Exam 1: NR293/ NR 293 Pharmacology for Nursing Practice Exam Review|Questions and Verified Answers (2023/ 2024 Update) -Chamberlain

Exam 1: NR293/ NR 293 Pharmacology for

Nursing Practice Exam Review|Questions

and Verified Answers (2023/ 2024 Update) -

Chamberlain

Q: What pregnancy category is given in situations where the medication may have a risk to the

fetus but could be used if the benefit outweighs the risk?

Answer:

Pregnancy Category D

Q: The route of administration will have an affect on:

Answer:

The amount of drug absorbed and bioavailability

Q: Describe the first pass effect.

Answer:

The liver processing the medication and reducing its bioavailability.

Q: What is the first thing a nurse should do if a medication is prescribed to a client that does not

have the condition indicated for the medication?

Answer:

Call the HCP to clarify.

Q: When a client is pregnant, how would a patient know that the medication is safe to be taken?

Answer:

Consult with HCP prior to taking any medication

Q: Which age group/condition places the client at high risk for alterations in drug metabolism?

Answer:

Older adults and those with liver issues

Q: When should a trough level be drawn?

Answer:

Immediately prior to medication administration

Q: When should a peak level be drawn?

Answer:

30 to 1 hr after the medication is completely given

Q: Describe the word therapeutic index.

Answer:

Ratio of Toxic level to therapeutic level

Q: Describe the types of therapies. (Palliative, supportive, prophylactic, empirical)

Answer:

Palliative: provide comfort; Supportive: supports body while recovering; Prophylactic: given

before the presence of illness; Empirical: given due to high clinical probability