PHARMACOLOGY PRACTICE
QUESTIONS EXAM WITH CORRECT
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
Which information is of highest priority when obtaining a pharmacologic history
from a patient?
a. Allergies
b.Use of over-the-counter medications
c. Home remedy use
d. Alcohol intake - CORRECT-ANSWERSa. allergies
During the implementation phase of the nursing process, which action will the nurse
perform when administering medications?
a. Switch the route of administration based on drug availability.
b. Call the patient by name when entering the room to verify the drug is for the
right person.
c. Check the patient's armband before administering the medication.
,d. Prepare medications for all patients first, then administer by room to manage
time appropriately. - CORRECT-ANSWERSc. check the patients armband before
administering the medication
For which activity is the nurse responsible during the evaluation phase of drug
administration?
a. Preparing and administering prescribed medications safely
b.Planning measurable outcomes for the patient related to drug therapy
c. Monitoring the patient continuously for therapeutic as well as adverse effects
d. Gathering data in a drug and dietary history - CORRECT-ANSWERSc.
monitoring the patient continuously for therapeutic as well as adverse effects
The nurse should include which information when evaluating the outcome after a
patient's medication has been administered?
A. Dose of medication administered
B. Time medication administered
C. Patient allergies to medications
D. Therapeutic effect on patient - CORRECT-ANSWERSD. therapeutic effect on
the patient
,The nurse should check a medication how many times before administration of a
medication under the "right drug" part of the Six Rights?
a.One time
b.Three times
c.Five times
d.Depends on the drug being administered - CORRECT-ANSWERSb. three times
The nurse notes that a medication was scheduled to be administered at 0900. A
medication error has occurred if the medication was administered at which time?
a. 0800
b. 0830
c. 0900
d. 0930 - CORRECT-ANSWERSa. 0800
While the nurse is taking an admission history, the patient reports having a
previous allergic reaction to penicillins. What will the nurse document as part of
the patient's allergic reaction response to penicillins?
a. Hives
, b. Dry eyes
c. Frequent urination
d.Constipation - CORRECT-ANSWERSa. hives
The nurse has an order for administering a medication to the patient. Which
providers have legal authority to prescribe medications for patients? (Select all
that apply.)
a.Physician
b.Physical therapist
c. Pharmacist
d.Dentist
e. Physician assistant
f.Nurse practitioner - CORRECT-ANSWERSa, d, e, f
which phase of the nursing process requires the nurse to establish a
comprehensive baseline of data concerning a particular patient?
a. assessment
b.planning
c.implenmentation
d.evaluation - CORRECT-ANSWERSa. assessment
QUESTIONS EXAM WITH CORRECT
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
Which information is of highest priority when obtaining a pharmacologic history
from a patient?
a. Allergies
b.Use of over-the-counter medications
c. Home remedy use
d. Alcohol intake - CORRECT-ANSWERSa. allergies
During the implementation phase of the nursing process, which action will the nurse
perform when administering medications?
a. Switch the route of administration based on drug availability.
b. Call the patient by name when entering the room to verify the drug is for the
right person.
c. Check the patient's armband before administering the medication.
,d. Prepare medications for all patients first, then administer by room to manage
time appropriately. - CORRECT-ANSWERSc. check the patients armband before
administering the medication
For which activity is the nurse responsible during the evaluation phase of drug
administration?
a. Preparing and administering prescribed medications safely
b.Planning measurable outcomes for the patient related to drug therapy
c. Monitoring the patient continuously for therapeutic as well as adverse effects
d. Gathering data in a drug and dietary history - CORRECT-ANSWERSc.
monitoring the patient continuously for therapeutic as well as adverse effects
The nurse should include which information when evaluating the outcome after a
patient's medication has been administered?
A. Dose of medication administered
B. Time medication administered
C. Patient allergies to medications
D. Therapeutic effect on patient - CORRECT-ANSWERSD. therapeutic effect on
the patient
,The nurse should check a medication how many times before administration of a
medication under the "right drug" part of the Six Rights?
a.One time
b.Three times
c.Five times
d.Depends on the drug being administered - CORRECT-ANSWERSb. three times
The nurse notes that a medication was scheduled to be administered at 0900. A
medication error has occurred if the medication was administered at which time?
a. 0800
b. 0830
c. 0900
d. 0930 - CORRECT-ANSWERSa. 0800
While the nurse is taking an admission history, the patient reports having a
previous allergic reaction to penicillins. What will the nurse document as part of
the patient's allergic reaction response to penicillins?
a. Hives
, b. Dry eyes
c. Frequent urination
d.Constipation - CORRECT-ANSWERSa. hives
The nurse has an order for administering a medication to the patient. Which
providers have legal authority to prescribe medications for patients? (Select all
that apply.)
a.Physician
b.Physical therapist
c. Pharmacist
d.Dentist
e. Physician assistant
f.Nurse practitioner - CORRECT-ANSWERSa, d, e, f
which phase of the nursing process requires the nurse to establish a
comprehensive baseline of data concerning a particular patient?
a. assessment
b.planning
c.implenmentation
d.evaluation - CORRECT-ANSWERSa. assessment
