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NUR 334 PHARMACOLOGY FINAL VERIFIED EXAM
NEWEST 2026 COMPLETE 100 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+||NEWEST EXAM!!!
What is the process called that involves moving a
substance from the site of administration across *body
membranes into circulating body fluids*? - ANSWER-
Absorption*
What is the process called that involves the movement of
drugs between blood, tissues, and site of action? -
ANSWER-Distribution*
What is the term for the *chemical processing of a
medication in the body* mainly in the *liver*? - ANSWER-
Metabolism*
What is the process of eliminating waste products from the
body, mainly occurring in the kidneys? - ANSWER-
Excretion*
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Which medication is used to *promote the shrinkage of an
enlarged prostate*, potentially *restoring urinary function
within 6-12 months*, and may require further evaluation if
not effective? - ANSWER-Finasteride*
AE: Risk for prostate cancer and male fetus harm. Don't
donate blood
Which medication is used to *treat manic or depressive
episodes*, has a *narrow therapeutic window* (Normal
Labs 0.6-1.2), interacts with multiple medications? -
ANSWER-Lithium*
What types of oral medications should not be crushed?* -
ANSWER-- Delayed/Sustained-release
- Enteric-coated
- Extended-release
(Know all)
What is the order of routes of medication administration
from fastest to slowest in terms of onset of action? -
ANSWER-IV (Intravenous)
IM (Intramuscular)
Sublingual
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Oral liquids
Oral tablets
Oral enteric-coated tablets
(Important)
What is the fastest and slowest route of giving a
medication? - ANSWER-Parenteral (IV) and Enteral (Oral)
What can usually be managed at home, symptoms include
nausea and itching. - ANSWER-Side effects*
What fluids are crystalloids, isotonic, and does not cause a
major shift between compartments? - ANSWER-Lactated
Ringers*
Medications may have one generic name and can have
multiple, what? - ANSWER-Trade Names*
What disease decreases drug excretion and increases the
potential for drug toxicity? - ANSWER-End-stage renal
disease* (ESRD)
NUR 334 PHARMACOLOGY FINAL VERIFIED EXAM
NEWEST 2026 COMPLETE 100 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+||NEWEST EXAM!!!
What is the process called that involves moving a
substance from the site of administration across *body
membranes into circulating body fluids*? - ANSWER-
Absorption*
What is the process called that involves the movement of
drugs between blood, tissues, and site of action? -
ANSWER-Distribution*
What is the term for the *chemical processing of a
medication in the body* mainly in the *liver*? - ANSWER-
Metabolism*
What is the process of eliminating waste products from the
body, mainly occurring in the kidneys? - ANSWER-
Excretion*
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Which medication is used to *promote the shrinkage of an
enlarged prostate*, potentially *restoring urinary function
within 6-12 months*, and may require further evaluation if
not effective? - ANSWER-Finasteride*
AE: Risk for prostate cancer and male fetus harm. Don't
donate blood
Which medication is used to *treat manic or depressive
episodes*, has a *narrow therapeutic window* (Normal
Labs 0.6-1.2), interacts with multiple medications? -
ANSWER-Lithium*
What types of oral medications should not be crushed?* -
ANSWER-- Delayed/Sustained-release
- Enteric-coated
- Extended-release
(Know all)
What is the order of routes of medication administration
from fastest to slowest in terms of onset of action? -
ANSWER-IV (Intravenous)
IM (Intramuscular)
Sublingual
, 3|Page
Oral liquids
Oral tablets
Oral enteric-coated tablets
(Important)
What is the fastest and slowest route of giving a
medication? - ANSWER-Parenteral (IV) and Enteral (Oral)
What can usually be managed at home, symptoms include
nausea and itching. - ANSWER-Side effects*
What fluids are crystalloids, isotonic, and does not cause a
major shift between compartments? - ANSWER-Lactated
Ringers*
Medications may have one generic name and can have
multiple, what? - ANSWER-Trade Names*
What disease decreases drug excretion and increases the
potential for drug toxicity? - ANSWER-End-stage renal
disease* (ESRD)
