NUR 311: PHARMACOLOGY EXAM 1 STUDY
QUESTIONS WITH 100% SOLVED
SOLUTIONS 2025/26.
1 of 95
Term
Which term best describes the impact of drugs on the body?
Pharmacokinetics
Selectivity
Pharmacodynamics
Predictability
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, d. Acetylcholine a. Control
c. Pharmacodynamics d. Ionization
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2 of 95
Term
The nurse is preparing to give a drug with the following properties.
Which property of the drug is the most compelling indication that it
should NOT be given?
a.The drug produces an unwanted side effect.
b.The drug is difficult to administer.
c.The drug's effects are reversible.
d.The drug is not effective for its intended purpose.
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d.The drug has passed the U.S. b. Avoid drugs that have a long half-
FDA approval process. life.
d. The drug is not effective
for its intended purpose. a.the drug was in use before 1983.
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3 of 95
,Term
Which is a true statement regarding drug-receptor interactions?
a. Under normal circumstances, receptors are regulated by
endogenous substances.
b.All drugs act by binding with physiologic receptors in the body.
c. Some drugs can bind with receptors to allow cells to perform new
functions.
d. Receptors to which drugs bind are found always on the surface of
the cell membrane.
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a. Under normal circumstances, receptors are regulated by endogenous
substances.
c. Ensure that meals are at the bedside so administration with food diminishes
gastric irritation.
c. Randomized controlled trials are the best way to assess drug therapy.
a.All drugs have the potential to produce undesired effects.
b. Drug therapy can often be enhanced by nonpharmacologic measures.
e. Patient adherence is essential in achieving the therapeutic objective
of medications.
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, 4 of 95
Term
The nurse is preparing to administer a medication with the following
order: "Aldomet 250 mg daily." Which is the most appropriate
response by the nurse?
a.Administer the dose as it was given last time.
b. Give the medication by mouth.
c. Verify the order with the prescriber.
d. Ask the patient how this medication is usually given.
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c. Verify the order with
d. Identifying high-risk patients the
prescriber.
d. The drug is not effective for d. A 75-year-old male with prostate
its intended purpose. disease
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5 of 95
Term
Which item below best describes what is meant by activation of a
receptor?
a.An effect that causes the physiologic process to speed up
b.An effect that mimics the natural neurotransmitter for that receptor
QUESTIONS WITH 100% SOLVED
SOLUTIONS 2025/26.
1 of 95
Term
Which term best describes the impact of drugs on the body?
Pharmacokinetics
Selectivity
Pharmacodynamics
Predictability
Give this one a try later!
, d. Acetylcholine a. Control
c. Pharmacodynamics d. Ionization
Don't know?
2 of 95
Term
The nurse is preparing to give a drug with the following properties.
Which property of the drug is the most compelling indication that it
should NOT be given?
a.The drug produces an unwanted side effect.
b.The drug is difficult to administer.
c.The drug's effects are reversible.
d.The drug is not effective for its intended purpose.
Give this one a try later!
d.The drug has passed the U.S. b. Avoid drugs that have a long half-
FDA approval process. life.
d. The drug is not effective
for its intended purpose. a.the drug was in use before 1983.
Don't know?
3 of 95
,Term
Which is a true statement regarding drug-receptor interactions?
a. Under normal circumstances, receptors are regulated by
endogenous substances.
b.All drugs act by binding with physiologic receptors in the body.
c. Some drugs can bind with receptors to allow cells to perform new
functions.
d. Receptors to which drugs bind are found always on the surface of
the cell membrane.
Give this one a try later!
a. Under normal circumstances, receptors are regulated by endogenous
substances.
c. Ensure that meals are at the bedside so administration with food diminishes
gastric irritation.
c. Randomized controlled trials are the best way to assess drug therapy.
a.All drugs have the potential to produce undesired effects.
b. Drug therapy can often be enhanced by nonpharmacologic measures.
e. Patient adherence is essential in achieving the therapeutic objective
of medications.
Don't know?
, 4 of 95
Term
The nurse is preparing to administer a medication with the following
order: "Aldomet 250 mg daily." Which is the most appropriate
response by the nurse?
a.Administer the dose as it was given last time.
b. Give the medication by mouth.
c. Verify the order with the prescriber.
d. Ask the patient how this medication is usually given.
Give this one a try later!
c. Verify the order with
d. Identifying high-risk patients the
prescriber.
d. The drug is not effective for d. A 75-year-old male with prostate
its intended purpose. disease
Don't know?
5 of 95
Term
Which item below best describes what is meant by activation of a
receptor?
a.An effect that causes the physiologic process to speed up
b.An effect that mimics the natural neurotransmitter for that receptor
