Pharmacology Exam Practice Tests
Course Introduction
Pharmacology is the study of how drugs interact with biological systems to affect function. This course examines the principles of drug action, exploring the mechanisms by which medications produce their therapeutic and adverse effects. Students will learn about pharmacokinetics (how the body absorbs, distributes, metabolizes, and excretes drugs) and pharmacodynamics (how drugs affect the body at cellular and molecular levels). The course also covers major classes of drugs, their clinical uses, side effects, and considerations for safe patient care. Emphasis is placed on applying pharmacological knowledge to real-life scenarios in healthcare settings.
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Understanding Pharmacology Essentials for Medication Safety 1st Edition by M. Linda Workman
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Chapter 1: Drug Actions and Body Responses
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Q1) A patient is prescribed a drug that has an extremely short half-life for chest pain (angina).Which modification in drug dosage or scheduling does the nurse expect?
A) Once-daily dosing
B) More frequent dosing
C) Larger first dose and smaller repeat doses
D) Parenteral doses greater than enteral doses
Answer: B
Q2) In the United States,which group is responsible for enforcing established standards for drug manufacturing?
A) United States Pharmacopeia
B) National Institutes of Health
C) Food and Drug Administration
D) Association of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers
Answer: C
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Chapter 2: Safely Preparing and Giving Drugs
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Q1) The prescriber orders atenolol (Tenormin)25 mg to be given orally once a day to control a patient's high blood pressure.The nurse takes the patient's vital signs and finds that the blood pressure is 128/80 mm Hg and the heart rate is 60 beats per minute.What does the nurse do first before giving this drug?
A) Check the order for prescriber limitations on when the drug should be given.
B) Notify the prescriber and ask if the drug should be given.
C) Reassess the blood pressure and heart rate in 30 minutes.
D) Give the drug exactly as prescribed.
Answer: A
Q2) Which question is most important for the nurse to ask a patient before administering a new drug?
A) "Are you allergic to any drugs?"
B) "Do you know what this drug is for?"
C) "When was the last time you ate or drank?"
D) "What other drugs have you taken in the last 24 hours?"
Answer: A
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Chapter 3: Teaching Patients About Drug Therapy
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Q1) A patient who is a Jehovah's Witness is scheduled for routine surgery and expresses concern about the possibility of receiving blood products,an act condemned by the patient's religion.What is the nurse's best response?
A) "You should allow the health care professionals to do whatever is needed to save your life."
B) "Transfusions are not routine and now there are good alternatives to transfusions if you should lose an excessive amount of blood."
C) "If you are worried about contamination, the blood supply in this country is tested thoroughly and is the safest in the world."
D) "I will have the hospital chaplain come and explain to you that the Bible says there really is nothing unacceptable about a blood transfusion." Answer: B
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Chapter 4: Medical Systems of Weights and Measures
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Q1) A mother reports that her child has a temperature of 105.2S1U1P1\(\circ\)S1S1P0Fahrenheit.What Centigrade temperature will the nurse report to the child's physician?
A) 36.7S1U1P1\(\circ\)S1S1P0
B) 38.7S1U1P1\(\circ\)S1S1P0
C) 40.7S1U1P1\(\circ\)S1S1P0
D) 42.7S1U1P1\(\circ\)S1S1P0
Q2) What is the weight in kilograms for a patient who weighs 185 lb?
A) 407.1
B) 203.5
C) 92.5
D) 84.1
Q3) Why does the nurse teach a patient to use a small medication cup to measure a liquid drug rather than a tableware teaspoon?
A) A child may learn to think that all tableware teaspoons contain drugs.
B) Teaspoons are more likely to spill and waste drug than a medication cup.
C) Medication cups measure liquids more accurately than tableware teaspoons.
D) Medication cups are less likely to change the taste of the drug than tableware teaspoons.
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Chapter 5: Mathematics Review and Introduction to Dosage Calculation
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Q1) What is the lowest common denominator for the fraction series of 10/15,9/27,10/30,34/51?
A) 3
B) 5
C) 6
D) 10
Q2) What specific safety technique is always used when calculating an insulin dose?
