nursing 112 exam 1 Complete Exam Study
Guide 2026 – Actual Questions with Verified
Answers & Detailed Explanations
Caring Patient Interactions with older adults
never call a person sweetie, honey, dear. What is your name and how would u like to be
addressed. Give hearing aid, glasses, dentures if needed before you start talking.
What Does Pharmacology Consist Of?
Dosage Calculations
Medication Administration
Drug Classifications
1 lb = ____oz
16 oz
1 oz = ____ mL
30 mL
1 teaspoon = _______ mL
5 mL
1 tablespoon = ________ mL
15 mL
2 tablespoons (T) = ____ oz
1 oz
3 teaspoons (t) = ___ tablespoons
1 tablespoon
1 kg = _____ g
1000 g
1 g = ________mg
1000 mg
1 mg = _____ mcg
1000 mcg
1 L = ____ mL
1000 mL
1 in = _________ cm
2.5 cm
1 cm = _____ mm
10 mm
2.2 lb = ______ kg
1 kg
pharmacology
Drug effects on the body
The body's response to the drug
Includes legal and illegal, prescription and non-prescription, and herbal supplements.
,pharmacology example
diphenhydramine (benadryl). the drug's effect is to eliminate or decrease the severity of
patients syndrome. the body's response is drowsiness.
Nursing Responsibilities in Pharmacology
Administration
Assessing drug effects
Interventions to make drug more tolerable
Patient education
Continuous monitoring
Keeping self up to date on ever-changing drugs!!!!
We are the front-line defense between patients AND the medication
true
Therapeutic Class
why the drug is used
ex- to prevent nausea and vommiting
Pharmacological Class
mechanism of action; how the drug works
ex- it blocks serotonin
U.S. Pharmacopoeia
a list of drugs that are approved in the U.S.
Physician's Desk Reference (PDR)
contains prescribing information
drug guide
a reference nurses use a lot. you might not find every medication in it.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Regulates testing, manufacturing, and sale of ALL medications
Monitors safety and effectiveness
Does the drug approval process
Some medicinal products are not FDA regulated, such as
Herbal remedies
Naturopathic supplements
nurse practice acts
Outlines nurse practice of what we can and cannot do. Defines the scope of practice for
professional nurses
Durham Humphrey amendment
specifies which drugs require a prescription and mandates appropiate labeling
Kefauver-Harris Act
Requires adverse effects and contraindications to be provided clearly in the literature.
(thalidomide tragedy of the 1950s)
Drug Enforcement Agency
Regulates the use of controlled substances
nurses can prescribe medications
false
nurses check to make sure the medication order is correct
true
,nurses can change the route of medication administration without the approval of
the providing physician
false
harrison narcotics act
regulates the manufacture, sale, and use of drugs that cause dependence.
thalidomide tragedy of the 1950s
a medication being provided to pregnant women in the 1950s for N/V caused birth
defects for the babies
controlled substances act
also known as the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and control act. classifies
drugs according to abuse potential. DEA is responsible for this. monitors all controlled
substance prescriptions. monitors the distribution, storage, and use of these
medications.
DEA
drug enforcement agency. does the controlled substance act. monitors all controlled
substance prescriptions. monitors the distribution, storage, and use of these
medications.
Controlled substances
drugs considered to have limited medical use or high potential for abuse or addiction
It is illegal to possess a controlled substance without a valid prescription
true
controlled substances are regulated by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
true
Nursing Responsibilities with controlled substances
Accurate narcotic counts depending on institutional policy
Two nurses MUST verify the wasting of controlled substances
Double lock for narcotics
Schedule I (C-I)
Heroin, LSD, Ecstasy
HIGH POTENTIAL for drug abuse. No medical accepted use.
Schedule II (C-II)
Meperidine, morphine, oxycodone, amphetamines. Hydrocodone is considered this in
AL.
HIGH POTENTIAL for drug abuse. Accepted medical use. Can lead to dependency.
Schedule III (C-III)
Codeine, hydrocodone.
Medically accepted use. Potential for abuse but < schedules I and II. May cause
dependency
Schedule IV (C-IV)
Diazepam, alprazolam.
