Question 1

Which part of the nursing process includes setting goals for the nursing care required when giving drugs to a patient?

Accepted Answer

A) Assessment 
B) Planning 
C) Evaluation 
D) Diagnosis 
A) Assessment 
B) Planning 
C) Evaluation 
D) Diagnosis B

Question 2

Before giving a drug to a patient which steps should you take to ensure safe drug administration? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A) Use two forms of patient identification. 
B) Ask the patient about any drug allergies. 
C) Check the drug before removing it from the unit-dose cart. 
D) Check the dose before preparing or measuring the drug. 
E) Check the drug just before you open it and give it to the patient.
F)Document the drug given before you enter into the patient's room. 
A) Use two forms of patient identification. 
B) Ask the patient about any drug allergies. 
C) Check the drug before removing it from the unit-dose cart. 
D) Check the dose before preparing or measuring the drug. 
E) Check the drug just before you open it and give it to the patient.
F)Document the drug given before you enter into the patient's room. A, B, C, D, E

Question 3

Which action would you take to ensure that an order for a drug is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) Check the drug record with the Kardex file. 
B) Compare the order with the drug history. 
C) Compare the order to the patient's reason for admission. 
D) Check the drug record with the original healthcare provider's order. 
A) Check the drug record with the Kardex file. 
B) Compare the order with the drug history. 
C) Compare the order to the patient's reason for admission. 
D) Check the drug record with the original healthcare provider's order. D

Question 4

When would it be appropriate to withhold a drug instead of giving it to a patient?

Accepted Answer

A) When the order is written by hand 
B) When any part of the drug order is unclear 
C) When the drug improves the patient's symptoms 
D) When the order contains both the generic and trade name of the drug 
A) When the order is written by hand 
B) When any part of the drug order is unclear 
C) When the drug improves the patient's symptoms 
D) When the order contains both the generic and trade name of the drug

Question 5

You are taking the drug history from a patient. Which of the following information should be collected as part of this interview? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A) Allergies to any drugs 
B) Alcohol or recreational drug use 
C) The time of day preferred for taking drugs 
D) The use of nutritional supplements or herbs 
E) The strategies you will use to care for the patient
F)The illness or symptoms for which the drug is needed 
A) Allergies to any drugs 
B) Alcohol or recreational drug use 
C) The time of day preferred for taking drugs 
D) The use of nutritional supplements or herbs 
E) The strategies you will use to care for the patient
F)The illness or symptoms for which the drug is needed

Question 6

A patient you are caring for is prescribed 30 units of NPH insulin to be given subcutaneously. You know that insulin is considered a "high-alert drug." What nursing action would you perform to give a high-alert drug safely?

Accepted Answer

A) Call the healthcare provider to double check the order. 
B) Ensure an insulin level is drawn before giving the drug. 
C) Have another nurse check the order and dosage before giving it. 
D) Refuse to give this drug, as it can only be given by a registered nurse. 
A) Call the healthcare provider to double check the order. 
B) Ensure an insulin level is drawn before giving the drug. 
C) Have another nurse check the order and dosage before giving it. 
D) Refuse to give this drug, as it can only be given by a registered nurse.

Question 7

You are evaluating the response of a patient 30 minutes after receiving an antihypertensive drug. Upon assessment of the patient's blood pressure, you note the patient has become hypotensive. What type of drug effect is this patient experiencing?

Accepted Answer

A) An adverse effect of the drug 
B) A side effect of the drug 
C) A therapeutic effect of the drug 
D) An allergic reaction to the drug 
A) An adverse effect of the drug 
B) A side effect of the drug 
C) A therapeutic effect of the drug 
D) An allergic reaction to the drug

Question 8

Which of the following nursing actions is an example of evaluating patient responses to drug therapy?

