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NURS 3100 EXAM 1 Questions And
Answers 100% Pass
A nurse is reviewing key events in the history of pharmacology with a student nurse. Which
student comment indicates an understanding? - ANS Early researchers used themselves as
test subjects
A student nurse asks a nursing instructor why anatomy and physiology as well as microbiology
when the student only wants to learn about pharmacology. What is the best response by the
instructor? - ANS "An understanding of those subjects is essential to understand
pharmacology."
A nurse is teaching a group of nurses about the differences between pharmacology and
therapeutics. The nurse determines that learning has occurred when which statements are
made? - ANS Pharmacology is the study of medicines."
"Therapeutics relates to drug use to treat suffering."
"Pharmacology is the study of drugs to prevent disease."
A nurse administers a vaccine to a client. What is the nurse's best understanding as it relates to
the manufacture of a vaccine? - ANS The vaccine is naturally produced in animal cells or
microorganisms.
An older client is admitted with gastrointestinal bleeding. The client says to the nurse, "I don't
understand this. All I did was take ibuprofen (Advil) for my arthritis." What is the nurse's best
response? - ANS Teach the client about the side effects of ibuprofen (Advil).
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A nurse teaches a student nurse about the pharmacological classification of drugs. The nurse
evaluates that learning has occurred when the student makes which response? - ANS "A
calcium channel blocker blocks heart calcium channels."
A nurse is providing medication education to a client with hypertension. The nurse teaches the
client that the health care provider ordered a diuretic to decrease the amount of fluid in the
client's body. Which statement best describes the nurse's instruction? - ANS The nurse
explained the drug's mechanism of action.
A client has been taking paroxetine (Paxil) for a year and tells a nurse is it no longer working.
What is the best response by the nurse? - ANS Are you taking name brand Paxil or the
generic version paroxetine?"
A nurse is teaching a class for clients about over-the-counter (OTC) medications. The nurse
determines that education has been effective when the clients make which of the below
statement? - ANS "After reading all the directions on the label, I will call the healthcare
provider's office if they are not clear."
A nurse is preparing to teach pharmacology concepts to a group of students. The nurse should
include which of the following? - ANS Biosimilar drugs don't require the same clinical testing
as the comparable biologic drug.
Pharmacotherapy - ANS the application of drugs for the purpose of treating diseases and
alleviating human suffering
A client is receiving a brand name drug and wants to change to the generic form because it is
less expensive. What is the best outcome for this client? - ANS State two ways a brand name
drug differs from a generic name drug.
A healthcare provider orders Lasix (furosemide) for a client. The hospital formulary substitutes
the generic equivalent of the brand name drug, and the nurse administers the generic drug.
Which of the statement(s) best represent(s) the nurse's action? - ANS The nurse used good
judgment in administering the drug.
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The nurse was correct; hospital policies allow for this.
Therapeutic classification - ANS based on the drug's usefulness in treating a particular
disease
Mechanism of action - ANS how a drug produces its physiological effect in the body
Chemical classification - ANS relates to a substance's physical and chemical properties
Pharmacological classification - ANS addresses a drug's mechanism of action
A client says to a nurse, "Why do you need to know the names of all the over-the-counter
supplements I take? They aren't drugs." Which of the nurse's responses are appropriate? -
ANS "The healthcare provider needs to know everything you are taking."
"It is true that supplements are not considered drugs; however, some of these products can
cause adverse effects with prescribed drugs."
prototype drug - ANS has the same therapeutic indications, adverse effects, and mechanism
of action
HOWEVER, duration of action is not consistent across all
A client with advanced heart disease says, "I read about a new drug that was just released. Do
you think my doctor could get it for me?" What should the nurse include in discussion with the
client? - ANS "Decisions on using drugs are based on many different variables."
We certainly can talk to your physician about the drug."
A nurse is employed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and is involved in clinical
investigation. The nurse's primary role in this phase of the FDA review and approval is to
perform tests on which of the following? - ANS Human clients
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clinical investigation - ANS testing on healthy volunteers, and later on selected clients with a
particular disease
preclinical investigation - ANS tests on human cells cultured in lab and animals
postmarketing surveillance - ANS tests on the population at large
A client asks a nurse how many Americans take at least one prescription drug per year. What is
the nurse's best response? - ANS 50%
A nurse is teaching a medication class for parents of children with attention-deficit
hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who are receiving stimulant medications. The nurse has reviewed
reasons why the medications are restricted. The nurse determines that learning has occurred
when the parents make which responses? - ANS The use of these medications is restricted
because they have the potential for abuse."
"The use of these medications is restricted because this is the current law."
During the admission assessment, a client tells a nurse "Sure I smoke a little weed (marijuana)
to manage my stress. Doesn't everyone?" What is the nurse's best response? - ANS "How
often do you smoke marijuana, and how much each time?"
A parent of an adolescent receiving methylphenidate (Concerta) for ADHD asks why she needs
a new prescription each month. What is the best response by the nurse? - ANS The law does
not allow us to give you refills on this medication."
schedule 2 drugs cannot be refilled without being written and signed by the healthcare provider
A client who is terminally ill reports hearing about a drug that is in preclinical investigation. The
client asks the nurse if the drug will be available to the public soon. What should the nurse
consider when formulating an answer to this question? - ANS The average length of
preclinical investigation is 18 months.
