NU 578 UNIT 1 TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
A nurse is preparing to give an oral dose of drug X to treat a patient's high blood pressure. After giving
the drug, the nurse finds that it not only reduces the blood pressure without serious harmful effects, but
it also causes the patient to have nausea and headache. Based on this information, which property of an
ideal drug is this drug lacking? - (ANSWER)Selectivity
The nurse is preparing to give a drug with certain properties. Which property of the drug is the most
compelling indication that it should not be given? - (ANSWER)The drug is not effective for its intended
purpose.
Why is it important for drugs to have ease of administration? - (ANSWER)Fewer administration errors
The nurse teaches a patient not to consume alcohol with nitroglycerine, because the blood pressure
often drops significantly when nitroglycerine is taken with alcohol. Which drug property does this
illustrate? - (ANSWER)Drug interaction
When studying the impact a drug has on the body, the nurse is reviewing what? - (ANSWER)The drug's
pharmacodynamics
When studying the effects of drugs in humans, the nurse is learning about what? - (ANSWER)Clinical
pharmacology
Which statement by a new nurse indicates that further study is indicated? - (ANSWER)Drugs are defined
as illegal substances.
What is the ultimate concern for the nurse when administering a drug? - (ANSWER)Intensity of the
response
What is the objective of drug therapy? - (ANSWER)To provide maximum benefit with minimal harm
Characteristics unique to each patient can influence pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes.
What characteristics may determine the patient's response to a drug? (SATA) - (ANSWER)-Age
-Gender
,NU 578 UNIT 1 TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
-Weight
-Genetics
The nurse is preparing to administer a dose of penicillin. Before administering the medication, the nurse
assesses the patient's allergy history. Which aspect of drug therapy does this represent? -
(ANSWER)Identifying high-risk patients
The nurse is preparing to administer a medication with the following order: "Aldomet 250 mg daily."
What should the nurse do? - (ANSWER)Verify the order with the prescriber.
Which aspect of drug therapy indicates to the nurse whether a drug is having a beneficial effect? -
(ANSWER)Evaluating therapeutic responses
The nurse is managing the care of a group of patients with cancer who will be receiving chemotherapy.
The nurse defines goals, sets priorities, identifies interventions, and establishes criteria for evaluating
success. Which phase of the nursing process does this represent? - (ANSWER)Planning
The nurse identifies which as the goal of drug therapy in the treatment of patients? -
(ANSWER)Production of maximum benefit with minimum harm
A diabetic patient is taught the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia with insulin use. The patient knows
to eat fast-acting carbohydrates. This is an example of which goal? - (ANSWER)Minimizing adverse
effects
When questioning a patient about his or her allergic reaction to a drug, the nurse should ask for which
additional information? - (ANSWER)The type of reaction
The nurse is obtaining a drug history for a patient admitted to the unit. The nurse obtains information
about past and present health histories, currently used prescription drugs, behavioral factors, and use of
over-the-counter (OTC) drugs. What other information does the nurse need to obtain? (SATA.) -
(ANSWER)-Use of recreational drugs and substances
-Use of herbal remedies
, NU 578 UNIT 1 TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
-Self-treatment with complementary and alternative drugs
Which statements about medication administration would the nurse identify as true? (SATA) -
(ANSWER)-All drugs have the potential to produce undesired effects.
-Drug therapy often can be enhanced by nonpharmacologic measures.
-Patient adherence is essential in achieving the therapeutic objective of medications.
When educating patients about their medications, the nurse includes information about which topics?
(SATA) - (ANSWER)-What to do if a dose is missed
-The duration of treatment
-The method of drug storage
-Symptoms of adverse effects
Which legislation sets rules for the manufacture and distribution of drugs considered to have the
potential for abuse? - (ANSWER)Controlled Substances Act of 1970
What is a result of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) of 1992? - (ANSWER)New drugs reach the
market sooner than ever before.
Which is a true statement about new drug development in the United States? - (ANSWER)Randomized
controlled trials are the best way to assess drug therapy.
N-acetyl-para-aminophenol is an example of which type of drug name? - (ANSWER)Chemical
A new medication becomes available for treatment of a debilitating neurologic disease. What would the
nurse expect about the safety of the drug? - (ANSWER)The drug has passed the FDA approval process.
Why are trade names much easier to say and remember than generic names? - (ANSWER)Companies
have a marketing advantage when the trade name is easier to recognize.
