Pharmacology Midterm Exam| Pharmacology Midterm
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C
What is the most appropriate measurement to determine the therapeu c response of an
an pyre c drug?
a) Blood Pressure
b) Respiratory Rate
c) Temperature
d) Radial Pulse
B, C, F
Which of the following examples would be considered objec ve data? (select all that apply)
a) "I have pain in my abdomen"
b) Blood pressure is 160/90
c) Skin is mo.led
d) "I had a lab test last week at my doctor's office"
e) Child's mother states, "His temperature was 102 degrees before we came to the hospital"
f) Weight gain of 2 pounds in 4 days
g) Pa ent states she has trouble breathing or "catching" her breath
A, B, D, E, F
Which of the following would be considered examples of the Nine Rights? (select all that apply)
a) Right pa ent
b) Right me
c) Right room number
d) Right to refuse
e) Right documenta on
f) Right reason
,B
Which of the following examples would be considered a contraindica on?
a) Giving a drug for nausea to a pa ent who has just vomited
b) Giving a drug that causes birth defects to a pa ent who is 12 week's pregnant
c) Giving a drug that may cause dizziness to a pa ent with high blood pressure
d) Giving a drug that may cause an increase in heart rate to a pa ent who has asthma
B
The LPN/VN is giving a pa ent her morning drugs due at 9:00 a.m. A>er you have already
prepared the drug, the pa ent states, " No, I don't want that pill today." What is your best first
ac on?
a) Tell the pa ent she has to take the drug because it was ordered by the doctor
b) Ask the pa ent to tell you her reason for not taking the drug
c) Teach the pa ent why she needs it and give the drug
d) Ask the pa ent if she has any ques ons about the drug
A
What is considered the best resource for current use of drugs at admission to the healthcare
seAng?
a) The pa ent
b) The medical record
c) The caregiver
d) The prescriber
A
The LPN/VN is assessing a pa ent before giving a drug to manage his blood pressure and notes
the blood pressure to be 90/50. What is the nurse's best ac on?
a) Hold the drug and report to the RN in charge
b) Give the pa ent a cup of coffee and give the drug
c) Come back 30 minutes later and recheck the blood pressure
d) Tell the pa ent to walk in the hall and give the drug
D
,What is the best way to check that you are giving the drug to the right pa ent?
a) Ask the pa ent's name
b) Compare the pa ent with the room number
c) Check the pa ent's wristband
d) Check two unique pa ent iden fiers
C
Which of the following nine rights should you apply immediately a>er you give a drug?
a) Right drug
b) Right pa ent
c) Right documenta on
d) Right dose
B
Which priority assessment must you make before giving any pa ent a drug by mouth?
a) Quiz the pa ent about the ac on of each drug
b) Make sure the pa ent can swallow
c) Find out whether the pa ent prefers cold or room temperature liquids
d) Ask the pa ent to repeat his or her name and birthdate
B
According to the pa ent's record, a controlled substance has been ordered for pain relief. A
review of the narco cs log and the pa ent's drug record indicates the drug has been given as
ordered. However, the pa ent reports not receiving relief of pain. What may be a likely reason
for the lack of pain relief?
a) The pa ent may not be telling the truth
b) The drug is likely being diverted for illegal purposes
c) The pa ent has an allergy to opioids, and so they are not effec ve
d) The pa ent was offered the drug, but the refused the dose, and it was discarded
A
Which pa ent is most likely to receive an incorrect dose of an over-the-counter drug?
a) A 2-year-old child given a liquid drug by his parents
, b) A 20-year-old woman who experiences frequent migraine headaches
c) A 50-year-old man who is taking an an -inflammatory drug for occasional arthri s pain
d) A 13-year-old female student who was given acetaminophen for a headache by the school
nurse
C
You have discovered that you made a poten al drug administra on error. What is the first step
you should take?
a) Fill out an incident report
b) Call the healthcare provider immediately
c) Check your pa ent and assess vital signs
d) Discuss your concerns with the nurse manager
B
Which drug is classified as a schedule II controlled substance?
a) Mescaline
b) Morphine
c) Pentazocine
d) Tylenol #3
D
Which ac on is most likely to ensure you are giving the right drug to the right pa ent?
a) Checking the pa ent's bed number
b) Asking the pa ent is he is Mr. Jones
c) Asking the pa ent if he has taken this drug before
d) Checking the name on the pa ent"s wristband
A, B, C, D, F, H
Which informa on is required for a prescrip on to be legal? (select all that apply)
a) Pa ent's name
b) The instruc on "Take with meals"
c) Prescriber's signature
d) How o>en the drug is to be taken
e) When to no fy the prescriber
Prac ce Test Ques ons and answers | Updated RATED
A+| NEW 2026
C
What is the most appropriate measurement to determine the therapeu c response of an
an pyre c drug?
