ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM LATEST 2023-
2024 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS|AGRADE
Question 1
The nurse started new employment at a nearby clinic. During orientation the office
manager was reviewing policy and procedure. The nurse inquires about safety
needles. Which statement by the officemanager would indicate that the clinic is
not following federal guidelines? Correct “The scoop method isused until we can
afford safety devices”.
Question 2
The client was prescribed hydrocortisone for a red, irritated area to the left upper
arm. However, the client had a very large tattoo that covered the entire upper left
arm. Which step in the drug cycle wouldbe affected?
Correct:
Absorption
Question 3
The physician orders hydralazine 25 mg. p.o. every 8 hours p.r.n. for high blood
pressure. The client last received the drug at 8 a.m. The nurse administers 50 mg
of hydralazine to the client by mouth at 6 p.m. Which of the 7 rights of medication
administration has the nurse violated
Correct: right dose
Question 4
Available: 300 mg/scored
tabletOrdered: 450 mg
How many tablet(s) should the nurse
administer?Correct 1.5
Question 5 While reviewing a medication order, the nurse has difficulty reading
the prescribed dosage because the physician’s handwriting is illegible. Which is
the appropriate action for the nurseto take? Correct: Call the physician and
request clarification
Question 6
The nurse understands the most frequent route of medication
administration is:Correct; PO
Question 7
The physician orders an injection via intramuscular route in the deltoid. The
nurse would understandthe most appropriate amount of medication to be
injected would be: Correct: 0.5 ml
Question 8
Available: 40 mEq per 20 mL of liquid
potassiumOrdered: 20 mEq of
potassium
How many mL of the liquid potassium should the
nurse administer?Correct 10
Question 9
Available: I.V. tubing that delivers 15 gtt/mL
Ordered: infuse a 100 mL I.V. piggyback in
30 minutesHow many drops per minute
should be given?
Correct; 50
Question 10
The client’s blood glucose was 280 mg/dl at 0700. The order reads give Regular
Insulin per sliding scale.Using the formula -100/30, how many units will the nurse
administer? Correct; 6 units
Question 11
Available: Compazine 5
mg/mLOrdered: Compazine
10 mg
How many mL of Compazine should the nurse
administer to the client?Correct; 2
Question 12
Using the provided prescription, how many tablets are necessary to
fill the prescription?Image result for prescription labels for nursing
calculations
Correct; 60
Question 13
Atenolol is available as 0.10 gm/tablet. The physician orders for the client to
receive 50 mg. How manytablet(s) should the nurse administer to the client?
Selected Answer:
Correct 0.5