PHARMACOLOGY PRACTICE ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED
A
Which information is of highest priority when obtaining a
pharmacologic history from a patient?
a. Allergies
b.Use of over-the-counter medications
c. Home remedy use
d. Alcohol intake Correct Ans- a. allergies
During the implementation phase of the nursing process, which action
will the nurse perform when administering medications?
a. Switch the route of administration based on drug availability.
b. Call the patient by name when entering the room to verify the drug is
for the right person.
c. Check the patient's armband before administering the medication.
d. Prepare medications for all patients first, then administer by room to
manage time appropriately. Correct Ans- c. check the patients armband
before administering the medication
For which activity is the nurse responsible during the evaluation phase
of drug administration?
,a. Preparing and administering prescribed medications safely
b.Planning measurable outcomes for the patient related to drug therapy
c. Monitoring the patient continuously for therapeutic as well as adverse
effects
d. Gathering data in a drug and dietary history Correct Ans- c.
monitoring the patient continuously for therapeutic as well as adverse
effects
The nurse should include which information when evaluating the
outcome after a patient's medication has been administered?
A. Dose of medication administered
B. Time medication administered
C. Patient allergies to medications
D. Therapeutic effect on patient Correct Ans- D. therapeutic effect on
the patient
The nurse should check a medication how many times before
administration of a medication under the "right drug" part of the Six
Rights?
a.One time
b.Three times
c.Five times
d.Depends on the drug being administered Correct Ans- b. three times
,The nurse notes that a medication was scheduled to be administered at
0900. A medication error has occurred if the medication was
administered at which time?
a. 0800
b. 0830
c. 0900
d. 0930 Correct Ans- a. 0800
While the nurse is taking an admission history, the patient reports having
a previous allergic reaction to penicillins. What will the nurse document
as part of the patient's allergic reaction response to penicillins?
a. Hives
b. Dry eyes
c. Frequent urination
d.Constipation Correct Ans- a. hives
The nurse has an order for administering a medication to the patient.
Which providers have legal authority to prescribe medications for
patients? (Select all that apply.)
a.Physician
b.Physical therapist
, c. Pharmacist
d.Dentist
e. Physician assistant
f.Nurse practitioner Correct Ans- a, d, e, f
which phase of the nursing process requires the nurse to establish a
comprehensive baseline of data concerning a particular patient?
a. assessment
b.planning
c.implenmentation
d.evaluation Correct Ans- a. assessment
the nurse monitors the fulfillment of goals, and may revise them, during
which phase of the nursing process?
a.assessment
b.planning
c.implementation
d.evaluation Correct Ans- d. evaluation
the nurse prepares and administers prescribed medications during which
phase of the nursing process?
a.assessment
b.planning
c.implementation
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED
A
Which information is of highest priority when obtaining a
pharmacologic history from a patient?
a. Allergies
b.Use of over-the-counter medications
c. Home remedy use
d. Alcohol intake Correct Ans- a. allergies
During the implementation phase of the nursing process, which action
will the nurse perform when administering medications?
a. Switch the route of administration based on drug availability.
b. Call the patient by name when entering the room to verify the drug is
for the right person.
c. Check the patient's armband before administering the medication.
d. Prepare medications for all patients first, then administer by room to
manage time appropriately. Correct Ans- c. check the patients armband
before administering the medication
For which activity is the nurse responsible during the evaluation phase
of drug administration?
,a. Preparing and administering prescribed medications safely
b.Planning measurable outcomes for the patient related to drug therapy
c. Monitoring the patient continuously for therapeutic as well as adverse
effects
d. Gathering data in a drug and dietary history Correct Ans- c.
monitoring the patient continuously for therapeutic as well as adverse
effects
The nurse should include which information when evaluating the
outcome after a patient's medication has been administered?
A. Dose of medication administered
B. Time medication administered
C. Patient allergies to medications
D. Therapeutic effect on patient Correct Ans- D. therapeutic effect on
the patient
The nurse should check a medication how many times before
administration of a medication under the "right drug" part of the Six
Rights?
a.One time
b.Three times
c.Five times
d.Depends on the drug being administered Correct Ans- b. three times
,The nurse notes that a medication was scheduled to be administered at
0900. A medication error has occurred if the medication was
administered at which time?
a. 0800
b. 0830
c. 0900
d. 0930 Correct Ans- a. 0800
While the nurse is taking an admission history, the patient reports having
a previous allergic reaction to penicillins. What will the nurse document
as part of the patient's allergic reaction response to penicillins?
a. Hives
b. Dry eyes
c. Frequent urination
d.Constipation Correct Ans- a. hives
The nurse has an order for administering a medication to the patient.
Which providers have legal authority to prescribe medications for
patients? (Select all that apply.)
a.Physician
b.Physical therapist
, c. Pharmacist
d.Dentist
e. Physician assistant
f.Nurse practitioner Correct Ans- a, d, e, f
which phase of the nursing process requires the nurse to establish a
comprehensive baseline of data concerning a particular patient?
a. assessment
b.planning
c.implenmentation
d.evaluation Correct Ans- a. assessment
the nurse monitors the fulfillment of goals, and may revise them, during
which phase of the nursing process?
a.assessment
b.planning
c.implementation
d.evaluation Correct Ans- d. evaluation
the nurse prepares and administers prescribed medications during which
phase of the nursing process?
a.assessment
b.planning
c.implementation
