NCAS Pharmacology and Medication Administration

Question 1

A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin to a patient. What is the most important assessment to perform before administration?

Accepted Answer

Apical pulse for one full minute

Answer

Blood pressure

Answer

Respiratory rate

Answer

Blood glucose level

Question 2

Which of the following medications requires routine monitoring of serum potassium levels due to its effect on electrolyte balance?

Accepted Answer

Furosemide

Answer

Amoxicillin

Answer

Metformin

Answer

Atorvastatin

Question 3

A patient is receiving IV heparin therapy. Which laboratory value should the nurse monitor to evaluate therapeutic effect?

Accepted Answer

aPTT

Answer

INR

Answer

PT

Answer

CBC

Question 4

A nurse is administering metformin to a newly admitted patient. Which condition is an absolute contraindication for this medication?

Accepted Answer

Renal impairment

Answer

Hypertension

Answer

Hyperlipidemia

Answer

Osteoporosis

Question 5

Which route of medication administration provides the fastest onset of drug action?

Accepted Answer

Intravenous

Answer

Oral

Answer

Subcutaneous

Answer

Intramuscular

Question 6

A patient is prescribed warfarin for chronic atrial fibrillation. What dietary instruction should the nurse emphasize regarding vitamin K?

Accepted Answer

Eat consistent amounts of vitamin K-containing foods

Answer

Avoid all foods containing vitamin K

Answer

Increase vitamin K intake to enhance warfarin

Answer

Vitamin K has no effect on warfarin therapy

Question 7

A patient presents to the emergency department with acetaminophen overdose. Which medication should the nurse prepare to administer as an antidote?

Accepted Answer

N-acetylcysteine

Answer

Naloxone

Answer

Flumazenil

Answer

Protamine sulfate