FINAL EXAM: PHARMACOLOGY III,
2025/2026 WITH CORRECT/ACCURATE
ANSWERS
You are a nurse working in a long term care facility with predominantly
older adult patients. You are aware that older adults are more susceptible
to confusion. forgetfulness and an increased risk for falls when taking
which of the following medications?
a. Diuretics
b. Laxatives
c. Sedatives
d. Anticoagulants
c. Sedatives
The nurse is reviewing factors that influence pharmacokinetics in the
neonatal patient. Which factor puts the neonatal patient at risk as related
to drug therapy?
A. Hyperperistalsis of the GI tract
B. Immature renal system
C. Smaller circulatory capacity
D. Regular temperature regulation
B. Immature renal system
We have an expert-written solution to this problem!
,An Aboriginal client states, "I will only take medications that are approved
by the shaman". The nurse understands that this statement reflects the
client's
a. Ethnicity
b. Health related bias
c. Genetic polymorphism
d. Cultural belief
d. Cultural belief
You enter into your patient's room to administer their morning
medication, your patient call out "I am in the bathroom, please leave the
medication on my bedside table and I will take it when I get out" What is
your response?
a. "I can come into the bathroom to administer your medication to you
now"
b. "I will leave the medication here for you, and I will check back in 30
minutes"
c. "You must take the medication now, or I will chart it as refused"
d. "Use your call bell when you are ready and I will return with your
medicine".
d. "Use your call bell when you are ready and I will return with your
medicine".
You are administering medication to your patient. Before taking their pills,
the patient reports " I have seen this pill before. It is not like the other
ones I take". Which would be the most appropriate action for you to do?
a. Advise the client to talk with their health care provider then administer
the drug
b. Verify and double check the drug label.
, c. Administer the medication in his existing
d. Instruct the client that different brands are commonly used.
b. Verify and double check the drug label.
It is 0245H and you have just called the prescriber to report that your
client is experiencing an acute episode of perioperative pain. How can the
nurse avoid medication errors when receiving a telephone order for a
prescriber?
a. Repeat the order back verbally to ensure accuracy
b. Decline to accept the telephone order
c. Wait until morning to consult with the prescriber and offer non
pharmacological pain-relieving measures throughout the night.
a. Repeat the order back verbally to ensure accuracy
A nurse is caring for several clients. Which client will the nurse anticipate
to be most likely to experience an alteration in drug metabolism?
a. A 22 - year old pregnant female
b. A 3 -day old premature infant
c. A 50 year old executive with hypertension
d. A 32-year-old man with kidney stones.
b. A 3 -day old premature infant
Your patient is receiving multiple medications, including one drug
specifically used to stimulate peristalsis. What influence could this drug
have on additional oral medications?
a. Reduced excretion
b. Enhanced distribution
c. Increased absorption
2025/2026 WITH CORRECT/ACCURATE
ANSWERS
You are a nurse working in a long term care facility with predominantly
older adult patients. You are aware that older adults are more susceptible
to confusion. forgetfulness and an increased risk for falls when taking
which of the following medications?
a. Diuretics
b. Laxatives
c. Sedatives
d. Anticoagulants
c. Sedatives
The nurse is reviewing factors that influence pharmacokinetics in the
neonatal patient. Which factor puts the neonatal patient at risk as related
to drug therapy?
A. Hyperperistalsis of the GI tract
B. Immature renal system
C. Smaller circulatory capacity
D. Regular temperature regulation
B. Immature renal system
We have an expert-written solution to this problem!
,An Aboriginal client states, "I will only take medications that are approved
by the shaman". The nurse understands that this statement reflects the
client's
a. Ethnicity
b. Health related bias
c. Genetic polymorphism
d. Cultural belief
d. Cultural belief
You enter into your patient's room to administer their morning
medication, your patient call out "I am in the bathroom, please leave the
medication on my bedside table and I will take it when I get out" What is
your response?
a. "I can come into the bathroom to administer your medication to you
now"
b. "I will leave the medication here for you, and I will check back in 30
minutes"
c. "You must take the medication now, or I will chart it as refused"
d. "Use your call bell when you are ready and I will return with your
medicine".
d. "Use your call bell when you are ready and I will return with your
medicine".
You are administering medication to your patient. Before taking their pills,
the patient reports " I have seen this pill before. It is not like the other
ones I take". Which would be the most appropriate action for you to do?
a. Advise the client to talk with their health care provider then administer
the drug
b. Verify and double check the drug label.
, c. Administer the medication in his existing
d. Instruct the client that different brands are commonly used.
b. Verify and double check the drug label.
It is 0245H and you have just called the prescriber to report that your
client is experiencing an acute episode of perioperative pain. How can the
nurse avoid medication errors when receiving a telephone order for a
prescriber?
a. Repeat the order back verbally to ensure accuracy
b. Decline to accept the telephone order
c. Wait until morning to consult with the prescriber and offer non
pharmacological pain-relieving measures throughout the night.
a. Repeat the order back verbally to ensure accuracy
A nurse is caring for several clients. Which client will the nurse anticipate
to be most likely to experience an alteration in drug metabolism?
a. A 22 - year old pregnant female
b. A 3 -day old premature infant
c. A 50 year old executive with hypertension
d. A 32-year-old man with kidney stones.
b. A 3 -day old premature infant
Your patient is receiving multiple medications, including one drug
specifically used to stimulate peristalsis. What influence could this drug
have on additional oral medications?
a. Reduced excretion
b. Enhanced distribution
c. Increased absorption
