NU 578 unit 1
Exam Coverage
The exam coverage includes the foundational advanced nursing
concepts introduced in NU 578 Unit 1. It focuses on core principles
such as advanced health assessment, clinical reasoning,
pathophysiology, and evidence-based practice that support
advanced nursing roles. The unit may also evaluate understanding of
professional standards, patient-centered care, health promotion, and
the interpretation of clinical findings in preparation for more complex
clinical decision-making. Emphasis is placed on building a strong
foundation for advanced practice nursing through assessment,
analysis, and application of nursing knowledge in real-world patient
care scenarios.
,A nurse is preparing to give an oral dose of drug X to treat a patient's
high blood pressure. After giving the drug, the nurse finds that it not
only reduces the blood pressure without serious harmful effects, but it
also causes the patient to have nausea and headache. Based on this
information, which property of an ideal drug is this drug lacking?
Selectivity
The nurse is preparing to give a drug with certain properties. Which
property of the drug is the most compelling indication that it should
not be given?
The drug is not effective for its intended purpose.
,Why is it important for drugs to have ease of administration?
Fewer administration errors
The nurse teaches a patient not to consume alcohol with
nitroglycerine, because the blood pressure often drops significantly
when nitroglycerine is taken with alcohol. Which drug property does
this illustrate?
Drug interaction
, When studying the impact a drug has on the body, the nurse is
reviewing what?
The drug's pharmacodynamics
When studying the effects of drugs in humans, the nurse is learning
about what?
Clinical pharmacology
Which statement by a new nurse indicates that further study is
indicated?
Drugs are defined as illegal substances.
Exam Coverage
The exam coverage includes the foundational advanced nursing
concepts introduced in NU 578 Unit 1. It focuses on core principles
such as advanced health assessment, clinical reasoning,
pathophysiology, and evidence-based practice that support
advanced nursing roles. The unit may also evaluate understanding of
professional standards, patient-centered care, health promotion, and
the interpretation of clinical findings in preparation for more complex
clinical decision-making. Emphasis is placed on building a strong
foundation for advanced practice nursing through assessment,
analysis, and application of nursing knowledge in real-world patient
care scenarios.
,A nurse is preparing to give an oral dose of drug X to treat a patient's
high blood pressure. After giving the drug, the nurse finds that it not
only reduces the blood pressure without serious harmful effects, but it
also causes the patient to have nausea and headache. Based on this
information, which property of an ideal drug is this drug lacking?
Selectivity
The nurse is preparing to give a drug with certain properties. Which
property of the drug is the most compelling indication that it should
not be given?
The drug is not effective for its intended purpose.
,Why is it important for drugs to have ease of administration?
Fewer administration errors
The nurse teaches a patient not to consume alcohol with
nitroglycerine, because the blood pressure often drops significantly
when nitroglycerine is taken with alcohol. Which drug property does
this illustrate?
Drug interaction
, When studying the impact a drug has on the body, the nurse is
reviewing what?
The drug's pharmacodynamics
When studying the effects of drugs in humans, the nurse is learning
about what?
Clinical pharmacology
Which statement by a new nurse indicates that further study is
indicated?
Drugs are defined as illegal substances.