A) Use a calculator and never calculate the dose by hand.
B) Calculate the dose by hand and never use a calculator.
C) Have another health care professional check the dose.
D) Wear sterile gloves to administer the calculated dose.
Q3) A pediatric patient is prescribed 0.004 mg of digoxin (Lanoxin)orally as a one-time dose now.The drug on hand is digoxin 0.05 mg/mL.How many drops does the nurse administer?
_____ gtt
Q4) A patient is prescribed 2000 units of heparin subcutaneously.The drug on hand is heparin 5000 units/mL.How many milliliters does the nurse administer?
_____ mL
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Chapter 6: Dosage Calculation of Intravenous Solutions and Drugs
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Q1) A patient is receiving an intravenous (IV)infusion of solution containing 60 mEq/L of potassium chloride.Which nursing action allows early detection of complications common to this therapy?
A) Lowering the IV bag below the level of the IV site to obtain a blood return
B) Palpating the vein above the IV site in which the cannula is placed
C) Placing a light source on the tissue around the IV site
D) Checking the pulse distal (lower than) to the IV
Q2) A patient is to receive 1000 mL intravenously of dextrose 5% in lactated Ringer's solution in 8 hours.When the nurse checks the intravenous (IV)bag after 2 hours,700 mL remain in the bag.How many milliliters have already infused?
A) 100
B) 300
C) 700
D) 1000
Q3) What is the hourly flow rate for 250 mL of normal saline to be administered over 2 hours?
_____ mL/hour
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Chapter 7: Drugs for Pain and Sleep Problems
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Q1) Which drug for insomnia can cause amnesia?
A) amitriptyline (Elavil)
B) diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
C) temazepam (Restoril)
D) trazodone (Desyrel)
Q2) A drug for narcolepsy is prescribed for a 70-year-old nursing home patient.What adjustment in drug administration does the nurse expect to make for this patient?
A) Ensuring that the drug is taken with a meal to prevent nausea.
B) Giving the drug earlier in the day to prevent nighttime incontinence.
C) Giving a lower-than-normal dose to avoid changes in thinking patterns.
D) Crushing the capsule and mixing it with gelatin to make swallowing easier.
Q3) Which symptoms are expected to be seen in a patient with insomnia?
A) Difficulty falling asleep
B) Sleeping too much
C) Waking often during the night
D) Feeling unrested after sleep
E) Uncontrollable urge to sleep
F) Sleepwalking at least once per week
G) Nightmares most of the night
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Chapter 8: Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
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Q1) A patient who has been prescribed long-term low-dose prednisone to control inflammation reports concern about the changes in her appearance caused by the drug.What is the nurse's best response?
A) "This often happens when a person takes this drug. You now have Cushing's disease."
B) "When you stop taking this drug, the changes will disappear, but it may take a while."
C) "You can make use of different styles of clothes to minimize changes in appearance."
D) "Changes in your diet and an exercise program will eliminate these changes while you are on this drug."
Q2) A patient who has been taking 30 mg of prednisone daily for the last 10 days reports crying more often and then suddenly getting angry at small issues.What is the nurse's best action?
A) Document the patient's response as the only action.
B) Hold the next dose and notify the prescriber immediately.
C) Reassure the patient that this is an expected drug response.
D) Suggest that the patient see a counselor or attend an anger management class.
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Chapter 9: Anti-Infectives: Antibacterial Drugs
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Q1) An older adult patient is prescribed linezolid (Zyvox)500 mg oral suspension.The drug on hand is 100 mg/5 mL.How many mL does the nurse prepare?
A) 2
B) 10
C) 25
D) 50
Q2) Why is it important to avoid killing off normal flora with antibacterial drugs?
A) Normal flora can help provide protection against the development of pathogenic infections.
B) Normal flora result in opportunistic infections while other bacteria result in pathogenic infections.
C) When normal flora are not present, the immune system is suppressed, increasing the risk for infection.
D) When normal flora are not present, the immune system is overactive, increasing the risk for autoimmune diseases.
