NSG318 EXAM 1NSG 318 EXAM 1 NEWEST 2025

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NSG318 EXAM 1/NSG 318 EXAM 1 NEWEST 2025

ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 100 QUESTIONS

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• What would the nurse recommend to an older adult when

taking multiple medications?

• See if there is an OTC drug you can substitute for the

prescription

• Shop around to find the cheapest price
• When you go to the doctor, take all of your medications
• Save unused medications in care you might need them again

THE CORRECT ANSWER: is c. When you go to the doctor,

take all of your medications

• A drug is highly protein bound. What should happen to the

effects of the drug?

• There would be more of a chance of toxicity from the drug
• There would be decreased effects of the drug
• There would be an increased effects of the drug
• There would be no difference in the effects of the drug

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THE CORRECT ANSWER: is b. There would be decreased

effects of the drug

• Which answer is the highest priority in providing safe

medication administration?

• To avoid being sued
• To protect your nursing license
• To maintain active employment
• To provide safest client care

THE CORRECT ANSWER: is d. To provide safest client care

• What would NOT be a benefit for a client taking a generic

drug?

• The generic has all of the same ingredients as the trade

name drug

• Generic and trade name drugs have the same active

ingredients

• It will not usually cost as much as a trade name drug
• Insurance covers medication cost with a small co-pay

THE CORRECT ANSWER: is a. The generic has all of the

same ingredients as the trade name drug

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• Which of the following is a true statement related to

medication administration for the pediatric client?

• GI absorption of drugs is more effective than that of adults
• Their GFR is less than an adult until 12 months of age
• They have increased hepatic blood flow until 12 months of

age

• Skin absorption of drugs is the same rate as adults

THE CORRECT ANSWER: is b. Their GFR is less than an

adult until 12 months of age

• Which statement best indicated that the nurse understands the

meaning of pharmacokinetics?

• "Explains the distribution of the drug between various body

compartments"

• "It explains the adverse reactions to drugs"
• "It involves the study of physiologic interaction of drugs"
• "It explains interactions between various drugs"

THE CORRECT ANSWER: is a. "Explains the distribution of

the drug between various body compartments"

• A client's ALT/AST is elevated. What drug effects would be

expected when given a medication?

• The drug will have increased effects

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• There will be decreased elimination of the drug
• The drug will have decreased effects
• There will be increased absorption of the drug

THE CORRECT ANSWER: is a. The drug will have

increased effects

8. The study or science of drugs is the definition of:

• Bioavailability
• Pharmacodynamics
• Pharmacokinetics
• Pharmacology

THE CORRECT ANSWER: is d. Pharmacology

• Which of the following are responsibilities of the FDA?

Select all that apply.

• To ensure a drug is affordable
• To ensure a drug is free from adverse reactions
• To ensure a drug has accurate labeling
• To ensure a drug is effective
• To ensure a drug is tested for harmful effects