Question 1

Which legislation authorizes the FDA to determine the safety of a drug before its marketing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (1938) 
B)  Durham Humphrey Amendment (1952) 
C)  Controlled Substances Act (1970) 
D)  Kefauver Harris Drug Amendment (1962) 
A)  Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (1938) 
B)  Durham Humphrey Amendment (1952) 
C)  Controlled Substances Act (1970) 
D)  Kefauver Harris Drug Amendment (1962) A

Question 2

The physician has written an order for a drug with which the nurse is unfamiliar.Which section of the Physicians' Desk Reference (PDR)is most helpful to get information about this drug?

Accepted Answer

A)  Manufacturer's section 
B)  Brand and Generic Name section 
C)  Product Category section 
D)  Product Information section 
A)  Manufacturer's section 
B)  Brand and Generic Name section 
C)  Product Category section 
D)  Product Information section B

Question 3

When categorizing,the nurse is aware that which drug(s)would be considered Schedule II?

Accepted Answer

A)  Marijuana 
B)  Percodan 
C)  Amphetamines 
D)  Fiorinal 
E)  Flurazepam 
A)  Marijuana 
B)  Percodan 
C)  Amphetamines 
D)  Fiorinal 
E)  Flurazepam B,C

Question 4

Meperidine (Demerol)is a narcotic with a high potential for physical and psychological dependency.Under which classification does this drug fall?

Accepted Answer

A)  I 
B)  II 
C)  III 
D)  IV 
A)  I 
B)  II 
C)  III 
D)  IV

Question 5

Which statement is true about over-the-counter (OTC)drugs?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are not listed in the USP NF. 
B)  A prescription from a health care provider is needed. 
C)  They are sold without a prescription. 
D)  They are known only by their brand names. 
A)  They are not listed in the USP NF. 
B)  A prescription from a health care provider is needed. 
C)  They are sold without a prescription. 
D)  They are known only by their brand names.

Question 6

What is the name under which a drug is listed by the U.S.Food and Drug Administration (FDA)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Brand 
B)  Nonproprietary 
C)  Official 
D)  Trademark 
A)  Brand 
B)  Nonproprietary 
C)  Official 
D)  Trademark

Question 7

The nurse is transcribing new orders written for a patient with a substance abuse history.Choose the medication ordered that has the greatest risk for abuse.

Accepted Answer

A)  Lomotil 
B)  Diazepam 
C)  Phenobarbital 
D)  Lortab 
A)  Lomotil 
B)  Diazepam 
C)  Phenobarbital 
D)  Lortab

Question 8

What is the most comprehensive reference available to research a drug interaction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Drug Facts and Comparisons 
B)  Drug Interaction Facts 
C)  Handbook on Injectable Drugs 
D)  Martindale-The Complete Drug Reference 
A)  Drug Facts and Comparisons 
B)  Drug Interaction Facts 
C)  Handbook on Injectable Drugs 
D)  Martindale-The Complete Drug Reference

Question 9

An older adult experiencing shortness of breath is brought to the hospital by her daughter.While obtaining the medication history from the patient and her daughter,the nurse discovers that neither has a list of the patient's current medications or prescriptions.All the patient has is a weekly pill dispenser that contains four different pills.The prescriptions are filled through the local pharmacy.Which resource(s)would be appropriate to use in determining the medication names and doses?

Accepted Answer

A)  Martindale-The Complete Drug Reference 
B)  Physicians' Desk Reference, Section 4 
C)  Senior citizens' center 
D)  Patient's home pharmacy 
A)  Martindale-The Complete Drug Reference 
B)  Physicians' Desk Reference, Section 4 
C)  Senior citizens' center 
D)  Patient's home pharmacy

Question 10

The nurse planning patient teaching regarding drug names would include which statement(s)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most drug companies place their products on the market under generic names. 
B)  The official name is the name under which the drug is listed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FD
A) . 
C)  Brand names are easier to pronounce, spell, and remember. 
D)  The first letter of the generic name is not capitalized. 
E)  The chemical name is most meaningful to the patient. 
A)  Most drug companies place their products on the market under generic names. 
B)  The official name is the name under which the drug is listed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FD
A) . 
C)  Brand names are easier to pronounce, spell, and remember. 
D)  The first letter of the generic name is not capitalized. 
E)  The chemical name is most meaningful to the patient.

Question 11

Which is the most authoritative reference for medications that are injected?

Accepted Answer

A)  Physicians' Desk Reference 
B)  Handbook on Injectable Drugs 
C)  DailyMed 
D)  Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs 
A)  Physicians' Desk Reference 
B)  Handbook on Injectable Drugs 
C)  DailyMed 
D)  Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs

Question 12

Which source contains information specific to nutritional supplements?

