Advanced Pharmacology Question Bank
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Introduction
Advanced Pharmacology is an in-depth exploration of drug action, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and therapeutic applications across diverse patient populations. The course covers the mechanisms of action, clinical uses, adverse effects, and interactions of major drug classes, with an emphasis on integrating pharmacological principles into clinical practice. Students will analyze current research, case studies, and evolving pharmacotherapy guidelines to develop critical thinking and decision-making skills needed for safe and effective medication management in complex clinical scenarios.
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Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology 7th Edition by Marilyn Edmunds
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Chapter 1: Pharmacology and the Nursing Process in LPN Practice
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Q1) Many drugs have names that sound or look alike.A nurse administering two such similar medications,should do which of the following?
A) Check the spelling and name of each medication.
B) Check the physician's order only.
C) Ask the team leader to check the order with you.
D) Ask the patient which one of the medications they take.
Answer: A
Q2) The six "rights" of medication administration include which of the following?
A) Drug,time,dose,doctor,route,and documentation
B) Drug,time,dose,patient,route,and documentation
C)Drug,diagnosis,time,patient,route,and documentation
D) Dose,time,doctor,patient,route,and drug
Answer: B
Q3) A nurse must check for which two specific types of patient responses to drug therapy?
A) Action coding and action transferred
B) Drug feedback and drug uptake
C) Therapeutic effects and adverse effects
D) Uptime levels and downtime levels
Answer: C
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Chapter 2: Patient Teaching and Health Literacy
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Q1) A teaching plan is scheduled to deliver specific content during a session.Which of the following is the appropriate response to unrelated but important questions interrupting the planned content of the session?
A) A quick response is acceptable during the session.
B) The plan must be closely followed with no interruptions.
C) Interruptions are only allowed at break time.
D) Unrelated content questions can only be answered at the end of the session.
Answer: A
Q2) The term concordance is sometimes preferred over compliance or noncompliance when speaking of a patient following a prescribed plan of care for which of the following reasons?
A) It is judgmental.
B) It is nonjudgmental.
C) It is caring.
D) It is uncaring.
Answer: B
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Chapter 3: Legal Aspects Affecting the Administration of Medications
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Q1) Which of the following is the title of legislation passed in 2001 for health care workers?
A) Federal Food,Drugs,and Cosmetic Act
B) Durham-Humphrey Amendment
C) Kefauver-Harris Amendment
D) Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act
Answer: D
Q2) When a nurse realizes that a medication error has occurred,the nurse should take which of the following steps? (Select all that apply. )
A) Immediately check the patient and determine if the error poses a risk to the patient's condition.If so,notify the physician immediately.
B) Try to find someone to blame for the error.
C) Notify the nursing supervisor,record in the patient's chart exactly what happened,and fill out any other required (incident/medication error)reports.
D) Analyze how and why the error occurred,and how it might be avoided in the future.
E) All of the above are correct steps.
Answer: A,C,D
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Chapter 4: Foundations and Principles of Pharmacology
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Q1) Vitamin C is a water-soluble medication that is dissolved,filtered,and excreted out of the body through which of the following organs?
A) The small bowel in feces
B) The gallbladder through the liver
C) The kidneys through urine
D) The skin through evaporation
Q2) A patient has been on antibiotic therapy every 4 hours for 4 days because of a respiratory infection.The patient feels he is better and has been increasingly missing his regular doses of the medication.The nurse would advise the patient to do which of the following?
A) Take the regular doses to keep the correct level of medication in the blood.
B) Stop taking the medication.
C) Take the medication at the same level despite the missed doses.
D) Start taking the medication once a day.
Q3) Drug metabolites can be excreted from the body in which of the following?
A) Saliva,tears,and blood
B) Urine,feces,and bone marrow
C) Feces,urine,and breast milk
D) Breast milk,blood,and urine
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Chapter 5: Lifespan and Cultural Modifications
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Q1) Which of the following people,as a condition of their work,are required to maintain current immunizations? (Select all that apply. )
A) People in the military
B) Chefs
C) Health care providers
D) Teachers
Q2) Which of the following nursing interventions would be most helpful in improving a patient's ability to follow the drug treatment plan?
A) Obtaining a unit-dose dispensing system for home use
B) Providing instruction three times before discharge
C) Discussing the medications with a family member
D) Establishing a good nurse-patient relationship
Q3) Which of the following actions by a breastfeeding mother who takes medication would decrease the amount of the drug the baby receives in breast milk?
A) Always using sustained-release medications
B) Taking medication just before breastfeeding
C) Taking medication in the morning
D) Expressing and discarding milk when feedings are skipped
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Q1) Which of the following ingredients is often hidden in cough and cold syrups?
