Intro to Pharm Review

Multiple Choice

Which drug type is available without a prescription and are deemed safe when used as directed?

• over-the-counter

• brand

• generic

• orphan

Multiple Choice

An RN preparing to administer a Schedule V medication, the RN should provide what information to the client?

• The drug has very limited medical use.

• The drug carries a high potential for abuse.

• The drug must be administered by two nurses.

• The drug can be purchased over the counter (OTC).

Multiple Choice

Which legislation required the labeling of drugs to eliminate false or misleading claims?

• Pure Food and Drug Act

• Orphan Drug Act

• Controlled Substances Act

• Durham-Humphreys Amendment

Multiple Select

What should the nurse ask patients regarding home medication use? Select all that apply

• Do you take any OTC drugs?

• Do you take any herbal supplements?

• Do you take any generic drugs?

• Do you take any recreational drugs?

• Do you take any orphan drugs?

Multiple Choice

After administering a medication to a client, the client reports feeling less nauseous.  The nurse interprets this as what type effect of the drug?

• Adverse effect

• Therapeutic effect

• Teratogenic effect

• Side effect

Multiple Choice

Injectable drugs are more effective at lower doses than the oral equivalent because they bypass the liver

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

What term is the process by which a drug works or affects the body?

• Pharmacokinetics

• Pharmacodynamics

• Drug synergy

• Drug distribution

Multiple Choice

When assessing a client who has developed a serum sickness reaction, what would the nurse expect to find?

• Swollen joints

• Elevated liver enzymes

• Difficulty breathing

• Edema of the face and limbs

A patient receives a prescription for augmentin to treat their UTI. Later that day, the patient calls the clinic complaining of itching and developing rash.

Multiple Choice

The nurse should give the patient instructions about which type of response?

• Idiosyncratic response

• Allergic response

• Expected response

• Hepatotoxic response

The nurse is caring for a client in progressive care unit. This client overdosed on the drug gentamicin 2 days previously and now has developed tinnitus and complains of dizziness and vertigo.

Multiple Choice

The nurse recognizes that the client may be experiencing what condition related to the overdose?

• Neurotoxicity

• Hepatotoxicity

• Ototoxicity

• Hypersensitivity reaction

Multiple Choice

If a nurse commits a medication error, they should not report it as they can be reprimanded and lose their job.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Which nursing step refers to the nurse and patient setting goals and desired patient outcomes to assure safe and effective drug therapy?

• Assessment

• Nursing diagnosis

• Planning

• Implementation

• Evaluation

Multiple Choice

 A client is to receive a parenteral drug. What would the nurse need to do?

• Check to see if it needs to be reconstituted.

• Determine the possible need for skin preparation.

• Question if the drug can be crushed.

• Use a large amount of the drug to ensure effectiveness.

Multiple Choice

A nurse gives a client 50 mg of metoprolol instead of the prescribed dose of 25 mg. What should the nurse do next?

• Give another 25 mg as soon as possible.

• Nothing; the dose will not make a significant difference.

• Hold the next dose to make sure the total amount balances.

• Assess the patient and notify the physician