Medication Administration NUR 100 Ch 35 Questions With
Complete Solutions
** Nurses need to be aware of both nonprescription and
prescription medications. They can interact with one another**
Correct Answer
A drug can only change the strength or rate of the cell function
but it ... Correct Answer never will allow it to work outside its
original function
Absorption Correct Answer ○ site of administration to blood
stream (route of drug)
Adverse Reactions Correct Answer severe, unintended,
unwanted. May occur after one dose or develop over time.
(predictable)
Agonist Correct Answer binds to a receptor and produce same
activity as the receptor
Allergic Reaction Correct Answer unpredictable immune
response to medication
○Minor- rash, itching, inflammation
○Severe- anaphylactic reaction- medical emergency
Antagonistic effect Correct Answer a drug effect that decreases
due to another substance in body.
■I.e antibiotics vs. birth control, narcan vs. narcotic
,Apothecary system Correct Answer ●uses units such as grains
(abbreviated gr) & minims (m)
○Conversion between apothecary and metric is approximated
B.G, 45 y.o female admitted for cellulitis of right lower
extremity. She is started on Zosyn 3.375mg IV. She has
completed two rounds of antibiotics in which she rings her call
light during the third dose. She now complains of a rash to her
body, no difficulty breathing, and the rash is itchy.
What Drug Reaction is occuring? Correct Answer Allergic
Reaction
Minor or Severe?
Basic Formula Correct Answer D/H x Q = X
D= desired dose or what the provider has prescribed
H= have the dose (strength) available on hand
Q= Quantity or unit of measure of the available dose
X= the dose to be administered
Basic units of the metric system Correct Answer ●Grams- units
of solids based on weight (G,g)
●Liters- units of volume (L)
●Meters- units of length (M)
, ●Kilograms (kg)- used for patients weight- some drugs are
weight based (mg/kg)
●Milligrams (mg)- 0.001grams- used for solids or solids
dissolved in liquid (IV meds)(3 spaces to left)
●Micrograms(mcg)-0.000001grams (6 spaces to left)
●Milliliters (mL)- 0.001 Liter-used for liquids (3 spaces to left)
Category A Correct Answer no fetal risk during first trimester
Category B Correct Answer Animal studies show no fetal risk,
human studies not done
Category C Correct Answer no adequate studies
Category D Correct Answer fetal risk is evident, benefits may
outweigh risks
Category X Correct Answer fetal risk is evident- risks
outweigh benefits- DO NOT GIVE
Clinical Pharmacology studies the application of drugs. What
are those studies? Correct Answer ○Discovery
○Development- chemical component
○Effects on people
Controlled Substance Act (CSA) Correct Answer regulates
controlled substances.
○Reduces opportunities for drugs to be diverted from sources to
drug abusers
Complete Solutions
** Nurses need to be aware of both nonprescription and
prescription medications. They can interact with one another**
Correct Answer
A drug can only change the strength or rate of the cell function
but it ... Correct Answer never will allow it to work outside its
original function
Absorption Correct Answer ○ site of administration to blood
stream (route of drug)
Adverse Reactions Correct Answer severe, unintended,
unwanted. May occur after one dose or develop over time.
(predictable)
Agonist Correct Answer binds to a receptor and produce same
activity as the receptor
Allergic Reaction Correct Answer unpredictable immune
response to medication
○Minor- rash, itching, inflammation
○Severe- anaphylactic reaction- medical emergency
Antagonistic effect Correct Answer a drug effect that decreases
due to another substance in body.
■I.e antibiotics vs. birth control, narcan vs. narcotic
,Apothecary system Correct Answer ●uses units such as grains
(abbreviated gr) & minims (m)
○Conversion between apothecary and metric is approximated
B.G, 45 y.o female admitted for cellulitis of right lower
extremity. She is started on Zosyn 3.375mg IV. She has
completed two rounds of antibiotics in which she rings her call
light during the third dose. She now complains of a rash to her
body, no difficulty breathing, and the rash is itchy.
What Drug Reaction is occuring? Correct Answer Allergic
Reaction
Minor or Severe?
Basic Formula Correct Answer D/H x Q = X
D= desired dose or what the provider has prescribed
H= have the dose (strength) available on hand
Q= Quantity or unit of measure of the available dose
X= the dose to be administered
Basic units of the metric system Correct Answer ●Grams- units
of solids based on weight (G,g)
●Liters- units of volume (L)
●Meters- units of length (M)
, ●Kilograms (kg)- used for patients weight- some drugs are
weight based (mg/kg)
●Milligrams (mg)- 0.001grams- used for solids or solids
dissolved in liquid (IV meds)(3 spaces to left)
●Micrograms(mcg)-0.000001grams (6 spaces to left)
●Milliliters (mL)- 0.001 Liter-used for liquids (3 spaces to left)
Category A Correct Answer no fetal risk during first trimester
Category B Correct Answer Animal studies show no fetal risk,
human studies not done
Category C Correct Answer no adequate studies
Category D Correct Answer fetal risk is evident, benefits may
outweigh risks
Category X Correct Answer fetal risk is evident- risks
outweigh benefits- DO NOT GIVE
Clinical Pharmacology studies the application of drugs. What
are those studies? Correct Answer ○Discovery
○Development- chemical component
○Effects on people
Controlled Substance Act (CSA) Correct Answer regulates
controlled substances.
○Reduces opportunities for drugs to be diverted from sources to
drug abusers
