Nurs 1140- Pharmacology Finals- Review
Questions with Complete Solutions
What is the primary purpose of pharmacology in nursing?
A) To develop new drugs
✔✔B) To understand drug actions and interactions to ensure safe patient care
C) To prescribe medications
D) To administer vaccines only
Which route of administration provides the fastest onset of action?
A) Oral
✔✔B) Intravenous
C) Subcutaneous
D) Topical
What is the significance of understanding a drug’s half-life?
A) It indicates the cost of the drug
✔✔B) It helps determine dosing intervals and duration of action
C) It provides information about side effects
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,D) It is not relevant to nursing practice
Which of the following is a common side effect of opioids?
A) Increased alertness
✔✔B) Respiratory depression
C) Diarrhea
D) Increased energy
What does the term “adverse drug reaction” mean?
A) Any effect of a drug
B) A positive therapeutic effect
✔✔C) An unintended, harmful reaction to a drug
D) A necessary side effect
Why is patient education essential when administering medications?
A) To ensure the nurse understands the drugs
✔✔B) To empower patients to manage their medications and recognize side effects
C) To minimize communication
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, D) To reduce the need for follow-up appointments
What does the term "polypharmacy" refer to?
A) The use of herbal supplements
✔✔B) The concurrent use of multiple medications by a patient
C) A single medication regimen
D) The avoidance of medications in elderly patients
How should a nurse respond to a patient experiencing an allergic reaction to a medication?
A) Continue administering the medication
✔✔B) Stop the medication and notify the healthcare provider immediately
C) Offer over-the-counter antihistamines
D) Document the reaction only at the end of the shift
What is the role of the FDA in pharmacology?
✔✔A) To regulate the approval and safety of medications
B) To prescribe medications to patients
C) To develop new pharmaceutical products
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Questions with Complete Solutions
What is the primary purpose of pharmacology in nursing?
A) To develop new drugs
✔✔B) To understand drug actions and interactions to ensure safe patient care
C) To prescribe medications
D) To administer vaccines only
Which route of administration provides the fastest onset of action?
A) Oral
✔✔B) Intravenous
C) Subcutaneous
D) Topical
What is the significance of understanding a drug’s half-life?
A) It indicates the cost of the drug
✔✔B) It helps determine dosing intervals and duration of action
C) It provides information about side effects
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,D) It is not relevant to nursing practice
Which of the following is a common side effect of opioids?
A) Increased alertness
✔✔B) Respiratory depression
C) Diarrhea
D) Increased energy
What does the term “adverse drug reaction” mean?
A) Any effect of a drug
B) A positive therapeutic effect
✔✔C) An unintended, harmful reaction to a drug
D) A necessary side effect
Why is patient education essential when administering medications?
A) To ensure the nurse understands the drugs
✔✔B) To empower patients to manage their medications and recognize side effects
C) To minimize communication
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, D) To reduce the need for follow-up appointments
What does the term "polypharmacy" refer to?
A) The use of herbal supplements
✔✔B) The concurrent use of multiple medications by a patient
C) A single medication regimen
D) The avoidance of medications in elderly patients
How should a nurse respond to a patient experiencing an allergic reaction to a medication?
A) Continue administering the medication
✔✔B) Stop the medication and notify the healthcare provider immediately
C) Offer over-the-counter antihistamines
D) Document the reaction only at the end of the shift
What is the role of the FDA in pharmacology?
✔✔A) To regulate the approval and safety of medications
B) To prescribe medications to patients
C) To develop new pharmaceutical products
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