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Principles of Pharmacology Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Instructions to a client regarding self-administration of oral enteric-coated tablets should include which of the following statements?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because enteric-coated tablets are designed to bypass the stomach and dissolve in the intestines for optimal absorption. Taking them with at least 8 ounces of fluid helps ensure the tablet reaches the intestines intact. Choice A is incorrect as it is not necessary to avoid all other oral medicines. Choice B is incorrect as dissolving an enteric-coated tablet can affect its effectiveness. Choice C is incorrect because crushing the tablet can also interfere with its intended delayed release mechanism.
Question 2 of 5
Therapeutic drug levels are drawn when a drug reaches steady state. Drugs reach steady state:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: After four to five half-lives. Steady state is achieved when the rate of drug intake equals the rate of drug elimination, typically after 4-5 half-lives. This ensures a consistent drug level in the body. Choice A is too soon for steady state. Choice C focuses on the patient's perception, not drug kinetics. Choice D is too specific and not a general rule for all drugs.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is developing goals in collaboration with a patient. Which is the best goal statement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because it is specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART). It clearly states the goal of independently self-administering the prescribed dose of albuterol by the end of the second teaching session. This goal is clear and concrete, allowing for easy evaluation of progress. Choice A is not the best because it lacks specificity regarding independence. Choice B lacks the clarity of when the goal should be achieved. Choice D is irrelevant to the specific task of self-administering albuterol. In summary, choice C is the best goal statement as it meets the criteria of a well-defined and achievable goal in collaboration with the patient.
Question 4 of 5
The Nursing Alliance for Quality Care’s focus is for health care providers to strive for which goal?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Development of a patient relationship/family engagement. The Nursing Alliance for Quality Care aims to promote patient-centered care, which includes building strong relationships with patients and engaging their families in the care process. This approach leads to better health outcomes and patient satisfaction. Choice A focuses on medication safety, which is important but not the primary goal of the alliance. Choice B highlights confidentiality, which is crucial but doesn't capture the alliance's main focus. Choice D emphasizes patient independence within the family, which is not directly related to the alliance's goal of patient-centered care.
Question 5 of 5
The clinical research nurse knows that only a small proportion of drugs survive the research and development process. An appreciation of the process and associated costs grows when the nurse is aware that approximately one in how many potential drugs is approved by the US Food and Drug Administration?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: 1000. The approval rate by the FDA is around 1 in 1000 potential drugs. This means that out of a large number of drug candidates, only a very small percentage actually make it through the rigorous research and development process to receive FDA approval. Choice A (100) is too low and would imply a much higher approval rate. Choices C (10,000) and D (100,000) are too high, suggesting an even lower approval rate, which is not the case based on industry standards. Thus, the most accurate representation of the approval rate is 1 in 1000, making option B the correct answer.