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EXAM QUESTIONS WITH WELL DETAILED CORRECT
ANSWERS|GRADED A+|BRAND NEW 2026/2027 UPDATE
Anaphylaxis - ANSWER acute systemic allergic reaction which is life-threatening.
rash, hives, swelling, difficulty breathing, loss of consciousness
allergic reaction - ANSWER hypersensitivity to particular allergens that usually involve
skin, mucus membranes or bronchial tubes family history of allergies
adverse effects - ANSWER severe side effects or toxicity caused by medication for
example severe liver toxicity bleeding ulcers.
may be sudden or take days
side effects - ANSWER any effect of a drug that is undesirable but tolerable for example
dry mouth or diarrhea
no apparent effect - ANSWER the drug does not treat the health problem for example
blood pressure is still high or fever is still elevated
therapeutic effect - ANSWER desired effect for example antibiotics curing an ear infection
analgesic for cramp relief
factors that influence medication effects - ANSWER age, weight, gender, underlying
disease, nutritional status (not diet but bodies ability to maintain level of nutrients), and
route of medication
administration of controlled substances - ANSWER must have the date dose was given,
time dose was given, amount dose was given, signature of the person removing the dose,
1
, quantity left in the bubble pack, if med is wasted. if amounts don't match call the nurse
immediately
receipt of disposition form what to check - ANSWER the five rights, name of ordering
prescriber, prescription number date and expiration, the pharmacy name and date, client
allergies, name of person receiving from pharmacy
nursing delegation - ANSWER transferring the authority to perform a selected nursing
task in a selected situation
names of medications - ANSWER chemical, generic, trade. generic is NOT capitalized,
trade name is capitalized
how is medication given on an empty stomach - ANSWER 1 hour prior or 2 hours after
medication therapy - ANSWER to cure, relieve, prevent, diagnose a disease
sources of medication - ANSWER plants, animals, minerals, chemicals (synthetic)
rules regarding generic versus brand - ANSWER generic is NOT capitalized, trade names
are capitalized. pharmacy must send generic only if Dr writes brand name medically
necessary will brand be sent
controlled substances - ANSWER a drug or chemical whose manufacturer, possession and
use are regulated by the government
why must control substances be locked up - ANSWER they are habit forming and can be
abused
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EXAM QUESTIONS WITH WELL DETAILED CORRECT
ANSWERS|GRADED A+|BRAND NEW 2026/2027 UPDATE
Anaphylaxis - ANSWER acute systemic allergic reaction which is life-threatening.
rash, hives, swelling, difficulty breathing, loss of consciousness
allergic reaction - ANSWER hypersensitivity to particular allergens that usually involve
skin, mucus membranes or bronchial tubes family history of allergies
adverse effects - ANSWER severe side effects or toxicity caused by medication for
example severe liver toxicity bleeding ulcers.
may be sudden or take days
side effects - ANSWER any effect of a drug that is undesirable but tolerable for example
dry mouth or diarrhea
no apparent effect - ANSWER the drug does not treat the health problem for example
blood pressure is still high or fever is still elevated
therapeutic effect - ANSWER desired effect for example antibiotics curing an ear infection
analgesic for cramp relief
factors that influence medication effects - ANSWER age, weight, gender, underlying
disease, nutritional status (not diet but bodies ability to maintain level of nutrients), and
route of medication
administration of controlled substances - ANSWER must have the date dose was given,
time dose was given, amount dose was given, signature of the person removing the dose,
1
, quantity left in the bubble pack, if med is wasted. if amounts don't match call the nurse
immediately
receipt of disposition form what to check - ANSWER the five rights, name of ordering
prescriber, prescription number date and expiration, the pharmacy name and date, client
allergies, name of person receiving from pharmacy
nursing delegation - ANSWER transferring the authority to perform a selected nursing
task in a selected situation
names of medications - ANSWER chemical, generic, trade. generic is NOT capitalized,
trade name is capitalized
how is medication given on an empty stomach - ANSWER 1 hour prior or 2 hours after
medication therapy - ANSWER to cure, relieve, prevent, diagnose a disease
sources of medication - ANSWER plants, animals, minerals, chemicals (synthetic)
rules regarding generic versus brand - ANSWER generic is NOT capitalized, trade names
are capitalized. pharmacy must send generic only if Dr writes brand name medically
necessary will brand be sent
controlled substances - ANSWER a drug or chemical whose manufacturer, possession and
use are regulated by the government
why must control substances be locked up - ANSWER they are habit forming and can be
abused
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