Pharmacology Chapters 1 And 2
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- 1.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
- 2.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
- 3.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
- 4.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 of patient
- 5.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
- 6.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
- 7.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
- 8.The nursing process is important as a well-established, research-supported framework for professional nursing practice. Which is the correct order for the steps of the nursing process?
- A.
Evaluation, Planning, Diagnoses, Assessment, Implementation
- B.
Planning, Assessment, Diagnoses, Implementation, Evaluation
- C.
Diagnoses, Assessment, Planning, Evaluation, Implementation
- D.
Assessment, Diagnoses, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation
- 9.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
- 10.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.
Implementation
- D.
Evaluation
- 11.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
- 12.The nurse prepares and administers prescribed medications during which phase of the nursing process?
- A.
Assessment
- B.
Planning
- C.
Implementation
- D.
Evaluation
- 13.When developing a plan of care, which nursing action ensures the goal statement is patient-centered?
- A.
Considering family input
- B.
Involving the patient
- C.
Developing the goal first, and then sharing it with the patient
- D.
Including the physician
- 14.The nurse includes which information as part of a complete medication history? (select all that apply)
- A.
Use of street drugs
- B.
Current laboratory work
- C.
History of surgeries
- D.
Use of alcohol
- E.
Use of herbal products
- F.
Family history
- 15.During which phase of the nursing process does the nurse prioritize the nursing diagnosis?
- A.
Assessment
- B.
Planning
- C.
Implementation
- D.
Evaluation
- 16.The nurse is administering a medication and the order reads: Give 250 mcg PO now. The tablets in the medication dispensing cabinet are in milligram strength. What is the right does of the drug in milligrams?
- 17.The nurse is preparing to administer morning doses of medications to a patient and has just checked the patient's name on the identification band. The patient has stated his name. Which is the nurse's next appropriate action?
- A.
Administer the medications
- B.
Ask the patient's wife to verify the patient's identity
- C.
Ask the patient to verify his date of birth
- D.
Check the chart for the patient's date of birth
- 18.The nurse is administering a medication and the order reads: Give 0.125 mg PO now. The tablets in pixis are in microgram strength. What is the right dose of the drug in micrograms?
- 19.Examples of enteral dosage routes (select all that apply)
- A.
Sublingual
- B.
Subcutaneous
- C.
Buccal
- D.
Time released tablets
- E.
Transdermal
- 20.Examples of Parenteral dosage routes
- A.
Transdermal
- B.
Intradermal
- C.
Tablets
- D.
Inhaled
- E.
Rectal
- 21.Examples of topical dosage routes
- A.
Inhaled
- B.
Intramuscular
- C.
Sublingual
- D.
Nitroglycerin ointment
- E.
Elixir
- 22.Which organ is most responsible for the metabolism of drugs?
- A.
Spleen
- B.
Stomach
- C.
Liver
- D.
Kidney
- 23.What is the primary organ responsible for elimination?
- A.
LIver
- B.
Kidney
- C.
Large Intestine
- D.
Lungs
- 24.After how many half-live are most drugs considered to be effectively removed from the body?
- A.
Five
- B.
Three
- C.
Eight
- D.
Two
- 25.When considering the various routes of drug elimination, the nurse is aware that elimination occurs mainly by which routes?
- A.
Renal tubules and skin
- B.
Skin and lungs
- C.
Bowel and renal tubules
- D.
Lungs and gastrointestinal tract
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