NR565 ADVANCED
PHARMACOLOGY FINAL
EXAM REVIEW | ALREADY
RATED A | LATEST,
2021|
(QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS)
,Question 1
The nurse started new employment at a nearby clinic. During orientation the office manager was
reviewing policy and procedure. The nurse inquires about safety needles. Which statement by the office
manager would indicate that the clinic is not following federal guidelines? Correct "The scoop method is
used until we can afford safety devices".
Question 2
The client was prescribed hydrocortisone for a red, irritated area to the left upper arm. However, the
client had a very large tattoo that covered the entire upper left arm. Which step in the drug cycle would
be affected?
Correct: Absorption
Question 3
The physician orders hydralazine 25 mg. p.o. every 8 hours p.r.n. for high blood pressure. The client last
received the drug at 8 a.m. The nurse administers 50 mg of hydralazine to the client by mouth at 6 p.m.
Which of the 7 rights of medication administration has the nurse violated
Correct: right dose
Question 4
Available: 300 mg/scored tablet
Ordered: 450 mg
How many tablet(s) should the nurse administer?
Correct 1.5
Question 5 While reviewing a medication order, the nurse has difficulty reading the prescribed
dosage because the physician's handwriting is illegible. Which is the appropriate action for the nurse
to take? Correct: Call the physician and request clarification
Question 6
The nurse understands the most frequent route of medication administration is:
Correct; PO
Question 7
The physician orders an injection via intramuscular route in the deltoid. The nurse would understand
the most appropriate amount of medication to be injected would be: Correct: 0.5 ml
, Question 8
Available: 40 mEq per 20 mL of liquid potassium
Ordered: 20 mEq of potassium
How many mL of the liquid potassium should the nurse administer?
Correct 10
Question 9
Available: I.V. tubing that delivers 15 gtt/mL
Ordered: infuse a 100 mL I.V. piggyback in 30 minutes
How many drops per minute should be given?
Correct; 50
Question 10
The client's blood glucose was 280 mg/dl at 0700. The order reads give Regular Insulin per sliding scale.
Using the formula -100/30, how many units will the nurse administer? Correct; 6 units
Question 11
Available: Compazine 5 mg/mL
Ordered: Compazine 10 mg
How many mL of Compazine should the nurse administer to the client?
Correct; 2
Question 12
Using the provided prescription, how many tablets are necessary to fill the prescription?
Image result for prescription labels for nursing calculations
Correct; 60
Question 13
Atenolol is available as 0.10 gm/tablet. The physician orders for the client to receive 50 mg. How many
tablet(s) should the nurse administer to the client?
Selected Answer:
Correct 0.5
Question 14
The nurse is preparing to administer an insulin injection to a client. The nurse should do which of the
following FIRST:
Correct; Ask the client the location of the last injection
PHARMACOLOGY FINAL
EXAM REVIEW | ALREADY
RATED A | LATEST,
2021|
(QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS)
,Question 1
The nurse started new employment at a nearby clinic. During orientation the office manager was
reviewing policy and procedure. The nurse inquires about safety needles. Which statement by the office
manager would indicate that the clinic is not following federal guidelines? Correct "The scoop method is
used until we can afford safety devices".
Question 2
The client was prescribed hydrocortisone for a red, irritated area to the left upper arm. However, the
client had a very large tattoo that covered the entire upper left arm. Which step in the drug cycle would
be affected?
Correct: Absorption
Question 3
The physician orders hydralazine 25 mg. p.o. every 8 hours p.r.n. for high blood pressure. The client last
received the drug at 8 a.m. The nurse administers 50 mg of hydralazine to the client by mouth at 6 p.m.
Which of the 7 rights of medication administration has the nurse violated
Correct: right dose
Question 4
Available: 300 mg/scored tablet
Ordered: 450 mg
How many tablet(s) should the nurse administer?
Correct 1.5
Question 5 While reviewing a medication order, the nurse has difficulty reading the prescribed
dosage because the physician's handwriting is illegible. Which is the appropriate action for the nurse
to take? Correct: Call the physician and request clarification
Question 6
The nurse understands the most frequent route of medication administration is:
Correct; PO
Question 7
The physician orders an injection via intramuscular route in the deltoid. The nurse would understand
the most appropriate amount of medication to be injected would be: Correct: 0.5 ml
, Question 8
Available: 40 mEq per 20 mL of liquid potassium
Ordered: 20 mEq of potassium
How many mL of the liquid potassium should the nurse administer?
Correct 10
Question 9
Available: I.V. tubing that delivers 15 gtt/mL
Ordered: infuse a 100 mL I.V. piggyback in 30 minutes
How many drops per minute should be given?
Correct; 50
Question 10
The client's blood glucose was 280 mg/dl at 0700. The order reads give Regular Insulin per sliding scale.
Using the formula -100/30, how many units will the nurse administer? Correct; 6 units
Question 11
Available: Compazine 5 mg/mL
Ordered: Compazine 10 mg
How many mL of Compazine should the nurse administer to the client?
Correct; 2
Question 12
Using the provided prescription, how many tablets are necessary to fill the prescription?
Image result for prescription labels for nursing calculations
Correct; 60
Question 13
Atenolol is available as 0.10 gm/tablet. The physician orders for the client to receive 50 mg. How many
tablet(s) should the nurse administer to the client?
Selected Answer:
Correct 0.5
Question 14
The nurse is preparing to administer an insulin injection to a client. The nurse should do which of the
following FIRST:
Correct; Ask the client the location of the last injection