Accepted Answer

A) Documenting the fact that the patient refused the drug 
B) Making sure you have assembled all necessary equipment 
C) Taking the patient's blood pressure before giving an antihypertensive 
D) Taking the temperature of a patient an hour after giving an antipyretic 
A) Documenting the fact that the patient refused the drug 
B) Making sure you have assembled all necessary equipment 
C) Taking the patient's blood pressure before giving an antihypertensive 
D) Taking the temperature of a patient an hour after giving an antipyretic

Question 9

When evaluating a patient's response to s drug, which factors should you should consider? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A) The clarity of all written drug orders 
B) The expected side effects of the drug 
C) The reason the drug was prescribed 
D) The therapeutic effects of the drug 
E) The timing of the prescribed drug
F)The adverse effects of the drug 
A) The clarity of all written drug orders 
B) The expected side effects of the drug 
C) The reason the drug was prescribed 
D) The therapeutic effects of the drug 
E) The timing of the prescribed drug
F)The adverse effects of the drug

Question 10

You are interviewing a patient to obtain a current drug history. What information should be part of this report?

Accepted Answer

A) The color of each drug in pill form 
B) The names and dosages of each drug 
C) The major health conditions of the patient 
D) The nursing diagnoses that come from the collected information 
A) The color of each drug in pill form 
B) The names and dosages of each drug 
C) The major health conditions of the patient 
D) The nursing diagnoses that come from the collected information

Question 11

Which category of drugs should be given exactly on schedule in order to maintain a consistent level of the drug in the body?

Accepted Answer

A) Steroids 
B) Diuretics 
C) Aspirin products 
D) Anticoagulants 
A) Steroids 
B) Diuretics 
C) Aspirin products 
D) Anticoagulants

Question 12

Which nursing action is not appropriate when giving drugs to a patient?

Accepted Answer

A) Leaving the drug at the patient's bedside to take when he/she awakens 
B) Asking the patient if he or she has any allergies to drugs 
C) Checking a drug reference to verify the action of the drug 
D) Explaining to the patient the possible side effects of the drug 
A) Leaving the drug at the patient's bedside to take when he/she awakens 
B) Asking the patient if he or she has any allergies to drugs 
C) Checking a drug reference to verify the action of the drug 
D) Explaining to the patient the possible side effects of the drug

Question 13

Which action should you take to ensure that you are giving a drug to the right patient?

Accepted Answer

A) Verifying the drug record with the patient name on the chart 
B) Verifying the patient's room and bed number with the chart 
C) Asking the patient to state his or her birthdate and Social Security number 
D) Asking the patient to state their name and birthdate, and then checking the patients identification bracelet 
A) Verifying the drug record with the patient name on the chart 
B) Verifying the patient's room and bed number with the chart 
C) Asking the patient to state his or her birthdate and Social Security number 
D) Asking the patient to state their name and birthdate, and then checking the patients identification bracelet

Question 14

You have given the antibiotic penicillin as prescribed to a patient with no reported drug allergies. Thirty minutes after receiving the drug, the patient notifies you that he/she has developed hives and swelling of the lips. What is your best first action?

Accepted Answer

A) Call the pharmacy and report this as an adverse reaction to the drug. 
B) Immediately give epinephrine to counter the drug reaction. 
C) Reassure the patient that this is a typical side effect of the drug. 
D) Report the findings to the RN or healthcare provider and remain with the patient. 
A) Call the pharmacy and report this as an adverse reaction to the drug. 
B) Immediately give epinephrine to counter the drug reaction. 
C) Reassure the patient that this is a typical side effect of the drug. 
D) Report the findings to the RN or healthcare provider and remain with the patient.

Question 15

What do the nine "rights" of drug administration include?

