NURS6521 / NURS 6521 Final
Exam (Latest): Advanced
Pharmacology - Walden
Section 1: General Pharmacology (Questions 1–10)
1. What critical piece of information is missing from the medication order: Amoxicillin
250 mg every 8 hours?
A. Duration
B. Route
C. Indication
D. Patient weight
Answer: Route
Rationale: The route of administration (e.g., oral, IV) is a critical component of the
seven rights of medication administration, ensuring safe and effective delivery.
2. A patient states, “I need to tell all my doctors I’m taking Coumadin because it could
interact with other drugs.” What does this indicate?
A. Need for further education
B. Effective discharge teaching
C. Misunderstanding of the drug
D. Non-compliance
Answer: Effective discharge teaching
Rationale: The patient’s statement shows understanding of Coumadin’s interaction
potential, indicating effective teaching.
3. What is the first step of the nursing process when a patient is admitted to the
hospital?
A. Planning
B. Assessment
C. Implementation
D. Evaluation
Answer: Assessment
Rationale: Assessment is the initial step of the nursing process, gathering data to inform
care.
, 4. What should be assessed regarding herbal supplements during a medication
history? (Select all that apply)
A. Dosage
B. Interactions with other medications
C. Brand name
D. Frequency of use
E. Cost
Answer: Dosage, Interactions with other medications, Frequency of use
Rationale: Assessing dosage, interactions, and frequency ensures safety, as herbal
supplements can affect other medications.
5. A patient develops a rash after taking an antibiotic. This is an example of which
pharmacologic concept?
A. Pharmacotherapeutics
B. Pharmacokinetics
C. Pharmacodynamics
D. Pharmacogenetics
Answer: Pharmacodynamics
Rationale: A rash is an adverse effect, reflecting the drug’s action on the body
(pharmacodynamics).
6. What is a potential benefit of targeted therapies in oncology?
A. Non-specific cell targeting
B. Reduced adverse effects
C. Increased bone marrow suppression
D. Higher cost
Answer: Reduced adverse effects
Rationale: Targeted therapies aim at specific cancer cells, minimizing damage to healthy
cells and reducing adverse effects.
7. A drug with a high first-pass effect requires which consideration when switching
from IV to oral administration?
A. Lower oral dose
B. Higher oral dose
C. Same dose
D. No adjustment needed
Answer: Higher oral dose
Rationale: A high first-pass effect reduces bioavailability, requiring a higher oral dose
compared to IV.
8. What is a nursing priority when administering narcotics in a hospital setting?
A. Monitor for respiratory depression
Exam (Latest): Advanced
Pharmacology - Walden
Section 1: General Pharmacology (Questions 1–10)
1. What critical piece of information is missing from the medication order: Amoxicillin
250 mg every 8 hours?
A. Duration
B. Route
C. Indication
D. Patient weight
Answer: Route
Rationale: The route of administration (e.g., oral, IV) is a critical component of the
seven rights of medication administration, ensuring safe and effective delivery.
2. A patient states, “I need to tell all my doctors I’m taking Coumadin because it could
interact with other drugs.” What does this indicate?
A. Need for further education
B. Effective discharge teaching
C. Misunderstanding of the drug
D. Non-compliance
Answer: Effective discharge teaching
Rationale: The patient’s statement shows understanding of Coumadin’s interaction
potential, indicating effective teaching.
3. What is the first step of the nursing process when a patient is admitted to the
hospital?
A. Planning
B. Assessment
C. Implementation
D. Evaluation
Answer: Assessment
Rationale: Assessment is the initial step of the nursing process, gathering data to inform
care.
, 4. What should be assessed regarding herbal supplements during a medication
history? (Select all that apply)
A. Dosage
B. Interactions with other medications
C. Brand name
D. Frequency of use
E. Cost
Answer: Dosage, Interactions with other medications, Frequency of use
Rationale: Assessing dosage, interactions, and frequency ensures safety, as herbal
supplements can affect other medications.
5. A patient develops a rash after taking an antibiotic. This is an example of which
pharmacologic concept?
A. Pharmacotherapeutics
B. Pharmacokinetics
C. Pharmacodynamics
D. Pharmacogenetics
Answer: Pharmacodynamics
Rationale: A rash is an adverse effect, reflecting the drug’s action on the body
(pharmacodynamics).
6. What is a potential benefit of targeted therapies in oncology?
A. Non-specific cell targeting
B. Reduced adverse effects
C. Increased bone marrow suppression
D. Higher cost
Answer: Reduced adverse effects
Rationale: Targeted therapies aim at specific cancer cells, minimizing damage to healthy
cells and reducing adverse effects.
7. A drug with a high first-pass effect requires which consideration when switching
from IV to oral administration?
A. Lower oral dose
B. Higher oral dose
C. Same dose
D. No adjustment needed
Answer: Higher oral dose
Rationale: A high first-pass effect reduces bioavailability, requiring a higher oral dose
compared to IV.
8. What is a nursing priority when administering narcotics in a hospital setting?
A. Monitor for respiratory depression