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Chapter 10: Anti-Infectives: Antiviral Drugs
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Q1) A 2-year-old patient with respiratory syncytial virus is prescribed aerosolized ribavirin (Virazole).Which visitor does the nurse ensure is not in the patient's room during the aerosol treatments?
A) 10-year-old brother
B) 81-year-old grandmother
C) 32-year-old pregnant mother
D) 36-year-old father who has diabetes
Q2) Which statement about human immune deficiency virus (HIV)and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)is true?
A) Everyone with AIDS has HIV infection but not everyone with HIV infection has AIDS.
B) Everyone with HIV infection eventually dies of it because the disease cannot be cured.
C) With successful antiretroviral therapy, HIV-infected patients become HIV-antibody negative.
D) When HIV disease becomes AIDS, the infection is in the blood and treatment must be given intravenously.
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Chapter 11: Anti-Infectives: Antitubercular and Antifungal Drugs
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Q1) A patient about to start systemic antifungal therapy has a white blood cell (WBC)count of 3200 cells/mm<sup>3</sup>.Which antifungal drug must be avoided for this patient?
A) fluconazole (Diflucan)
B) ketoconazole (Nizoral)
C) micafungin (Mycamine)
D) terbinafine (Lamisil)
Q2) A patient prescribed a systemic antifungal drug reports a change in how food tastes.What is the nurse's best action?
A) Document the report as the only action.
B) Hold the dose and notify the prescriber immediately.
C) Caution the patient to wear sunglasses and a hat when outside.
D) Reassure the patient that this is a common side effect of the drug.
Q3) A patient who is prescribed ethambutol (EMB,Myambutol)reports trouble distinguishing colors.What is the nurse's best action?
A) Document the report as the only action.
B) Hold the dose and notify the prescriber immediately.
C) Caution the patient to wear sunglasses and a hat when outside.
D) Reassure the patient that this is a common side effect of the drug.
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Chapter 12: Drugs That Affect Urine Output
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Q1) A patient who has been taking amiloride (Midamor)for the past 3 months reports that she must shave her legs more frequently.What is the nurse's best action?
A) Hold the next dose and notify the prescriber immediately.
B) Instruct the patient to stop taking oral contraceptives while she is taking this drug.
C) Document the response and reassure the patient that this is an expected side effect.
D) Ask the patient whether she has noticed any changes in the thickness of her scalp hair.
Q2) A patient who is prescribed hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)informs the nurse that she plans to become pregnant.What does the nurse include in a care plan for the patient about this drug?
A) This drug is safe for use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
B) The prescriber will most likely decrease your dose while you are pregnant.
C) You may take this drug during pregnancy, but should not use it if you plan to breastfeed.
D) This drug should be avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
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Chapter 13: Drugs for Hypertension
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Q1) Which lifestyle changes does the nurse include when teaching a patient who has been prescribed antihypertensive drugs about how to manage hypertension?
A) Establish a regular exercise program.
B) Seek a smoking cessation program.
C) Attain a more challenging career.
D) Consult with a dietitian about a weight loss diet.
E) Choose low-fat, low-salt foods when eating out.
Q2) What is the difference between primary hypertension and secondary hypertension?
A) Secondary hypertension is not as severe as primary hypertension.
B) Primary hypertension usually occurs at an earlier age than secondary hypertension.
C) Secondary hypertension is caused by another health problem, whereas primary hypertension does not have a known cause.
D) Primary hypertension can be treated with antihypertensive drugs, whereas secondary hypertension does not respond to drug therapy.
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Chapter 14: Drugs for Heart Failure
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Q1) A patient is to receive nesiritide (Natrecor).Which patient assessments does the nurse check before giving this drug?
A) Heart rate
B) Swallowing reflex
C) IV line for patency
D) Oral intake
E) Respiratory rate factors
Q2) A patient is prescribed isosorbide (Isordil).Which condition does the nurse teach the patient is an expected side effect of this drug?
A) Frequent headaches
B) Cold hands and feet
C) Change in urine color
D) Distaste for sweet foods or drinks
Q3) Which statement by a patient receiving nitroglycerin ointment indicates the need for additional teaching by the nurse?
