Pharmacology Week 2: Content Quiz 1 UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Which oral medication has the fastest onset? Liquid
Protein-Binding Drugs - remain active until they are bound to a protein
- a low albumin level will allow for these drugs to remain active longer and
continue to have drug effects and increases toxicity risk
Albumin Level 3.5-5
BUN 10-20
Creatinine levels 0.6-1.2
If you have: They should be lower because they last longer in the system, and they are at
-elevated creatinine levels higher risk for toxicity
-liver disease
-cirrhosis
-hepatitis
-kidney disease
-An older adult
what should the dosage be like?
If a patient is taking a drug that is nephro- or renal-toxic Notify the provider before another dose is given
and during treatment the creatinine levels are rising or
urine output is decreasing, what should you do?
What's in a nurse's scope of practice if levels are off and - Notify the provider before giving another dose and receive further
the suspected cause is a medication? instruction
- DO NOT forget to call provider if you choose to not give a dose
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Which oral medication has the fastest onset? Liquid
Protein-Binding Drugs - remain active until they are bound to a protein
- a low albumin level will allow for these drugs to remain active longer and
continue to have drug effects and increases toxicity risk
Albumin Level 3.5-5
BUN 10-20
Creatinine levels 0.6-1.2
If you have: They should be lower because they last longer in the system, and they are at
-elevated creatinine levels higher risk for toxicity
-liver disease
-cirrhosis
-hepatitis
-kidney disease
-An older adult
what should the dosage be like?
If a patient is taking a drug that is nephro- or renal-toxic Notify the provider before another dose is given
and during treatment the creatinine levels are rising or
urine output is decreasing, what should you do?
What's in a nurse's scope of practice if levels are off and - Notify the provider before giving another dose and receive further
the suspected cause is a medication? instruction
- DO NOT forget to call provider if you choose to not give a dose
