NR293 Exam 1| NR 293 Pharmacology for Nursing Practice Exam 1
Questions & Answers 100% Correct, Latest Update Grade A -
Chamberlain
1. What type of insulins are Glargine (Lantus) & Detemir (Levemir)?
Long-acting insulin
2. How often are long-acting insulins administered in a day (24 hours)?
Twice a day
3. Which pharmacokinetic phase might a kidney patient have issues with?
- Excretion
Rationale Renal fx patients' most vital factor is how their meds are excreted.
4. Why do patients get prescribed Metformin?
Type II Diabetes
Rationale Increases insulin receptor
5. If you are giving codeine (or an opioid) to take while they are at home, what will you include
in the education of this patient?
-Reposition or move slowly (dizziness)
-Constipation
-drowsiness
6. If a patient has an order of the insulin Lispro given, when can the RN inject insulin when they
get the patient's breakfast tray?
15 minutes before meals
7. What kind of insulin is administered through an insulin pump?
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, Short-acting regular insulin
8. What insulin type is cloudy and intermediate-acting?
Humulin N & Novolin N (NPH)
9. What are the rapid-acting insulins?
Aspart, Lispro= Humalog, & Glulisine
10. The RN needs to give a 3 year old patient ear drops. What is the best way the RN can prevent
a medication error?
-9 rights
-3 checks (observe the order carefully)
11. When an RN opens a vial of insulin, what are the important factors to consider prior to use?
-Write the date and time of opening the insulin
-Insulin can last up to 30 days depending on the facility's policy
-NPH & regular insulins can be left in room air
12. Prepare medications for clients with Pyxis machine
-One client at a time
-Check client's allergies (any medication contraindications)
-Check orders
13. What are the primary topical antimicrobials?
-Antibacterial
-Anti-fungal
-Antiviral
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Questions & Answers 100% Correct, Latest Update Grade A -
Chamberlain
1. What type of insulins are Glargine (Lantus) & Detemir (Levemir)?
Long-acting insulin
2. How often are long-acting insulins administered in a day (24 hours)?
Twice a day
3. Which pharmacokinetic phase might a kidney patient have issues with?
- Excretion
Rationale Renal fx patients' most vital factor is how their meds are excreted.
4. Why do patients get prescribed Metformin?
Type II Diabetes
Rationale Increases insulin receptor
5. If you are giving codeine (or an opioid) to take while they are at home, what will you include
in the education of this patient?
-Reposition or move slowly (dizziness)
-Constipation
-drowsiness
6. If a patient has an order of the insulin Lispro given, when can the RN inject insulin when they
get the patient's breakfast tray?
15 minutes before meals
7. What kind of insulin is administered through an insulin pump?
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, Short-acting regular insulin
8. What insulin type is cloudy and intermediate-acting?
Humulin N & Novolin N (NPH)
9. What are the rapid-acting insulins?
Aspart, Lispro= Humalog, & Glulisine
10. The RN needs to give a 3 year old patient ear drops. What is the best way the RN can prevent
a medication error?
-9 rights
-3 checks (observe the order carefully)
11. When an RN opens a vial of insulin, what are the important factors to consider prior to use?
-Write the date and time of opening the insulin
-Insulin can last up to 30 days depending on the facility's policy
-NPH & regular insulins can be left in room air
12. Prepare medications for clients with Pyxis machine
-One client at a time
-Check client's allergies (any medication contraindications)
-Check orders
13. What are the primary topical antimicrobials?
-Antibacterial
-Anti-fungal
-Antiviral
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