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NCLEX Pharmacology Questions and Answers (Q&A)

When a drug is 50% protein bound. it means that:
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Answered: Jan 22, 2025
50% of the dose is at work

The percentage of drug NOT protein bound is the amount of drug that is free to exert its effect on the bodys issues. A. C. and D are incorrect because protein...Read More

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How is safety of a drug determined?
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Answered: Jan 22, 2025
Therapeutic and toxic doses

Safety is determined by the degree between therapeutic and toxic doses. Potency and efficacy are not related to safety. Subtherapeutic levels are not part of...Read More

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What is the most serious form of bone marrow toxicity?
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Answered: Jan 22, 2025
Aplastic anemia.;

Oral contraceptives have been associated with an increased risk of stroke. myocardial infarction. and deep vein thrombosis. These risks are increased in women who smoke....Read More

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Is it illegal for a CNA to call themselves a nurse?
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Increased dosage of humulin 70/30.

Prednisone a glucocorticoid increases blood glucose level hence people with diabetes needs to increase the dosage of their insulin.Options A. B. and D...Read More

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Which is the most frequent CNS side effect? A geriatric patient is prescribed with Cimetidine (Tagamet) for the treatment of heartburn.
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Answered: Jan 09, 2019
CNS stands for central nervous system. In the central nervous system, the body parts that are included are the nerves, brain and spinal cord. These are important parts to the body. Geriatric...Read More

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The nurse is administering an antibiotic to her pediatric patient. She checks the patient’s armband and verifies the correct medication by checking the physician’s order. medication...
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Right frequency

The five rights of medication administration are right drug. right dose. right route. right time. right patient. Frequency is not included.

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Which medication would the nurse determine could be responsible for the client’s complaint? The nurse is reviewing the drug list of an elderly client who is taking a lot of medications given...
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Answered: Jan 22, 2025
Aspirin (Ecotrin).

Aspirin (Ecotrin) is potentially ototoxic. The prescribing physician should be notified that the condition and the prescribed drug can be evaluated.Options A. B. and C...Read More

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An adult client’s insulin dosage is 10 units of regular insulin and 15 units of NPH insulin in the morning. The client should be taught to expect the first insulin peak:This question is...
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Answered: Jan 22, 2025
In two to four hours.

The first insulin peak will occur two to four hours after administration of regular insulin. Regular insulin is classified as rapid acting and will peak two to four...Read More

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How much is NCLEX in the Philippines?
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Answered: Jan 22, 2025
The pharmacist. physician. and nurse are all liable for the mistake

The physician. nurse. and pharmacist all are licensed professionals and share responsibility for errors.

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James Perez. a nurse on a geriatric floor. is administering a dose of digoxin to one of his patients. The woman asks why she takes a different pill than her niece. who also has heart trouble. James...
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Answered: Jan 22, 2025
Accumulate.

The decreased circulation to the kidney and reduced liver function tend to allow drugs to accumulate and have toxic effects.

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What should not be done with the use of the medication? A client is receiving Methocarbamol (Robaxin) as an adjunct to physical therapy for the relief of painful muscle discomfort. This...
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Answered: Jan 09, 2019
If you have ever been sick, you may have gone to the doctor and he prescribed you medicine. Usually, you have to go to a pharmacy to get the medicine. At the pharmacy, the pharmacist or someone...Read More

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The nurse is caring for an elderly client who has been diagnosed as having sundown syndrome. He is alert and oriented during the day but becomes disoriented and disruptive around dinnertime. He is...
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Answered: Jan 22, 2025
Multiple medications can lead to dementia

Drugs commonly used by elderly people. especially in combination. can lead to dementia. Assessment of the medication taken may or may not provide...Read More

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What is the extent to which drug is absorbed and transported to target tissue known as?
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Answered: Jan 22, 2025
Bioavailability

Bioavailability is the extent to which a drug is absorbed and transported to target tissue. Steady-state accumulation means that the amount of drug present is sufficient to...Read More

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Which of the following is a sign of hypertensive crisis? Patients taking MAOIs have the tendency to experience hypertensive crisis especially during an interaction with other drugs such as...
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Answered: Jan 22, 2025
Diplopia.

Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor Toxicity symptoms include hypertension. tachycardia. diplopia. nausea. dilated pupils. palpitations. constricting chest pain and altered mental...Read More

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What is the purpose of “tunneling” (inserting the catheter 2-4 inches under the skin) when the surgeon inserts a Hickman central catheter device? Tunneling:...
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Answered: Jan 22, 2025
Decreases the risk of infection.

The actual access to the subclavian vein is still just under the clavicle. but by tunneling the distal portion of the catheter several inches under the skin...Read More

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