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NCLEXPharmacology
Prep
Questions
For
the
client
taking
epinephrine,
the
nurse
realizes
there
is
a
possible
drug
interaction
with
which
drug?
a.
albuterol
(Proventil)
b.
metoprolol
(Lopressor)
c.
bethanechol
(Urecholine)
d.
tolterodine
tartrate
(Detrol)uestions
-
ANSWER-b.
metoprolol
(Lopressor)
2.The
nurse
will
monitor
the
client
taking
albuterol
(Proventil)
for
which
condition?
a.
Palpitations
b.
Hypoglycemia
c.
Bronchospasm
d.
Uterine
contractions
-
ANSWER-a.
Palpitations
3.A
client
is
prescribed
metoprolol
(Lopressor)
to
treat
hypertension.
It
is
important
for
the
nurse
to
monitor
the
client
for
which
condition?
a.
Bradycardia
b.
Hypertension
c.
Ankle
edema
d.
Decreased
respirations
-
ANSWER-a.
Bradycardia
4.Atenolol
(Tenormin)
is
prescribed
for
a
client.
The
nurse
realizes
that
this
drug
is
a
beta-adrenergic
blocker
and
that
this
drug
classification
is
contraindicated
for
clients
with
which
condition?
a.
Hypothyroidism
b.
Angina
pectoris
c.
Cardiogenic
shock
d.
Liver
dysfunction
-
ANSWER-c.
Cardiogenic
shock 5.The
nurse
realizes
that
beta1
receptor
stimulation
is
differentiated
from
beta2
stimulation
in
that
stimulation
of
beta1
receptors
leads
to
which
condition?
a.
Increased
bronchodilation
b.
Decreased
uterine
contractility
c.
Increased
myocardial
contractility
d.
Decreased
blood
flow
to
skeletal
muscles
-
ANSWER-c.
Increased
myocardial
contractility
6.
A
client
is
given
epinephrine
(Adrenalin),
an
adrenergic
agonist
(sympathomimetic).
The
nurse
should
monitor
the
client
for
which
condition?
a.
Decreased
pulse
b.
Pupil
constriction
c.
Bronchial
constriction
d.
Increased
blood
pressure
-
ANSWER-d.
Increased
blood
pressure
7.The
nurse
is
administering
atenolol
(Tenormin)
to
a
client.
Which
concurrent
drug
does
the
nurse
expect
to
most
likely
cause
an
interaction?
a.
ginseng
herb
b.
An
NSAID,
such
as
aspirin
c.
methyldopa
(Aldomet)
d.
haloperidol
(Haldol)
-
ANSWER-b.
An
NSAID,
such
as
aspirin
Chapter
19
1.
A
client
is
receiving
bethanechol
(Urecholine).
The
nurse
realizes
that
the
action
of
this
drug
is
to
treat:
a.
Glaucoma
b.
Urinary
retention
c.
Delayed
gastric
emptying
d.
Gastroesophageal
reflux
disease
-
ANSWER-b.
Urinary
retention
2.
The
nurse
teaches
the
client
receiving
atropine
to
expect
which
side
effect?
a.
Diarrhea
b.
Bradycardia
c.
Blurred
vision
d.
Frequent
urination
-
ANSWER-c.
Blurred
vision 3.
When
benztropine
(Cogentin)
is
ordered
for
a
client,
the
nurse
acknowledges
that
this
drug
is
an
effective
treatment
for
which
condition?
a.
Parkinsonism
b.
Paralytic
ileus
c.
Motion
sickness
d.
Urinary
retention
-
ANSWER-a.
Parkinsonism
4.
Dicyclomine
(Bentyl)
is
an
anticholinergic,
which
the
nurse
realizes
is
given
to
treat
which
condition?
a.
Mydriasis
b.
Constipation
c.
Urinary
retention
d.
Irritable
bowel
syndrome
-
ANSWER-d.
Irritable
bowel
syndrome
5.
The
nurse
realizes
that
cholinergic
agonists
mimic
which
parasympathetic
neurotransmitter?
a.
dopamine
b.
acetylcholine
c.
cholinesterase
d.
monoamine
oxidase
-
ANSWER-b.
acetylcholine
6.
The
nurse
is
administering
a
cholinergic
agonist
and
should
know
that
the
expected
cholinergic
effects
include
which
of
the
following?
a.
Increased
heart
rate
b.
Decreased
peristalsis
c.
Decreased
salivation
d.
Increased
pupil
constriction
-
ANSWER-d.
Increased
pupil
constriction
7.
When
the
client
has
a
cholinergic
overdose,
the
nurse
anticipates
administration
of
which
drug
as
the
antidote?
a.
atropine
b.
bethanechol
c.
ambenonium
d.
metoclopramide
-
ANSWER-a.
atropine
Chapter
20 1.
When
a
12-year-old
child
is
prescribed
methylphenidate,
which
is
most
important
for
the
nurse
to
monitor?
a.
The
child's
temperature
b.
The
child's
respirations
c.
The
child's
intake
and
output
d.
The
child's
height
and
weight
-
ANSWER-d.
The
child's
height
and
weight
2.
Several
children
are
admitted
for
diagnosis
with
possible
attention
deficit/hyperactivity
disorder.
Which
is
most
important
for
the
nurse
to
observe?
a.
A
girl
who
is
lethargic
b.
A
girl
who
lacks
impulsivity
c.
A
boy
with
smooth
coordination
d.
A
boy
with
an
inability
to
complete
tasks
-
ANSWER-d.
A
boy
with
an
inability
to
complete
tasks
3.
A
client
is
taking
benzphetamine.
The
nurse
teaches
the
client
which
information
about
this
drug?
a.
That
it
may
cause
drowsiness
b.
That
it
may
lead
to
hypotension
c.
That
it
is
a
respiratory
stimulant
d.
That
it
is
safe
during
pregnancy
4.
The
nurse
monitoring
a
client
for
methylphenidate
withdrawal
should
observe
the
client
for
which
condition?
a.
Tremors
b.
Insomnia
d.
Tachycardia
-
ANSWER-3=
b.
That
it
may
lead
to
hypotension
4=
c.
Weakness
5.
The
nurse
teaches
a
client
about
which
common
side
effect
of
analeptics?
a.
Bradycardia
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