BASIC PHARMACOLOGY FOR NURSES
EXAMINATION TEST 2026 ADVANCED
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS FULLY
SOLVED A+
●● What are the standards of care in medication administration based
on? Answer: State nurse practice acts, state and federal law, The Joint
Commission, and professional organizations.
●● What is included in the contents of patient charts? Answer: Summary
section, consent section, order section, history and physical examination
section, progress notes, nurses' notes, laboratory tests record, graphic
record, flow sheets, consultation reports, medication administration
record (MAR), PRN medication record, patient education record, and
nursing care plans.
●● What is a Kardex in nursing? Answer: A large index-type card that
contains pertinent information about a patient, usually kept in a flip file
or separate holder.
●● What is the purpose of a unit-dose distribution system? Answer: To
dispense single-unit packages of drugs into labeled drawers assigned to
patients, reducing prep time and wastage.
, ●● What is a computer-controlled dispensing system? Answer: A system
stocked by pharmacy with single-unit packages where nurses access
medications using a security code and scan IDs for documentation.
●● What are the advantages of using bar code scanning devices in
medication administration? Answer: They provide a final safety check
after the nurse verifies essential information, enhancing medication
safety.
●● What are common types of medication errors? Answer: Errors in
drug preparation, administration, and documentation that can be
prevented through proper precautions.
●● What does a controlled substance system entail? Answer: A system
that regulates the storage, distribution, and administration of medications
classified as controlled substances.
●● What is the significance of the phrase 'If you didn't chart it, it didn't
happen'? Answer: It emphasizes the importance of accurate
documentation in nursing practice.
●● What is the role of The Joint Commission in medication
administration? Answer: To set standards for the documentation process
and ensure safety in medication administration.
EXAMINATION TEST 2026 ADVANCED
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS FULLY
SOLVED A+
●● What are the standards of care in medication administration based
on? Answer: State nurse practice acts, state and federal law, The Joint
Commission, and professional organizations.
●● What is included in the contents of patient charts? Answer: Summary
section, consent section, order section, history and physical examination
section, progress notes, nurses' notes, laboratory tests record, graphic
record, flow sheets, consultation reports, medication administration
record (MAR), PRN medication record, patient education record, and
nursing care plans.
●● What is a Kardex in nursing? Answer: A large index-type card that
contains pertinent information about a patient, usually kept in a flip file
or separate holder.
●● What is the purpose of a unit-dose distribution system? Answer: To
dispense single-unit packages of drugs into labeled drawers assigned to
patients, reducing prep time and wastage.
, ●● What is a computer-controlled dispensing system? Answer: A system
stocked by pharmacy with single-unit packages where nurses access
medications using a security code and scan IDs for documentation.
●● What are the advantages of using bar code scanning devices in
medication administration? Answer: They provide a final safety check
after the nurse verifies essential information, enhancing medication
safety.
●● What are common types of medication errors? Answer: Errors in
drug preparation, administration, and documentation that can be
prevented through proper precautions.
●● What does a controlled substance system entail? Answer: A system
that regulates the storage, distribution, and administration of medications
classified as controlled substances.
●● What is the significance of the phrase 'If you didn't chart it, it didn't
happen'? Answer: It emphasizes the importance of accurate
documentation in nursing practice.
●● What is the role of The Joint Commission in medication
administration? Answer: To set standards for the documentation process
and ensure safety in medication administration.
