Past Quest Pharm Questions with Detailed
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The nurse administers naloxone [Narcan] to a patient who has received a toxic dose
of morphine sulfate. The nurse understands that the naloxone is effective because of
which action?
Preventing activation of opioid receptors through antagonist actions
Increasing the excretion of morphine sulfate by altering serum pH
Regulating the sensitivity of opioid receptors by opioids
Countering the effects of morphine sulfate by agonist actions Ans: Preventing
activation of opioid receptors through antagonist actions
A nurse is reviewing the medication administration record (MAR) prior to
administration of medications. Which order is correct for the nurse to implement?
Ploutish 0.13 mg PO daily
,Ploutish .1300 mg qd PO
Ploutish .13 mg QD PO
Ploutish 0.1300 mg daily Ans: Ploutish 0.13 mg PO daily
A 75-year-old woman has been given an NSAID for the treatment of rheumatoid
arthritis. The nurse is reviewing the patient's medication history. Which type of
medication could have an interaction with the NSAID?
Anticoagulants
Antibiotics
Decongestants
Non-opioid pain relievers Ans: Anticoagulants
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,The nurse provides teaching for a patient with obsessive-compulsive disorder who has
been prescribed Sertraline [Zoloft]. Which statement by the patient indicates that
more teaching is necessary?
"I may develop headaches and trouble sleeping."
"I will feel better in 2 weeks."
You Answered
"I need to take this medication for at least a year."
"I should watch my diet so that I don't gain weight." Ans: "I will feel better in 2 weeks.
What is the definition of Generic medication name?
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, Are the drugs names regardless of the manufacturer; also known as the
nonproprietary name
Describes the drug use, per the manufacturer
Is the name of the drug given by the manufacturer
Is the proprietary or trade name of the drug Ans: Are the drugs names regardless of
the manufacturer; also known as the nonproprietary name
A nurse administers two highly protein bound drugs. The nurse would anticipate that
this would increase the patient's risk for what effect?
Toxicity
Allergic reaction
Withdrawal
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The nurse administers naloxone [Narcan] to a patient who has received a toxic dose
of morphine sulfate. The nurse understands that the naloxone is effective because of
which action?
Preventing activation of opioid receptors through antagonist actions
Increasing the excretion of morphine sulfate by altering serum pH
Regulating the sensitivity of opioid receptors by opioids
Countering the effects of morphine sulfate by agonist actions Ans: Preventing
activation of opioid receptors through antagonist actions
A nurse is reviewing the medication administration record (MAR) prior to
administration of medications. Which order is correct for the nurse to implement?
Ploutish 0.13 mg PO daily
,Ploutish .1300 mg qd PO
Ploutish .13 mg QD PO
Ploutish 0.1300 mg daily Ans: Ploutish 0.13 mg PO daily
A 75-year-old woman has been given an NSAID for the treatment of rheumatoid
arthritis. The nurse is reviewing the patient's medication history. Which type of
medication could have an interaction with the NSAID?
Anticoagulants
Antibiotics
Decongestants
Non-opioid pain relievers Ans: Anticoagulants
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,The nurse provides teaching for a patient with obsessive-compulsive disorder who has
been prescribed Sertraline [Zoloft]. Which statement by the patient indicates that
more teaching is necessary?
"I may develop headaches and trouble sleeping."
"I will feel better in 2 weeks."
You Answered
"I need to take this medication for at least a year."
"I should watch my diet so that I don't gain weight." Ans: "I will feel better in 2 weeks.
What is the definition of Generic medication name?
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, Are the drugs names regardless of the manufacturer; also known as the
nonproprietary name
Describes the drug use, per the manufacturer
Is the name of the drug given by the manufacturer
Is the proprietary or trade name of the drug Ans: Are the drugs names regardless of
the manufacturer; also known as the nonproprietary name
A nurse administers two highly protein bound drugs. The nurse would anticipate that
this would increase the patient's risk for what effect?
Toxicity
Allergic reaction
Withdrawal
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