Choose the best answer. A client asks why a medication has both a generic and brand name. Which response by the nurse is most accurate?

Choose the best answer. A medication that produces the desired effect is demonstrating which property?

Choose the best answer. A nurse explains first-pass metabolism to a client. Which statement is correct?

Choose the best answer. Which route of medication administration avoids first-pass metabolism?

Choose the best answer. A client taking multiple medications is at greatest risk for which complication?

Choose the best answer. Which factor most affects the distribution of medications in older adults?

Choose the best answer. A nurse identifies that a medication has a narrow therapeutic index. What is the priority nursing implication?

Choose the best answer. Which outcome best indicates a medication is effective?

Choose the best answer. A client experiences an adverse drug reaction. What is the nurse’s first action?

Choose the best answer. Which situation represents a medication error?

Choose the best answer. A client asks about over-the-counter medications. Which statement is correct?

Choose the best answer. A nurse is educating a client about medication adherence. Which strategy is most effective?

Choose the best answer. Which term describes the time it takes for a medication to reach its peak concentration?

Choose the best answer. A medication order reads: Morphine 2 mg IV q2h PRN pain. Which component is missing?

Choose the best answer. Which factor increases the risk of adverse drug reactions?

Choose the best answer. Which laboratory value is most important before administering NSAIDs?

Choose the best answer. A client asks why medications are timed evenly. Which response is best?

Choose the best answer. Which client is at highest risk for medication toxicity?

Choose the best answer. A nurse identifies a drug–drug interaction. What is the priority action?

Choose the best answer. Which statement best describes pharmacodynamics?

Choose the best answer. A nurse is administering acetaminophen. Which teaching is most important?

Choose the best answer. Which maximum daily dose of acetaminophen should the nurse teach an adult client?

Choose the best answer. Which adverse effect is most concerning with morphine?

Choose the best answer. Which assessment finding requires holding morphine?

Choose the best answer. A client receiving opioids should also be monitored closely for which complication?

Choose the best answer. Naloxone is prescribed for which purpose?

Choose the best answer. After administering naloxone, the nurse should anticipate which effect?

Choose the best answer. Methadone is primarily used for which indication?

Choose the best answer. Which property of methadone requires close monitoring?

Which class of NSAIDs is ibuprofen?

NSAIDs primarily reduce pain and inflammation by which mechanism?

Which client should avoid NSAIDs?

A nurse teaches a client about NSAID adverse effects. Which is correct?

Which medication is considered an opioid agonist?

A client taking acetaminophen also drinks alcohol daily. What is the greatest risk?

Which pain medication is safest for a client with peptic ulcer disease?

A nurse evaluates pain management. Which outcome indicates success?

Which factor increases opioid overdose risk?

Which teaching is priority for a client prescribed morphine?

Which medication is an opioid antagonist?

A nurse anticipates which withdrawal symptom after naloxone administration?

Which nursing action is most important when administering IV opioids?

Which are rights of medication administration? Select all that apply.

Which factors affect drug absorption? Select all that apply.

Which are expected effects of opioids? Select all that apply.

Which findings indicate acetaminophen toxicity? Select all that apply.

Which medications are NSAIDs? Select all that apply.

Which teaching points apply to NSAID therapy? Select all that apply.

Which assessments are priority for a client receiving morphine? Select all that apply.