PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS FROM

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A patient has been on bronchodilator inhalers for 10 years. Over the years, he has had to increase the dose and frequency of the inhalers to achieve the same effect. This is an

example of:

Select one:

• drug dependence.
• drug tolerance.
• drug abuse.
• idiosyncratic action. - ANSWER✔✔b. drug tolerance

A patient is malnourished with an albumin level of 2.6 (normal is 3.2-4.5 g/dl). Low

serum albumin may affect the patient's medication dosage needs because:

Select one:

• low serum albumin will impair liver function, thereby reducing metabolism of the drug.
• low serum albumin will cause increased protein loss by the kidneys, thereby affecting

excretion of the drugs.

• less serum protein will be available for medication binding, so less free drug will be

available.

• less serum protein will be available for medication binding, and more free drug will be

available. - ANSWER✔✔d. less serum protein will be available for medication binding, and more free drug will be available It is important to know what the patient eats and drinks because certain foods, beverages, alcohol, caffeine and even cigarettes can interact with medicines. 1 / 4

Select one:

True False - ANSWER✔✔True Controlled substances are described in five categories (schedules). A substance that is medically accepted but can lead to strong physical and psychologic dependence is in Schedule _______.

Select one:

• I
• II
• III
• V - ANSWER✔✔b. II

The American Nurses Association (ANA) and the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) have a Code of Ethics for Nurses. Which of the following statements is NOT reflected in the ANA code for nurses?

Select one:

• The nurse practices with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity and worth

of all patients.

• The nurse prescribes medications for clients and their families in health care.
• The nurse assumes responsibility and accountability for nursing judgments and

actions.

• The nurse maintains competence in nursing. - ANSWER✔✔b. The nurse prescribes

medications for clients and their families in health care.Which of the following effects might result from a severe drug allergy? 2 / 4

Select one:

• nausea and poor appetite
• anaphylaxis
• gastrointestinal bleeding
• teratogenic - ANSWER✔✔b. anaphylaxis

The serum half life is important in determining:

Select one:

• renal function.
• presence of side effects.
• length of treatment.
• dosing interval. - ANSWER✔✔d. dosing interval.

The half-life of Coumadin (warfarin) is 2 days. The medication wil be cleared by the liver after how many days?

Select one:

• 2
• 4
• 6
• 8 - ANSWER✔✔d. 8

You will be studying digoxin (Lanoxin) this term. Lanoxin is an example of a:

Select one:

• generic name. 3 / 4

• trade name.
• chemical name - ANSWER✔✔b. trade name

The agency responsible for enforcement of laws pertaining to drugs is:

Select one:

• The Federal Bureau of Drug Investigation
• The Federal Food and Cosmetic Bureau
• The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
• The New Drug Application Agency - ANSWER✔✔c. The Drug Enforcement Agency

(DEA) When you establish goals for a client you are engaging in which step of the Nursing process?

Select one:

• interventions
• assessment
• planning
• evaluation - ANSWER✔✔c. planning

A child is given a sedative before an invasive procedure. Instead of calming him, he becomes very excited. This an example of which effect?

Select one:

• hypersensitive
• tolerant
• displaced
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