NU 308 Exam 1 Practice Questions With
Answers
True or false: when the application of drugs is used for therapeutics it is
called pharmacotherapy
true
when we use the term "anticoagulant" or "antihypertensive" we are using
which of the following?
a. therpeutic classification
b. pharmacologic classification
a
a nurse is assessing the pts home medication use. after listening to the pt list
current medications, the nurse asks what question
a. do you take nay generic medications
b. are these safe to take during pregnancy
c. are any of these medications orphan drugs
d. do you take any OTC meds
d
which of the following are true regarding prescription drugs select all that
apply
,a. the pt is offered education about how to properly take the meds
b. ensures the correct medication and dosage is to be taken
c. may be obtained without an office visit to the medical provider
a, b
what concept is considered when generic drugs are substituted for brand
name drugs
a. bioavailibilty
b. biologic-concentration
c. half-life
d. distribution
a
the nurse reviews info about a drug and notes the initials USP. the nurse
understands that this designation indicates the drug
a. is approved by the FDA
b. is a controlled substance
c. is available in generic form
d. meets quality and safety standards
,d
which laws govern all drug administration by nurses
a. FDA amendments act
b the conrolled substances act
c. drug regulation and reform act
d. state nurse practice acts
d
true or false: the FDA created a black box warning to let the public know
about dietary and herbal supplements that could be potentially toxic
false
the nurse is preparing to give a medication to a child. the child's parent asks
whether the drug is safe for children. how will the nurse respond?
a. drugs are tested for both efficacy and safety in children in order to be
marketed for pedatric use
b. drugs are deemed safe for children over time when repeated use proves
effectiveness and safety
c. drugs are tested on children in postmarketing studies and on a limited
basis
d. drugs are tested on adults and safe doses for children are based on
weights compared to adult weights.
a
, the nurse is preparing to administer a combination drug containing
acetaminophen and codeine. the nurse knows that this drug is classified as
which drug schedule
a. category 4
b. category 5
c. category 2
d. category 3
d
a women informs her provider that she is taking captopril, and ACE inhibitor
for HTN. The health care provider informs her that captopril is a teratogenic
drug. Teratogenic drugs cause which of the following
a. gestational DM
b. fetal malformation
c. maternal bleeding
d. maternal blood clots
b
the nurse is preparing to start an IV on a preschool-age child. after applying a
eutectic mixture of local anesthetics, what will the nurse do to prepare the
child?
a. describe what the IV line will feel like and how long it will be in place
b. explain the purpose of the procedure
Answers
True or false: when the application of drugs is used for therapeutics it is
called pharmacotherapy
true
when we use the term "anticoagulant" or "antihypertensive" we are using
which of the following?
a. therpeutic classification
b. pharmacologic classification
a
a nurse is assessing the pts home medication use. after listening to the pt list
current medications, the nurse asks what question
a. do you take nay generic medications
b. are these safe to take during pregnancy
c. are any of these medications orphan drugs
d. do you take any OTC meds
d
which of the following are true regarding prescription drugs select all that
apply
,a. the pt is offered education about how to properly take the meds
b. ensures the correct medication and dosage is to be taken
c. may be obtained without an office visit to the medical provider
a, b
what concept is considered when generic drugs are substituted for brand
name drugs
a. bioavailibilty
b. biologic-concentration
c. half-life
d. distribution
a
the nurse reviews info about a drug and notes the initials USP. the nurse
understands that this designation indicates the drug
a. is approved by the FDA
b. is a controlled substance
c. is available in generic form
d. meets quality and safety standards
,d
which laws govern all drug administration by nurses
a. FDA amendments act
b the conrolled substances act
c. drug regulation and reform act
d. state nurse practice acts
d
true or false: the FDA created a black box warning to let the public know
about dietary and herbal supplements that could be potentially toxic
false
the nurse is preparing to give a medication to a child. the child's parent asks
whether the drug is safe for children. how will the nurse respond?
a. drugs are tested for both efficacy and safety in children in order to be
marketed for pedatric use
b. drugs are deemed safe for children over time when repeated use proves
effectiveness and safety
c. drugs are tested on children in postmarketing studies and on a limited
basis
d. drugs are tested on adults and safe doses for children are based on
weights compared to adult weights.
a
, the nurse is preparing to administer a combination drug containing
acetaminophen and codeine. the nurse knows that this drug is classified as
which drug schedule
a. category 4
b. category 5
c. category 2
d. category 3
d
a women informs her provider that she is taking captopril, and ACE inhibitor
for HTN. The health care provider informs her that captopril is a teratogenic
drug. Teratogenic drugs cause which of the following
a. gestational DM
b. fetal malformation
c. maternal bleeding
d. maternal blood clots
b
the nurse is preparing to start an IV on a preschool-age child. after applying a
eutectic mixture of local anesthetics, what will the nurse do to prepare the
child?
a. describe what the IV line will feel like and how long it will be in place
b. explain the purpose of the procedure
