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NSG367 Exam 1 Questions with
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Question: A client asks you about the difference between a generic drug and a
trade or brand name drug. Which of the following are true regarding generic
drugs? (select all that apply)
A. Have the potential for abuse and dependence
B. Have the same chemical composition as the brand-name drug
C. May have several brand names
D. May have several generic names
E. Are usually less expensive than a brand-name drug
Ans: B. Have the same chemical composition as the brand-name drug
C. May have several brand names
E. Are usually less expensive than a brand-name drug
Question: A client with glaucoma asks you about taking oxybutynin, a
muscarinic antagonist, to manage an overactive bladder. You explain that
glaucoma is a contraindication for taking oxybutynin. Primary care providers
should not prescribe contraindicated drugs because of their potential for
which of the following?
A. Serious adverse reactions
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B. Drug tolerance
C. Drug dependence
D. Interactions with other drugs
Ans: A. Serious adverse reactions
Question: You note that a primary care provider prescribed morphine sulfate,
an opioid agonist, to relieve a client's postoperative pain. Which of the
following actions describes the action of an agonist on a receptor?
A. Destroys the receptor
B. Competes with the receptor
C. Activates the receptor
D. Blocks the receptor
Ans: C. Activates the receptor
Question: A client who has a peanut allergy comes to the emergency
department with suspected anaphylactic shock. Which of the following
actions should you anticipate taking? (select all that apply)
A. Initiate oxygen therapy to support respiratory function.
B. Administer epinephrine to increase blood pressure.
C. Give diphenhydramine to stop histamine release
D. Establish and maintain an open airway to ensure oxygenation.
E. Administer a drug agonist to neutralize the allergic reaction.
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Ans: A. Initiate oxygen therapy to support respiratory function.
B. Administer epinephrine to increase blood pressure.
C. Give diphenhydramine to stop histamine release
D. Establish and maintain an open airway to ensure oxygenation.
Question: When one drug reduces the effect of another drug, it is:
A. An allergic reaction
B. A synergistic effect.
C. An antagonistic effect
D. An adverse reaction
Ans: C. An antagonistic effect
Question: Primary care providers prescribe drug dosages for children using
which of the following information? (select all that apply)
A. Body surface area
B. Age
C. Weight
D. Developmental level
E. Drug properties
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Ans: A. Body surface area
B. Age
C. Weight
E. Drug properties
Question: An older client may be at risk for drug toxicity due to which of the
following physiologic changes associated with aging?
A. Reduced hepatic blood flow
B. Increased glomerular filtration rate
C. Reduced body fat
D. Increased gastric motility
Ans: A. Reduced hepatic blood flow
Question: A nurse is preparing to teach a client how to take care of a newly
created colostomy. The nurse should identify that which of the following
factors can decrease the client's ability to learn? (select all)
A. Impaired cognitive level
B. Language barrier
C. Discomfort
D. Repetition of teaching
E. Unreadiness to learn
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NSG367 Exam 1 Questions with
Detailed Verified Answers
Question: A client asks you about the difference between a generic drug and a
trade or brand name drug. Which of the following are true regarding generic
drugs? (select all that apply)
A. Have the potential for abuse and dependence
B. Have the same chemical composition as the brand-name drug
C. May have several brand names
D. May have several generic names
E. Are usually less expensive than a brand-name drug
Ans: B. Have the same chemical composition as the brand-name drug
C. May have several brand names
E. Are usually less expensive than a brand-name drug
Question: A client with glaucoma asks you about taking oxybutynin, a
muscarinic antagonist, to manage an overactive bladder. You explain that
glaucoma is a contraindication for taking oxybutynin. Primary care providers
should not prescribe contraindicated drugs because of their potential for
which of the following?
A. Serious adverse reactions
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B. Drug tolerance
C. Drug dependence
D. Interactions with other drugs
Ans: A. Serious adverse reactions
Question: You note that a primary care provider prescribed morphine sulfate,
an opioid agonist, to relieve a client's postoperative pain. Which of the
following actions describes the action of an agonist on a receptor?
A. Destroys the receptor
B. Competes with the receptor
C. Activates the receptor
D. Blocks the receptor
Ans: C. Activates the receptor
Question: A client who has a peanut allergy comes to the emergency
department with suspected anaphylactic shock. Which of the following
actions should you anticipate taking? (select all that apply)
A. Initiate oxygen therapy to support respiratory function.
B. Administer epinephrine to increase blood pressure.
C. Give diphenhydramine to stop histamine release
D. Establish and maintain an open airway to ensure oxygenation.
E. Administer a drug agonist to neutralize the allergic reaction.
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Ans: A. Initiate oxygen therapy to support respiratory function.
B. Administer epinephrine to increase blood pressure.
C. Give diphenhydramine to stop histamine release
D. Establish and maintain an open airway to ensure oxygenation.
Question: When one drug reduces the effect of another drug, it is:
A. An allergic reaction
B. A synergistic effect.
C. An antagonistic effect
D. An adverse reaction
Ans: C. An antagonistic effect
Question: Primary care providers prescribe drug dosages for children using
which of the following information? (select all that apply)
A. Body surface area
B. Age
C. Weight
D. Developmental level
E. Drug properties
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Ans: A. Body surface area
B. Age
C. Weight
E. Drug properties
Question: An older client may be at risk for drug toxicity due to which of the
following physiologic changes associated with aging?
A. Reduced hepatic blood flow
B. Increased glomerular filtration rate
C. Reduced body fat
D. Increased gastric motility
Ans: A. Reduced hepatic blood flow
Question: A nurse is preparing to teach a client how to take care of a newly
created colostomy. The nurse should identify that which of the following
factors can decrease the client's ability to learn? (select all)
A. Impaired cognitive level
B. Language barrier
C. Discomfort
D. Repetition of teaching
E. Unreadiness to learn
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