NURS NURSING Basic Pharmacology for Nurses 17Th Ed by Clayton -Test Bank Questions and Answers with Explanations Rated A+

NURS NURSING Basic Pharmacology for Nurses
17Th Ed by Clayton -Test Bank Questions and
Answers with Explanations Rated A+
MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Which medication route provides the most rapid onset of a
medication but also poses the greatest risk of adverse
effects?

a. Intradermal


b. Subcutaneous (subcut)


c. Intramuscular (IM)


d. Intravenous (IV)




ANS: D

IV medications are delivered directly into the bloodstream and
avoid the “first pass” effect of the liver. Intradermal, subcut, and
IM administration have a slower absorption rate.



DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: Page 78 OBJ:
7 TOP: Nursing Process

NURS NURSING Basic Pharmacology for Nurses
17Th Ed by Clayton -Test Bank Questions and
Answers with Explanations Rated A+

,NURS NURSING Basic Pharmacology for Nurses
17Th Ed by Clayton -Test Bank Questions and
Answers with Explanations Rated A+
Step: Assessment
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiological
Integrity NOT: CONCEPT(S): Clinical Judgment; Safety



 Which is known as the “fifth vital sign”?


a. Temperature


b. Respirations


c. Pain


d. Pulse




ANS: C

Pain is known as the “fifth vital sign.”


DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: Page 63 OBJ:
8 TOP: Nursing Process
Step: Assessment

NURS NURSING Basic Pharmacology for Nurses
17Th Ed by Clayton -Test Bank Questions and
Answers with Explanations Rated A+

,NURS NURSING Basic Pharmacology for Nurses
17Th Ed by Clayton -Test Bank Questions and
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MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiological
Integrity NOT: CONCEPT(S): Clinical Judgment; Pain



1. Which is true regarding the unit dose drug distribution system?


a. The inventory is delivered to each nursing unit on a regular and
recurring basis.


b. The system delivers one dose of each medication to be administered
until the subs


c. The use of single dose packages of drugs dispensed to fill each dose
requirement


d. The amount of inventory needed to dose all patients on the unit for a
24-hour interv




ANS: C

The unit dose drug distribution system uses single unit packages
of drugs dispensed to fill each dose requirement as it is ordered.

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DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: Page
68 OBJ: 2 TOP:
Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiological
Integrity NOT: CONCEPT(S): Clinical Judgment; Safety



1. The nursing assessment identifies that the client is
nauseated and cannot take acetaminophen (Tylenol) orally.
Which is true regarding the substitution of this medication
to suppository form?


a. It is standard practice when the patient is unable to take the ordered
medication.




NURS NURSING Basic Pharmacology for Nurses
17Th Ed by Clayton -Test Bank Questions and
Answers with Explanations Rated A+