NURS 316 Unit 1 questions with correct answers
What is Clark's rule? Correct Answer-Child dose = (child weight in
lbs/150 lbs) x (adult dose) , a 70kg (150lb) child gets an adult dose)
A nurse working in radiology administers iodine to a patient who is
having a computed tomography (CT0 scan. The nurse working on the
oncology unit administers chemotherapy to patients who have cancer. At
the Public Health Department, a nurse administers a measles-mumps-
rubella (MMR) vaccine to a 14 month old as a routine immunization.
Which branch of pharmacology best describes the actions of all three?
A. Pharmacoeconomic
B. Pharmacotherapeutics
C. Pharmacodynamics
D. Pharmacokinetics Correct Answer-B. Pharmacotherapeutics
A physician has ordered IM injection of morphine, every 4 hours PRN
for main after a MVC. The nurse is aware this drug has a high abuse
potential. Under what category would morphine be classified.
A. Schedule I
B. Schedule II
C. Schedule III
D. Schedule IV Correct Answer-B. Schedule II
When involved in phase III drug evaluation studies, what responsibilities
would the nurse have?
A) Working with animals who are given experimental drugs
,B) Choosing appropriate patients to be involved in the drug study
C) Monitoring and observing patients closely for adverse effects
D) Conducting research to determine effectiveness of the drug Correct
Answer-C) Monitoring and observing patients closely for adverse effects
What concept is considered when generic drugs are substituted for brand
name drugs?
A. Bioavailability
B. Critical concentration
C. Distribution
D. Half-life Correct Answer-A. Bioavailability
A nurse is assessing the patient's home medication use. After listening to
the patient list their current medications, the nurse asks what priority
question?
A. Do you take any generic medication
B. Are any of these medications orphan drugs?
C. Are these medications safe to take during pregnancy?
D. Do you take any over the counter medications? Correct Answer-D.
Do you take any over the counter medications?
After completing a course on pharmacology for nurses, what will the
nurse know?
A. Everything necessary for safe and effective medication administration
,B. Current pharmacologic therapy; the nurse will not require ongoing
education for 5 years.
C. General drug information; the nurse can consult a drug guide for
specific drug information
D. The drug actions that are associated with each classification of
medication. Correct Answer-C. General drug information; the nurse can
consult a drug guide for specific drug information
A nurse is instructing a pregnant patient concerning the potential risk to
her fetus from a Pregnancy Category B drug. What would the nurse
inform the patient?
A. Adequate studies in pregnant women have demonstrated there is no
risk to the fetus
B. Animal studies have not demonstrated a risk to the fetus, but there
have been no adequate studies in pregnant women
C. Animal studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus, but there
are not adequate studies in pregnant women
D. There is no evidence of human fetal risk, but the potential benefits
from use of the drug may be acceptable despite potential risks. Correct
Answer-B. Animal studies have not demonstrated a risk to the fetus, but
there have been no adequate studies in pregnant women
Discharge planning for patients leaving the hospital should include
instructions on OTC drugs. Which comment by the patient demonstrates
a good understanding of OTC drugs? OTC drugs:
A. Are safe and do not cause adverse effects if taken properly
B. Have been around for years and have not been tested by the FDA
, C. Are different from any drugs available by prescription and cost less
D. Could cause serious harm if not taken according to directions. Correct
Answer-D. Could cause serious harm if not taken according to
directions.
What would be the best source of drug information for a nurse?
A. Drug Facts and Comparisons
B. A nurse's drug guide
C. A drug package insert
D. The physicians Drug Reference Correct Answer-B. A nurse's drug
guide
The nurse is preparing to administer from a multidose bottle. The label is
torn and soiled but the name of the medication is still readable. What is
the nurse's priority action?
A. Discard the entire bottle and contents and obtain a new bottle.
B. Find the drug info and create a new label for the bottle.
C. Ask another nurse to verify the contents of the bottle
D. Administer the meds if the name can be clearly read. Correct
Answer-A. Discard the entire bottle and contents and obtain a new
bottle.
What aspect of pharmacology does a nurse study? (Select all that apply.)
