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NR565 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM
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 office
manager would indicate that the clinic is not following federal guidelines? Correct "The scoop method is
used 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 would
be 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 tablet
Ordered: 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 nurse
to 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 understand
the most appropriate amount of medication to be injected would be: Correct: 0.5 ml