NURS 316 Exam1 Questions and
answers
How many math questions will be on the exam? - ✅✅2 (basic dosage calcs,
mg/kg safe ranges)
Rules for zeros in med math? - ✅✅Leading zero required (0.1), no trailing zero
(1 not 1.0)
What meds always require a double-check? - ✅✅Insulin (high risk, always
double-check)
What should you always check for pediatric math questions? - ✅✅mg/kg safe
range
Will IV pump/drip problems be on this exam? - ✅✅No, later units
Define trough. - ✅✅Lowest drug level, drawn before next dose
Define peak. - ✅✅Highest drug concentration, depends on route
What is drug toxicity? - ✅✅Any drug at a high enough dose can cause toxicity
What is tolerance? - ✅✅Need more of a drug for the same effect
What is physical dependence? - ✅✅Withdrawal → illness
, What is psychological dependence? - ✅✅Drug craving
What is an adverse drug reaction? - ✅✅Expected (chemo) or unexpected
(allergy) reaction
How are pediatric doses calculated? - ✅✅Weight-based (mg/kg)
Why are older adults at risk for toxicity? - ✅✅Decreased liver and kidney
function
When is pregnancy most at risk for teratogens? - ✅✅First trimester
(organogenesis)
Which pregnancy drug categories are safe vs. unsafe? - ✅✅A = safe, X =
contraindicated
Which drug class is never given in pregnancy or breastfeeding? - ✅✅ARBs (e.g.,
losartan)
What must women of childbearing age be taught? - ✅✅Folic acid, pregnancy
testing
Define half-life. - ✅✅Time for 50% of drug to clear
answers
How many math questions will be on the exam? - ✅✅2 (basic dosage calcs,
mg/kg safe ranges)
Rules for zeros in med math? - ✅✅Leading zero required (0.1), no trailing zero
(1 not 1.0)
What meds always require a double-check? - ✅✅Insulin (high risk, always
double-check)
What should you always check for pediatric math questions? - ✅✅mg/kg safe
range
Will IV pump/drip problems be on this exam? - ✅✅No, later units
Define trough. - ✅✅Lowest drug level, drawn before next dose
Define peak. - ✅✅Highest drug concentration, depends on route
What is drug toxicity? - ✅✅Any drug at a high enough dose can cause toxicity
What is tolerance? - ✅✅Need more of a drug for the same effect
What is physical dependence? - ✅✅Withdrawal → illness
, What is psychological dependence? - ✅✅Drug craving
What is an adverse drug reaction? - ✅✅Expected (chemo) or unexpected
(allergy) reaction
How are pediatric doses calculated? - ✅✅Weight-based (mg/kg)
Why are older adults at risk for toxicity? - ✅✅Decreased liver and kidney
function
When is pregnancy most at risk for teratogens? - ✅✅First trimester
(organogenesis)
Which pregnancy drug categories are safe vs. unsafe? - ✅✅A = safe, X =
contraindicated
Which drug class is never given in pregnancy or breastfeeding? - ✅✅ARBs (e.g.,
losartan)
What must women of childbearing age be taught? - ✅✅Folic acid, pregnancy
testing
Define half-life. - ✅✅Time for 50% of drug to clear