NURS 3100 EXAM 1 Questions And
Answers 100% Pass
A nurse is reviewing key events in the history of pharmacology with a student nurse. Which
student comment indicates an understanding? - ANS Early researchers used themselves as
test subjects
A student nurse asks a nursing instructor why anatomy and physiology as well as microbiology
when the student only wants to learn about pharmacology. What is the best response by the
instructor? - ANS "An understanding of those subjects is essential to understand
pharmacology."
A nurse is teaching a group of nurses about the differences between pharmacology and
therapeutics. The nurse determines that learning has occurred when which statements are
made? - ANS Pharmacology is the study of medicines."
"Therapeutics relates to drug use to treat suffering."
"Pharmacology is the study of drugs to prevent disease."
A nurse administers a vaccine to a client. What is the nurse's best understanding as it relates to
the manufacture of a vaccine? - ANS The vaccine is naturally produced in animal cells or
microorganisms.
An older client is admitted with gastrointestinal bleeding. The client says to the nurse, "I don't
understand this. All I did was take ibuprofen (Advil) for my arthritis." What is the nurse's best
response? - ANS Teach the client about the side effects of ibuprofen (Advil).
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A nurse teaches a student nurse about the pharmacological classification of drugs. The nurse
evaluates that learning has occurred when the student makes which response? - ANS "A
calcium channel blocker blocks heart calcium channels."
A nurse is providing medication education to a client with hypertension. The nurse teaches the
client that the health care provider ordered a diuretic to decrease the amount of fluid in the
client's body. Which statement best describes the nurse's instruction? - ANS The nurse
explained the drug's mechanism of action.
A client has been taking paroxetine (Paxil) for a year and tells a nurse is it no longer working.
What is the best response by the nurse? - ANS Are you taking name brand Paxil or the
generic version paroxetine?"
A nurse is teaching a class for clients about over-the-counter (OTC) medications. The nurse
determines that education has been effective when the clients make which of the below
statement? - ANS "After reading all the directions on the label, I will call the healthcare
provider's office if they are not clear."
A nurse is preparing to teach pharmacology concepts to a group of students. The nurse should
include which of the following? - ANS Biosimilar drugs don't require the same clinical testing
as the comparable biologic drug.
Pharmacotherapy - ANS the application of drugs for the purpose of treating diseases and
alleviating human suffering
A client is receiving a brand name drug and wants to change to the generic form because it is
less expensive. What is the best outcome for this client? - ANS State two ways a brand name
drug differs from a generic name drug.
A healthcare provider orders Lasix (furosemide) for a client. The hospital formulary substitutes
the generic equivalent of the brand name drug, and the nurse administers the generic drug.
Which of the statement(s) best represent(s) the nurse's action? - ANS The nurse used good
judgment in administering the drug.
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The nurse was correct; hospital policies allow for this.
Therapeutic classification - ANS based on the drug's usefulness in treating a particular
disease
Mechanism of action - ANS how a drug produces its physiological effect in the body
Chemical classification - ANS relates to a substance's physical and chemical properties
Pharmacological classification - ANS addresses a drug's mechanism of action
A client says to a nurse, "Why do you need to know the names of all the over-the-counter
supplements I take? They aren't drugs." Which of the nurse's responses are appropriate? -
ANS "The healthcare provider needs to know everything you are taking."
"It is true that supplements are not considered drugs; however, some of these products can
cause adverse effects with prescribed drugs."
prototype drug - ANS has the same therapeutic indications, adverse effects, and mechanism
of action
HOWEVER, duration of action is not consistent across all
A client with advanced heart disease says, "I read about a new drug that was just released. Do
you think my doctor could get it for me?" What should the nurse include in discussion with the
client? - ANS "Decisions on using drugs are based on many different variables."
We certainly can talk to your physician about the drug."
A nurse is employed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and is involved in clinical
investigation. The nurse's primary role in this phase of the FDA review and approval is to
perform tests on which of the following? - ANS Human clients
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clinical investigation - ANS testing on healthy volunteers, and later on selected clients with a
particular disease
preclinical investigation - ANS tests on human cells cultured in lab and animals
postmarketing surveillance - ANS tests on the population at large
A client asks a nurse how many Americans take at least one prescription drug per year. What is
the nurse's best response? - ANS 50%
A nurse is teaching a medication class for parents of children with attention-deficit
hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who are receiving stimulant medications. The nurse has reviewed
reasons why the medications are restricted. The nurse determines that learning has occurred
when the parents make which responses? - ANS The use of these medications is restricted
because they have the potential for abuse."
"The use of these medications is restricted because this is the current law."
During the admission assessment, a client tells a nurse "Sure I smoke a little weed (marijuana)
to manage my stress. Doesn't everyone?" What is the nurse's best response? - ANS "How
often do you smoke marijuana, and how much each time?"
A parent of an adolescent receiving methylphenidate (Concerta) for ADHD asks why she needs
a new prescription each month. What is the best response by the nurse? - ANS The law does
not allow us to give you refills on this medication."
schedule 2 drugs cannot be refilled without being written and signed by the healthcare provider
A client who is terminally ill reports hearing about a drug that is in preclinical investigation. The
client asks the nurse if the drug will be available to the public soon. What should the nurse
consider when formulating an answer to this question? - ANS The average length of
preclinical investigation is 18 months.