A) "I will remove the previous dose before I put on the new dose."
B) "I will reapply the dose every 4 hours around the clock."
C) "I must avoid rubbing my skin when I put on a new dose."
D) "I will put tape over the paper so that the dose stays in place."
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Chapter 15: Antidysrhythmic Drugs
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Q1) What is the most important action for the nurse when caring for a patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus who is prescribed a beta blocker?
A) Assess the patient's feet daily.
B) Monitor for infection.
C) Administer oral diabetic drugs.
D) Regularly check the patient's blood glucose.
Q2) A patient whose heart rate is 52 beats per minute reports feeling dizzy and light-headed.What is the nurse's best first action?
A) Start an IV line.
B) Ask if the patient has experienced this before.
C) Notify the prescriber immediately.
D) Check the patient's blood pressure.
Q3) A patient is prescribed digoxin.The patient's apical heart rate is 58 beats per minute.What is the nurse's best action?
A) Give the drug as ordered.
B) Document the finding because this is an expected effect of the drug.
C) Recheck the heart rate and blood pressure after 30 minutes.
D) Hold the drug and notify the prescriber.
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Chapter 16: Drugs for High Blood Lipids
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Q1) Which laboratory blood value is more important for the nurse to monitor with a patient who is prescribed both colestipol (Colestid)and warfarin (Coumadin)?
A) Hematocrit
B) Hemoglobin
C) Red blood cell (RBC) count
D) International normalized ratio (INR)
Q2) Which statement does the nurse plan to include in a teaching plan for a patient who has been prescribed fenofibrate (Tricor)?
A) "The most common side effects of this drug are headache and muscle weakness."
B) "Be sure to report any upset stomach to your prescriber immediately."
C) "Take this drug 30 minutes after breakfast, lunch, and dinner."
D) "Do not drink grapefruit juice while you are taking this drug."
Q3) A patient prescribed atorvastatin (Lipitor)reports all of the following problems or changes since starting this drug.Which problem or change does the nurse report to the prescriber?
A) Abdominal cramps and bloating
B) Muscle aches and weakness
C) Urinating more at night
D) Loss of taste for sweets
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Chapter 17: Drugs That Affect Blood Clotting
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Q1) A patient who received the thrombolytic drug alteplace (Activase)asks the nurse why continuous heparin is now infusing intravenously.What is the nurse's best response?
A) "There may be additional clots in your body and we want to be sure they are all dissolved."
B) "Once the clot is dissolved, heparin is given continuously to prevent any new clots from forming."
C) "The heparin finishes the job of dissolving the clot that the alteplace started."
D) "Heparin is infused continuously in case we need to give additional dosages of alteplase."
Q2) A patient is taking warfarin (Coumadin)daily to prevent blood clots from forming in deep veins.Which statement made by the patient indicates that more teaching is needed about this therapy?
A) "I have been eating more salads and other green, leafy vegetables to prevent constipation."
B) "I have been using acetaminophen (Tylenol) instead of aspirin for pain."
C) "Instead of a safety razor, I have been using an electric shaver."
D) "On hot days, I make sure to drink at least two quarts of water."
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Chapter 18: Drugs for Asthma and Other Respiratory Problems
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Q1) A patient newly diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)is prescribed inhaled pirbuterol (Maxair)every 6 hours.The nurse instructs the patient to take additional drug doses during which specific times or conditions?
A) At bedtime
B) When feeling especially nervous
C) When feeling especially breathless
D) If the peak expiratory flow rate is 80% or greater than his or her personal best
Q2) A patient has been medicated during an asthma attack.Which assessment finding indicates to the nurse that the therapy is ineffective?
A) Trachea is at the midline.
B) Oxygen saturation is 96%.
C) Respiratory rate is 22 breaths per minute
D) Peak expiratory flow is 40% below expected value
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Chapter 19: Drugs for Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and Constipation
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Q1) The mother of a 6-year-old child receiving diphenoxylate (Lomotil)for the last 4 days for diarrhea reports by telephone that the diarrhea has stopped and that the child's pants cannot be zipped or buttoned today.What is the nurse's best advice?
