PHARMACOLOGY EXAM 1 (CHAPTERS 1-7) ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A
The name selected by the original manufacturer based on the chemical
structure of the drug is the? Correct Ans- Generic name
The interaction of one drug increased by the presence of a second drug is
known as ________. Correct Ans- Potentiation
When 2 drugs given together have an effect equal to the sum of their
respective effects, the interaction is known as _____________. Correct
Ans- Additive
Absorption, distribution, and excretion may be increased by which
disease? Correct Ans- Hyperthyroidism
When a drug is 50% protein bound, it means that _____________.
Correct Ans- 50% of the dose is at work
Safety of a drug is determined by the degree between... Correct Ans-
Therapeutic and toxic doses
When a drug binds to a receptor to produce a pharmacologic effect, the
drug may be called an _____. Correct Ans- Agonist
,The extent to which a drug is absorbed and transported to target tissue is
known as ______________. Correct Ans- Bioavailability
Distribution is affected by __________. Correct Ans- Protein binding
An unexpected effect of the drug is known as an _____________.
Correct Ans- Adverse effect
As an educated nurse, you know that the following are part of the 6
rights EXCEPT: Right dose, right route, right drug, right room. Correct
Ans- Right room
When performing an assessment about medication, the drug history
should include: Correct Ans- Administration of OTC medications
The volume of SC medication must be no more than ____. Correct Ans-
1 mL
Which of the following muscles is a possible site for IM injection: Outer
aspects of hip, Shoulder, Vastus gluteus, Vastus lateralis Correct Ans-
Vastus lateralis
Possible IM injection sites: Ventrogluteal, deltoid, dorsogluteal, vests
lateralis, and rectus femoris
, When deciding on what time of the day to give medications, the nurse
pays closest attention to the clients' habits regarding ______________.
Correct Ans- Eating
The clients ability to take oral medications will be hindered by
______________. Correct Ans- Dysphagia
Which phase of the nursing process will determine interventions for a
client on medications? Correct Ans- The diagnosis
(this is the conclusion derived from the assessment, and the component
that drives the interventions).
When determining which medications can be used, which is most
important? Physical examination, allergies, presence of illness, weight
Correct Ans- Allergies
Central venous access devices are beneficial in pediatric therapy because
_________________. Correct Ans- The use of the arms is not restricted
When considering the pharmacotherapeutic effects of drugs
administered, the nurse considers which property of most importance?
Efficacy
Interactions with other drugs
Potency
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A
The name selected by the original manufacturer based on the chemical
structure of the drug is the? Correct Ans- Generic name
The interaction of one drug increased by the presence of a second drug is
known as ________. Correct Ans- Potentiation
When 2 drugs given together have an effect equal to the sum of their
respective effects, the interaction is known as _____________. Correct
Ans- Additive
Absorption, distribution, and excretion may be increased by which
disease? Correct Ans- Hyperthyroidism
When a drug is 50% protein bound, it means that _____________.
Correct Ans- 50% of the dose is at work
Safety of a drug is determined by the degree between... Correct Ans-
Therapeutic and toxic doses
When a drug binds to a receptor to produce a pharmacologic effect, the
drug may be called an _____. Correct Ans- Agonist
,The extent to which a drug is absorbed and transported to target tissue is
known as ______________. Correct Ans- Bioavailability
Distribution is affected by __________. Correct Ans- Protein binding
An unexpected effect of the drug is known as an _____________.
Correct Ans- Adverse effect
As an educated nurse, you know that the following are part of the 6
rights EXCEPT: Right dose, right route, right drug, right room. Correct
Ans- Right room
When performing an assessment about medication, the drug history
should include: Correct Ans- Administration of OTC medications
The volume of SC medication must be no more than ____. Correct Ans-
1 mL
Which of the following muscles is a possible site for IM injection: Outer
aspects of hip, Shoulder, Vastus gluteus, Vastus lateralis Correct Ans-
Vastus lateralis
Possible IM injection sites: Ventrogluteal, deltoid, dorsogluteal, vests
lateralis, and rectus femoris
, When deciding on what time of the day to give medications, the nurse
pays closest attention to the clients' habits regarding ______________.
Correct Ans- Eating
The clients ability to take oral medications will be hindered by
______________. Correct Ans- Dysphagia
Which phase of the nursing process will determine interventions for a
client on medications? Correct Ans- The diagnosis
(this is the conclusion derived from the assessment, and the component
that drives the interventions).
When determining which medications can be used, which is most
important? Physical examination, allergies, presence of illness, weight
Correct Ans- Allergies
Central venous access devices are beneficial in pediatric therapy because
_________________. Correct Ans- The use of the arms is not restricted
When considering the pharmacotherapeutic effects of drugs
administered, the nurse considers which property of most importance?
Efficacy
Interactions with other drugs
Potency
