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• A drug dose that delivers 800 mg has a half-life of 5 hours. Identify how much drug will remain in the

body after one half-life. _______ - CORRECT ANSWER: CORRECT ANSWER: 400 mg

• A patient with a PEG tube is to receive ferrous sulfate, 65 mg per the tube, daily. The medication is

available as an elixir, 220 mg/5 mL. How many milliliters will the patient receive per dose? Record your answer using one decimal place. - CORRECT ANSWER: CORRECT ANSWER: 1.5 mL 220 mg:5 mL :: 65 mg:x mL

• Levothyroxine is available in 75-mcg tablet form. Convert this dose to milligram strength. (do not

round) _______ - CORRECT ANSWER: CORRECT ANSWER: 0.075 mg

• The nurse is conducting a class for senior citizens about the use of over-the-counter (OTC) drugs.

Which statements are true regarding the use of OTC drugs? (Select all that apply.) a - CORRECT ANSWER:

• Use of OTC drugs may delay treatment of serious ailments.
• OTC drugs may relieve symptoms without addressing the cause of the problem.
• Patients may misunderstand product labels and use the drugs improperly.

• The patient is receiving two different drugs. At current dosages and dosage forms, both drugs have the

same concentration of the active ingredient. Which term is used to identify this principle? - CORRECT

ANSWER: a. Bioequivalent

CORRECT ANSWER: A

• When giving medications, the nurse will follow the rights of medication administration. The rights

include the right documentation, the right reason, the right response, and the patient's right to refuse.Which of these are additional rights? (Select all that apply.) - CORRECT ANSWER: a. Right drug

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• Right dose
• Right diagnosis e. Right time
• Right patient

CORRECT ANSWER: A,B,C,E,F

• Which drugs would be affected by the first-pass effect when administered? (Select all that apply.) -

CORRECT ANSWER: a. Morphine given by IV push injection b. Sublingual nitroglycerin tablets

• Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) elixirs d. Levothyroxine (Synthroid) tablets
• Transdermal nicotine patches
• Esomeprazole (Nexium) capsules
• Penicillin given by IV piggyback infusion

CORRECT ANSWER: C,D,F

• When given an intravenous medication, the patient says to the nurse, "I usually take pills. Why does

this medication have to be given in the arm?" What is the nurse's best answer? - CORRECT ANSWER: c."The action of the medication will begin sooner when given intravenously."

CORRECT ANSWER: C

• When the nurse considers the timing of a drug dose, which factor is appropriate to consider when

deciding when to give a drug? - CORRECT ANSWER: c. The patient's last meal

CORRECT ANSWER: c

A 25-year-old woman is visiting the prenatal clinic and shares with the nurse her desire to go "natural" with her pregnancy. She shows the nurse a list of herbal remedies that she wants to buy so that she can "avoid taking any drugs." Which statement by the nurse is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER: d. "It's important to remember that herbal remedies do not have proven safety ratings for pregnant women."

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A 60-year-old patient is on several new medications and expresses worry that she will forget to take her pills. Which action by the nurse would be most helpful in this situation? - CORRECT ANSWER: Assisting the patient with obtaining and learning to use a calendar or pill container

A 7-year-old child will be receiving amoxicillin (Amoxil) 50 mg/kg/day in two divided doses. The child weighs 55 pounds. The medication, once reconstituted, is available as an oral suspension of 125 mg/5 mL. Identify how many milliliters will the child receive per dose. _______ - CORRECT ANSWER: ANS:25 mL per dose

A patient calls the clinic to ask about taking cranberry dietary supplement capsules because a friend recommended them. The nurse will discuss which possible concern when a patient is taking cranberry supplements? - CORRECT ANSWER: It may reduce elimination of drugs that are excreted by the kidneys.

A patient is to receive prednisone 7.5 mg PO daily. The tablets are available in a 2.5-mg strength. Identify how many tablets will the patient receive. _______ - CORRECT ANSWER: ANS:3 tablets

• tablet:2.5 mg :: x tablet:7.5 mg.(1 × 7.5) = (2.5 × x); 7.5 = 2.5x; x = 3; therefore 7.5 mg = 3 tablets.

A patient wants to take the herb gingko to help his memory. The nurse reviews his current medication list and would be concerned about potential interactions if he is taking a medication from which class of

drugs - CORRECT ANSWER: b. Antiplatelet drugs

A patient who has advanced cancer is receiving opioid medications around the clock to keep him comfortable as he nears the end of his life. Which term best describes this type of therapy? - CORRECT

ANSWER: a. Palliative therapy

CORRECT ANSWER: A

A patient with a new prescription for a diuretic has just reviewed with the nurse how to include more potassium in her diet. This reflects learning in which domain? - CORRECT ANSWER: Cognitive

An 83-year-old woman has been given a thiazide diuretic to treat heart failure. She and her daughter should be told to watch for which problems? - CORRECT ANSWER: Fatigue, leg cramps, and dehydration

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