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Pharm Test Bank Exam 1 2026 A+ GRADE ASSURED CO vc vc vc vc vc vc vc vc vc
MPLETE SOLUTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS (70FED) vc vc vc vc vc
QUESTION 1 vc
Term
ANSWER
Definition
QUESTION 2 vc
The pt is to receive oral guaifenesin (Mucinex) 2x a day. Today, the nurse was busy & gav
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e the med 2 hrs after the scheduled dose was due. What type of problem does this repres
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ent?
a. right time
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b. right dose
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c. right route
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d. right medication
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ANSWER
A
QUESTION 3 vc
The nurse has been monitoring the pt's progress on a new drug regimen since the first d
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ose & documenting the pt's therapeutic response to the medication. Which phase of the n
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ursing process do these actions illustrate?
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a. nursing diagnosis
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b. planning
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c. implementation
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d. evaluation
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ANSWER
D
,QUESTION 4 vc
The nurse is assigned to a pt who is newly diagnosed w/ type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which
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statement best illustrates an outcome criterion for this pt?
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a. the pt will follow instructions
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b. the pt will not experience complications
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c. the pt will adhere to the new insulin treatment regimen
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d. the pt will demonstrate correct blood glucose testing technique
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ANSWER
D
QUESTION 5 vc
Which activity best reflects the implementation phase of the nursing process for the pt w
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ho is newly diagnosed w/ HTN?
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a. providing education on keeping a journal of BP readings
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b. setting goals & outcome criteria w/ the pt's input
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c. recording a drug history regarding OTC medications used at home
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d. formulating nursing diagnoses regarding deficient knowledge r/t the new treatment r
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egimen
ANSWER
A
QUESTION 6 vc
When the nurse considers the timing of a drug dose, which factor is appropriate to consi
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der when deciding when to give a drug?
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a. the pt's ability to swallow
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b. the pt's height
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c. the pt's last meal
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d. the pt's allergies
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ANSWER
C
QUESTION 7 vc
The nurse is performing an assessment of a newly admitted pt. Which is an example of s
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ubjective data? vc
a. BP 158/96 mm Hg
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b. weight 255 lbs
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,c. pt reports that he uses the herbal product ginkgo
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d. the pt's lab work includes a complete blood count & urinalysis
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ANSWER
C
QUESTION 8 vc
The pt is receiving 2 different drugs. At current dosages & dosage forms, both drugs are
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absorbed into the circulation in identical amounts. Which term is used to identify this pr
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inciple?
a. bioequivalent
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b. synergistic
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c. prodrugs
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d. steady state
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ANSWER
A
QUESTION 9 vc
The nurse is administering parenteral drugs. Which statement is true regarding parente
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ral drugs? vc
a. parenteral drugs bypass the first-pass effect
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b. absorption of parenteral drugs is affected by reduced blood flow to the stomach
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c. absorption of parenteral drugs is faster when the stomach is empty
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d. parenteral drugs exert their effects while circulating in the bloodstream
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ANSWER
A
QUESTION 10 vc
When monitoring the pt receiving an intraveous infusion to reduce BP, the nurse notes t
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hat the pt's BP is extremely low, & the pt is lethargic & difficult to awaken. This would be
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classified as which type of adverse drug reaction?
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a. adverse effect
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b. allergic reaction
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c. idiosyncratic reaction
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d. pharmacologic reaction
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ANSWER
D
, QUESTION 11 vc
The pt is experiencing chest pain & needs to take a sublingual form of nitroglycerin. Whe
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re does the nurse instruct the pt to place the tablet?
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a. under the tongue
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b. on top of the tongue
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c. at the back of the throat
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d. in the space btwn the cheek & gum
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ANSWER
A
QUESTION 12 vc
The nurse is administering medications to the pt who is in renal failure resulting from e
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ndstage renal disease. The nurse is aware that pts w/ kidney failure would most likely h
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ave problems w/ which pharmacokinetic phase?
