NURS 3100 Exam 1 Questions With Complete Solutions
A client asks if a protein supplement is regulated by the
government. To which act or regulatory agency should the nurse
refer when responding to this client? Correct Answer Center
for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
A client asks why it takes so long for a new drug to be marketed
and available for use. Which act should the nurse include when
responding to the client? Correct Answer The Food, Drug,
and Cosmetic Act of 1938
A client has recently been prescribed a new medication for
hypertension. Which data should the nurse share with the
healthcare provider? Correct Answer Feels dizzy when
getting out of bed
A client has several allergies to medications. Which information
should the nurse review to ensure that a newly prescribed
medication is safe to provide to the client? Correct Answer
USP label
A client is being examined by a nurse in the community
clinic.Which regulation determines the healthcare provider is
permitted to prescribe drugs? Correct Answer state law
A client is diagnosed with high blood pressure. Which
classification of medication should the nurse expect to be
prescribed for this client? Correct Answer antihypertensive
,A client is prescribed a new medication. To which information
should the nurse refer regarding the impact of the medication on
the client's health status? Correct Answer chemistry, anatomy
and physiology, pathosiology, and microbiology
A client is prescribed a new medication. Which action should
the nurse take to ensure for this client's safety? (Select all that
apply.) Correct Answer Understand the standards of care
Identify and respond to special alerts about the medication
Follow the appropriate process to scan the medication
Complete medication reconciliation with the client
A client is prescribed a new medication. Which action should
the nurse take to prevent the client from experiencing an adverse
drug effect? Correct Answer Teach the proper use of the
medication.
A client is prescribed a new medication. Which information
about this medication should the nurse review within the
pharmacopoeia? (Select all that apply.) Correct Answer
directions for synthesis, drug purity, and strength
A client is prescribed nitroglycerin. Which action should the
nurse take after administering the medication? Correct Answer
assess for chest pain
A client is prescribed two different medications to treat
hypertension. Which factor should the nurse recognize that
,impacts the client's response to the medications? (Select all that
apply.) Correct Answer gender, genetics, body mass
A client learns that a prescribed medication is categorized as a
biosimilar medication.
Which response should the nurse make when the client asks
about biosimilar medications? Correct Answer Biosimilars are
biologic products similar to FDA-approved reference products
A client taking a trade-name drug with a high cost asks if a
generic form is available. Which response should the nurse
make to this client? Correct Answer "The pharmaceutical
company needs time to recoup the money spent on researching,
developing, and testing the drug."
A client telephones the healthcare provider's office to request a
refill of a prescription for oxycodone. Which protocol should the
nurse follow for this Schedule II drug? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer Client must see the healthcare provider for
refills.
Healthcare providers must use a special-order form.
Telephone orders are not permitted.
A client wants to participate in a clinical trial for a new drug that
appears "promising" based on the results from laboratory testing
on cell cultures and animals. Which step should the nurse
explain occurs before the clinical trial begins? Correct Answer
Approval of an Investigational New Drug (IND) application
, A client who has been using a Schedule II drug for several
months shows no signs of withdrawal however asks for a refill
"because I really need it." Which condition should the nurse
consider is occurring with this client? Correct Answer
Psychological dependence
A client with type 1 diabetes takes insulin and wants to start
taking herbal supplements because they are "natural." Which
response should the nurse make to this client? Correct Answer
"The supplement should be discussed with your healthcare
provider."
A client, prescribed acetaminophen with hydrocodone for
postsurgical pain relief, is concerned about becoming addicted
like a friend who was hydromorphone. Which response should
the nurse make to this client? Correct Answer
"Acetaminophen with hydrocodone has potential for addiction
but much less than hydromorphone."
A drug is identified as being promising to treat a specific type of
cancer. Which need should be met to determine if the drug can
be used in the accelerated approval program? Correct Answer
Physical sign such as tumor shrinkage
A facility receives communication about new medications being
available through the pharmacy.
Which type of drug should be identified as restricted by the
Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act?
