Nursing Drug Classifications

ATI LPN · Nursing Drug Classifications

Question 1 of 46

In which of the following patients would a nurse expect to see an alteration in drug metabolism?

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Question 2 of 46

Ipratropium bromide is

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Question 3 of 46

The study of dose, distribution, metabolism & excretion of drugs in the body is known as

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Question 4 of 46

A man is given a drug to reduce thyroid gland size and vascularity before surgical thyroidectomy. Which mechanism is responsible for its use in this setting?

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Question 5 of 46

Josie is a 5-year-old patient who presents to the clinic with a 48-hour history of nausea, vomiting, and some diarrhea. She is unable to keep fluids down and her weight is 4 pounds less than her last recorded weight. Besides IV fluids, her exam warrants the use of an antinausea medication. Which of the following would be the appropriate drug to order for Josie?

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Question 6 of 46

Which priority action should be implemented when hives are assessed on a patient started on a new medication?

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Question 7 of 46

Patients whose total dose of prednisone will exceed 1 gram will most likely need a second prescription for:

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Question 8 of 46

A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for Baclofen to treat muscle spasms. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?(Select one that does not apply.)

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Question 9 of 46

A nurse is caring for a 77-year-old patient. The nurse would know that a normal physiologic change that must be considered when planning drug therapy, and is associated with aging is what?

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Question 10 of 46

The nurse is discussing smoking cessation with a nurse colleague who smokes. Which statement indicates a readiness to quit smoking?

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Question 11 of 46

What does the provider understand about the issue of 'Diabetic Renal Protection' with angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) medications? Diabetes mellitus patients:

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Question 12 of 46

The bronchodilator of choice for patients taking propranolol is:

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Question 13 of 46

Which of the following statements about NSAIDs is false?

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Question 14 of 46

Which of the following are poorly perfused tissues?

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Question 15 of 46

When moving to another state, what is the nurse responsible for becoming familiar with?

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Question 16 of 46

Patient education regarding taking iron replacements includes:

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Question 17 of 46

A nurse is teaching a client who has Graves' disease about her prescribed medications. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the use of Propranolol in the treatment of Graves' disease?

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Question 18 of 46

The nurse applies the nursing process in medication therapy to ensure what?

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Question 19 of 46

Laboratory monitoring for patients on angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors or angiotensin II receptor blockers should include:

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Question 20 of 46

A nurse is administering a Dopamine infusion at a low dose to a client who has severe heart failure. Which of the following findings is an expected effect of this medication?

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Question 21 of 46

A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for Valproic Acid. The nurse should instruct the client that while taking this medication he will need to have which of the following laboratory tests completed periodically?

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Question 22 of 46

A patient's liquid cough medicine has been discontinued with one half of the bottle remaining. The home health nurse is aware that according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines on prescription medication disposal, the next step should be to:

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Question 23 of 46

What is the role of calcium supplements when patients take bisphosphonates?

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Question 24 of 46

The nurse learns that a drug needed by the patient is classified as an orphan drug and recognizes what as a reason for this classification?(Select one that does not apply.)

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Question 25 of 46

Which of the following medications is classified as a Class IA antiarrhythmic?

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Question 26 of 46

A newly developed medication for pulmonary hypertension targets blood vessels in the lungs, but does not affect blood vessels in the liver. Which of the following is most likely true of this medication?

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Question 27 of 46

There is a narrow margin between first appearance of adverse reaction to AChE inhibitors and serious toxic effects. Adverse reactions that require immediate action include:

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Question 28 of 46

Chlorpromazine can block following receptors EXCEPT:

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Question 29 of 46

The elderly are at high risk of ADRs due to:

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Question 30 of 46

When the costs of a specific treatment or intervention are calculated and then compared with the dollar value of the benefit received it is referred to as:

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Question 31 of 46

The following relationship exist adrenal steroidal hormones, corticotropin and hypothalamic hormones.

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Question 32 of 46

Which of the following names may be assigned to a drug during the process of development? (Select one that does not apply.)

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Question 33 of 46

In post menopausal women who are receiving estrogen replacement therapy, medroxyprogesterone is administered concurrently to reduce the risk of:

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Question 34 of 46

Which of the following is an adverse event of glucocorticoids:

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Question 35 of 46

A group of nursing students are reviewing information about drug development in the United States in preparation for an exam. The students demonstrate understanding of this material when they identify testing of which of the following as one of the first steps?

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Question 36 of 46

Flushing occurs when alcohol is taken along with

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Question 37 of 46

The American Heart Association and the American Dietetic Association recommend a minimum daily fiber intake of for cardiovascular health:

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Question 38 of 46

While caring for a patient with a history of hypothyroidism, the nurse expects which of the following medications to be included in the patient's medication list?

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Question 39 of 46

A nurse is preparing to administer Amoxicillin 20 mg/kg/day PO to divide equally every 12 hr to a preschooler who weighs 44 lb. The amount available is amoxicillin suspension 250 mg/5 mL. how many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Do not use a trailing zero.)

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Question 40 of 46

A home care nurse visits a client recently diagnosed with diabetes mellitus who is taking Humulin NPH insulin daily. The client asks the nurse how to store the unopened vials of insulin. The nurse tells the client to:

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Question 41 of 46

A nurse is preparing to administer an intramuscular injection to a patient for the first time. Which of the following would be most important for the nurse to do?

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Question 42 of 46

Samantha is taking lamotrigine (Lamictal) for her seizures and requests a prescription for combined oral contraceptives (COCs), which interact with lamotrigine and may cause:

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Question 43 of 46

The standard dosage of St John's wort for the treatment of mild depression is:

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Question 44 of 46

All of the following statements about efficacy and potency are true EXCEPT:

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Question 45 of 46

The patient is taking a 2-mg dose of ropinerol XR. The drug has a half-life of 12 hours. How long will it be before only 0.25 mg of this drug remains in the patient's system?

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Question 46 of 46

Which of the following antiarrhythmic agents has the longest plasma half-life?

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