PHARMACOLOGY STUDY GUIDE: KEY CONCEPTS
AND MEDICATIONS INSIDER ACCESS OF 2025/2026
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH 100% SUCCESS RATE
What is pharmacology? - The study of the biological effects of chemicals.
What is pharmacotherapeutics? - Clinical pharmacology involving the use of drugs to treat,
prevent, or diagnose a disease.
What are the key components of the nursing process in medication administration? -
Assessment, implementation, and monitoring patient response.
What should be included in the assessment phase of medication administration? - Allergies,
understanding of disease process, financial support, age, weight, social support, chronic
conditions, diagnostic tests, and medication history.
What are the six rights of medication administration? - Right drug, right dose, right time, right
route, right patient, right documentation.
What are the six elements of a drug order? - Name of the patient, date order is written, name of
medication, dosage (size, frequency), route of delivery, name and signature of the prescriber.
What is the importance of verifying the Five Rights in medication administration? - To ensure
patient safety and efficacy of drug therapy.
What should be done if a medication error occurs? - Take appropriate actions as per protocol to
address the error.
What is the significance of monitoring patient response to drug therapy? - To assess expected
and unexpected outcomes of the treatment.
,What should be documented after drug administration? - Therapeutic and adverse effects, and
that the drug was administered.
Why is it important to check for allergies before administering a new drug? - To prevent
potential allergic reactions and drug interactions.
What should be done if a drug order is unclear or appears to contain errors? - Question the drug
order and clarify with the prescribing physician.
What is the role of drug therapy in patient care? - It may only be a part of the total picture in
managing a patient's health.
What is included in the medication history? - Prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, and
herbal supplements.
What factors should be considered during the physical assessment for medication
administration? - Age, weight, chronic conditions, and social support.
What does 'maximizing therapeutic effects' involve? - Implementing strategies to enhance the
desired outcomes of drug therapy.
What does 'minimizing adverse effects' involve? - Implementing strategies to reduce the
likelihood of negative side effects from medications.
What is the importance of storage of drugs in medication administration? - To ensure drug
efficacy and safety.
, What is the role of the nurse in drug administration? - To assess the client's condition,
administer medications safely, and monitor for effects.
What should be done if adverse effects are observed after drug administration? - Inform the
prescribing physician and document the observations.
What is the significance of drug names in pharmacology? - They include chemical names,
generic names, and trade names, which provide information about the drug.
What is the purpose of conducting diagnostic tests and laboratory tests in pharmacology? - To
inform medication decisions and monitor patient health.
What is the relationship between drug therapy and the total picture of patient care? - Drug
therapy is incorporated into the overall management of a patient's health and illness.
What should be done immediately when administering medications? - Notify the nursing
supervisor, the prescribing physician, and the pharmacist.
What advice is given to postpartum women regarding medication? - Take drugs after
breastfeeding.
What are the advantages of oral administration of medications? - Convenient and inexpensive
to administer.
What are the disadvantages of oral administration of medications? - Absorption varies from
person to person, oral medications may irritate the GI tract, and client must cooperate.
Where is most of an oral dose absorbed? - In the small intestine.
AND MEDICATIONS INSIDER ACCESS OF 2025/2026
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH 100% SUCCESS RATE
What is pharmacology? - The study of the biological effects of chemicals.
What is pharmacotherapeutics? - Clinical pharmacology involving the use of drugs to treat,
prevent, or diagnose a disease.
What are the key components of the nursing process in medication administration? -
Assessment, implementation, and monitoring patient response.
What should be included in the assessment phase of medication administration? - Allergies,
understanding of disease process, financial support, age, weight, social support, chronic
conditions, diagnostic tests, and medication history.
What are the six rights of medication administration? - Right drug, right dose, right time, right
route, right patient, right documentation.
What are the six elements of a drug order? - Name of the patient, date order is written, name of
medication, dosage (size, frequency), route of delivery, name and signature of the prescriber.
What is the importance of verifying the Five Rights in medication administration? - To ensure
patient safety and efficacy of drug therapy.
What should be done if a medication error occurs? - Take appropriate actions as per protocol to
address the error.
What is the significance of monitoring patient response to drug therapy? - To assess expected
and unexpected outcomes of the treatment.
,What should be documented after drug administration? - Therapeutic and adverse effects, and
that the drug was administered.
Why is it important to check for allergies before administering a new drug? - To prevent
potential allergic reactions and drug interactions.
What should be done if a drug order is unclear or appears to contain errors? - Question the drug
order and clarify with the prescribing physician.
What is the role of drug therapy in patient care? - It may only be a part of the total picture in
managing a patient's health.
What is included in the medication history? - Prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, and
herbal supplements.
What factors should be considered during the physical assessment for medication
administration? - Age, weight, chronic conditions, and social support.
What does 'maximizing therapeutic effects' involve? - Implementing strategies to enhance the
desired outcomes of drug therapy.
What does 'minimizing adverse effects' involve? - Implementing strategies to reduce the
likelihood of negative side effects from medications.
What is the importance of storage of drugs in medication administration? - To ensure drug
efficacy and safety.
, What is the role of the nurse in drug administration? - To assess the client's condition,
administer medications safely, and monitor for effects.
What should be done if adverse effects are observed after drug administration? - Inform the
prescribing physician and document the observations.
What is the significance of drug names in pharmacology? - They include chemical names,
generic names, and trade names, which provide information about the drug.
What is the purpose of conducting diagnostic tests and laboratory tests in pharmacology? - To
inform medication decisions and monitor patient health.
What is the relationship between drug therapy and the total picture of patient care? - Drug
therapy is incorporated into the overall management of a patient's health and illness.
What should be done immediately when administering medications? - Notify the nursing
supervisor, the prescribing physician, and the pharmacist.
What advice is given to postpartum women regarding medication? - Take drugs after
breastfeeding.
What are the advantages of oral administration of medications? - Convenient and inexpensive
to administer.
What are the disadvantages of oral administration of medications? - Absorption varies from
person to person, oral medications may irritate the GI tract, and client must cooperate.
Where is most of an oral dose absorbed? - In the small intestine.