a) Blood Pressure
b) Respiratory Rate
c) Temperature
d) Radial Pulse
B, C, F
Which of the following examples would be considered objec ve data? (select all that apply)
a) "I have pain in my abdomen"
b) Blood pressure is 160/90
c) Skin is mo.led
d) "I had a lab test last week at my doctor's office"
e) Child's mother states, "His temperature was 102 degrees before we came to the hospital"
f) Weight gain of 2 pounds in 4 days
g) Pa ent states she has trouble breathing or "catching" her breath
A, B, D, E, F
Which of the following would be considered examples of the Nine Rights? (select all that apply)
a) Right pa ent
b) Right me
c) Right room number
d) Right to refuse
e) Right documenta on
f) Right reason
,B
Which of the following examples would be considered a contraindica on?
a) Giving a drug for nausea to a pa ent who has just vomited
b) Giving a drug that causes birth defects to a pa ent who is 12 week's pregnant
c) Giving a drug that may cause dizziness to a pa ent with high blood pressure
d) Giving a drug that may cause an increase in heart rate to a pa ent who has asthma
B
The LPN/VN is giving a pa ent her morning drugs due at 9:00 a.m. A>er you have already
prepared the drug, the pa ent states, " No, I don't want that pill today." What is your best first
ac on?
a) Tell the pa ent she has to take the drug because it was ordered by the doctor
b) Ask the pa ent to tell you her reason for not taking the drug
c) Teach the pa ent why she needs it and give the drug
d) Ask the pa ent if she has any ques ons about the drug
A
What is considered the best resource for current use of drugs at admission to the healthcare
seAng?
a) The pa ent
b) The medical record
c) The caregiver
d) The prescriber
A
The LPN/VN is assessing a pa ent before giving a drug to manage his blood pressure and notes
the blood pressure to be 90/50. What is the nurse's best ac on?
a) Hold the drug and report to the RN in charge
b) Give the pa ent a cup of coffee and give the drug
c) Come back 30 minutes later and recheck the blood pressure
d) Tell the pa ent to walk in the hall and give the drug
D
,What is the best way to check that you are giving the drug to the right pa ent?
a) Ask the pa ent's name
b) Compare the pa ent with the room number
c) Check the pa ent's wristband
d) Check two unique pa ent iden fiers
C
Which of the following nine rights should you apply immediately a>er you give a drug?
a) Right drug
b) Right pa ent
c) Right documenta on
d) Right dose
B
Which priority assessment must you make before giving any pa ent a drug by mouth?
a) Quiz the pa ent about the ac on of each drug
b) Make sure the pa ent can swallow
c) Find out whether the pa ent prefers cold or room temperature liquids
d) Ask the pa ent to repeat his or her name and birthdate
B
According to the pa ent's record, a controlled substance has been ordered for pain relief. A
review of the narco cs log and the pa ent's drug record indicates the drug has been given as
ordered. However, the pa ent reports not receiving relief of pain. What may be a likely reason
for the lack of pain relief?
a) The pa ent may not be telling the truth
b) The drug is likely being diverted for illegal purposes
c) The pa ent has an allergy to opioids, and so they are not effec ve
d) The pa ent was offered the drug, but the refused the dose, and it was discarded
A
Which pa ent is most likely to receive an incorrect dose of an over-the-counter drug?
a) A 2-year-old child given a liquid drug by his parents
, b) A 20-year-old woman who experiences frequent migraine headaches
c) A 50-year-old man who is taking an an -inflammatory drug for occasional arthri s pain
d) A 13-year-old female student who was given acetaminophen for a headache by the school
nurse
C
You have discovered that you made a poten al drug administra on error. What is the first step
you should take?
a) Fill out an incident report
b) Call the healthcare provider immediately
c) Check your pa ent and assess vital signs
d) Discuss your concerns with the nurse manager
B
Which drug is classified as a schedule II controlled substance?
a) Mescaline
b) Morphine
c) Pentazocine
d) Tylenol #3
D
Which ac on is most likely to ensure you are giving the right drug to the right pa ent?
a) Checking the pa ent's bed number
b) Asking the pa ent is he is Mr. Jones
c) Asking the pa ent if he has taken this drug before
d) Checking the name on the pa ent"s wristband
A, B, C, D, F, H
Which informa on is required for a prescrip on to be legal? (select all that apply)
a) Pa ent's name
b) The instruc on "Take with meals"
c) Prescriber's signature
d) How o>en the drug is to be taken
e) When to no fy the prescriber
