an anticoagulant, to a patient with a low
albumin level. Which effect of this medication should the nurse expect to observe?
- ANSWER-Increased PT/INR levels
A nurse prepares to administer acetaminophen [Tylenol] to a patient with an oral
temperature of 101.7°F. Which preparation would the nurse expect to have the
most rapid onset of action? - ANSWER-Tylenol Elixer
The nurse should provide which teaching point when administering an enteric-
coated oral tablet to a patient? - ANSWER-"Swallow the tablet whole after double-
checking the dose."
When administering a central nervous system depressant, the nurse should closely
observe for drug toxicity in which patient? - ANSWER-A 3-week-old neonate
For which reason should the nurse follow safe medication administration for
intravenous (IV) medications? - ANSWER-IV administration is irreversible.
The nurse is preparing to administer an intravenous (IV) medication. What is the
minimum injection time to reduce the risk of harm to the patient? - ANSWER-60
seconds
