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NSG 3100 EXAM 3 LATEST (2 VERSIONS A &
B) ACTUAL EXAM ALL 180 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 U, Exams of Nursing Graded
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How many times does RN have to check medication? - ANSWER - 3x. Upon removing from/ getting from dispenser. While preparing the medication. Before returning to storage/ giving to pt What factors affect medication action? - ANSWER - Developmental, gender, diet, environment, psychological factors, illness/ disease, time of administration, and cultural, ethnic, religious factors What age related factors can affect the action of medicine - ANSWER -Altered menor, visual acuity, manual dexterity, renal/ liver impairment, organ sensitivity, increased fat proportion which can increase fat soluble drug toxicity Who is responsible for their own actions when administering medicine? - ANSWER -RN What should you do if you're not familiar with a medication - ANSWER -Do not administer, search up the medication and know why your are administering it drug toxicity - ANSWER -Harmful effects of the drug What do you do if liquid medicine is cloudy or color has changed - ANSWER -Do not use it
Adverse effect of drugs - ANSWER -More severe side effects that justifies discontinuation of the drug What do you do if pt throws up after PO medication administration? - ANSWER -Put gloves and search through emesis. If pill is in emesis, you can administer another pill bc you know it is not in their system. If pill is not in emesis, you cannot administer another pill, notify PCP side effects - ANSWER -Secondary effect of a drug that is not intended, usually predictable Therapeutic/ desired effect of drug - ANSWER -Reason the drug is prescribed drug distribution - ANSWER -Transportation of the drug from the site of absorption to the site of action drug allergy - ANSWER -Allergic reaction to a drug drug absorption - ANSWER -Process by which a drug passes into the bloodstream. It is the route of administration Anaphylaxis - ANSWER -Severe allergic reaction after drug administration that can be fatal Pharmacokinetics - ANSWER -the study of the absorption, distribution, biotransformation, and excretion of drugs
drug biotransformation - ANSWER -metabolism, process by which a drug is converted to a less active form by the liver prn - ANSWER -as needed drug excretion - ANSWER -the process of eliminating medications, usually through the kidneys in urine, but also through sweat, feces, and saliva standing order - ANSWER -may or may not have a termination date drug abuse - ANSWER -Inappropriate intake of drugs/ substances Single order - ANSWER -one time order Drug independence - ANSWER -A persons reliance or need to take a drug. Can be physiological, psychological or habitual STAT order - ANSWER -given immediately in an emergency, once in single doses Physiological drug independence - ANSWER -Biochemical changes in the body, especially the nervous system, makes the tissues need/ require the drug in order to function normally
Routes of drug administration - ANSWER -Oral, vaginal, rectal, IM, IV, SUBQ, sublingual, buccal, intradermal, endotracheal, topical, inhalation, intraosseus Psychological drug independence - ANSWER -Emotional reliance on drug to maintain sense of well being Habitual Drug independence - ANSWER -Mild form of psychological independence, a person develops a habit of taking a substance b/c it makes them feel better What is good size for deltoid IM injection needle - ANSWER -1mL syringe, 23-25 gauge, 1 inch Now order - ANSWER -Used when a medication is needed quickly but not as immediately as a stat medication; given one time. How much liquid can be administered into the Ventrogluteal muscle - ANSWER -max = 3 mL. Good site for absorption of medicine more than 1mL one-time/on-call order - ANSWER -Given only once at a specified time, often before a diagnostic or surgical procedure How much liquid can be administered into the deltoid muscle - ANSWER -0.5-1 mL What are the essential parts of a drug order - ANSWER --Patient's full name
intradermal injection - ANSWER -injection placed just below the epidermis; sites commonly used are the lower arm, upper chest, on the back beneath the scapulae. 25-27 gauge needle, 1/4-5/ inch long @15 degree angle What is good size for ventrogluteal IM injection needle? - ANSWER -3-5 mL syringe, 21-22 gauge, 1.5 inch idiosyncratic reaction - ANSWER -Unpredictable patient response to a medicine that can be an over response, under response or abnormal reaction This drug cannot be crushed and given through a tube - ANSWER -Enteric-coated This drug route is rapid localized effect; may be administered to unconscious patients but can cause serious systemic effects and can only be given by respiratory system - ANSWER -Inhalation Schedule 1 controlled substances - ANSWER -Are classified as high potential for abuse. No accepted medical use
- heroin 2 hallucinogens
- LSD
- Marijuana(except when prescribed for cancer treatment.
Schedule II Controlled Substances - ANSWER -Substances have a high potential for abuse which may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. Currently accepted for medical use with severe restrictions. 1- morphine 2- cocaine 3- methadone 4- methamphetamine Schedule III controlled substance - ANSWER -Lower potential for drug abuse compared to schedules I & II in regard to moderate dependence. Currently has accepted medical use. 1- anabolic steroids 2- narcotics: codeine, hydrocodone Schedule IV Controlled Substances - ANSWER -Lower potential for abuse than schedule III, may lead to limited dependence. Currently accepted for medical use. 1- pentazocine 2- meprobamate 3- diazepam 4- alprazolam Schedule V Controlled Substances - ANSWER -Lower potential for abuse than schedule IV. Currently accepted for medical use. OTC medicines
Basophils - ANSWER -0.5-1% of WBC, aid in inflammation, response to injury and release histamine good glycemic control - ANSWER -<7% What does a CBC include? - ANSWER -RBC count, hemoglobin levels, hematocrit, RBC indices, WBC count and differential WBC count What hemoglobin A1c level is considered diabetic - ANSWER - >6.5% Hematocrit - ANSWER -Packed cell volume/proportion of RBCs in a volume of whole blood Hemoglobin A1c - ANSWER -Evaluates blood sugar levels over a period of 2 to 3 months. The normal value in patients without diabetes is 4% to 5.7%. What does an RBC indice include? - ANSWER -Mean corpuscular volume (MCV) Mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH) Mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC) Basal metabolic panel (BMP) - ANSWER -Measures electrolytes, carbon dioxide glucose and renal function
Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - ANSWER -80-95, individual RBC average size Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (MCHC) - ANSWER - 32-36, proportion of an individual RBC occupied by hemoglobin Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin (MCH) - ANSWER -27-31, average amount of hemoglobin in RBC poor glycemic control - ANSWER ->9% Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) - ANSWER -Tests renal function and measures mL filtered by the kidneys hematocrit - ANSWER -the proportion of red blood cells (erythrocytes) to the total blood volume. Male: 42-52/ Females: 37- Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (MCHC) - ANSWER - proportion of an individual RBC occupied by hemoglobin, 32- Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - ANSWER -individual RBC average size. 80- Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin (MCH) - ANSWER -average amount of hemoglobin per RBC, 27-
