Nurse pharmacology practice questions - Exam 1 with correct answers.

Nurse pharmacology practice questions -
Exam 1 with correct answers
A patient who was prescribed an oral medication to be taken four times per day
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returns to the clinic for a follow-up visit. The patient tells the nurse that he
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forgets to take two or three doses of the medication each day. What is the most
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appropriate action that the nurse can take?
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A. Arranging for the patient to have a home healthcare nurse
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B. Re-educating the patient about the medication and how it should be taken
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C. Determining whether the patient is experiencing any adverse effects
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D. Telling the patient to set an alarm as a reminder to take the drug - CORRECT
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ANSWER✔✔-Answer: B |




Rationale: To help minimize errors caused by poor adherence, patients should
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receive thorough instruction regarding their medications and how to take them.
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A nurse is caring for a patient who has an infection. The healthcare provider has
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ordered an antimicrobial drug for the patient. The nurse understands that which
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of the following is the most important characteristic of this drug?
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A. That the drug will kill the microorganism
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B. That the drug will be administered orally
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C. That the drug does not have any harmful effects
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D. That the drug does not interact with other drugs - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
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Answer: A |

, Rationale: The three most important characteristics that any drug can have are
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effectiveness, safety, and selectivity. Effectiveness is the most important property
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that a drug can have.
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While preparing to administer medications to a patient, the nurse finds that he
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does not understand the rationale for the patient receiving one of the prescribed
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drugs. What should he do?
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A. Ask another nurse why the patient is getting this medication.
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B. Ask the patient why this medication has been ordered.
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C. Research the medication, focusing on its therapeutic uses.
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D. Verify with the prescribing healthcare provider the reason for the medication. -
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CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Answer: D
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Rationale: A nurse should not administer a medication unless he or she
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understands the reason for its use. | | | | |




When the nurse reviews a medication order, it is not clear what route should be
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used for administration. Which action by the nurse is best?
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A. Use a current drug reference resource to determine the administration route.
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B. Administer the drug via the oral route.
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C. Contact the pharmacist for clarification.
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D. Call the prescriber to verify the route. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Answer: D
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Rationale: If the medication order is unclear, the nurse should verify it with the
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prescriber.