PN PHARMACOLOGY CERTIFICATION
TEST 2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ which drug distribution process has reduced both errors and the
time nurses spend preparing medication? Answer: unit dose
◉ which information can be documented in an order form? select all
that apply Answer: laboratory tests
diagnostic procedures
medications and treatments
◉ which sequence of actions is correct when preparing to
administer a controlled substance to a patient if an automated
dispensing system is not available? Answer: unlock the cabinet
verify time interval and enter details in the inventory control record
record the degree of effectiveness
count the contents in the cabinet with another nurse
, ◉ the child of a mother using fentanyl patches was admitted for
respiratory depression caused by accidental exposure to the patches.
Which suggestion can further stop such instances at home? Answer:
dispose of fentanyl patches by flushing them down the toilet
◉ which action is appropriate regarding the disposal of unused
medications? Answer: scratching out information on the prescription
bottles before disposal
◉ which medication distribution system is identified as the safest
system? Answer: computer-controlled dispensing
◉ which is an example of a transcription-based medication error?
Answer: omission of orders
◉ which sequence is followed when implementing an individual
prescription order? Answer: the pharmacist sends labeled
medications for specific patients
medications are received at the nursing station
medications are placed in medication cabinets
medications are arranged according to patient code
, ◉ which item would the nurse document in the medication
administration record (MAR) for a patient receiving their first dose of
chemotherapy? select all that apply Answer: time the chemotherapy
was administered
name of the person administrating the drug
◉ before giving a medicine, the nurse checks the cart, which shows
that another nurse has already given the medicine to a patient a few
minutes ago. Which "right of drug administration" is demonstrated
when the nurse holds the medication? Answer: time
◉ which statements about the legalities of medication
administration are true? select all that apply Answer: the nurse must
have a current license to practice
there must be a clear policy statement that authorizes the act of
administering medicines
◉ which source of information is used to record pain assessment?
Answer: graphic record
◉ which record may be updated in pencil and then discarded when
the patient is discharged from the hospital? Answer: Kardex record
, ◉ which record is used for documenting dietary intake, fluid intake
and output, and pain assessment? Answer: graphic record
◉ the prescription not "furosemid (Lasix) 20mg IV once at 7 PM"
represents which type of order? Answer: single
◉ which record is used to store pertinent information? Answer:
kardex
◉ which medication order process is most likely to result in a
medication error? Answer: verbal
◉ which descriptions are characteristic of monitoring medication
errors? select all that apply Answer: suboptimal patient education
suboptimal assessment of drug response or revision of regimen
◉ which record verifies the 24 hour history of a patient's pulse,
temperature, and blood pressure? Answer: graphic
◉ which order allows the nurse to judge when a medication should
be administered on the basis of the patient's need? Answer: PRN
TEST 2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ which drug distribution process has reduced both errors and the
time nurses spend preparing medication? Answer: unit dose
◉ which information can be documented in an order form? select all
that apply Answer: laboratory tests
diagnostic procedures
medications and treatments
◉ which sequence of actions is correct when preparing to
administer a controlled substance to a patient if an automated
dispensing system is not available? Answer: unlock the cabinet
verify time interval and enter details in the inventory control record
record the degree of effectiveness
count the contents in the cabinet with another nurse
, ◉ the child of a mother using fentanyl patches was admitted for
respiratory depression caused by accidental exposure to the patches.
Which suggestion can further stop such instances at home? Answer:
dispose of fentanyl patches by flushing them down the toilet
◉ which action is appropriate regarding the disposal of unused
medications? Answer: scratching out information on the prescription
bottles before disposal
◉ which medication distribution system is identified as the safest
system? Answer: computer-controlled dispensing
◉ which is an example of a transcription-based medication error?
Answer: omission of orders
◉ which sequence is followed when implementing an individual
prescription order? Answer: the pharmacist sends labeled
medications for specific patients
medications are received at the nursing station
medications are placed in medication cabinets
medications are arranged according to patient code
, ◉ which item would the nurse document in the medication
administration record (MAR) for a patient receiving their first dose of
chemotherapy? select all that apply Answer: time the chemotherapy
was administered
name of the person administrating the drug
◉ before giving a medicine, the nurse checks the cart, which shows
that another nurse has already given the medicine to a patient a few
minutes ago. Which "right of drug administration" is demonstrated
when the nurse holds the medication? Answer: time
◉ which statements about the legalities of medication
administration are true? select all that apply Answer: the nurse must
have a current license to practice
there must be a clear policy statement that authorizes the act of
administering medicines
◉ which source of information is used to record pain assessment?
Answer: graphic record
◉ which record may be updated in pencil and then discarded when
the patient is discharged from the hospital? Answer: Kardex record
, ◉ which record is used for documenting dietary intake, fluid intake
and output, and pain assessment? Answer: graphic record
◉ the prescription not "furosemid (Lasix) 20mg IV once at 7 PM"
represents which type of order? Answer: single
◉ which record is used to store pertinent information? Answer:
kardex
◉ which medication order process is most likely to result in a
medication error? Answer: verbal
◉ which descriptions are characteristic of monitoring medication
errors? select all that apply Answer: suboptimal patient education
suboptimal assessment of drug response or revision of regimen
◉ which record verifies the 24 hour history of a patient's pulse,
temperature, and blood pressure? Answer: graphic
◉ which order allows the nurse to judge when a medication should
be administered on the basis of the patient's need? Answer: PRN