Accepted Answer

A) Right patient, drug, dose, route, time, reason, documentation, response, and right to refuse 
B) Right drug, diagnosis, time, patient, route, drug history, documents, and right to refuse 
C) Right drug, amount, route, time, nurse, reason, route, diagnosis, and documentation 
D) Right dose, time, healthcare provider, patient, route, documentation, response, and drug 
A) Right patient, drug, dose, route, time, reason, documentation, response, and right to refuse 
B) Right drug, diagnosis, time, patient, route, drug history, documents, and right to refuse 
C) Right drug, amount, route, time, nurse, reason, route, diagnosis, and documentation 
D) Right dose, time, healthcare provider, patient, route, documentation, response, and drug

Question 16

You are working on a very busy 35-bed hospice unit. The RN you are working with just got a new admission and hands you a syringe with "pain drug" in it. He/she asks you to give this drug to a specified patient. What is your most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

A) Assist the RN by giving the drug as requested for this one time only. 
B) Refuse to give a drug that is not for a patient you are assigned to care for. 
C) Refuse, but prepare another dose of the drug yourself, and give as prescribed. 
D) Assist the RN as directed, as under the RN's supervision, this practice is permitted. 
A) Assist the RN by giving the drug as requested for this one time only. 
B) Refuse to give a drug that is not for a patient you are assigned to care for. 
C) Refuse, but prepare another dose of the drug yourself, and give as prescribed. 
D) Assist the RN as directed, as under the RN's supervision, this practice is permitted.

Question 17

You are about to give the prescribed drugs to a patient in your care. When you approach the patient with the drugs, the patient refuses to take one of the drugs. What is your best action?

Accepted Answer

A) Ask the pharmacy if there is a substitute drug for the one the patient refused. 
B) Acknowledge to patient's right to refuse, no other action is needed. 
C) Let the patient know the consequences of refusing the drug. 
D) Notify the charge nurse or healthcare provider. 
A) Ask the pharmacy if there is a substitute drug for the one the patient refused. 
B) Acknowledge to patient's right to refuse, no other action is needed. 
C) Let the patient know the consequences of refusing the drug. 
D) Notify the charge nurse or healthcare provider.

Question 18

Which statement is considered to be an example of objective data gathered in the assessment of a patient who will be receiving drugs for the treatment of an injury?

Accepted Answer

A) The patient's skin is warm and dry to touch. 
B) The patient tells you "I have pain in my lower back." 
C) The patient states he is having trouble catching his breath. 
D) The patient checks off "no history of drug allergies" on the health form. 
A) The patient's skin is warm and dry to touch. 
B) The patient tells you "I have pain in my lower back." 
C) The patient states he is having trouble catching his breath. 
D) The patient checks off "no history of drug allergies" on the health form.

Question 19

You are assessing the skin of a newly admitted patient and note a 2 inch area of redness at the sacrum. Which type of data are you collecting with this information?

Accepted Answer

A) Objective data 
B) Inspection 
C) Subjective data 
D) Alternative therapy 
A) Objective data 
B) Inspection 
C) Subjective data 
D) Alternative therapy

Which part of the nursing process includes setting goals for the nursing care required when giving drugs to a patient?

Before giving a drug to a patient which steps should you take to ensure safe drug administration? (Select all that apply.)

Which action would you take to ensure that an order for a drug is accurate?

When would it be appropriate to withhold a drug instead of giving it to a patient?

You are taking the drug history from a patient. Which of the following information should be collected as part of this interview? (Select all that apply.)

A patient you are caring for is prescribed 30 units of NPH insulin to be given subcutaneously. You know that insulin is considered a "high-alert drug." What nursing action would you perform to give a high-alert drug safely?

You are evaluating the response of a patient 30 minutes after receiving an antihypertensive drug. Upon assessment of the patient's blood pressure, you note the patient has become hypotensive. What type of drug effect is this patient experiencing?

Which of the following nursing actions is an example of evaluating patient responses to drug therapy?

When evaluating a patient's response to s drug, which factors should you should consider? (Select all that apply.)

You are interviewing a patient to obtain a current drug history. What information should be part of this report?

Which category of drugs should be given exactly on schedule in order to maintain a consistent level of the drug in the body?

Which nursing action is not appropriate when giving drugs to a patient?

Which action should you take to ensure that you are giving a drug to the right patient?

You have given the antibiotic penicillin as prescribed to a patient with no reported drug allergies. Thirty minutes after receiving the drug, the patient notifies you that he/she has developed hives and swelling of the lips. What is your best first action?

