Exam 3 1811 Latest Test Questions All
Solved Correct 2025-2026 Edition.
Which statement is true about over-the-counter drugs
-they are not listed in the USP NF
-a prescription from a health care provider is needed
-they are sold without a prescription
-they are known only by their brand names - Answer they are sold without a prescription
which drugs cause birth defects?
-teratogens
-carcinogens
-metabolic
-placebos - Answer teratogens
Which classification of medication commonly causes allergic reactions in children?
-antacids
-analgesics
-antibiotics
-anticonvulsants - Answer antibiotics
Which age-related change would affect transdermal drug absorption in geriatric patients the
most?
-difficulty swallowing
-diminished kidney function
-changes in pigmentation
-altered circulatory status - Answer altered circulatory status
Which intervention would be considered to reduce accumulation of a drug in a patient who has
decreased liver function?
-decreasing the time interval between dosages
,A resident in a long-term care facility reports difficulty swallowing enteric coated aspirin and
asks the nurse to crush it prior to administration. The most appropriate action for the nurse to
take is to
-crush the tablet and mix with applesauce
-encourage the resident to swallow the tablet with a full glass of water
-hold the medication and notify the physician
-substitute a regular aspirin for the enteric coated tablet - Answer hold the medication and
notify the physican
For which reason(s) is/are elderly patients at increased risk for drug interactions and toxicity?
(select all that apply)
-they have a higher incidence of malnourishment
-their renal function is enhanced
-they have increased use of multiple medications
-hepatic function is reduced
-they are often issues with swallowing - Answer -they have a higher incidence of
malnourishment
-they have increased use of multiple medications
-hepatic function is reduced
What occurs when two drugs compete for the same receptor site, resulting in increased activity
of the first drug?
-desired action
-synergistic effect
-carcinogenicity
-displacement - Answer displacement
What will the nurse need to determine first in order to mix two drugs in the same syringe?
-absorption rate of the drugs
-compatibility of the drugs
-drug blood level of each drug
-medication adverse effect - Answer compatibility of the drugs
, -topically
-rectally - Answer topically
Which action will the nurse take if a dosage is unclear on a health care provider's order?
-ask the patient what dosage was given in the past
-ask another physician to determine the correct dosage
-tell the patient that the medication will not be given
-contact the health care provider to verify the correct dosage - Answer contact the health care
provider to verify the correct dosage
Which medication order requires judgment and means "administer if need?"
-Morphine 4mg IV stat
-Morphine 4mg IV prior to produce
-Morphine 4mg IV four times a day
-Morphine 4mg IV every 4 hours PRN - Answer Morphine 4mg IV every 4 hours PRN
The nurse determines that a prescribed medications has not been administered as ordered on
the previous shift. What action will the nurse take?
-administer the medication immediately
-complete an incident report
-notify the nurse responsible for the error
-record the occurrence in the nurse's notes - Answer complete an incident report
The nurse is preparing to administer Lanoxin to a patient on the telemetry unit. in addition to
understanding the patients diagnosis, the nurse must also know which characteristic(s) of the
medication? (select all that apply)
-chemical composition
-adverse effects
-expected actions
-contraindications for use
-usual dosing - Answer -adverse effects
-expected actions
Solved Correct 2025-2026 Edition.
Which statement is true about over-the-counter drugs
-they are not listed in the USP NF
-a prescription from a health care provider is needed
-they are sold without a prescription
-they are known only by their brand names - Answer they are sold without a prescription
which drugs cause birth defects?
-teratogens
-carcinogens
-metabolic
-placebos - Answer teratogens
Which classification of medication commonly causes allergic reactions in children?
-antacids
-analgesics
-antibiotics
-anticonvulsants - Answer antibiotics
Which age-related change would affect transdermal drug absorption in geriatric patients the
most?
-difficulty swallowing
-diminished kidney function
-changes in pigmentation
-altered circulatory status - Answer altered circulatory status
Which intervention would be considered to reduce accumulation of a drug in a patient who has
decreased liver function?
-decreasing the time interval between dosages
,A resident in a long-term care facility reports difficulty swallowing enteric coated aspirin and
asks the nurse to crush it prior to administration. The most appropriate action for the nurse to
take is to
-crush the tablet and mix with applesauce
-encourage the resident to swallow the tablet with a full glass of water
-hold the medication and notify the physician
-substitute a regular aspirin for the enteric coated tablet - Answer hold the medication and
notify the physican
For which reason(s) is/are elderly patients at increased risk for drug interactions and toxicity?
(select all that apply)
-they have a higher incidence of malnourishment
-their renal function is enhanced
-they have increased use of multiple medications
-hepatic function is reduced
-they are often issues with swallowing - Answer -they have a higher incidence of
malnourishment
-they have increased use of multiple medications
-hepatic function is reduced
What occurs when two drugs compete for the same receptor site, resulting in increased activity
of the first drug?
-desired action
-synergistic effect
-carcinogenicity
-displacement - Answer displacement
What will the nurse need to determine first in order to mix two drugs in the same syringe?
-absorption rate of the drugs
-compatibility of the drugs
-drug blood level of each drug
-medication adverse effect - Answer compatibility of the drugs
, -topically
-rectally - Answer topically
Which action will the nurse take if a dosage is unclear on a health care provider's order?
-ask the patient what dosage was given in the past
-ask another physician to determine the correct dosage
-tell the patient that the medication will not be given
-contact the health care provider to verify the correct dosage - Answer contact the health care
provider to verify the correct dosage
Which medication order requires judgment and means "administer if need?"
-Morphine 4mg IV stat
-Morphine 4mg IV prior to produce
-Morphine 4mg IV four times a day
-Morphine 4mg IV every 4 hours PRN - Answer Morphine 4mg IV every 4 hours PRN
The nurse determines that a prescribed medications has not been administered as ordered on
the previous shift. What action will the nurse take?
-administer the medication immediately
-complete an incident report
-notify the nurse responsible for the error
-record the occurrence in the nurse's notes - Answer complete an incident report
The nurse is preparing to administer Lanoxin to a patient on the telemetry unit. in addition to
understanding the patients diagnosis, the nurse must also know which characteristic(s) of the
medication? (select all that apply)
-chemical composition
-adverse effects
-expected actions
-contraindications for use
-usual dosing - Answer -adverse effects
-expected actions