A) Potassium
B) Alcohol
C) Steroids
D) Benzocaine
Q2) Effects of calcium on the body include which of the following? (Select all that apply. )
A) Large doses of calcium will not harm the body when taken on a full stomach.
B) Calcium can limit the absorption of iron and other trace elements.
C) Calcium can cause constipation and reduce kidney function.
D) Calcium may prevent bone loss in older men.
Q3) Antioxidants are popular among the nutritional supplements.Vitamins that are considered antioxidants include which of the following? (Select all that apply. )
A) Vitamins B ,B ,and B
B) Vitamin E
C) Beta carotene
D) Ascorbic acid
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Chapter 7: Review of Mathematical Principles
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Q1) Which of the following numbers is/are equally divisible by the number 9? (Select all that apply. )
A) 9
B) 81
C) 84
D) 18
Q2) Which of the following is another way of expressing 40%?
A) 40/10
B) 2/5
C) 40/1000
D) 1/5.
Q3) Which of the following is a common denominator with 28?
A) 14
B) 12
C) 11
D) 13
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Chapter 8: Mathematical Calculations Used in Pharmacology
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Q1) If there are 85 mg of medicine in 1 oz of solution,which of the following represents the number of grams in 8 oz?
A) 0.68 g
B) 6.8 g
C) 68 g
D) 6800 g
Q2) Which of the following is equal to 1500 mcg?
A) 0.15 mg
B) 15 mg
C) 1.5 mg
D) 1,500,000 mg
Q3) A patient weighs 100 kg.In pounds,this equals which of the following?
A) 220 lb
B) 45.5 lb
C) 200 lb
D) 50 lb
Q4) Calculate the following: 1 kg = _____g.
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Chapter 9: Calculating Drug Dosages
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Q1) Place the following steps in the correct order for performing a dosage calculation.
A)Calculate the dosage.
B)Change the dosages to the same unit of measurement.
C)Use common sense.
D)Reduce to the simplest terms.
Q2) Which of the following represents the flow rate in drops/minute for the IV order: 125 mL/hr of D W using a 15 gtt/mL infusion set?
A) 8 gtt/min
B) 18 gtt/min
C) 31 gtt/min
D) 36 gtt/min
Q3) The order reads: Lanoxin 0.125 mg PO now.The medication is available in 0.25 mg tablets.Which of the following represents the number of tablets the nurse will give?
A) 2 tablets
B) 1/2 tablet
C) 1 1/2 tablets
D) 1/4 tablet
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Chapter 10: Preparing and Administering Medications
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Q1) A nurse discovers that an infusion is failing to infuse properly.Which of the following items should be checked? (Select all that apply. )
A) IV pole height
B) IV site for infiltration
C) Whether tubing is bent
D) Position of needle
E) None of above
Q2) An elderly patient is scheduled to take six medications each morning.The nurse administering these medications knows to do which of the following?
A) Allow extra time to administer all of the medications.
B) Allow the patient to take only the medications she can swallow.
C) Crush all of the medications before giving them.
D) Leave the medication at the bedside so the patient can take them slowly.
Q3) Which of the following represents the proper way for a nurse to administer an oral capsule?
A) Tell the patient to swallow it whole.
B) Pierce it with a needle and squeeze into the mouth.
C) Crush and dilute it in warm water.
D) Tell the patient to chew it completely.
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Chapter 11: Allergy and Respiratory Medications
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Q1) The patient is an energetic 4-year-old who has had asthma since birth.He takes theophylline regularly.When he comes in,the doctor will be most concerned about which of the following?
A) The presence of infection and bronchospasm
B) His blood theophylline levels
C) His ability to swallow the medication
D) Adverse reactions
Q2) A patient has had asthma since childhood but is now an active teenager with few symptoms as long as she takes her medication regularly.Lately she reports a lack of appetite,difficulty falling asleep,vague feelings of anxiety,and restlessness.She also notices a little tremor of her hands and feels pounding in her chest.These symptoms may be caused by which of the following?
A) Sympathomimetic drugs
B) Xanthine derivatives
C) Cromolyn sodium
D) Both sympathomimetic and xanthine derivative agents
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Chapter 12: Antiinfective Medications
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Q1) A 72-year-old patient is being treated for an infected right great toe.In reviewing this patient's history,the nurse has discovered the patient has decreased renal function.Which of the following is correct concerning whether this patient should be started on aminoglycosides?
A) An aminoglycoside should be started,because this antibiotic can be taken with many other drugs.
B) An aminoglycoside should not be started,because this antibiotic is not broad spectrum.
