NUR 2030 Pharm Midterm Exam 2026
Questions and Answers
The rate of excretion is reduced in older adults. - Correct answer-Which of the
following is true regarding medications in older adults?
true - Correct answer-Patients lacking functional literacy may have difficulty
reading drug labels, prescription bottles and health brochures.
true or false
Clarify the order with the prescriber. - Correct answer-A nurse reviewing a
medication order is having trouble reading the dosage. What will the nurse do
next?
blood flow - Correct answer-Which of the following may impact absorption of
medication?
Over the counter drugs allow the patient to treat themselves without the assistance
of a health provider. - Correct answer-Why might a patient seek treatment with an
over the counter (OTC) medication?
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, 6 mL - Correct answer-The nurse is preparing to give 150 mg of ranitidine
(Zantac). The drug is available 25mg/mL. How many mL will the nurse
administer?
drug-protein complexes - Correct answer-Which of the following may impact
distribution of medications?
Ventrogluteal muscle - Correct answer-Which of the following sites is the preferred
location for intramuscular (IM) injections in adults?
Cytochrome P450 System - Correct answer-Which of the following may impact
metabolism of medications?
true - Correct answer-The process of tracking medications from one healthcare
provider to another is called medication reconciliation. true false
vastus lateralis - Correct answer-Which is the preferred site for intramuscular (IM)
injections in infants?
2 capsules - Correct answer-The patient is prescribed 650mg of acetaminophen.
The capsules are available in 325mg. How much will the nurse administer?
A decreased dose of the prescribed medications. - Correct answer-A patient with
kidney impairment may require which of the following in regards to medications?
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Questions and Answers
The rate of excretion is reduced in older adults. - Correct answer-Which of the
following is true regarding medications in older adults?
true - Correct answer-Patients lacking functional literacy may have difficulty
reading drug labels, prescription bottles and health brochures.
true or false
Clarify the order with the prescriber. - Correct answer-A nurse reviewing a
medication order is having trouble reading the dosage. What will the nurse do
next?
blood flow - Correct answer-Which of the following may impact absorption of
medication?
Over the counter drugs allow the patient to treat themselves without the assistance
of a health provider. - Correct answer-Why might a patient seek treatment with an
over the counter (OTC) medication?
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, 6 mL - Correct answer-The nurse is preparing to give 150 mg of ranitidine
(Zantac). The drug is available 25mg/mL. How many mL will the nurse
administer?
drug-protein complexes - Correct answer-Which of the following may impact
distribution of medications?
Ventrogluteal muscle - Correct answer-Which of the following sites is the preferred
location for intramuscular (IM) injections in adults?
Cytochrome P450 System - Correct answer-Which of the following may impact
metabolism of medications?
true - Correct answer-The process of tracking medications from one healthcare
provider to another is called medication reconciliation. true false
vastus lateralis - Correct answer-Which is the preferred site for intramuscular (IM)
injections in infants?
2 capsules - Correct answer-The patient is prescribed 650mg of acetaminophen.
The capsules are available in 325mg. How much will the nurse administer?
A decreased dose of the prescribed medications. - Correct answer-A patient with
kidney impairment may require which of the following in regards to medications?
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