A) "Give the child only half the dose of the drug today."
B) "Do not give the child fluids for the next 24 hours."
C) "Stop the drug and go immediately to the prescriber's office."
D) "When diarrhea is cured the stool enlarges the abdomen."
Q2) Which are symptoms of diarrhea?
A) Weight loss
B) Bowels still feeling full after a bowel movement
C) Abdominal pain and cramping
D) Fever, chills, and feeling ill
E) Feeling bloated
Q3) What is the most important assessment question for the nurse to ask a patient before administering intravenous metoclopramide (Reglan)?
A) "Are you being treated for depression?"
B) "Is your type 1 diabetes well controlled?"
C) "Do you have a gastric or duodenal ulcer?"
D) "Are you taking aspirin or any aspirin-containing products?"
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Chapter 20: Drugs for Gastric Ulcers and Reflux
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Q1) A patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)asks the nurse why metoclopramide (Reglan)has been prescribed.What is the nurse's best response?
A) "This purpose of this drug for GERD is to prevent nausea."
B) "This drug has been prescribed to help move food along through your GI tract."
C) "Metoclopramide will prevent vomiting and the risk for aspiration."
D) "This drug causes growth of new cells to heal your esophagus."
Q2) A patient who has been prescribed rabeprazole (Aciphex)develops black,tarry stools.What is the nurse's best first action?
A) Check the patient's medication list for prescribed iron supplements.
B) Teach the patient that this is an expected side effect of proton pump inhibitors.
C) Send a stool sample to the lab for analysis.
D) Notify the prescriber immediately.
Q3) Which symptoms are associated with gastric ulcers?
A) Constant bloating and diarrhea
B) Shortness of breath in any position
C) Burning pain that is relieved by eating
D) Burning pain that is relieved by abstaining from food
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Chapter 21: Drugs for Seizures
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Q1) Which question is most important for the nurse to ask a patient who is prescribed phenytoin (Dilantin)before administering the first dose?
A) "Do you drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages?"
B) "Have you ever had high blood pressure?"
C) "How many seizures do you have daily?"
D) "What other drugs do you take daily?"
Q2) A patient who has been taking carbamazepine (Tegretol)for 2 months has all of the following blood laboratory results.Which result does the nurse report to the prescriber immediately?
A) White blood cell (WBC) count 2200/mm<sup>3</sup>
B) Platelet count 300,000/mm<sup>3</sup>
C) Potassium 3.6 mEq/L
D) Sodium 132 mEq/L
Q3) Which temporary condition is considered a brief but expected response immediately after a person has a seizure?
A) Residual muscle twitches
B) Low blood pressure
C) Unconsciousness
D) Confusion
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Chapter 22: Drugs for Depression,anxiety,and Psychosis
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Q1) Which are common treatment methods for depression?
A) Counseling
B) Surgery
C) Group meetings
D) Psychotherapy
E) Shock therapy
Q2) A patient with anxiety is prescribed oxazepam (Serax).What safety measures must the nurse be sure to include in this patient's plan of care?
A) Call for help when getting out of bed.
B) Use a walker for ambulation.
C) Assess gait for steadiness.
D) Change positions slowly.
E) Take two tablets whenever a dose is missed.
Q3) Which statement about psychiatric disorders is true?
A) The underlying cause of most mental illness is genetic.
B) The incidence of anxiety and depression decreases with age.
C) Children's psychiatric issues are usually short term and mild.
D) Mental illnesses are a common reason for seeking health care.
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Chapter 23: Drugs for Alzheimers and Parkinsons Disease
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Q1) Why is bromocriptine (Parlodel)not recommended for women who are breastfeeding?
A) It stops the production of milk.
B) It enters the milk and slows infant growth.
C) It enters the milk and causes symptoms of Parkinson's disease in the infant.
D) It is a pregnancy category C drug and has been found to cause birth defects in animals.
Q2) What are the goals of treatment for Parkinson's disease?
