CHAPTER 1 DRUGS, AGENTS AND FACTORS AFFECTING THEIR ACTION

CHAPTER 1 DRUGS, AGENTS AND FACTORS AFFECTING THEIR ACTION

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

TRUE/FALSE

1. Solutions must be kept in tightly capped containers to prevent solvent evaporation.

ANS:  T                    PTS:   1                    REF:   p. 7                 OBJ:   Cognitive Level: Knowledge

2. The nurse must use caution to prevent self-medication when applying transdermal patches to clients.

ANS:  T                    PTS:   1                    REF:   p. 9, Safe Nursing Practice 1-1

OBJ:   Cognitive Level: Application

3. During a clinical trial, a client may be given an investigational drug without informed consent.

ANS:  F

PTS:   1                    REF:   p. 14              OBJ:   Cognitive Level: Comprehension

4. Health care providers should not report “adverse events” with medications, because it will increase liability.

ANS:  F

PTS:   1                    REF:   p. 14              OBJ:   Cognitive Level: Application

5. Allergic reactions do not occur unless the client has been previously exposed to the agent or a chemically related compound.

ANS:  T                    PTS:   1                    REF:   p. 20               OBJ:   Cognitive Level: Knowledge