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Pharmacology Exam 3 (NCLEXQuestions with all the correct
answers)2022 update
A patient with a rapid, irregular heart rhythm is being treated in the emergency
department with adenosine. During administration of this drug, the nurse will be
prepared to monitor the patient for which effect?
A.) Nausea and vomiting
B.) Transitory asystole
C.) Muscle Tetany
D.) Hypertension Ans- B
When assessing a patient who has been taking amiodarone for 6 months, the nurse
monitors for which potential adverse effect?
A.) Hyperglycemia
B.) Dysphagia
C.) Photophobia
D.) Urticaria Ans- C
The nurse is assessing a patient who has been taking quinidine and asks about adverse
effects. An adverse effect associated with the use of this drug includes:
A.) Muscle pain
B.) Tinnitus
C.) Chest Pain
D.) Excessive Thirst Ans- B
A patient calls the family practice office to report that he has seen his pills in his stools
when has a bowl movement. How will the nurse respond?
A.) "The pills are not being digested properly. You need to take them on an empty
stomach"
B.) "The pills are not being digested properly. You need to take them with food."
C.) "What you are seeing is the wax matrix that contained the medication, but the drug
has been absorbed."
D.) "This indicates that you are not tolerating this medication and will need to switch to a
different form." Ans- C
The nurse is administering lidocaine and considers which condition, if present in the
patient, caution for the use of this drug?
, A.) Tachycardia
B.) Hypertension
C.)Ventricular dysrhythmias
D.) Renal dysfunction Ans- D
A patient is in the clinic for a follow-up visit. He has been taking amiodarone for almost a
year and today he tells the nurse, "I am noticing some blue color around my face, neck
and upper arms. Is that normal?" Which is the nurse's correct response?
A.) "This is an expected side effect and should go away soon"
B.) "This is a harmless effect. As long as the medication is working, we'll just monitor
your skin."
C.) "This can happen with amiodarone. I will let your doctor know about it right away."
D.) "How much sun exposure have you had recently?" Ans- C
The nurse is monitoring a patient who is receiving anti-thrombolytic therapy in the
emergency department because of a possible MI. Which adverse effect would be of the
greatest concern at this time?
A.)Dizziness
B.) Blood pressure of 130/98 mmHg
C.)Slight bloody oozing from the IV insertion site
D.) Irregular heart rhythm Ans- D
A patient is receiving instructions regarding warfarin therapy and asks the nurse about
what medications she can take for headaches. The nurse will tell her to avoid which
type of medications?
A.) Opioids
B.) Acetaminophen
C.) NSAIDs
D.) There are no restrictions while taking warfarin Ans- C
The nurse is teaching a patient about self-administration of enoxaparin. Which
statement will be included in this teaching session?
A.) "We will need to teach a family member how to give this drug in your arm."
B.) "This drug is given in the folds of your abdomen, but at least 2 inches away from
your navel."
C.) "This drug needs to be taken at the same time every day with a full glass of water."
D.) "Be sure to massage the injection site thoroughly after giving the drug." Ans- B
A patient is receiving dabigatran, 150 mg twice daily, as part of treatment for atrial
fibrillation. Which condition, if present, would be a concern if the patient were to relieve
this dose?
A.) Asthma
B.) Elevated liver enzymes
C.) Renal impairment
D.) History of myocardial infarction Ans- C
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