A) Help the patient to maintain a high quality of life.
B) Reduce side effects of drug therapy.
C) Regain as much function as possible.
D) Minimize the patient's disability.
E) Prolong the patient's life span.
Q3) A patient is prescribed entacapone (Comtan)800 mg per day.The drug is available in 200-mg tablets.How many tablets does the nurse give?
A) 2
B) 4
C) 6
D) 8
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Chapter 24: Drugs for Endocrine Problems
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Q1) Which mineral is critical for the thyroid to use in making thyroid hormones?
A) Lithium
B) Sodium
C) Chloride
D) Iodine
Q2) Why does a patient who is taking drugs for thyroid suppression continue to have symptoms of hyperthyroidism for 3 weeks (or longer)after drug therapy is started?
A) Thyroid hormones are stored and thyroid suppressing drugs only stop the synthesis of new hormones.
B) At first, the patient's metabolism is so high that the thyroid cells continue to synthesize thyroid hormones.
C) The activity of the intestinal tract is increased and the drug is eliminated before complete suppression can occur.
D) The side effects of thyroid suppression drugs are so uncomfortable that most patients do not take the full dose of the drug that is needed to prevent further hormone secretion.
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Chapter 25: Drugs for Diabetes
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Q1) Why is insulin only given by injection and not as an oral drug?
A) Injected insulin works faster than oral drugs to lower blood glucose levels.
B) Insulin is a small protein that is destroyed by stomach acids and intestinal enzymes.
C) Insulin is a "high-alert drug" and could more easily be abused if it were available as an oral agent.
D) Oral insulin has a high "first pass loss" rate in the liver and would require very high dosages to be effective.
Q2) What is the basic underlying pathology of diabetes mellitus?
A) Failure of insulin production or of insulin binding to its receptors
B) Loss of the ability for insulin to convert body fat into carbohydrates or glucose
C) Inability of pancreatic insulin to break down glycogen during periods of fasting
D) Loss of the ability of pancreatic insulin to process carbohydrates for intestinal elimination, resulting in excessively high blood glucose levels
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Chapter 26: Drugs for Glaucoma
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Q1) What is the most important precaution for the nurse to teach an older patient who is prescribed a glaucoma drug that causes miosis?
A) "Wear sunglasses until the drug wears off."
B) "Use at least a 30 SPF sunscreen when going outdoors."
C) "Avoid driving or operating hazardous machinery until the drug wears off."
D) "Increase the light indoors because vision will be decreased in low-light environments."
Q2) A patient who has been using travoprost (Travatan)eye drops for glaucoma reports that the eye lashes seem longer and thicker.What is the nurse's best action?
A) Teach the patient that the drug is absorbed by the blood vessels of the eye and has no effect on other eye or lid structures.
B) Instruct the patient to apply only the number of drops prescribed and to blot the area with cotton balls after each dose.
C) Remind the patient that eye drops are liquid and that wet lashes appear both longer and thicker.
D) Reassure the patient that this is an expected response to the drug and no action is needed.
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Chapter 27: Drugs for Cancer Therapy
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Q1) Which health care worker is the most appropriate person to administer intravenous (IV)chemotherapy?
A) Licensed practical/vocational nurse who has worked on an oncology unit for 10 years
B) Registered nurse who has completed menopause 5 years ago and can no longer get pregnant
C) Registered nurse who has completed an approved chemotherapy course
D) Pharmacist with 5 years experience in mixing chemotherapy
Q2) How do most chemotherapy drugs help rid the body of cancer cells?
A) They interfere with cancer cell division.
B) They prevent cancer cells from receiving oxygen.
C) They enhance the immune system's ability to recognize and kill cancer cells.
D) They force cancer cells to undergo reverse transformation to become normal cells.
Q3) How is apoptosis related to cancer development?
A) Cancer only occurs in cells capable of apoptosis.
B) Apoptosis increases the risk for DNA mutations.
C) The process of carcinogenesis suppresses or inhibits apoptosis.
D) Cancer cells with large amounts of apoptosis are more resistant to chemotherapy.
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