WGU D398 SECTION 1 EXAM REVIEW
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
What is an example of a parenteral route for birth control? - Answer-Skin patch
What is an advantage of using the intravenous route of drug administration in
emergency situations? - Answer-Faster onset of action
Which route of drug administration is applicable for a client with an eye infection? -
Answer-Topical
What is a disadvantage of the parenteral intravenous route? - Answer-The drugs have
an infection risk.
What role does the FDA have in protecting consumers? - Answer-Evaluating the
effectiveness of drugs
Which type of drug has an FDA-approved medical use and has the highest risk of
abuse? - Answer-Schedule II
What is required for a hospital medication order to be valid? - Answer-The route of
administration
What is the correct interpretation of the prescription for amoxicillin 500 mg? - Answer-
Take one 500 mg amoxicillin capsule by mouth twice daily for ten days
Which safety regulation was established by the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938?
- Answer-Federal legend for prescription drugs
Which section of the drug reference includes information about conditions for when a
drug should not be taken? - Answer-Contraindications
What should a nurse do if they are unable to read a physician's handwritten medication
orders? - Answer-Question the physician
What is the next applicable step after a nurse administered double the proper dose for a
medication? - Answer-Reporting the error to the physician
What should an adult do if they find a toddler playing with a corrosive chemical? -
Answer-Call poison control
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
What is an example of a parenteral route for birth control? - Answer-Skin patch
What is an advantage of using the intravenous route of drug administration in
emergency situations? - Answer-Faster onset of action
Which route of drug administration is applicable for a client with an eye infection? -
Answer-Topical
What is a disadvantage of the parenteral intravenous route? - Answer-The drugs have
an infection risk.
What role does the FDA have in protecting consumers? - Answer-Evaluating the
effectiveness of drugs
Which type of drug has an FDA-approved medical use and has the highest risk of
abuse? - Answer-Schedule II
What is required for a hospital medication order to be valid? - Answer-The route of
administration
What is the correct interpretation of the prescription for amoxicillin 500 mg? - Answer-
Take one 500 mg amoxicillin capsule by mouth twice daily for ten days
Which safety regulation was established by the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938?
- Answer-Federal legend for prescription drugs
Which section of the drug reference includes information about conditions for when a
drug should not be taken? - Answer-Contraindications
What should a nurse do if they are unable to read a physician's handwritten medication
orders? - Answer-Question the physician
What is the next applicable step after a nurse administered double the proper dose for a
medication? - Answer-Reporting the error to the physician
What should an adult do if they find a toddler playing with a corrosive chemical? -
Answer-Call poison control
