NUR 334 Exam 1 Study Guide:
Pharmacology & Pain Management
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Nursing Process - CORRECT ANSWER - A systematic approach to patient care that includes
assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Clinical Judgment - CORRECT ANSWER - The process of interpreting and analyzing patient
data to make informed decisions about care.
Assessment - CORRECT ANSWER - The systematic collection of data about a patient's
health status.
Recognizing Cues - CORRECT ANSWER - Identifying changes in a patient's condition or
symptoms.
Diagnosis/Analysis - CORRECT ANSWER - The process of identifying patient problems
based on assessment data.
Analyzing Cues - CORRECT ANSWER - Evaluating the significance of the data collected
during assessment.
Prioritizing Hypotheses - CORRECT ANSWER - Determining the order of importance of
patient problems for intervention.
Planning (SMART Goals) - CORRECT ANSWER - Setting Specific, Measurable,
Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound goals for patient care.
, Generating Solutions - CORRECT ANSWER - Developing strategies to address patient
problems.
Implementation - CORRECT ANSWER - Carrying out the planned interventions.
Take Action - CORRECT ANSWER - Executing the interventions as planned.
Evaluation - CORRECT ANSWER - Assessing the effectiveness of the interventions.
Evaluate Outcomes - CORRECT ANSWER - Determining if the patient goals were met.
Basics of Pharmacology - CORRECT ANSWER - The study of how drugs interact with
biological systems.
Side Effects - CORRECT ANSWER - Expected effects that occur with taking a medication.
Adverse Effects - CORRECT ANSWER - Unexpected effects that can occur with taking a
medication, which may require stopping the medication.
Black-Box Warning - CORRECT ANSWER - A serious warning about a medication that can
cause serious injury or death.
Trade vs. Generic Name - CORRECT ANSWER - The brand name of a drug versus its
chemical name.
Half-life - CORRECT ANSWER - The time it takes for half of a drug to be excreted from the
body.
Pharmacology & Pain Management
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Nursing Process - CORRECT ANSWER - A systematic approach to patient care that includes
assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Clinical Judgment - CORRECT ANSWER - The process of interpreting and analyzing patient
data to make informed decisions about care.
Assessment - CORRECT ANSWER - The systematic collection of data about a patient's
health status.
Recognizing Cues - CORRECT ANSWER - Identifying changes in a patient's condition or
symptoms.
Diagnosis/Analysis - CORRECT ANSWER - The process of identifying patient problems
based on assessment data.
Analyzing Cues - CORRECT ANSWER - Evaluating the significance of the data collected
during assessment.
Prioritizing Hypotheses - CORRECT ANSWER - Determining the order of importance of
patient problems for intervention.
Planning (SMART Goals) - CORRECT ANSWER - Setting Specific, Measurable,
Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound goals for patient care.
, Generating Solutions - CORRECT ANSWER - Developing strategies to address patient
problems.
Implementation - CORRECT ANSWER - Carrying out the planned interventions.
Take Action - CORRECT ANSWER - Executing the interventions as planned.
Evaluation - CORRECT ANSWER - Assessing the effectiveness of the interventions.
Evaluate Outcomes - CORRECT ANSWER - Determining if the patient goals were met.
Basics of Pharmacology - CORRECT ANSWER - The study of how drugs interact with
biological systems.
Side Effects - CORRECT ANSWER - Expected effects that occur with taking a medication.
Adverse Effects - CORRECT ANSWER - Unexpected effects that can occur with taking a
medication, which may require stopping the medication.
Black-Box Warning - CORRECT ANSWER - A serious warning about a medication that can
cause serious injury or death.
Trade vs. Generic Name - CORRECT ANSWER - The brand name of a drug versus its
chemical name.
Half-life - CORRECT ANSWER - The time it takes for half of a drug to be excreted from the
body.
