Pharmacology in Nursing Quiz

What does "pharmacokinetics" mainly describe?

• What the body does to the drug

• What the drug does to the body

• Side effects

• Toxicity

The study of the mechanism of drug action is called:

• Pharmacovigilance

• Pharmacodynamics

• Pharmacokinetics

• Pharmacoepidemiology

The "first-pass effect" mainly occurs in the:

• Kidneys

• Stomach

• Liver

• Lungs

Which route bypasses first-pass metabolism?

• Oral

• Rectal

• Sublingual

• Nasogastric

Half-life of a drug is the time required for:

• Full elimination

• Concentration to double

• Concentration to reduce by half

• Peak effect

The correct angle for intramuscular injection:

• 45°

• 90°

• 15°

• 30°

The correct site for insulin injection:

• Deltoid

• Abdomen

• Gluteus maximus

• Vastus lateralis

"Right drug, right dose, right route, right time, right patient" are part of:

• Nursing process

• Rights of medication administration

• Pharmacovigilance

• Patient education

A medication order says "q8h." How often should it be given?

• Every 8 hours

• Every 4 hours

• Twice a day

• Once a day

Before giving digoxin, the nurse must check:

• Blood pressure

• Respiratory rate

• Pulse rate

• Temperature