Accepted Answer

A)  USP Dictionary of USAN & International Drug Names 
B)  Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database 
C)  United States Pharmacopoeia/National Formulary (USP NF) 
D)  Drug Interaction Facts 
A)  USP Dictionary of USAN & International Drug Names 
B)  Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database 
C)  United States Pharmacopoeia/National Formulary (USP NF) 
D)  Drug Interaction Facts

Question 13

The nurse is administering Lomotil,a Schedule V drug.Which statement is true about this drug's classification?

Accepted Answer

A)  Abuse potential for this drug is low. 
B)  Psychological dependency is likely. 
C)  There is a high potential for abuse. 
D)  This drug is not a controlled substance. 
A)  Abuse potential for this drug is low. 
B)  Psychological dependency is likely. 
C)  There is a high potential for abuse. 
D)  This drug is not a controlled substance.

Question 14

Which online drug reference makes available to health care providers and the public a standard,comprehensive,up-to-date look up and downloadable resource about medicines?

Accepted Answer

A)  American Drug Index 
B)  American Hospital Formulary 
C)  DailyMed 
D)  Physicians' Desk Reference (PDR) 
A)  American Drug Index 
B)  American Hospital Formulary 
C)  DailyMed 
D)  Physicians' Desk Reference (PDR)

Question 15

What would the FDA do to expedite drug development and approval for an outbreak of smallpox,for which there is no known treatment?

Accepted Answer

A)  List smallpox as a health orphan disease. 
B)  Omit the preclinical research phase. 
C)  Extend the clinical research phase. 
D)  Fast track the investigational drug. 
A)  List smallpox as a health orphan disease. 
B)  Omit the preclinical research phase. 
C)  Extend the clinical research phase. 
D)  Fast track the investigational drug.

Exam 1: Drug Definitions, Standards, and Information Sources

Which legislation authorizes the FDA to determine the safety of a drug before its marketing?

The physician has written an order for a drug with which the nurse is unfamiliar.Which section of the Physicians' Desk Reference (PDR)is most helpful to get information about this drug?

When categorizing,the nurse is aware that which drug(s)would be considered Schedule II?

Meperidine (Demerol)is a narcotic with a high potential for physical and psychological dependency.Under which classification does this drug fall?

Which statement is true about over-the-counter (OTC)drugs?

What is the name under which a drug is listed by the U.S.Food and Drug Administration (FDA)?

The nurse is transcribing new orders written for a patient with a substance abuse history.Choose the medication ordered that has the greatest risk for abuse.

What is the most comprehensive reference available to research a drug interaction?

The nurse planning patient teaching regarding drug names would include which statement(s)?

Which is the most authoritative reference for medications that are injected?

Which source contains information specific to nutritional supplements?

The nurse is administering Lomotil,a Schedule V drug.Which statement is true about this drug's classification?

Which online drug reference makes available to health care providers and the public a standard,comprehensive,up-to-date look up and downloadable resource about medicines?

What would the FDA do to expedite drug development and approval for an outbreak of smallpox,for which there is no known treatment?

Basic Principles of Drug Action and Drug Interactions

Drug Action Across the Life Span

The Nursing Process and Pharmacology

Patient Education to Promote Health

Principles of Medication Administration and Medication Safety

Percutaneous Administration

Enteral Administration

Parenteral Administration: Safe Preparation of Parenteral Medications

Parenteral Administration: Intradermal, Subcutaneous, and Intramuscular Routes

Parenteral Administration: Intravenous Route

Drugs That Affect the Autonomic Nervous System

Drugs Used for Sleep

Drugs Used for Parkinson’s Disease

Drugs Used for Anxiety Disorders

Drugs Used for Depressive and Bipolar Disorders

Drugs Used for Psychoses

Drugs Used for Seizure Disorders

Drugs Used for Pain Management

Introduction to Cardiovascular Disease and Metabolic Syndrome

Drugs Used to Treat Dyslipidemias

Drugs Used to Treat Hypertension

Drugs Used to Treat Dysrhythmias

Drugs Used to Treat Angina Pectoris

Drugs Used to Treat Peripheral Vascular Disease

Drugs Used to Treat Thromboembolic Disorders

Drugs Used to Treat Heart Failure

Drugs Used for Diuresis

Drugs Used to Treat Upper Respiratory Disease

Drugs Used to Treat Lower Respiratory Disease

Drugs Used to Treat Oral Disorders

Drugs Used to Treat Gastroesophageal Reflux and Peptic Ulcer Disease

Drugs Used to Treat Nausea and Vomiting

Drugs Used to Treat Constipation and Diarrhea

Drugs Used to Treat Diabetes Mellitus

Drugs Used to Treat Thyroid Disease

Corticosteroids

Gonadal Hormones

Drugs Used in Obstetrics

Drugs Used in Men’s and Women’s Health

Drugs Used to Treat Disorders of the Urinary System

Drugs Used to Treat Glaucoma and Other Eye Disorders

Drugs Used to Treat Cancer

Drugs Used to Treat the Musculoskeletal System

Antimicrobial Agents

Nutrition

Herbal and Dietary Supplement Therapy

Substance Abuse

Miscellaneous Agents

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