Pharmacology Exam 1 Test Bank
Ques ons and Answers 2026 – Study
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55 pages
The nurse is wri ng a nursing diagnosis for a plan of care for a pt who has been newly
diagnosed w/ type 2 diabetes. Which statement reflects the correct format for a nursing
diagnosis?
a. anxiety
b. anxiety related to new drug therapy
c. anxiety related to anxious feelings about drug therapy, as evidenced by statements such as
"I'm upset about having to test my blood sugars."
d. anxiety related to new drug therapy, as evidenced by statements such as "I'm upset about
having to test my blood sugars." - ANSWER D
The pt is to receive oral guaifenesin (Mucinex) 2x a day. Today, the nurse was busy & gave the
med 2 hrs a er the scheduled dose was due. What type of problem does this represent?
a. right me
b. right dose
c. right route
d. right medica on - ANSWER A
The nurse has been monitoring the pt's progress on a new drug regimen since the first dose &
documen ng the pt's therapeu c response to the medica on. Which phase of the nursing
process do these ac ons illustrate?
,a. nursing diagnosis
b. planning
c. implementa on
d. evalua on - ANSWER D
The nurse is assigned to a pt who is newly diagnosed w/ type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which
statement best illustrates an outcome criterion for this pt?
a. the pt will follow instruc ons
b. the pt will not experience complica ons
c. the pt will adhere to the new insulin treatment regimen
d. the pt will demonstrate correct blood glucose tes ng technique - ANSWER D
Which ac vity best reflects the implementa on phase of the nursing process for the pt who is
newly diagnosed w/ HTN?
a. providing educa on on keeping a journal of BP readings
b. se ng goals & outcome criteria w/ the pt's input
c. recording a drug history regarding OTC medica ons used at home
d. formula ng nursing diagnoses regarding deficient knowledge r/t the new treatment regimen
- ANSWER A
The medica on order reads, "Give ondansetron (Zofran) 4 mg, 30 mins before beginning
chemotherapy to prevent nausea." The nurse notes that the route is missing from the order.
What is the nurse's best ac on?
a. give the medica on intravenously b/c the pt might vomit
b. give the medica on orally b/c the tablet are available in 4 mg doses
c. contact the prescriber to clarify the route of the medica on ordered
d. hold the medica on un l the prescriber returns to make rounds - ANSWER C
,When the nurse considers the ming of a drug dose, which factor is appropriate to consider
when deciding when to give a drug?
a. the pt's ability to swallow
b. the pt's height
c. the pt's last meal
d. the pt's allergies - ANSWER C
The nurse is performing an assessment of a newly admi ed pt. Which is an example of
subjec ve data?
a. BP 158/96 mm Hg
b. weight 255 lbs
c. pt reports that he uses the herbal product ginkgo
d. the pt's lab work includes a complete blood count & urinalysis - ANSWER C
The pt is receiving 2 different drugs. At current dosages & dosage forms, both drugs are
absorbed into the circula on in iden cal amounts. Which term is used to iden fy this principle?
a. bioequivalent
b. synergis c
c. prodrugs
d. steady state - ANSWER A
The nurse is administering parenteral drugs. Which statement is true regarding parenteral
drugs?
a. parenteral drugs bypass the first-pass effect
b. absorp on of parenteral drugs is affected by reduced blood flow to the stomach
c. absorp on of parenteral drugs is faster when the stomach is empty
, d. parenteral drugs exert their effects while circula ng in the bloodstream - ANSWER A
When monitoring the pt receiving an intraveous infusion to reduce BP, the nurse notes that the
pt's BP is extremely low, & the pt is lethargic & difficult to awaken. This would be classified as
which type of adverse drug reac on?
a. adverse effect
b. allergic reac on
c. idiosyncra c reac on
d. pharmacologic reac on - ANSWER D
When reviewing the mechanism of ac on of a specific drug, the nurse reads that the drug works
by selec ve enzyme interac on. Which of these processes describes selec ve enzyme
interac on?
a. the drug alters cell membrane permeability
b. the drug's effec veness within the cell walls of the target ssue is enhanced
c. the drug is a racted to a receptor on the cell wall, preven ng an enzyme from binding to that
receptor
d. the drug binds to an enzyme molecule & inhibits or enhances the enzyme's ac on w/ the
normal target cell - ANSWER D
When administering a new medica on to a pt, the nurse reads that is highly protein bound.