What do the nine "rights" of drug administration include?

You are working on a very busy 35-bed hospice unit. The RN you are working with just got a new admission and hands you a syringe with "pain drug" in it. He/she asks you to give this drug to a specified patient. What is your most appropriate action?

You are about to give the prescribed drugs to a patient in your care. When you approach the patient with the drugs, the patient refuses to take one of the drugs. What is your best action?

Which statement is considered to be an example of objective data gathered in the assessment of a patient who will be receiving drugs for the treatment of an injury?

You are assessing the skin of a newly admitted patient and note a 2 inch area of redness at the sacrum. Which type of data are you collecting with this information?

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Drugs Affecting Therenalurinary and Cardiovascular Problems

Drug Therapy for Central Nervous System Problems

Drug Therapy for Mental Health

Drugs for Pain Management

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Drugs for Gastrointestinal Problems

Drugs Affecting the Hematologic System

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Exam 1: Pharmacology and the Nursing Process in Lpn Practice

Which part of the nursing process includes setting goals for the nursing care required when giving drugs to a patient?

Before giving a drug to a patient which steps should you take to ensure safe drug administration? (Select all that apply.)

Which action would you take to ensure that an order for a drug is accurate?

When would it be appropriate to withhold a drug instead of giving it to a patient?

You are taking the drug history from a patient. Which of the following information should be collected as part of this interview? (Select all that apply.)

A patient you are caring for is prescribed 30 units of NPH insulin to be given subcutaneously. You know that insulin is considered a "high-alert drug." What nursing action would you perform to give a high-alert drug safely?

You are evaluating the response of a patient 30 minutes after receiving an antihypertensive drug. Upon assessment of the patient's blood pressure, you note the patient has become hypotensive. What type of drug effect is this patient experiencing?

Which of the following nursing actions is an example of evaluating patient responses to drug therapy?

When evaluating a patient's response to s drug, which factors should you should consider? (Select all that apply.)

You are interviewing a patient to obtain a current drug history. What information should be part of this report?

Which category of drugs should be given exactly on schedule in order to maintain a consistent level of the drug in the body?

Which nursing action is not appropriate when giving drugs to a patient?

Which action should you take to ensure that you are giving a drug to the right patient?

You have given the antibiotic penicillin as prescribed to a patient with no reported drug allergies. Thirty minutes after receiving the drug, the patient notifies you that he/she has developed hives and swelling of the lips. What is your best first action?

What do the nine "rights" of drug administration include?

You are working on a very busy 35-bed hospice unit. The RN you are working with just got a new admission and hands you a syringe with "pain drug" in it. He/she asks you to give this drug to a specified patient. What is your most appropriate action?

You are about to give the prescribed drugs to a patient in your care. When you approach the patient with the drugs, the patient refuses to take one of the drugs. What is your best action?

Which statement is considered to be an example of objective data gathered in the assessment of a patient who will be receiving drugs for the treatment of an injury?

You are assessing the skin of a newly admitted patient and note a 2 inch area of redness at the sacrum. Which type of data are you collecting with this information?

Legal, Regulatory, and Ethical Aspects of Drug Administration

Principles of Pharmacology

Drug Calculation: Preparing and Giving Drugs

Anti-Infective Drugs: Antibacterial, Antitubercular, and Antifungal Agents

Antivirals and Antiretrovirals

Drugs for Allergy and Respiratory Problems

Drugs Affecting Therenalurinary and Cardiovascular Problems

Drug Therapy for Central Nervous System Problems

Drug Therapy for Mental Health

Drugs for Pain Management

Anti-Inflammatory, Antiarthritis, and Antigout Drugs

Drugs for Gastrointestinal Problems

Drugs Affecting the Hematologic System

Drugs for Immunization and Immunomodulation

Hormones and Drugs for Osteoporosis

Drug Therapy for Diabetes

Drugs for Ear and Eye Problems

Over-The-Counter Products, Herbal and Alternative Drugs, and Vitamins and Minerals

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