Drug Classifications Nursing

ATI LPN · Drug Classifications Nursing

Question 1 of 48

Mutations in receptor tyrosine kinases would most likely be associated with :

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Question 2 of 48

Which is a 5HT-receptor agonist?

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Question 3 of 48

A nurse is preparing to administer Haloperidol 2 mg PO every 12 hr. The amount available is haloperidol 1 mg/tablet. how many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Do not use a trailing zero.)

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Question 4 of 48

Which of the following are well-perfused tissues?

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Question 5 of 48

A nurse is assessing a client who takes Lithium Carbonate for the treatment of Bipolar disorder. The nurse should recognize which of the following findings as a possible indication of toxicity to this medication?

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Question 6 of 48

Which statement about clonidine is false

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Question 7 of 48

A nurse is reading a journal article about seasonal allergies and comes across the name of the drug loratadine. The nurse identifies this drug name as which of the following?

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Question 8 of 48

Which of the following drugs should be used only when clearly needed in pregnant and breastfeeding women?

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Question 9 of 48

Valerian tea causes relaxation and can be used to help a patient fall asleep. Overdosage of valerian (more than 2.5 gm/dose) may lead to:

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Question 10 of 48

The nurse knows that which medication requires monitoring of thyroid function?

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Question 11 of 48

Besides osteoporosis, IV bisphosphonates are also indicated for:

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Question 12 of 48

Which of the following is a stimulative mechanism of insulin secretion:

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Question 13 of 48

Tick the substance which changes the activity of an effector element but doesn't belong to second messengers:

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Question 14 of 48

Which of the following statements about NSAIDs is true?

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Question 15 of 48

A patient with asthma has been using a nicotine transdermal 24-hour patch for 3 weeks to quit smoking. The patient reports having difficulty sleeping. What action will the nurse take?

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Question 16 of 48

When assessing a patient prior to starting a drug regimen it is often necessary to have a baseline kidney function study done. What might kidney impairment indicate in relation to drug therapy?

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Question 17 of 48

Which of the following has a stimulative effect on adrenal glands:

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Question 18 of 48

The nurse is checking the medical record of an assigned patient for medication orders. The nurse is unable to read the primary health care provider's handwriting. Which action would be most appropriate?

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Question 19 of 48

A patient asks the nurse, What is a Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) number? What is the nurse's best response?

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Question 20 of 48

Cost-effectiveness analysis compares two or more treatments or programs that are:

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Question 21 of 48

Sallie has been taking 10 mg per day of prednisone for the past 6 months. She should be assessed for:

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Question 22 of 48

Long-acting beta-agonists (LTBAs) received a Black Box Warning from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration due to the:

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Question 23 of 48

While caring for a patient scheduled for knee replacement surgery, the nurse provides cefazolin (Ancef) as ordered 30 minutes pre-operatively. The nurse knows that teaching has been effective by which of the following client statements?

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Question 24 of 48

The nurse determines that a prescribed medication has not been administered as ordered on the previous shift. What action will the nurse take?

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Question 25 of 48

Hannah will be traveling to Mexico with her church group over spring break to build houses. She is concerned she may develop traveler's diarrhea. Advice includes following normal food and water precautions as well as taking:

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Question 26 of 48

A 32-year-old woman is admitted to the unit with a diagnosis of hypovolemia. The nurse is developing a care plan for this patient. What is an appropriate nursing diagnosis to help prevent medication errors?

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Question 27 of 48

When describing the various types of medications to a group of nursing students, a nursing instructor would identify which of the following as a source for deriving medications?

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Question 28 of 48

The major factor in terminating the action of ethanol is

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Question 29 of 48

Beta 2 adrenergic receptor agonists:

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Question 30 of 48

A 31-year-old woman with chronic anemia presents with a deepening of her voice and a decrease in breast size.

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Question 31 of 48

When comparing angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) and angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) medications, which of the following holds true?

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Question 32 of 48

Which of the following drugs is CORRECTLY paired with its ECG effects?

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Question 33 of 48

Which of the following is natural mineralcorticoid:

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Question 34 of 48

Zainab is taking lamotrigine (Lamictal) and presents to the clinic with fever and lymphadenopathy. Initial evaluation and treatment includes:

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Question 35 of 48

A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has a new prescription for Digoxin and takes multiple other medications. The nurse should recognize that concurrent use of which of the following medications places the client at risk for Digoxin toxicity?

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Question 36 of 48

The nursing students are learning about the half-life of drugs. A student asks the instructor to explain half-life. What is the instructor's best response?

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Question 37 of 48

Which drug(s) would be considered to be in the category Schedule II? (Select all that apply.)

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Question 38 of 48

What medication most likely caused patient's hypoglycaemia?

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Question 39 of 48

Which of the following statements best defines how a chemical becomes a drug?

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Question 40 of 48

Infants and young children are at higher risk of ADRs due to:

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Question 41 of 48

The patient is prescribed a medication that was just placed in Phase IV study. The patient tells the nurse, This medication is too expensive. Could the doctor order a generic form of this medication? What is the nurses most accurate response?

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Question 42 of 48

A nurse in the post-anesthesia care unit is caring for a client who is experiencing malignant hyperthermia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?(Select one that does not apply.)

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Question 43 of 48

Monitoring for a patient being prescribed iron for iron deficiency anemia includes:

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Question 44 of 48

While taking an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB), patients need to avoid certain over-the-counter drugs without first consulting the provider because:

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Question 45 of 48

The American Dietetic Association recommends pregnant women take a supplement including:

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Question 46 of 48

A nurse is caring for a client who is taking Propylthiouracil. For which of the following adverse effects of this medication should the nurse should be correct

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Question 47 of 48

The Combination of amoxycillin + clavulanic acid is used because

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Question 48 of 48

A nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client regarding how to mix regular insulin and NPH insulin in the same syringe. Which of the following actions, if performed by the client, indicates the need for further teaching?

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