NSG 360 Pharm Exam 1 Quizzes Questions with Correct response and Explanations

Question 1 See full question

The nurse is reviewing cellular structure in preparation for admitting a client with a
genetic disorder. The nurse should be aware of what element that is found within the
cytoplasm of the cell?
You Selected:

 Free ribosomes

Correct response:

 Free ribosomes

Explanation:

Question 2 See full question

A nurse educator is explaining the fact that some vital substances can be brought into
the cytoplasm only through the expenditure of energy. The nurse is describing what
physiologic process?
You Selected:

 Active transport

Correct response:

 Active transport

Explanation:

Question 3 See full question

A nurse demonstrates the need for using isotonic solutions based on the understanding
that if a hypertonic solution was used, what would happen to the cells?
You Selected:

 Shrink

Correct response:

 Shrink

Explanation:

Question 4 See full question

The cells lining the gastrointestinal tract generally reproduce every 72 hours.
You Selected:

,  False

Correct response:

 True

Explanation: Explanation:

Different cells reproduce at different rates of speed. The cells in the GI tract reproduce
every 72 hours while breast cells can take months to reproduce.


Question 5 See full question

A nurse is caring for a client who has been receiving a drug by the intramuscular (IM)
route at a dose of 0.25 mg. After discharge, the client will be prescribed the same
medication orally at a dose of 2.5 mg. What phenomenon should the nurse describe
when explaining the reason for the increased dosage for the oral dose?
You Selected:

 first-pass effect

Correct response:

 first-pass effect

Explanation:

Reference:
Frandsen, G., & Pennington, S.S. Abrams’ Clinical Drug Therapy: Rationales for
Nursing Practice, 10thed., Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams &
Wilkins, 2014, Chapter 2: Basic Concepts and Processes, p. 21.
Question 6 See full question

Fluoxitine is given to a client at a dosage of 500 mg every 6 hours. Assuming that the
half-life of this drug is 3 hours, at what point would the drug level in the body be 62.5 mg
of the original dose?
You Selected:

 9 hours after the original dose

Correct response:

 9 hours after the original dose

Explanation:

,Reference:
Frandsen, G., & Pennington, S.S. Abrams’ Clinical Drug Therapy: Rationales for
Nursing Practice, 10th ed., Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams &
Wilkins, 2014, Chapter 2: Basic Concepts and Processes, p. 23.
Question 7 See full question

A nurse is planning client teaching about a newly prescribed drug. What teaching point
should the nurse provide to best improve adherence and safety?
You Selected:

 measures to alleviate any discomfort associated with adverse effects

Correct response:

 measures to alleviate any discomfort associated with adverse effects

Explanation:

Reference:
Frandsen, G., & Pennington, S.S. Abrams’ Clinical Drug Therapy: Rationales for
Nursing Practice, 10thed., Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams &
Wilkins, 2014, Chapter 2: Basic Concepts and Processes, p. 28.
Question 8 See full question

A researcher is studying chromosomal disorders. What part of the human cell would
they be interested in?
You Selected:

 Nucleus

Correct response:

 Nucleus

Explanation:

Question 9 See full question

The Golgi complex, or Golgi apparatus, consists of stacks of thin, flattened vesicles or
sacs within the cell. These Golgi apparatus are found near the nucleus and function in
association with the ER. What is one purpose of the Golgi apparatus?
You Selected:

 Prepare hormones or other substances for secretion producing excretory
granules.

, Correct response:

 Prepare hormones or other substances for secretion producing excretory
granules.

Explanation:

Question 10 See full question

The cell membrane has embedded within it a series of peripheral proteins that function
in several ways. One of these proteins is known as a receptor site. What does this
protein do?
You Selected:

 Reacts with specific chemicals outside the cell to stimulate a reaction within a
cell

Correct response:

 Reacts with specific chemicals outside the cell to stimulate a reaction within a
cell

Explanation:

Question 11 See full question

When a drug is discontinued, what percentage of that drug will remain in the body after
three half-lives?
You Selected:

 12.5%

Correct response:

 12.5%

Explanation:

Reference:
Frandsen, G., & Pennington, S.S. Abrams’ Clinical Drug Therapy: Rationales for
Nursing Practice, 10thed., Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams &
Wilkins, 2014, Chapter 2: Basic Concepts and Processes, p. 22.
Question 12 See full question

A client taking a beta blocker for hypertension tells the nurse he will no longer take the
medication because it is causing an inability for him to maintain an erection. What is
the best explanation for this issue by the nurse?