Pharmacology Quiz
RNs and LPNs must complete this quiz to be able to work at any health care facilities.80% is the lowest passing grade.
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1. Pills that are enteric-coated are:
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a) absorbed by the stomach
b) dissolved by the intestinal juices and absorbed through the intestinal wall
c) held in the mouth until dissolved
d) to be chewed well
2. When instructing a patient on the correct way to take an antibiotic, it is most important to emphasize
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a) take the medication on full stomach
b) drink twice as many fluids
c) take medication on time and through prescirbed length of time until all medication has been taken
d) take medication before meals and before bedtime snack
3. Drugs for pain relief are:
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a) sedatives
b) hypnotics
c) analgesics
d) antipyretics
4. Epinephrine is given to patients in shock primarily because:
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a) dilates blood vessels
b) constricts smooth muscle tissue
c) strengthens contractions of heart muscle
d) relaxes smooth muscle tissues
5. Digitalis preparations are examples of heart tonics which:
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a) increase the number heart beats
b) raise the blood pressure
c) quicken the action of the heart
d) slow the heartbeat and strengthen contraction of heartbeat
6. Before giving any type of digitalis preparation the nurse should always:
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a) check blood pressure
b) check PT level
c) assess apical pulse
d) assess respirations
7. Before discharging patient on warfarin, it is important for the nurse to instruct the patient on:
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a) effect of the drug on the heart
b) hazards of delayed clotting time and risks of internal and external bleeding
c) risk of infection due to bone marrow supression
d) risk of damage to intestinal mucosa and formation of ulcers
8. Nitroglycerin is frequently given for angina pectoris because:
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a) dilates blood vessels and increases circulation
b) depresses pain receptors in the brain
c) relaxes muscles and relives spasms
d) produces sleep
9. Most common route of nitroglycerin:
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a) SQ
b) IM
c) IV
d) SL
10. Patient who is on iron therapy would expect to have:
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a) red, tarry stools
b) black or dark green stools
c) coffee ground emesis
d) slight diarrhea
11. The nurse should know that any severe abdominal pain that has not yet been diagnosed should not be treated with:
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a) pain relievers or laxatives without physician order
b) any form of medicine containing antacid
c) barbituates
d) suppositories
12. Mrs. Bond's husband was injured in automobile accident and has been emotionally upset for several days. She is diabetic. As a result from stress, which of the following is possible:
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a) insulin reaction more readily than usual
b) elevation in blood sugar
c) decreased need for daily insulin
d) a need for increased carbohydrate diet
13. If 20 units of regular insulin is given at 0730, a reaction to this dose may be seen at:
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a) 0800
b) during the night
c) 1930
d) 1000 to Lunch
14. If NPH insulin is given at 0700, an insulin reaction would be possible around what time:
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a) midnight
b) 0800
c) 1100
d) between 1500 and 1700
15. Drugs that help relieve symptoms of an analgesic reaction are called:
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a) antihistamines
b) antibiotic
c) sulfonamides
d) analgesics
16. When there is a change in color, consistency, and odor of a medication, the nurse should know:
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a) this frequently occurs in some drugs and is not significant
b) the drug may be given, but the changes should be noted in chart
c) only the pharmacist is responsible for medication kept in med cabinet
d) do not give the medication and notify pharmacy for fresh supply
17. To be sure the patient receives the medication, it is best the nurse:
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a) stay with the patient until the medication prepared has been completly taken
b) ask another nurse to observe the patinet and notify him/her if the patient does not take it all
c) remind the patient that for his own sake he must take all the medications left for him
d) ask a family member of the patient to accept responsibility for administering all medications if the nurse is too busy
18. Subcutaneous medications must be given so that the drug is deposited:
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a) under all the layers of the skin
b) between the layers of the skin
c) into the muscle tissue
d) directly into the vein
19. Chief danger of giving an IM injection into the wrong site of buttock is:
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a) poor absorption
b) damage to nerve or blood vessel
c) formation of abscess from contamination
d) damage to bony tissue
20. Sublingual administered dugs should be:
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a) held under the tongue until dissolved
b) taken with full glass of fluid after swallowing
c) keep medication at bedside until needed
d) rinse mouth with medication but do not swallow
21. Dopamine is primarily used to correct which of the following:
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a) Hypertension
b) Hypoglycemia
c) Asystole
d) Hypotension
22. A medication is labeled "0.5 gram tablets". The physician orders a medication with a dosage of 1 gram to be administered. How many tabs should the nurse administer?
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a) 1/2 tablet
b) 1 tablet
c) 2 tablets
d) 4 tablets
23. A medication is ordered: 0.75 mg. Dosage on hand is: 1 mg/mL vial. What is needed for this medication to be administered?
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a) determine how many grams to administer
b) determine how many milligrams to administer
c) determine how many milliliters to administer
d) determine how many milligrams are in a gram
24. A medication is ordered: 65mg orally. The dosage on hand is: 50mg/mL solution. Correct amount to administer is:
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a) 5/6 mL
b) 6.5 mL
c) 3.2 mL
d) 1.3 mL
25. A medication is ordered: 1mg/kg of body weight. The patient weighs 132 lbs. How much medication should the nurse administer?
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a) 30 mg
b) 132 mg
c) 60 mg
d) 45 mg
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