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a. absorption
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b. distribution
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c. metabolism
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d. excretion
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ANSWER
D
QUESTION 13 vc
Which drugs would be affected by the first-pass effect? (Select all that apply)
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a. morphine given by IV push injection
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b. sublingual nitroglycerin tablets
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c. diphenhydramine elixir
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d. levothyroxine tablets
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e. transdermal nictotine patches f. esomephrazole capsules g. penicillin given by IV piggy
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ANSWER
C, D, F
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QUESTION 14 vc
Drug transfer to the fetus is more likely during the last trimester of pregnancy for which
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reason?
a. decreased fetal surface area
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b. increased placental surface area
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Exam Solution vc
Pharm Test Bank Exam 1 2026 A+ GRADE ASSURED CO vc vc vc vc vc vc vc vc vc
MPLETE SOLUTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS (70FED) vc vc vc vc vc
QUESTION 1 vc
Term
ANSWER
Definition
QUESTION 2 vc
The pt is to receive oral guaifenesin (Mucinex) 2x a day. Today, the nurse was busy & gav
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e the med 2 hrs after the scheduled dose was due. What type of problem does this repres
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ent?
a. right time
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b. right dose
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c. right route
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d. right medication
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ANSWER
A
QUESTION 3 vc
The nurse has been monitoring the pt's progress on a new drug regimen since the first d
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ose & documenting the pt's therapeutic response to the medication. Which phase of the n
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ursing process do these actions illustrate?
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a. nursing diagnosis
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b. planning
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c. implementation
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d. evaluation
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ANSWER
D
,QUESTION 4 vc
The nurse is assigned to a pt who is newly diagnosed w/ type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which
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statement best illustrates an outcome criterion for this pt?
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a. the pt will follow instructions
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b. the pt will not experience complications
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c. the pt will adhere to the new insulin treatment regimen
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d. the pt will demonstrate correct blood glucose testing technique
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ANSWER
D
QUESTION 5 vc
Which activity best reflects the implementation phase of the nursing process for the pt w
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ho is newly diagnosed w/ HTN?
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a. providing education on keeping a journal of BP readings
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b. setting goals & outcome criteria w/ the pt's input
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c. recording a drug history regarding OTC medications used at home
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d. formulating nursing diagnoses regarding deficient knowledge r/t the new treatment r
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egimen
ANSWER
A
QUESTION 6 vc
When the nurse considers the timing of a drug dose, which factor is appropriate to consi
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der when deciding when to give a drug?
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a. the pt's ability to swallow
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b. the pt's height
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c. the pt's last meal
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d. the pt's allergies
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ANSWER
C
QUESTION 7 vc
The nurse is performing an assessment of a newly admitted pt. Which is an example of s
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ubjective data? vc
a. BP 158/96 mm Hg
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b. weight 255 lbs
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,c. pt reports that he uses the herbal product ginkgo
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d. the pt's lab work includes a complete blood count & urinalysis
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ANSWER
C
QUESTION 8 vc
The pt is receiving 2 different drugs. At current dosages & dosage forms, both drugs are
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absorbed into the circulation in identical amounts. Which term is used to identify this pr
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inciple?
a. bioequivalent
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b. synergistic
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c. prodrugs
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d. steady state
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ANSWER
A
QUESTION 9 vc
The nurse is administering parenteral drugs. Which statement is true regarding parente
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ral drugs? vc
a. parenteral drugs bypass the first-pass effect
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b. absorption of parenteral drugs is affected by reduced blood flow to the stomach
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c. absorption of parenteral drugs is faster when the stomach is empty
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d. parenteral drugs exert their effects while circulating in the bloodstream
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ANSWER
A
QUESTION 10 vc
When monitoring the pt receiving an intraveous infusion to reduce BP, the nurse notes t
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hat the pt's BP is extremely low, & the pt is lethargic & difficult to awaken. This would be
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classified as which type of adverse drug reaction?
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a. adverse effect
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b. allergic reaction
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c. idiosyncratic reaction
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d. pharmacologic reaction
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ANSWER
D
, QUESTION 11 vc
The pt is experiencing chest pain & needs to take a sublingual form of nitroglycerin. Whe
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re does the nurse instruct the pt to place the tablet?
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a. under the tongue
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b. on top of the tongue
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c. at the back of the throat
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d. in the space btwn the cheek & gum
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ANSWER
A
QUESTION 12 vc
The nurse is administering medications to the pt who is in renal failure resulting from e
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ndstage renal disease. The nurse is aware that pts w/ kidney failure would most likely h
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ave problems w/ which pharmacokinetic phase?
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a. absorption
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b. distribution
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c. metabolism
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d. excretion
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ANSWER
D
QUESTION 13 vc
Which drugs would be affected by the first-pass effect? (Select all that apply)
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a. morphine given by IV push injection
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b. sublingual nitroglycerin tablets
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c. diphenhydramine elixir
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d. levothyroxine tablets
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e. transdermal nictotine patches f. esomephrazole capsules g. penicillin given by IV piggy
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back infusion vc
ANSWER
C, D, F
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QUESTION 14 vc
Drug transfer to the fetus is more likely during the last trimester of pregnancy for which
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reason?
a. decreased fetal surface area
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b. increased placental surface area
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