Question 1

What does the term side effect of a drug refer to?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nontherapeutic effect that may be harmful to the patient/client 
B)  Medical interventions necessary because the drug is life threatening 
C)  Mandated lowering of the drug's dosage or the discontinuance of the drug 
D)  Consequence of drug administration

Question 2

What is the major organ of excretion for a drug?

Accepted Answer

A)  Kidney 
B)  Large intestine 
C)  Liver 
D)  Stomach

Question 3

The patient/client took one 500-mg tablet of Glucophage (metformin) daily. Select the statement that describes the drug's classification.

Accepted Answer

A)  It is an oral antidiabetic agent. 
B)  It inhibits hepatic glucose production. 
C)  It is excreted unchanged by the kidneys. 
D)  It increases tissue sensitivity to insulin.

Question 4

A regional medical center recently experienced a large number of lawsuits regarding negligence due to medication errors. Although preventable, which are the common actions associated with the most frequent medication administration errors? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  The wrong patient/client is given the medication. 
B)  The incorrect dose is administered. 
C)  The drug is given on the wrong schedule, resulting in ineffectiveness. 
D)  The wrong drug is given. 
E)  The wrong route of administration is used.
F) The drug is not monitored and complications result.

Question 5

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, pregnancy category B for a drug means:

Accepted Answer

A)  No risk to the fetus in any trimester. 
B)  No adverse effect demonstrated in animals; no human studies available. 
C)  Studies with animals have shown adverse reaction; no human studies are available. 
D)  Definite fetal risk exists; may be given despite risk to the fetus if needed for a life-threatening condition.

Question 6

In infants, body systems are different relative to drug absorption; distribution, metabolism, and elimination. Identify an expected change for absorption.

Accepted Answer

A)  Decreased stomach acidity 
B)  Increased blood flow to the gastrointestinal tract 
C)  Increased gastrointestinal motility 
D)  Smaller body surface area

Question 7

A nurse was sued for malpractice. Which four elements must be present for the case to be considered malpractice? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  A claim that an error, not injury, occurred for several days 
B)  A claim that the nurse owed the patient/client a special care of duty 
C)  A claim that the nurse failed to meet the required standard 
D)  A claim that harm or injury resulted because the nurse did not meet the required standard 
E)  A claim of damages for which compensation is sought

Question 8

A drug's effectiveness is influenced by its metabolism and biotransformation. Some drugs are less effective because of the "Patient-pass" effect. Which route of drug administration is influenced by this effect?

Accepted Answer

A)  Oral 
B)  Subcutaneous 
C)  Intramuscular 
D)  Intravenous

Question 9

Select a statement that is consistent with the concept of criminal law.

Accepted Answer

A)  It is concerned with the legal rights of private persons. 
B)  An individual can sue for damages in the form of money. 
C)  A claim of harm or injury to an individual can be used because the nurse did not meet the required standard. 
D)  It includes offenses against the general public that are detrimental to society as a whole and are prosecuted by government authorities.

Question 10

Which of the following statements is true about the generic name for a medication?

Accepted Answer

A)  Manufacturers of generic drugs are required to use the same fillers and dyes for consistency. 
B)  Generic drugs, because they are manufactured by different companies, are not exactly the same. 
C)  The active ingredient(s) in different generic drug preparations is (are) different depending on the manufacturer. 
D)  Generic drugs tend to be more expensive because of the variety of preparations for each medication.

Exam 9: Information Basic to Administering Drugs