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Prepare for the RNSG 1301 (Pharmacology) Final Exam with the newest 2025 practice test. This complete study guide includes 100 actual exam questions with correct, detailed answers, covering drug classifications, calculations, safety, and nursing implications for nursing student success.

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RNSG 1301 FINAL EXAM NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL
EXAM COMPLETE 100 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ (BRAND
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Nursing process - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ Systematic
method of problem-solving that forms the foundation of
nursing practice


Baseline data - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ Will be compared
to info obtained from later interactions, during and
following treatment


Essential questions to ask in the initial history assessment:
- .....ANSWER ...✔✔ -History of drug allergy
-Past medical history
-Medications currently used
-Personal and social history including the use of alcohol,
tobacco or caffeine

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-Health risks such as the use of street drugs or illicit
substances
-Reproductive health questions (pregnancy status of
women in childbearing age)
-Use of OTC drugs, dietary supplements and herbal
products


While examining, the nurse should carefully document: -
.....ANSWER ...✔✔ -Chronic conditions of the
cardiovascular system (many meds can affect the HR
and BP)
-Baseline electrolyte values (many meds affect
electrolyte balance)
-Renal and hepatic function tests, especially for older
and critically ill patients (kidney and liver disease often
require adjustments in drug dosages)


Following pharmacotherapy, the nurse should assess: -
.....ANSWER ...✔✔ -Whether the patient is
experiencing the expected therapeutic benefits from the
medication
-Any adverse effects experienced by the patient
-The ability of the patient to assume responsibility for
self-administration of medication

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Chief complaint questions pertinent to drug
administration: - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ -How do you
feel?
-Are you having any pain?
-Are you experiencing other symptoms: (specifically n/v,
headache, itching, dizziness, SOB, nervousness,
palpitations, or fatigue)


Allergies questions pertinent to drug administration: -
.....ANSWER ...✔✔ -Are you allergic to any meds?
-Are you allergic to any foods, env. substances, tape,
soaps or cleansers?
-What specifically happens when you experience an
allergy?


Past medical history questions pertinent to drug
administration: - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ -Do you have a
history of diabetes, heart or vascular conditions,
respiratory conditions or neurological conditions?
-Do you have any dermatologic conditions?
-How were these treated in the past or currently?

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Family history questions pertinent to drug administration:
- .....ANSWER ...✔✔ -Has anyone in your family
experienced difficulties with any meds?
-Does anyone in your family have any significant
medical problems?


Drug history questions pertinent to drug administration: -
.....ANSWER ...✔✔ -What prescription meds are you
currently taking (drug name, dosage and frequency)?
-What OTC meds are you taking?
-What drugs, prescription or OTC, have you taken within
the past month or two?
-Have you ever experienced any side effects with any
meds?
-What do you know, or were you taught, about these
meds?
-Do you use any herbal or homeopathic remedies? Any
nutritional substances or vitamins?


Health management questions pertinent to drug
administration: - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ -Identify all the
HCPs you have seen for health issues
-When was the last time you saw a HCP? For what
reason?
-What is your normal diet?

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Henry Hitner Pharmacology
Publisher: 2005 ISBN: 9780078600340 Edition: Unknown

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