South College NSG 1540 Pharmacology Exam 1

South College’s NSG 1540 Pharmacology Exam 1 assesses foundational nursing pharmacology concepts, including pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, pharmacotherapeutics, pharmacogenetics, safe medication administration, and the nursing process. Students should understand drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, bioavailability, the first-pass effect, adverse effects, interactions, contraindications, medication errors, and lifespan considerations such as polypharmacy and the Beers Criteria. The exam may also cover analgesics, psychotherapeutic and neurologic medications, over-the-counter and herbal products, patient education, legal and ethical responsibilities, medication abbreviations, administration routes, and dosage calculations such as converting pounds to kilograms and calculating tablet or liquid doses.