NRSG 106-02N Pharmacology TEST ONE STUDY GUIDES Questions With Complete Solutions

Number the following drug forms in order of speed of dissolution and absorption, with (1) being the fastest and (4) being the slowest. a. Capsules b. Enteric-coated tablets c. Elixirs d. Powders correct answer: 1-Elixers 2-Powders 3-Capsules 4-Enteric-coated tablets When considering the various routes of drug elimination, the nurse is aware that elimination occurs mainly by which routes? a. Renal tubules and skin b. Skin and lungs c. Bowel and renal tubules d. Lungs and gastrointestinal tract correct answer: c. Bowel and renal tubules The nurse is aware that excessive drug dosages, poor circulation, impaired metabolism, or inadequate excretion may result in which drug effect? a. Tolerance b. Cumulative effect c. Incompatibility d. Antagonistic effect correct answer: b. Cumulative effect Drug half-life is defined as the amount of time required for 50% of the drug to: a. be absorbed by the body. b. reach a therapeutic level. c. exert a response. d. be removed by the body. correct answer: d. be removed by the body. The nurse recognizes that drugs given by which route will be altered by the first-pass effect? a. oral b. sublingual c. subcutaneous d. intravenous correct answer: a. oral If a drug binds with an enzyme and thereby prevents the enzyme from binding to its normal target cell, it will produce which effect? a. receptor interaction b. enzyme affinity c. enzyme interaction d. nonspecific interaction correct answer: c. en