C) An aminoglycoside should be started,because there is less sensitivity with this drug.
D) An aminoglycoside should not be started,because a specific tissue reaction has been identified.
Q2) When giving a patient a penicillin injection,the nurse must keep in mind which of the following? (Select all that apply. )
A) Aspirate before injecting the medication.
B) The patient must be watched for 30 minutes for adverse reactions.
C) A poor bleeding response is normal.
D) Plunger deficit accounts for needle length.
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Chapter
Medications
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Q1) Which of the following medications are considered nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs)? (Select all that apply. )
A) Abacavir sulfate (Ziagen)
B) Lamivudine (3TC)(Epivir-HBV)
C) Atazanavir (Reyataz)
D) Efavirenz (Sustiva)
Q2) "Crix belly" is a syndrome characterized by which of the following? (Select all that apply. )
A) Elevated CBCs
B) Elevated triglycerides
C) Elevated cholesterol
D) Fat accumulation
Q3) Most of the antiretroviral drugs are toxic to which of the following organs or organ systems?
A) Myocardium
B) Central nervous system
C) Kidney
D) Liver
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Chapter 14: Antineoplastic Medications
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Q1) Which of the following terms refers to a medication that interferes with metabolic functions in cells?
A) Antibiotic
B) Alkylating agent
C) Antimetabolite
D) Mitotic inhibitor
Q2) Dactinomycin (Cosmegen)is an antibiotic used in the treatment of which of the following types of cancer? (Select all that apply. )
A) Pancreatic carcinoma
B) Testicular carcinoma
C) Uterine carcinoma
D) Wilms tumor
Q3) Antioxidants are viewed as helpful in the prevention and treatment of cancer because they have which of the following effects?
A) They stimulate platelet production.
B) They minimize the toxic effects of other antineoplastics.
C) They eliminate free radicals.
D) They alleviate nausea.
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Chapter 15: Cardiovascular and Renal Medications
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Q1) Regarding the use of nitrate products for coronary artery disease,the nurse should instruct a patient about the benefits of taking nitrates using which of the following statements? (Select all that apply. )
A) Oxygen demands are reduced in the heart.
B) Small blood vessels are increased in the heart.
C) The inner heart has less oxygen supply.
D) Oral nitrates are changed in the liver to inactive products.
Q2) The nurse is teaching a patient about the loss of potassium when taking diuretics.The physician started this patient on spironolactone (Aldactone).Which of the following is a special characteristic of this diuretic?
A) It blocks active transport of sodium and potassium excretion.
B) It is used when there is high renal filtration.
C) It affects the exchange of sodium and potassium excretion.
D) It gives a peak effect in diuretic use.
Q3) Which of the following is primarily used as an antidysrhythmic drug?
A) Digitalis
B) Verapamil
C) Reserpine
D) Clonidine
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Chapter 16: Central and Peripheral Nervous System
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Q1) Which of the following statements is true regarding benzodiazepines?
A) These drugs are safe to use in pregnancy.
B) These drugs may be habit forming.
C) If a dose is forgotten,double the next dose.
D) Caffeine enhances the effect.
Q2) Clonazepam (Klonopin),a benzodiazepine,is used on certain patients with which of the following disorders of the central nervous system?
A) Motion sickness
B) Parkinsonism
C) Myoclonic seizures
D) Chronic vertigo
Q3) Antipsychotic drugs are listed in which of the following similar broad categories? (Select all that apply. )
A) Phenothiazines
B) Anticholinergics
C) Thioxanthenes
D) Benzodiazepines
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Chapter 17: Medications for Pain Management and Anesthesia
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Q1) A patient in a motor vehicle accident was brought into the emergency department for his injuries.After x-rays were done,the patient was found to have a fractured pelvis.Which of the following drugs would the nurse expect the physician to order for this patient because of his acute pain?
A) Meperidine (Demerol)
B) Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
C) Propoxyphene (Darvon-N)
D) Morphine sulfate
Q2) A patient with a head injury should not receive a narcotic agonist for which of the following reasons?
A) The patient will not be able to talk.
B) The drug makes the patient too hyperactive.
C) Addiction is easy at this point.
D) The drug causes a confusing effect.
Q3) Which of the following is an example of a procedure appropriate for local anesthesia?
A) Tonsillectomy
B) Dental procedure
C) Caesarean section
D) Hip replacement
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Chapter 18: Anti-inflammatory, Musculoskeletal, and Anti-arthritis Medications
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Q1) A 67-year-old patient who weighs 285 pounds comes to the doctor's office with a history of progressive onset of pain in her knees and hips.The doctor may tell her which of the following about her treatment?
