NURS 615 PHARM EXAM 1 WITH
100% CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
Factors associated with clinical judgement and prescribing
correct answers >> making a diagnosis based on observation,
reflection, and analysis. gathering data and making diagnosis
11 steps in the prescribing process (DGACGIVWIMA) correct
answers >> 1. diagnosis
2. set goal
3. decide on approach
4. choose drug class
5. choose generic drug
6. individualize dose, form, frequency, duration
7. verify suitability
8. write prescription
9. inform patient
10. monitor affects
11. alter if needed
How does hypoalbuminemia affect the process of prescribing?
correct answers >> less albumin means less drugs binding,
more free floating meds, toxic affects
drug's half-life correct answers >> time it takes for the
concentration of the drug in the body to decrease by 1/2
, onset of action correct answers >> when the desired
response is reached
peak of action correct answers >> time b/w admin of med
and max drug in blood, therapeutic effect reached
duration of action correct answers >> time of the desired
response
steady-state correct answers >> 4/5 x the half life, overall
intake of med is equal with its elimination
factors affecting absorption correct answers >> cell
membrane, solubility (lipophilic vs hydrophilic), pH and ionization
drug metabolism correct answers >> inactivation of the
medication to prepare for elimination
CYP450 system correct answers >> tries to inactivate the
med to make it water soluble in order to excrete the med,
responsible for oxidation (method of metab), where drug
interactions occur- when taking 2 of these meds they will either
induce or inhibit the other
drug efficacy correct answers >> desired effect of med
intrinsic activity correct answers >> a drug's efficacy to a
drug of the highest observed efficacy
100% CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
Factors associated with clinical judgement and prescribing
correct answers >> making a diagnosis based on observation,
reflection, and analysis. gathering data and making diagnosis
11 steps in the prescribing process (DGACGIVWIMA) correct
answers >> 1. diagnosis
2. set goal
3. decide on approach
4. choose drug class
5. choose generic drug
6. individualize dose, form, frequency, duration
7. verify suitability
8. write prescription
9. inform patient
10. monitor affects
11. alter if needed
How does hypoalbuminemia affect the process of prescribing?
correct answers >> less albumin means less drugs binding,
more free floating meds, toxic affects
drug's half-life correct answers >> time it takes for the
concentration of the drug in the body to decrease by 1/2
, onset of action correct answers >> when the desired
response is reached
peak of action correct answers >> time b/w admin of med
and max drug in blood, therapeutic effect reached
duration of action correct answers >> time of the desired
response
steady-state correct answers >> 4/5 x the half life, overall
intake of med is equal with its elimination
factors affecting absorption correct answers >> cell
membrane, solubility (lipophilic vs hydrophilic), pH and ionization
drug metabolism correct answers >> inactivation of the
medication to prepare for elimination
CYP450 system correct answers >> tries to inactivate the
med to make it water soluble in order to excrete the med,
responsible for oxidation (method of metab), where drug
interactions occur- when taking 2 of these meds they will either
induce or inhibit the other
drug efficacy correct answers >> desired effect of med
intrinsic activity correct answers >> a drug's efficacy to a
drug of the highest observed efficacy
