ETSU Pharmacology Exam 1- Study
Guide Questions and Answers
Before administering controlled drugs to a patient, a nurse should: - Correct
answer-verify orders before drug administration
What resource provides the basis for standards in drug strength and composition
throughout the world? - Correct answer-International Pharmacopeia
What is the current authoritative source for drug standards? - Correct answer-
United Stated Pharmacopeia/National Formulary
What is the primary purpose of federal legislation related to drug standards? -
Correct answer-Ensure safety
Which legislation identified those drugs that require a new prescription for a refill?
- Correct answer-Durham-Humphrey Amendment
The Kefauver-Harris Amendment was passed to improve safety by requiring which
information to be included in the drug's literature? - Correct answer-Adverse
reactions and contradictions
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, The patient presents to the emergency department with hallucinations. The patient's
friend states he has been using lysergic acid diethylamid (LSD) and mescaline. To
which schedule do these drugs belong? - Correct answer-Schedule 1
In which schedule would the nurse find codeine, an ingredient found in many
cough syrups? - Correct answer-Schedule V
Where must controlled substances be stored in an institution/agency? - Correct
answer-In a locked, secured area
A 35 year-old male diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer agrees to
participate in a clinical research for a new chemotherapy regimen top treat
pancreatic cancer. The patient asks the nurse which group he will be in. The nurse
answers knowing that: - Correct answer-the patient must be alert and comprehend
the information being provided
The nurse must be alert for counterfeit prescription drugs. What are clues to the
identification of counterfeit products? - Correct answer-different color, different
taste, different labeling, different shape
Usually food _________ dissolution and absorption of drug: - Correct answer-
decreases
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Guide Questions and Answers
Before administering controlled drugs to a patient, a nurse should: - Correct
answer-verify orders before drug administration
What resource provides the basis for standards in drug strength and composition
throughout the world? - Correct answer-International Pharmacopeia
What is the current authoritative source for drug standards? - Correct answer-
United Stated Pharmacopeia/National Formulary
What is the primary purpose of federal legislation related to drug standards? -
Correct answer-Ensure safety
Which legislation identified those drugs that require a new prescription for a refill?
- Correct answer-Durham-Humphrey Amendment
The Kefauver-Harris Amendment was passed to improve safety by requiring which
information to be included in the drug's literature? - Correct answer-Adverse
reactions and contradictions
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, The patient presents to the emergency department with hallucinations. The patient's
friend states he has been using lysergic acid diethylamid (LSD) and mescaline. To
which schedule do these drugs belong? - Correct answer-Schedule 1
In which schedule would the nurse find codeine, an ingredient found in many
cough syrups? - Correct answer-Schedule V
Where must controlled substances be stored in an institution/agency? - Correct
answer-In a locked, secured area
A 35 year-old male diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer agrees to
participate in a clinical research for a new chemotherapy regimen top treat
pancreatic cancer. The patient asks the nurse which group he will be in. The nurse
answers knowing that: - Correct answer-the patient must be alert and comprehend
the information being provided
The nurse must be alert for counterfeit prescription drugs. What are clues to the
identification of counterfeit products? - Correct answer-different color, different
taste, different labeling, different shape
Usually food _________ dissolution and absorption of drug: - Correct answer-
decreases
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