NURS 316 UNIT 1 MEDICAL CALCULATION
ACTUAL TEST PAPER 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ A nurse working in radiology administers iodine to a patient who
is having a computed tomography (CT0 scan. The nurse working on
the oncology unit administers chemotherapy to patients who have
cancer. At the Public Health Department, a nurse administers a
measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine to a 14 month old as a
routine immunization. Which branch of pharmacology best
describes the actions of all three?
A. Pharmacoeconomic
B. Pharmacotherapeutics
C. Pharmacodynamics
D. Pharmacokinetics Answer: B. Pharmacotherapeutics
◉ A physician has ordered IM injection of morphine, every 4 hours
PRN for main after a MVC. The nurse is aware this drug has a high
abuse potential. Under what category would morphine be classified.
A. Schedule I
B. Schedule II
C. Schedule III
D. Schedule IV Answer: B. Schedule II
,◉ When involved in phase III drug evaluation studies, what
responsibilities would the nurse have?
A) Working with animals who are given experimental drugs
B) Choosing appropriate patients to be involved in the drug study
C) Monitoring and observing patients closely for adverse effects
D) Conducting research to determine effectiveness of the drug
Answer: C) Monitoring and observing patients closely for adverse
effects
◉ What concept is considered when generic drugs are substituted
for brand name drugs?
A. Bioavailability
B. Critical concentration
C. Distribution
D. Half-life Answer: A. Bioavailability
◉ A nurse is assessing the patient's home medication use. After
listening to the patient list their current medications, the nurse asks
what priority question?
A. Do you take any generic medication
B. Are any of these medications orphan drugs?
C. Are these medications safe to take during pregnancy?
,D. Do you take any over the counter medications? Answer: D. Do you
take any over the counter medications?
◉ After completing a course on pharmacology for nurses, what will
the nurse know?
A. Everything necessary for safe and effective medication
administration
B. Current pharmacologic therapy; the nurse will not require
ongoing education for 5 years.
C. General drug information; the nurse can consult a drug guide for
specific drug information
D. The drug actions that are associated with each classification of
medication. Answer: C. General drug information; the nurse can
consult a drug guide for specific drug information
◉ A nurse is instructing a pregnant patient concerning the potential
risk to her fetus from a Pregnancy Category B drug. What would the
nurse inform the patient?
A. Adequate studies in pregnant women have demonstrated there is
no risk to the fetus
B. Animal studies have not demonstrated a risk to the fetus, but
there have been no adequate studies in pregnant women
C. Animal studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus, but
there are not adequate studies in pregnant women
, D. There is no evidence of human fetal risk, but the potential benefits
from use of the drug may be acceptable despite potential risks.
Answer: B. Animal studies have not demonstrated a risk to the fetus,
but there have been no adequate studies in pregnant women
◉ Discharge planning for patients leaving the hospital should
include instructions on OTC drugs. Which comment by the patient
demonstrates a good understanding of OTC drugs? OTC drugs:
A. Are safe and do not cause adverse effects if taken properly
B. Have been around for years and have not been tested by the FDA
C. Are different from any drugs available by prescription and cost
less
D. Could cause serious harm if not taken according to directions.
Answer: D. Could cause serious harm if not taken according to
directions.
◉ What would be the best source of drug information for a nurse?
A. Drug Facts and Comparisons
B. A nurse's drug guide
C. A drug package insert
D. The physicians Drug Reference Answer: B. A nurse's drug guide
ACTUAL TEST PAPER 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ A nurse working in radiology administers iodine to a patient who
is having a computed tomography (CT0 scan. The nurse working on
the oncology unit administers chemotherapy to patients who have
cancer. At the Public Health Department, a nurse administers a
measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine to a 14 month old as a
routine immunization. Which branch of pharmacology best
describes the actions of all three?
A. Pharmacoeconomic
B. Pharmacotherapeutics
C. Pharmacodynamics
D. Pharmacokinetics Answer: B. Pharmacotherapeutics
◉ A physician has ordered IM injection of morphine, every 4 hours
PRN for main after a MVC. The nurse is aware this drug has a high
abuse potential. Under what category would morphine be classified.
A. Schedule I
B. Schedule II
C. Schedule III
D. Schedule IV Answer: B. Schedule II
,◉ When involved in phase III drug evaluation studies, what
responsibilities would the nurse have?
A) Working with animals who are given experimental drugs
B) Choosing appropriate patients to be involved in the drug study
C) Monitoring and observing patients closely for adverse effects
D) Conducting research to determine effectiveness of the drug
Answer: C) Monitoring and observing patients closely for adverse
effects
◉ What concept is considered when generic drugs are substituted
for brand name drugs?
A. Bioavailability
B. Critical concentration
C. Distribution
D. Half-life Answer: A. Bioavailability
◉ A nurse is assessing the patient's home medication use. After
listening to the patient list their current medications, the nurse asks
what priority question?
A. Do you take any generic medication
B. Are any of these medications orphan drugs?
C. Are these medications safe to take during pregnancy?
,D. Do you take any over the counter medications? Answer: D. Do you
take any over the counter medications?
◉ After completing a course on pharmacology for nurses, what will
the nurse know?
A. Everything necessary for safe and effective medication
administration
B. Current pharmacologic therapy; the nurse will not require
ongoing education for 5 years.
C. General drug information; the nurse can consult a drug guide for
specific drug information
D. The drug actions that are associated with each classification of
medication. Answer: C. General drug information; the nurse can
consult a drug guide for specific drug information
◉ A nurse is instructing a pregnant patient concerning the potential
risk to her fetus from a Pregnancy Category B drug. What would the
nurse inform the patient?
A. Adequate studies in pregnant women have demonstrated there is
no risk to the fetus
B. Animal studies have not demonstrated a risk to the fetus, but
there have been no adequate studies in pregnant women
C. Animal studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus, but
there are not adequate studies in pregnant women
, D. There is no evidence of human fetal risk, but the potential benefits
from use of the drug may be acceptable despite potential risks.
Answer: B. Animal studies have not demonstrated a risk to the fetus,
but there have been no adequate studies in pregnant women
◉ Discharge planning for patients leaving the hospital should
include instructions on OTC drugs. Which comment by the patient
demonstrates a good understanding of OTC drugs? OTC drugs:
A. Are safe and do not cause adverse effects if taken properly
B. Have been around for years and have not been tested by the FDA
C. Are different from any drugs available by prescription and cost
less
D. Could cause serious harm if not taken according to directions.
Answer: D. Could cause serious harm if not taken according to
directions.
◉ What would be the best source of drug information for a nurse?
A. Drug Facts and Comparisons
B. A nurse's drug guide
C. A drug package insert
D. The physicians Drug Reference Answer: B. A nurse's drug guide
