Rasmussen Pharm Exam 1
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,A drug that delivers 300 mg has a half-life of 4 hours. How many mg of drug will remain in the body after
half life?
150 mg
The nurse is reviewing the various forms of topical medications. What are considered topical
medications?
rectal ointment, eye drops, inhaled medications
What is the fastest way a drug can be absorbed?
parenteral route
Why are sublingual and buccal drugs absorbed quickly?
the tongue has a large blood vessel supply and they can bypass the liver
What is the difference between tolerance and dependence?
tolerance is a decreasing response to repeated drug doses and dependence is a physical need for a drug
The nurse is reviewing factors that influence pharmacokinetics in the neonatal pt. which factor puts the
neonatal pt at risk with regard to drug therapy?
immature renal system - impaired excretion
The physiological differences in the pediatric pt compared with the adult pt affect the amount of drug
needed to produced a therapeutic effect. The nurse is aware that one of the main differences is that
infants have...
water composition of approx 75%
While teaching a 76-year old pt about the adverse effects of his medications, the nurse encourages him
to keep a journal of the AE he experiences. This is important for the older adult due to what alteration in
pharmokinetics?
decreased perfusion (blood flow) to the liver, thus impaired metabolism
,When the nurse is reviewing a list of medications taken by an 88 year old patient, the pt says "I get dizzy
when I stand up." She also states she has nearly fainted a few times. Her BP drop 15 points when she
stand sup. What medication is responsible?
antihypertensives
A pregnant pt who is 32 weeks gestation asked about a pregnancy category A drug. Can she take it?
yes!!
The nurse is preparing to administer an injection to a preschool aged child. what is appropriate for this
age group?
provide brief explanation, make use of magical thinking, provide comfort measures
The nurse is preparing to give oral dose of acetaminophen to a child who weighs 12 kg. The dose is
15mg/kg. How many milligrams will the nurse administer?
180 mg
An 82 yr old pt is admitted to the hospital after an episode of confusion at home. The nurse is assessing
the current medications he is taking at home. Which method is the best way to asses his home
medications?
ask pt wife to bring in medication containers
A 47 yo pt with diabetes is being dc to home and must take insulin injections bid. The nurse keep in
mind which concepts when considering pt teaching.
teaching needs to begin at time of diagnosis or administration and is individualized to the pt's reading
level
The nurse is developing a dc plan regarding a pt's medication. Which of these statement about dc plans
is true?
it is individualized and based on the pt's cognitive level
The nurse is responsible for pre-op teaching for a pt who is mildly anxious about receiving pain meds
post op. The nurse knows this level of anxiety may...
increase pt's motivation to learn
What action by the nurse is the best way to assess a pt's learning needs?
validate the pt's present level of knowledge
Drug interactions for chamomile
increased risk bleeding with anticoagulants
drug interactions with cranberry
decreased elimination of many drugs
, drug interactions with echinacea
interference with immunosuppressant drug and antivirals
drugs interactions with evening primrose
interaction with antipsychotics
drug interactions with garlic
hypoglycemic therapy and warfarin
drug interactions with gingko
can increase bleeding - anticoagulants and antiplatelets
drug interactions with ginger root
cardiac, anti diabetic or anticoagulant drugs
drug interactions with hawthorn
can lead to toxic levels of cardiac glycosides
drug interactions with kava
may increases effect of barbiturates and alcohol
drug interactions with saw palmetto
can change effects of birth control
drug interactions of st johns wort
may lead to serotonin syndrome
drug interactions of valerian
increased CNS depression if sued with sedatives
Which is the most appropriate example of a product formed by an indirect form of gene therapy?
vaccines
Go back to OTC meds and gene therapy questions in book
A nurse is teaching a client who has anemia and a new prescription for a liquid iron supplement. Which
of the following info should the nurse include in the teaching?
add foods that are high in fiber, rinse your mouth after medications, expect stools to be green or black
in color, add red meat
A nurse is caring for a client who has increased liver enzymes and is taking herbal supplements, Which if
the following herbal supplements should the nurse report to the provider?
kava - high doses could cause liver failure
Questions and 100% correct
answers verified by experts
and graded A+ ltesst update
2024 with guaranteed success
after download
,A drug that delivers 300 mg has a half-life of 4 hours. How many mg of drug will remain in the body after
half life?