Correct Answer scheduled
A client asks if a protein supplement is regulated by the
government. To which act or regulatory agency should the nurse
refer when responding to this client? Correct Answer Center
for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
A client asks why it takes so long for a new drug to be marketed
and available for use. Which act should the nurse include when
responding to the client? Correct Answer The Food, Drug,
and Cosmetic Act of 1938
A client has recently been prescribed a new medication for
hypertension. Which data should the nurse share with the
healthcare provider? Correct Answer Feels dizzy when
getting out of bed
A client has several allergies to medications. Which information
should the nurse review to ensure that a newly prescribed
medication is safe to provide to the client? Correct Answer
USP label
A client is being examined by a nurse in the community
clinic.Which regulation determines the healthcare provider is
permitted to prescribe drugs? Correct Answer state law
A client is diagnosed with high blood pressure. Which
classification of medication should the nurse expect to be
prescribed for this client? Correct Answer antihypertensive
,A client is prescribed a new medication. To which information
should the nurse refer regarding the impact of the medication on
the client's health status? Correct Answer chemistry, anatomy
and physiology, pathosiology, and microbiology
A client is prescribed a new medication. Which action should
the nurse take to ensure for this client's safety? (Select all that
apply.) Correct Answer Understand the standards of care
Identify and respond to special alerts about the medication
Follow the appropriate process to scan the medication
Complete medication reconciliation with the client
A client is prescribed a new medication. Which action should
the nurse take to prevent the client from experiencing an adverse
drug effect? Correct Answer Teach the proper use of the
medication.
A client is prescribed a new medication. Which information
about this medication should the nurse review within the
pharmacopoeia? (Select all that apply.) Correct Answer
directions for synthesis, drug purity, and strength
A client is prescribed nitroglycerin. Which action should the
nurse take after administering the medication? Correct Answer
assess for chest pain
A client is prescribed two different medications to treat
hypertension. Which factor should the nurse recognize that
,impacts the client's response to the medications? (Select all that
apply.) Correct Answer gender, genetics, body mass
A client learns that a prescribed medication is categorized as a
biosimilar medication.
Which response should the nurse make when the client asks
about biosimilar medications? Correct Answer Biosimilars are
biologic products similar to FDA-approved reference products
A client taking a trade-name drug with a high cost asks if a
generic form is available. Which response should the nurse
make to this client? Correct Answer "The pharmaceutical
company needs time to recoup the money spent on researching,
developing, and testing the drug."
A client telephones the healthcare provider's office to request a
refill of a prescription for oxycodone. Which protocol should the
nurse follow for this Schedule II drug? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer Client must see the healthcare provider for
refills.
Healthcare providers must use a special-order form.
Telephone orders are not permitted.
A client wants to participate in a clinical trial for a new drug that
appears "promising" based on the results from laboratory testing
on cell cultures and animals. Which step should the nurse
explain occurs before the clinical trial begins? Correct Answer
Approval of an Investigational New Drug (IND) application
, A client who has been using a Schedule II drug for several
months shows no signs of withdrawal however asks for a refill
"because I really need it." Which condition should the nurse
consider is occurring with this client? Correct Answer
Psychological dependence
A client with type 1 diabetes takes insulin and wants to start
taking herbal supplements because they are "natural." Which
response should the nurse make to this client? Correct Answer
"The supplement should be discussed with your healthcare
provider."
A client, prescribed acetaminophen with hydrocodone for
postsurgical pain relief, is concerned about becoming addicted
like a friend who was hydromorphone. Which response should
the nurse make to this client? Correct Answer
"Acetaminophen with hydrocodone has potential for addiction
but much less than hydromorphone."
A drug is identified as being promising to treat a specific type of
cancer. Which need should be met to determine if the drug can
be used in the accelerated approval program? Correct Answer
Physical sign such as tumor shrinkage
A facility receives communication about new medications being
available through the pharmacy.
Which type of drug should be identified as restricted by the
Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act?
Correct Answer scheduled
