Pharm- Test Bank Exam 1/ ADVANCED
PHARMACOLOGY QUESTIONS and answers
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The nurse is writing a nursing diagnosis for a plan of care for a pt who has been
newly diagnosed w/ type 2 diabetes. Which statement reflects the correct format
for a nursing diagnosis?
a. anxiety
b. anxiety related to new drug therapy
c. anxiety related to anxious feelings about drug therapy, as evidenced by
statements such as "I'm upset about having to test my blood sugars."
d. anxiety related to new drug therapy, as evidenced by statements such as "I'm
upset about having to test my blood sugars."
D
The pt is to receive oral guaifenesin (Mucinex) 2x a day. Today, the nurse was
busy & gave the med 2 hrs after the scheduled dose was due. What type of
problem does this represent?
a. right time
b. right dose
c. right route
d. right medication
A
,Pharm- Test Bank Exam 1/ ADVANCED
PHARMACOLOGY QUESTIONS and answers
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The nurse has been monitoring the pt's progress on a new drug regimen since the
first dose & documenting the pt's therapeutic response to the medication. Which
phase of the nursing process do these actions illustrate?
a. nursing diagnosis
b. planning
c. implementation
d. evaluation
D
The nurse is assigned to a pt who is newly diagnosed w/ type 1 diabetes mellitus.
Which statement best illustrates an outcome criterion for this pt?
a. the pt will follow instructions
b. the pt will not experience complications
c. the pt will adhere to the new insulin treatment regimen
d. the pt will demonstrate correct blood glucose testing technique
D
Which activity best reflects the implementation phase of the nursing process for
the pt who is newly diagnosed w/ HTN?
,Pharm- Test Bank Exam 1/ ADVANCED
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a. providing education on keeping a journal of BP readings
b. setting goals & outcome criteria w/ the pt's input
c. recording a drug history regarding OTC medications used at home
d. formulating nursing diagnoses regarding deficient knowledge r/t the new
treatment regimen
A
The medication order reads, "Give ondansetron (Zofran) 4 mg, 30 mins before
beginning chemotherapy to prevent nausea." The nurse notes that the route is
missing from the order. What is the nurse's best action?
a. give the medication intravenously b/c the pt might vomit
b. give the medication orally b/c the tablet are available in 4 mg doses
c. contact the prescriber to clarify the route of the medication ordered
d. hold the medication until the prescriber returns to make rounds
C
When the nurse considers the timing of a drug dose, which factor is appropriate
to consider when deciding when to give a drug?
a. the pt's ability to swallow
, Pharm- Test Bank Exam 1/ ADVANCED
PHARMACOLOGY QUESTIONS and answers
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b. the pt's height
c. the pt's last meal
d. the pt's allergies
C
The nurse is performing an assessment of a newly admitted pt. Which is an
example of subjective data?
a. BP 158/96 mm Hg
b. weight 255 lbs
c. pt reports that he uses the herbal product ginkgo
d. the pt's lab work includes a complete blood count & urinalysis
C
The pt is receiving 2 different drugs. At current dosages & dosage forms, both
drugs are absorbed into the circulation in identical amounts. Which term is used
to identify this principle?
a. bioequivalent
PHARMACOLOGY QUESTIONS and answers
verified answers
The nurse is writing a nursing diagnosis for a plan of care for a pt who has been
newly diagnosed w/ type 2 diabetes. Which statement reflects the correct format
for a nursing diagnosis?
a. anxiety
b. anxiety related to new drug therapy
c. anxiety related to anxious feelings about drug therapy, as evidenced by
statements such as "I'm upset about having to test my blood sugars."
d. anxiety related to new drug therapy, as evidenced by statements such as "I'm
upset about having to test my blood sugars."
D
The pt is to receive oral guaifenesin (Mucinex) 2x a day. Today, the nurse was
busy & gave the med 2 hrs after the scheduled dose was due. What type of
problem does this represent?
a. right time
b. right dose
c. right route
d. right medication
A
,Pharm- Test Bank Exam 1/ ADVANCED
PHARMACOLOGY QUESTIONS and answers
verified answers
The nurse has been monitoring the pt's progress on a new drug regimen since the
first dose & documenting the pt's therapeutic response to the medication. Which
phase of the nursing process do these actions illustrate?
a. nursing diagnosis
b. planning
c. implementation
d. evaluation
D
The nurse is assigned to a pt who is newly diagnosed w/ type 1 diabetes mellitus.
Which statement best illustrates an outcome criterion for this pt?
a. the pt will follow instructions
b. the pt will not experience complications
c. the pt will adhere to the new insulin treatment regimen
d. the pt will demonstrate correct blood glucose testing technique
D
Which activity best reflects the implementation phase of the nursing process for
the pt who is newly diagnosed w/ HTN?
,Pharm- Test Bank Exam 1/ ADVANCED
PHARMACOLOGY QUESTIONS and answers
verified answers
a. providing education on keeping a journal of BP readings
b. setting goals & outcome criteria w/ the pt's input
c. recording a drug history regarding OTC medications used at home
d. formulating nursing diagnoses regarding deficient knowledge r/t the new
treatment regimen
A
The medication order reads, "Give ondansetron (Zofran) 4 mg, 30 mins before
beginning chemotherapy to prevent nausea." The nurse notes that the route is
missing from the order. What is the nurse's best action?
a. give the medication intravenously b/c the pt might vomit
b. give the medication orally b/c the tablet are available in 4 mg doses
c. contact the prescriber to clarify the route of the medication ordered
d. hold the medication until the prescriber returns to make rounds
C
When the nurse considers the timing of a drug dose, which factor is appropriate
to consider when deciding when to give a drug?
a. the pt's ability to swallow
, Pharm- Test Bank Exam 1/ ADVANCED
PHARMACOLOGY QUESTIONS and answers
verified answers
b. the pt's height
c. the pt's last meal
d. the pt's allergies
C
The nurse is performing an assessment of a newly admitted pt. Which is an
example of subjective data?
a. BP 158/96 mm Hg
b. weight 255 lbs
c. pt reports that he uses the herbal product ginkgo
d. the pt's lab work includes a complete blood count & urinalysis
C
The pt is receiving 2 different drugs. At current dosages & dosage forms, both
drugs are absorbed into the circulation in identical amounts. Which term is used
to identify this principle?
a. bioequivalent
