Pharmacology Exam #2 2025 (A+)
The nurse opts to attend a seminar on the use of information and technology to
communicate. Which QSEN competency does this action reflect?
Safety
Quality improvement
Informatics
Evidence-based practice - correct answers-Informatics
The nurse is preparing to review a patient's medication history. Which information is
most important when the nurse obtains a medication history from a patient?
Allergies
Alcohol intake
Home remedy use
Use of over-the-counter medications - correct answers-Allergies
The nurse administers a first dose of an antibiotic and upon returning to the patient's
room makes an observation of the patient as a portion of the assessment process.
Which finding(s) is objective data?
Select all that apply.
Lung sounds clear to auscultation
Skin free of redness
Patient complains of itching on fingers
Denial of pain
2 plus pitting edema in ankles - correct answers-Lung sounds clear to auscultation
Skin free of redness
2 plus pitting edema in ankles
Which activity is the nurse's responsibility during the evaluation phase of drug
administration?
Preparing and administering medications as ordered
Planning measurable outcomes related to drug therapy
Monitoring the patient for therapeutic and adverse effects
Gathering a comprehensive drug history including allergies - correct answers-Monitoring
the patient for therapeutic and adverse effects
The nurse is developing a nursing care plan for a newly diagnosed adult male patient
with hypertension. The patient has many questions about his diagnosis and medication.
Which nursing diagnosis would be the most appropriate for this patient?
, Excessive fluid volume related to hypertension
Ineffective coping related to diagnosis
Risk for deficient fluid volume related to medication side effects
Risk for ineffective therapeutic regimen management related to new diagnosis - correct
answers-Risk for ineffective therapeutic regimen management related to new diagnosis
The nurse manager opts to study for an advanced degree in order to integrate the best
current evidence with clinical practice. Which QSEN competency does this action
reflect?
Safety
Quality improvement
Informatics
Evidence-based practice - correct answers-Evidence-based practice
The nurse strives to function effectively as part of the health care facility's
interprofessional team. Which QSEN competency does this action reflect?
Patient- and family-centered care
Teamwork and collaboration
Evidence-based practice
Quality improvement - correct answers-Teamwork and collaboration
The nurse is preparing to teach a patient newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus how to
inject insulin. Which principle(s) will the nurse include when providing patient teaching?
Select all that apply.
Include a family member or friend in the teaching process.
The nurse must be a passive listener.
Assess readiness to learn after information is presented to the patient.
Provide simple written materials appropriate for individual patient needs.
Teaching is more effective in a busy environment.
The nurse should provide contact information on how to reach the health care provider.
- correct answers-Include a family member or friend in the teaching process.
Provide simple written materials appropriate for individual patient needs.
The nurse should provide contact information on how to reach the health care provider.
The nurse opts to attend a seminar on the use of information and technology to
communicate. Which QSEN competency does this action reflect?
Safety
Quality improvement
Informatics
Evidence-based practice - correct answers-Informatics
The nurse is preparing to review a patient's medication history. Which information is
most important when the nurse obtains a medication history from a patient?
Allergies
Alcohol intake
Home remedy use
Use of over-the-counter medications - correct answers-Allergies
The nurse administers a first dose of an antibiotic and upon returning to the patient's
room makes an observation of the patient as a portion of the assessment process.
Which finding(s) is objective data?
Select all that apply.
Lung sounds clear to auscultation
Skin free of redness
Patient complains of itching on fingers
Denial of pain
2 plus pitting edema in ankles - correct answers-Lung sounds clear to auscultation
Skin free of redness
2 plus pitting edema in ankles
Which activity is the nurse's responsibility during the evaluation phase of drug
administration?
Preparing and administering medications as ordered
Planning measurable outcomes related to drug therapy
Monitoring the patient for therapeutic and adverse effects
Gathering a comprehensive drug history including allergies - correct answers-Monitoring
the patient for therapeutic and adverse effects
The nurse is developing a nursing care plan for a newly diagnosed adult male patient
with hypertension. The patient has many questions about his diagnosis and medication.
Which nursing diagnosis would be the most appropriate for this patient?
, Excessive fluid volume related to hypertension
Ineffective coping related to diagnosis
Risk for deficient fluid volume related to medication side effects
Risk for ineffective therapeutic regimen management related to new diagnosis - correct
answers-Risk for ineffective therapeutic regimen management related to new diagnosis
The nurse manager opts to study for an advanced degree in order to integrate the best
current evidence with clinical practice. Which QSEN competency does this action
reflect?
Safety
Quality improvement
Informatics
Evidence-based practice - correct answers-Evidence-based practice
The nurse strives to function effectively as part of the health care facility's
interprofessional team. Which QSEN competency does this action reflect?
Patient- and family-centered care
Teamwork and collaboration
Evidence-based practice
Quality improvement - correct answers-Teamwork and collaboration
The nurse is preparing to teach a patient newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus how to
inject insulin. Which principle(s) will the nurse include when providing patient teaching?
Select all that apply.
Include a family member or friend in the teaching process.
The nurse must be a passive listener.
Assess readiness to learn after information is presented to the patient.
Provide simple written materials appropriate for individual patient needs.
Teaching is more effective in a busy environment.
The nurse should provide contact information on how to reach the health care provider.
- correct answers-Include a family member or friend in the teaching process.
Provide simple written materials appropriate for individual patient needs.
The nurse should provide contact information on how to reach the health care provider.