150 mg
The nurse is reviewing the various forms of topical medications. What are considered topical
medications?
rectal ointment, eye drops, inhaled medications
What is the fastest way a drug can be absorbed?
parenteral route
Why are sublingual and buccal drugs absorbed quickly?
the tongue has a large blood vessel supply and they can bypass the liver
What is the difference between tolerance and dependence?
tolerance is a decreasing response to repeated drug doses and dependence is a physical need for a drug
The nurse is reviewing factors that influence pharmacokinetics in the neonatal pt. which factor puts the
neonatal pt at risk with regard to drug therapy?
immature renal system - impaired excretion
The physiological differences in the pediatric pt compared with the adult pt affect the amount of drug
needed to produced a therapeutic effect. The nurse is aware that one of the main differences is that
infants have...
water composition of approx 75%
While teaching a 76-year old pt about the adverse effects of his medications, the nurse encourages him
to keep a journal of the AE he experiences. This is important for the older adult due to what alteration in
pharmokinetics?
decreased perfusion (blood flow) to the liver, thus impaired metabolism
,When the nurse is reviewing a list of medications taken by an 88 year old patient, the pt says "I get dizzy
when I stand up." She also states she has nearly fainted a few times. Her BP drop 15 points when she
stand sup. What medication is responsible?
antihypertensives
A pregnant pt who is 32 weeks gestation asked about a pregnancy category A drug. Can she take it?
yes!!
The nurse is preparing to administer an injection to a preschool aged child. what is appropriate for this
age group?
provide brief explanation, make use of magical thinking, provide comfort measures
The nurse is preparing to give oral dose of acetaminophen to a child who weighs 12 kg. The dose is
15mg/kg. How many milligrams will the nurse administer?
180 mg
An 82 yr old pt is admitted to the hospital after an episode of confusion at home. The nurse is assessing
the current medications he is taking at home. Which method is the best way to asses his home
medications?
ask pt wife to bring in medication containers
A 47 yo pt with diabetes is being dc to home and must take insulin injections bid. The nurse keep in
mind which concepts when considering pt teaching.
teaching needs to begin at time of diagnosis or administration and is individualized to the pt's reading
level
The nurse is developing a dc plan regarding a pt's medication. Which of these statement about dc plans
is true?
it is individualized and based on the pt's cognitive level
The nurse is responsible for pre-op teaching for a pt who is mildly anxious about receiving pain meds
post op. The nurse knows this level of anxiety may...
increase pt's motivation to learn
What action by the nurse is the best way to assess a pt's learning needs?
validate the pt's present level of knowledge
Drug interactions for chamomile
increased risk bleeding with anticoagulants
drug interactions with cranberry
decreased elimination of many drugs
, drug interactions with echinacea
interference with immunosuppressant drug and antivirals
drugs interactions with evening primrose
interaction with antipsychotics
drug interactions with garlic
hypoglycemic therapy and warfarin
drug interactions with gingko
can increase bleeding - anticoagulants and antiplatelets
drug interactions with ginger root
cardiac, anti diabetic or anticoagulant drugs
drug interactions with hawthorn
can lead to toxic levels of cardiac glycosides
drug interactions with kava
may increases effect of barbiturates and alcohol
drug interactions with saw palmetto
can change effects of birth control
drug interactions of st johns wort
may lead to serotonin syndrome
drug interactions of valerian
increased CNS depression if sued with sedatives
Which is the most appropriate example of a product formed by an indirect form of gene therapy?
vaccines
Go back to OTC meds and gene therapy questions in book
A nurse is teaching a client who has anemia and a new prescription for a liquid iron supplement. Which
of the following info should the nurse include in the teaching?
add foods that are high in fiber, rinse your mouth after medications, expect stools to be green or black
in color, add red meat
A nurse is caring for a client who has increased liver enzymes and is taking herbal supplements, Which if
the following herbal supplements should the nurse report to the provider?
kava - high doses could cause liver failure