Medically accepted use. May cause dependence.
Schedule V (C-V)
Opioid-controlled substances for diarrhea and cough.
Medically accepted. Very limited potential for dependency.
FDA Pregnancy Categories
, Indicate a drug's potential or actual teratogenic effects to the fetus
Targets females of child-bearing age
Many physicians limit use of medications during pregnancy due to potential harm
to fetus
true
Alcohol and caffeine are good for fetuses to a certain extent
false
FDA Pregnancy Categories In Order from least harmful to most harmful
A, B, C, D, X
FDA Pregnancy Category A
Adequate studies in pregnant women have NOT demonstrated a risk to the fetus in the
first trimester of pregnancy, and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters.
FDA Pregnancy Category B
Animal studies have not demonstrated a risk to the fetus but there are no adequate
studies in pregnant women ,OR animal studies have shown an adverse effect, but
adequate studies in pregnant women have not demonstrated a risk to the fetus during
the first trimester of pregnancy and there is not evidence of risk in later trimesters.
FDA Pregnancy Category C
Animal studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus but there are no adequate
studies in humans; the benefits from the use of the drug in pregnant women may be
acceptable despite its potential risks, OR there are no animal reproduction studies and
no adequate studies in humans
FDA Pregnancy Category D
There is evidence of human fetal risk, but the potential benefits from the use of the drug
in pregnant women may be acceptable despite its potential risks
FDA Pregnancy Category X
Studies in animals or humans demonstrate fetal abnormalities or adverse reaction;
reports indicate evidence of fetal risk. The risk of use in pregnant women clearly
outweighs the possible benefits.
student Nurses are held to the same standards as professional nurses while
administering drugs
true
it is acceptable to give a medication without the instructor or a licensed nurse
present
false
NEVER give a medication you did not pull up yourself or did not directly observe
being prepared
true
never give a mediccation if you dont know what it's for/ what the side effects are
true
Reasons for Medication Errors
Lack of knowledge
Faulty communication
Equipment errors
Calculation errors
Similar drug names
Guide 2026 – Actual Questions with Verified
Answers & Detailed Explanations
Caring Patient Interactions with older adults
never call a person sweetie, honey, dear. What is your name and how would u like to be
addressed. Give hearing aid, glasses, dentures if needed before you start talking.
What Does Pharmacology Consist Of?
Dosage Calculations
Medication Administration
Drug Classifications
1 lb = ____oz
16 oz
1 oz = ____ mL
30 mL
1 teaspoon = _______ mL
5 mL
1 tablespoon = ________ mL
15 mL
2 tablespoons (T) = ____ oz
1 oz
3 teaspoons (t) = ___ tablespoons
1 tablespoon
1 kg = _____ g
1000 g
1 g = ________mg
1000 mg
1 mg = _____ mcg
1000 mcg
1 L = ____ mL
1000 mL
1 in = _________ cm
2.5 cm
1 cm = _____ mm
10 mm
2.2 lb = ______ kg
1 kg
pharmacology
Drug effects on the body
The body's response to the drug
Includes legal and illegal, prescription and non-prescription, and herbal supplements.
,pharmacology example
diphenhydramine (benadryl). the drug's effect is to eliminate or decrease the severity of
patients syndrome. the body's response is drowsiness.
Nursing Responsibilities in Pharmacology
Administration
Assessing drug effects
Interventions to make drug more tolerable
Patient education
Continuous monitoring
Keeping self up to date on ever-changing drugs!!!!
We are the front-line defense between patients AND the medication
true
Therapeutic Class
why the drug is used
ex- to prevent nausea and vommiting
Pharmacological Class
mechanism of action; how the drug works
ex- it blocks serotonin
U.S. Pharmacopoeia
a list of drugs that are approved in the U.S.