Assuming that the pt's albumin levels are normal, the nurse would expect which result, as
compared to a medica on that is not highly protein bound?
a. renal excre on will be faster
b. the drug will be metabolized quickly
c. the dura on of ac on of the medica on will be shorter
d. the dura on of ac on of the medica on will be longer - ANSWER D
Ques ons and Answers 2026 – Study
Smarter & Pass Faster
55 pages
The nurse is wri ng a nursing diagnosis for a plan of care for a pt who has been newly
diagnosed w/ type 2 diabetes. Which statement reflects the correct format for a nursing
diagnosis?
a. anxiety
b. anxiety related to new drug therapy
c. anxiety related to anxious feelings about drug therapy, as evidenced by statements such as
"I'm upset about having to test my blood sugars."
d. anxiety related to new drug therapy, as evidenced by statements such as "I'm upset about
having to test my blood sugars." - ANSWER D
The pt is to receive oral guaifenesin (Mucinex) 2x a day. Today, the nurse was busy & gave the
med 2 hrs a er the scheduled dose was due. What type of problem does this represent?
a. right me
b. right dose
c. right route
d. right medica on - ANSWER A
The nurse has been monitoring the pt's progress on a new drug regimen since the first dose &
documen ng the pt's therapeu c response to the medica on. Which phase of the nursing
process do these ac ons illustrate?
,a. nursing diagnosis
b. planning
c. implementa on
d. evalua on - ANSWER D
The nurse is assigned to a pt who is newly diagnosed w/ type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which
statement best illustrates an outcome criterion for this pt?
a. the pt will follow instruc ons
b. the pt will not experience complica ons
c. the pt will adhere to the new insulin treatment regimen
d. the pt will demonstrate correct blood glucose tes ng technique - ANSWER D
Which ac vity best reflects the implementa on phase of the nursing process for the pt who is
newly diagnosed w/ HTN?
a. providing educa on on keeping a journal of BP readings
b. se ng goals & outcome criteria w/ the pt's input
c. recording a drug history regarding OTC medica ons used at home
d. formula ng nursing diagnoses regarding deficient knowledge r/t the new treatment regimen
- ANSWER A
The medica on order reads, "Give ondansetron (Zofran) 4 mg, 30 mins before beginning
chemotherapy to prevent nausea." The nurse notes that the route is missing from the order.
What is the nurse's best ac on?
a. give the medica on intravenously b/c the pt might vomit
b. give the medica on orally b/c the tablet are available in 4 mg doses
c. contact the prescriber to clarify the route of the medica on ordered
d. hold the medica on un l the prescriber returns to make rounds - ANSWER C
,When the nurse considers the ming of a drug dose, which factor is appropriate to consider
when deciding when to give a drug?
a. the pt's ability to swallow
b. the pt's height
c. the pt's last meal
d. the pt's allergies - ANSWER C
The nurse is performing an assessment of a newly admi ed pt. Which is an example of
subjec ve data?
a. BP 158/96 mm Hg
b. weight 255 lbs
c. pt reports that he uses the herbal product ginkgo
d. the pt's lab work includes a complete blood count & urinalysis - ANSWER C
The pt is receiving 2 different drugs. At current dosages & dosage forms, both drugs are
absorbed into the circula on in iden cal amounts. Which term is used to iden fy this principle?
a. bioequivalent
b. synergis c
c. prodrugs
d. steady state - ANSWER A
The nurse is administering parenteral drugs. Which statement is true regarding parenteral
drugs?
a. parenteral drugs bypass the first-pass effect
b. absorp on of parenteral drugs is affected by reduced blood flow to the stomach
c. absorp on of parenteral drugs is faster when the stomach is empty
, d. parenteral drugs exert their effects while circula ng in the bloodstream - ANSWER A
When monitoring the pt receiving an intraveous infusion to reduce BP, the nurse notes that the
pt's BP is extremely low, & the pt is lethargic & difficult to awaken. This would be classified as
which type of adverse drug reac on?
a. adverse effect
b. allergic reac on
c. idiosyncra c reac on
d. pharmacologic reac on - ANSWER D
When reviewing the mechanism of ac on of a specific drug, the nurse reads that the drug works
by selec ve enzyme interac on. Which of these processes describes selec ve enzyme
interac on?
a. the drug alters cell membrane permeability
b. the drug's effec veness within the cell walls of the target ssue is enhanced
c. the drug is a racted to a receptor on the cell wall, preven ng an enzyme from binding to that
receptor
d. the drug binds to an enzyme molecule & inhibits or enhances the enzyme's ac on w/ the
normal target cell - ANSWER D
When administering a new medica on to a pt, the nurse reads that is highly protein bound.
Assuming that the pt's albumin levels are normal, the nurse would expect which result, as
compared to a medica on that is not highly protein bound?
a. renal excre on will be faster
b. the drug will be metabolized quickly
c. the dura on of ac on of the medica on will be shorter
d. the dura on of ac on of the medica on will be longer - ANSWER D
