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NR293 Exam 1| NR 293 Pharmacology for Nursing Practice Exam 1 Questions & Answers 100% Correct, Latest Update 2025 / 2026 Grade A - Chamberlain
- What type of insulins are Glargine (Lantus) & Detemir (Levemir)?
Long-acting insulin
- How often are long-acting insulins administered in a day (24 hours)?
Twice a day
- Which pharmacokinetic phase might a kidney patient have issues with?
- Excretion
Rationale Renal fx patients' most vital factor is how their meds are excreted.
- Why do patients get prescribed Metformin?
Type II Diabetes Rationale Increases insulin receptor
- If you are giving codeine (or an opioid) to take while they are at home, what will you include
in the education of this patient?-Reposition or move slowly (dizziness) -Constipation -drowsiness
- If a patient has an order of the insulin Lispro given, when can the RN inject insulin when they
get the patient's breakfast tray?15 minutes before meals
- What kind of insulin is administered through an insulin pump? 1 / 2
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Short-acting regular insulin
- What insulin type is cloudy and intermediate-acting?
Humulin N & Novolin N (NPH)
- What are the rapid-acting insulins?
Aspart, Lispro= Humalog, & Glulisine
- The RN needs to give a 3 year old patient ear drops. What is the best way the RN can prevent
a medication error?-9 rights -3 checks (observe the order carefully)
- When an RN opens a vial of insulin, what are the important factors to consider prior to use?
-Write the date and time of opening the insulin -Insulin can last up to 30 days depending on the facility's policy -NPH & regular insulins can be left in room air
- Prepare medications for clients with Pyxis machine
-One client at a time -Check client's allergies (any medication contraindications) -Check orders
- What are the primary topical antimicrobials?
-Antibacterial -Anti-fungal -Antiviral
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