Physician's Desk Reference (PDR)
contains prescribing information
drug guide
a reference nurses use a lot. you might not find every medication in it.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Regulates testing, manufacturing, and sale of ALL medications
Monitors safety and effectiveness
Does the drug approval process
Some medicinal products are not FDA regulated, such as
Herbal remedies
Naturopathic supplements
nurse practice acts
Outlines nurse practice of what we can and cannot do. Defines the scope of practice for
professional nurses
Durham Humphrey amendment
specifies which drugs require a prescription and mandates appropiate labeling
Kefauver-Harris Act
Requires adverse effects and contraindications to be provided clearly in the literature.
(thalidomide tragedy of the 1950s)
Drug Enforcement Agency
Regulates the use of controlled substances
nurses can prescribe medications
false
nurses check to make sure the medication order is correct
true
,nurses can change the route of medication administration without the approval of
the providing physician
false
harrison narcotics act
regulates the manufacture, sale, and use of drugs that cause dependence.
thalidomide tragedy of the 1950s
a medication being provided to pregnant women in the 1950s for N/V caused birth
defects for the babies
controlled substances act
also known as the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and control act. classifies
drugs according to abuse potential. DEA is responsible for this. monitors all controlled
substance prescriptions. monitors the distribution, storage, and use of these
medications.
DEA
drug enforcement agency. does the controlled substance act. monitors all controlled
substance prescriptions. monitors the distribution, storage, and use of these
medications.
Controlled substances
drugs considered to have limited medical use or high potential for abuse or addiction
It is illegal to possess a controlled substance without a valid prescription
true
controlled substances are regulated by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
true
Nursing Responsibilities with controlled substances
Accurate narcotic counts depending on institutional policy
Two nurses MUST verify the wasting of controlled substances
Double lock for narcotics
Schedule I (C-I)
Heroin, LSD, Ecstasy
HIGH POTENTIAL for drug abuse. No medical accepted use.
Schedule II (C-II)
Meperidine, morphine, oxycodone, amphetamines. Hydrocodone is considered this in
AL.
HIGH POTENTIAL for drug abuse. Accepted medical use. Can lead to dependency.
Schedule III (C-III)
Codeine, hydrocodone.
Medically accepted use. Potential for abuse but < schedules I and II. May cause
dependency
Schedule IV (C-IV)
Diazepam, alprazolam.
Medically accepted use. May cause dependence.
Schedule V (C-V)
Opioid-controlled substances for diarrhea and cough.
Medically accepted. Very limited potential for dependency.
FDA Pregnancy Categories
, Indicate a drug's potential or actual teratogenic effects to the fetus
Targets females of child-bearing age
Many physicians limit use of medications during pregnancy due to potential harm
to fetus
true
Alcohol and caffeine are good for fetuses to a certain extent
false
FDA Pregnancy Categories In Order from least harmful to most harmful
A, B, C, D, X
FDA Pregnancy Category A
Adequate studies in pregnant women have NOT demonstrated a risk to the fetus in the
first trimester of pregnancy, and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters.
FDA Pregnancy Category B
Animal studies have not demonstrated a risk to the fetus but there are no adequate
studies in pregnant women ,OR animal studies have shown an adverse effect, but
adequate studies in pregnant women have not demonstrated a risk to the fetus during
the first trimester of pregnancy and there is not evidence of risk in later trimesters.
FDA Pregnancy Category C
Animal studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus but there are no adequate
studies in humans; the benefits from the use of the drug in pregnant women may be
acceptable despite its potential risks, OR there are no animal reproduction studies and
no adequate studies in humans
FDA Pregnancy Category D
There is evidence of human fetal risk, but the potential benefits from the use of the drug
in pregnant women may be acceptable despite its potential risks
FDA Pregnancy Category X
Studies in animals or humans demonstrate fetal abnormalities or adverse reaction;
reports indicate evidence of fetal risk. The risk of use in pregnant women clearly
outweighs the possible benefits.
student Nurses are held to the same standards as professional nurses while
administering drugs
true
it is acceptable to give a medication without the instructor or a licensed nurse
present
false
NEVER give a medication you did not pull up yourself or did not directly observe
being prepared
true
never give a mediccation if you dont know what it's for/ what the side effects are
true
Reasons for Medication Errors
Lack of knowledge
Faulty communication
Equipment errors
Calculation errors
Similar drug names