A nurse is preparing to give an oral dose of drug X to treat a patient's high blood pressure. After giving
the drug, the nurse finds that it not only reduces the blood pressure without serious harmful effects, but
it also causes the patient to have nausea and headache. Based on this information, which property of an
ideal drug is this drug lacking? - (ANSWER)Selectivity
The nurse is preparing to give a drug with certain properties. Which property of the drug is the most
compelling indication that it should not be given? - (ANSWER)The drug is not effective for its intended
purpose.
Why is it important for drugs to have ease of administration? - (ANSWER)Fewer administration errors
The nurse teaches a patient not to consume alcohol with nitroglycerine, because the blood pressure
often drops significantly when nitroglycerine is taken with alcohol. Which drug property does this
illustrate? - (ANSWER)Drug interaction
When studying the impact a drug has on the body, the nurse is reviewing what? - (ANSWER)The drug's
pharmacodynamics
When studying the effects of drugs in humans, the nurse is learning about what? - (ANSWER)Clinical
pharmacology
Which statement by a new nurse indicates that further study is indicated? - (ANSWER)Drugs are defined
as illegal substances.
What is the ultimate concern for the nurse when administering a drug? - (ANSWER)Intensity of the
response
What is the objective of drug therapy? - (ANSWER)To provide maximum benefit with minimal harm
Characteristics unique to each patient can influence pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes.
What characteristics may determine the patient's response to a drug? (SATA) - (ANSWER)-Age
-Gender
,NU 578 UNIT 1 TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
-Weight
-Genetics
The nurse is preparing to administer a dose of penicillin. Before administering the medication, the nurse
assesses the patient's allergy history. Which aspect of drug therapy does this represent? -
(ANSWER)Identifying high-risk patients
The nurse is preparing to administer a medication with the following order: "Aldomet 250 mg daily."
What should the nurse do? - (ANSWER)Verify the order with the prescriber.
Which aspect of drug therapy indicates to the nurse whether a drug is having a beneficial effect? -
(ANSWER)Evaluating therapeutic responses
The nurse is managing the care of a group of patients with cancer who will be receiving chemotherapy.
The nurse defines goals, sets priorities, identifies interventions, and establishes criteria for evaluating
success. Which phase of the nursing process does this represent? - (ANSWER)Planning
The nurse identifies which as the goal of drug therapy in the treatment of patients? -
(ANSWER)Production of maximum benefit with minimum harm
A diabetic patient is taught the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia with insulin use. The patient knows
to eat fast-acting carbohydrates. This is an example of which goal? - (ANSWER)Minimizing adverse
effects
When questioning a patient about his or her allergic reaction to a drug, the nurse should ask for which
additional information? - (ANSWER)The type of reaction
The nurse is obtaining a drug history for a patient admitted to the unit. The nurse obtains information
about past and present health histories, currently used prescription drugs, behavioral factors, and use of
over-the-counter (OTC) drugs. What other information does the nurse need to obtain? (SATA.) -
(ANSWER)-Use of recreational drugs and substances
-Use of herbal remedies
, NU 578 UNIT 1 TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
-Self-treatment with complementary and alternative drugs
Which statements about medication administration would the nurse identify as true? (SATA) -
(ANSWER)-All drugs have the potential to produce undesired effects.
-Drug therapy often can be enhanced by nonpharmacologic measures.
-Patient adherence is essential in achieving the therapeutic objective of medications.
When educating patients about their medications, the nurse includes information about which topics?
(SATA) - (ANSWER)-What to do if a dose is missed
-The duration of treatment
-The method of drug storage
-Symptoms of adverse effects
Which legislation sets rules for the manufacture and distribution of drugs considered to have the
potential for abuse? - (ANSWER)Controlled Substances Act of 1970
What is a result of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) of 1992? - (ANSWER)New drugs reach the
market sooner than ever before.
Which is a true statement about new drug development in the United States? - (ANSWER)Randomized
controlled trials are the best way to assess drug therapy.
N-acetyl-para-aminophenol is an example of which type of drug name? - (ANSWER)Chemical
A new medication becomes available for treatment of a debilitating neurologic disease. What would the
nurse expect about the safety of the drug? - (ANSWER)The drug has passed the FDA approval process.
Why are trade names much easier to say and remember than generic names? - (ANSWER)Companies
have a marketing advantage when the trade name is easier to recognize.