A) Chemical pharmacology
B) Molecular pharmacology
What is Clark's rule? Correct Answer-Child dose = (child weight in
lbs/150 lbs) x (adult dose) , a 70kg (150lb) child gets an adult dose)
A nurse working in radiology administers iodine to a patient who is
having a computed tomography (CT0 scan. The nurse working on the
oncology unit administers chemotherapy to patients who have cancer. At
the Public Health Department, a nurse administers a measles-mumps-
rubella (MMR) vaccine to a 14 month old as a routine immunization.
Which branch of pharmacology best describes the actions of all three?
A. Pharmacoeconomic
B. Pharmacotherapeutics
C. Pharmacodynamics
D. Pharmacokinetics Correct Answer-B. Pharmacotherapeutics
A physician has ordered IM injection of morphine, every 4 hours PRN
for main after a MVC. The nurse is aware this drug has a high abuse
potential. Under what category would morphine be classified.
A. Schedule I
B. Schedule II
C. Schedule III
D. Schedule IV Correct Answer-B. Schedule II
When involved in phase III drug evaluation studies, what responsibilities
would the nurse have?
A) Working with animals who are given experimental drugs
,B) Choosing appropriate patients to be involved in the drug study
C) Monitoring and observing patients closely for adverse effects
D) Conducting research to determine effectiveness of the drug Correct
Answer-C) Monitoring and observing patients closely for adverse effects
What concept is considered when generic drugs are substituted for brand
name drugs?
A. Bioavailability
B. Critical concentration
C. Distribution
D. Half-life Correct Answer-A. Bioavailability
A nurse is assessing the patient's home medication use. After listening to
the patient list their current medications, the nurse asks what priority
question?
A. Do you take any generic medication
B. Are any of these medications orphan drugs?
C. Are these medications safe to take during pregnancy?
D. Do you take any over the counter medications? Correct Answer-D.
Do you take any over the counter medications?
After completing a course on pharmacology for nurses, what will the
nurse know?
A. Everything necessary for safe and effective medication administration
,B. Current pharmacologic therapy; the nurse will not require ongoing
education for 5 years.
C. General drug information; the nurse can consult a drug guide for
specific drug information
D. The drug actions that are associated with each classification of
medication. Correct Answer-C. General drug information; the nurse can
consult a drug guide for specific drug information
A nurse is instructing a pregnant patient concerning the potential risk to
her fetus from a Pregnancy Category B drug. What would the nurse
inform the patient?
A. Adequate studies in pregnant women have demonstrated there is no
risk to the fetus
B. Animal studies have not demonstrated a risk to the fetus, but there
have been no adequate studies in pregnant women
C. Animal studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus, but there
are not adequate studies in pregnant women
D. There is no evidence of human fetal risk, but the potential benefits
from use of the drug may be acceptable despite potential risks. Correct
Answer-B. Animal studies have not demonstrated a risk to the fetus, but
there have been no adequate studies in pregnant women
Discharge planning for patients leaving the hospital should include
instructions on OTC drugs. Which comment by the patient demonstrates
a good understanding of OTC drugs? OTC drugs:
A. Are safe and do not cause adverse effects if taken properly
B. Have been around for years and have not been tested by the FDA
, C. Are different from any drugs available by prescription and cost less
D. Could cause serious harm if not taken according to directions. Correct
Answer-D. Could cause serious harm if not taken according to
directions.
What would be the best source of drug information for a nurse?
A. Drug Facts and Comparisons
B. A nurse's drug guide
C. A drug package insert
D. The physicians Drug Reference Correct Answer-B. A nurse's drug
guide
The nurse is preparing to administer from a multidose bottle. The label is
torn and soiled but the name of the medication is still readable. What is
the nurse's priority action?
A. Discard the entire bottle and contents and obtain a new bottle.
B. Find the drug info and create a new label for the bottle.
C. Ask another nurse to verify the contents of the bottle
D. Administer the meds if the name can be clearly read. Correct
Answer-A. Discard the entire bottle and contents and obtain a new
bottle.
What aspect of pharmacology does a nurse study? (Select all that apply.)
A) Chemical pharmacology
B) Molecular pharmacology
