NU 150 TEST 1 QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
Drug to Drug interaction - Answer-Interfere of interacts with each other. Can increase or
decrease effectiveness.
Additive Reaction - Answer-Combined effect of 2 drugs equals the sum of each drug
given alone.
Synergistic Reaction - Answer-Effect of two drugs is greater than sum of each separate
actions.
Antagonistic Reactions - Answer-Neutralization or decrease in effect.
Drug and Food Interactions - Answer-Food may impair or enhance absorption.
Empty Stomach Drugs - Answer-Give meds one hour before or 2 hours after meal
Take with meals - Answer-helps decrease epigastric distress with anti inflammatory
meds.
What are the factors that influence the Drug Response. - Answer-Age, weight, gender,
Route of administration.
Infant and children receive smaller doses because - Answer-they have immature liver
and kidney function. Poor metabolism and excretion of drugs.
The Elderly - Answer-may require smaller doses of some meds. This is because of age
related changes, and Poly-pharmacy
Dosages are based one the average - Answer-weight
Women and Men drug Differences - Answer-Women may require smaller dose due to
size and having different body fat and water than men.
What is the route that has the most rapid response. - Answer-IV
The Route of drugs is chosen on - Answer-rate of action desired
When in doubt about a medication - Answer-seek reference, another nurse, drug book,
or pharmacist.
Most herbs have not - Answer-been scientifically studied for safety and efficacy.
, Herbs - Answer-not sold as drugs but rather as supplements. MD should be aware of
what you are taking. Many can interact with prescription drugs or be toxic in the body
What are the 6 Rights - Answer-Right patient, Right drug, right route, right time, right
dose, right documentation
Right patient - Answer-check the wrist band. ask the patient their name, may look at a
picture.
Right Drug - Answer-make sure that you have the right drug. Know what the drug is for.
The written order should have - Answer-the patients name, drug name, dose, and route
of administration, frequency of medication
Why do you document immediately - Answer-to prevent accidental re-administration, or
omission of important information
If it is not documented, - Answer-it is not done
Drug Errors happen when - Answer-the rights are not followed, errors from transcription,
being in a hurry,
What do you do when there is a med error - Answer-Report errors immediately. Make
an incident report. Notify the MD first
A Standing Order - Answer-the patient is to receive drug as prescribed on a regular
basis
PRN Order - Answer-a order that is administered as the drug is needed
Single Order - Answer-An Order to administer the drug one time only
STAT Order - Answer-an order that is given as soon as possible
Computerized Dispensing System - Answer-Nurse inputs patients name and drug. the
drug is dispensed and automatically recorded
Unit Dose - Answer-Each dose dispensed in a unit with the drug name and dose.
Enough for 24 hours.
Poly-pharmacy - Answer-when the patient is taking more than one drug
Floor Stock - Answer-Drugs most frequently used kept in the nurses station. Taken and
recorded as needed. Usually found in Er's and ICU's
CORRECT ANSWERS
Drug to Drug interaction - Answer-Interfere of interacts with each other. Can increase or
decrease effectiveness.
Additive Reaction - Answer-Combined effect of 2 drugs equals the sum of each drug
given alone.
Synergistic Reaction - Answer-Effect of two drugs is greater than sum of each separate
actions.
Antagonistic Reactions - Answer-Neutralization or decrease in effect.
Drug and Food Interactions - Answer-Food may impair or enhance absorption.
Empty Stomach Drugs - Answer-Give meds one hour before or 2 hours after meal
Take with meals - Answer-helps decrease epigastric distress with anti inflammatory
meds.
What are the factors that influence the Drug Response. - Answer-Age, weight, gender,
Route of administration.
Infant and children receive smaller doses because - Answer-they have immature liver
and kidney function. Poor metabolism and excretion of drugs.
The Elderly - Answer-may require smaller doses of some meds. This is because of age
related changes, and Poly-pharmacy
Dosages are based one the average - Answer-weight
Women and Men drug Differences - Answer-Women may require smaller dose due to
size and having different body fat and water than men.
What is the route that has the most rapid response. - Answer-IV
The Route of drugs is chosen on - Answer-rate of action desired
When in doubt about a medication - Answer-seek reference, another nurse, drug book,
or pharmacist.
Most herbs have not - Answer-been scientifically studied for safety and efficacy.
, Herbs - Answer-not sold as drugs but rather as supplements. MD should be aware of
what you are taking. Many can interact with prescription drugs or be toxic in the body
What are the 6 Rights - Answer-Right patient, Right drug, right route, right time, right
dose, right documentation
Right patient - Answer-check the wrist band. ask the patient their name, may look at a
picture.
Right Drug - Answer-make sure that you have the right drug. Know what the drug is for.
The written order should have - Answer-the patients name, drug name, dose, and route
of administration, frequency of medication
Why do you document immediately - Answer-to prevent accidental re-administration, or
omission of important information
If it is not documented, - Answer-it is not done
Drug Errors happen when - Answer-the rights are not followed, errors from transcription,
being in a hurry,
What do you do when there is a med error - Answer-Report errors immediately. Make
an incident report. Notify the MD first
A Standing Order - Answer-the patient is to receive drug as prescribed on a regular
basis
PRN Order - Answer-a order that is administered as the drug is needed
Single Order - Answer-An Order to administer the drug one time only
STAT Order - Answer-an order that is given as soon as possible
Computerized Dispensing System - Answer-Nurse inputs patients name and drug. the
drug is dispensed and automatically recorded
Unit Dose - Answer-Each dose dispensed in a unit with the drug name and dose.
Enough for 24 hours.
Poly-pharmacy - Answer-when the patient is taking more than one drug
Floor Stock - Answer-Drugs most frequently used kept in the nurses station. Taken and
recorded as needed. Usually found in Er's and ICU's