A) Nothing can be done for her because of her weight.
B) She should take two aspirins and call him in the morning.
C) She should take two aspirins four to six times per day.
D) The pain can be resolved by diet and exercise.
Q2) A patient is taking hydroxychloroquine sulfate.The physician will have the patient checked frequently for which of the following conditions?
A) Foot drop
B) Skin rash
C) Hearing loss
D) Retinopathy
Q3) Antiinflammatory analgesics should be used with caution by patients with which of the following conditions? (Select all that apply. )
A) Liver disease
B) Transient ischemic attacks (TIAs)
C) Headaches
D) Weight loss
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Chapter 19: Gastrointestinal Medications
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Q1) A frail 67-year-old nursing-home patient is brought to the clinic for a barium enema.For the next few days following the procedure,he fails to have any bowel movements.The physician will probably order which of the following treatments?
A) Saline laxative
B) Antispasmodic to increase peristalsis
C) Emetic to relieve pressure
D) Stool softener
Q2) A patient on disulfiram should be cautioned to avoid ingesting alcohol used as an ingredient in certain preparations.Which of the following products have hidden alcohol?
A) Cough syrup
B) Chocolate candy
C) Fruit smoothies
D) Lifesavers
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Chapter 20: Hematologic Products
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Q1) Which of the following is a heparin antagonist?
A) Vitamin D
B) Vitamin E
C) Folic acid
D) Protamine sulfate
Q2) A patient on anticoagulant therapy should avoid excessive amounts of which of the following vitamins?
A) Vitamin C
B) Vitamin D
C) Vitamin E
D) Vitamin K
Q3) Aside from excessive bleeding,heparin therapy may increase the risk of a patient developing which of the following conditions?
A) A decrease in urination
B) An increase in thirst
C) An increase in hypertension
D) A decrease in visual acuity
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Chapter 21: Hormones and Steroids
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Q1) Which of the following methods should be used to stop steroid therapy? (Select all that apply. )
A) Therapy is stopped immediately.
B) The medication is tapered gradually.
C) After shorter courses,the dosage may be reduced by 50% each day.
D) The dosage may be reduced at consistent intervals.
Q2) A type 2 diabetic patient is learning to control his condition with diet and exercise.The patient was started on Januvia,a new incretin.The nurse expects the dose adjustment to be based on which of the following lab values?
A) CBC
B) TSH
C) Creatinine clearance
D) BUN
Q3) Myxedema is the most severe form of hypothyroidism.Changes with this condition include which of the following signs?
A) Doughy skin
B) Increased body hair
C) Skin hot to the touch
D) Decreased body weight
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Chapter 22: Immunologic Medications
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Q1) Pneumococcal vaccine produces immunity against which of the following illnesses? (Select all that apply. )
A) Pneumonitis
B) Meningitis
C) Pneumonia
D) Pertussis
Q2) Infants and children are immunized to prevent which of the following diseases? (Select all that apply. )
A) Hepatitis B
B) Hepatitis C
C) Polio
D) Varicella
Q3) A patient comes into the clinic with complaints of a cold.He is also there for a flu shot.Which of the following represents the reason a flu shot is not recommended in this case?
A) Active infection is present.
B) WBCs are too low.
C) CBCs are high.
D) Susceptibility is down.
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Chapter 23: Topical Medications
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Q1) A patient comes to the outpatient eye clinic with a foreign body in the eye.Which of the following medications is the physician likely to use before removing it?
A) Proparacaine
B) Bacitracin
C) Ganciclovir
D) Dexamethasone
Q2) A patient on antibiotics for a few weeks develops a fungal infection in the mouth.The health care provider would order which of the following to treat oral thrush?
A) Nystatin
B) Peroxide
C) Betadine
D) Cçpacol
Q3) An anorectal preparation may be prescribed for a person with which of the following conditions?
A) Constipation
B) Hemorrhoids
C) Bowel incontinence
D) Polyps
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Chapter 24: Vitamins and Minerals
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Q1) Women taking oral contraceptives often show high levels of which of the following vitamins?
A) Vitamin E
B) Vitamin A
C) Vitamin C
D) Vitamin D
Q2) Foods high in folic acid include which of the following?
A) Crab
B) Chicken
C) Nuts
D) Vegetables
Q3) The recommended daily allowance of vitamin A for adults is 750 mcg/day.A patient tells the nurse that he is taking 1000 mcg of vitamin A daily to prevent night blindness.The nurse knows that the overdose of this medication can lead to which of the following conditions?
A) Obesity
B) Fluid retention
C) Eye infection
D) Hypervitaminosis
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