Advanced Pharmacology Final - Practice Quiz Questions with correct answers
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Advanced Pharmacology Final - Practice
Quiz Questions with correct answersAdvanced Pharmacology Final - Practice
Quiz Questions with correct answersAdvanced Pharmacology Final - Practice
Quiz Questions with correct answersAdvanced Pharmacology Final - Practice
Quiz Questions with correct an...
Advanced Pharmacology Final - Practice
Quiz Questions with correct answers
2 Antagonists like Ranitadine may elevate all the following values except? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-CRP
A 15-year-old with a 6-month history of moderate to severe depression started anti-
depressant therapy with Sertraline two weeks ago. The nurse will teach the family that
he is most at risk during the first three weeks of medication therapy for: - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Suicidality
A 19-year-old female client with depression who has been taking amitriptyline for three
weeks returns to the clinic for a follow-up. The nurse anticipates the possibility of
observing which of the following symptoms? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Suicidal thoughts
A 23-year-old male who has a history of a cold in the last week comes to the clinic
complaining of priapism. What is most likely the cause of his problem? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-3 Red Bull energy drinks consumed in the last 24 hours
A 3-year-old child comes to the clinic for an overdose of pseudoephedrine. For what
signs of toxicity should the nurse be watching? Select all that apply - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Insomnia, tachycardia, seizures
A child has been diagnosed with enuresis. TCA imipramine has been prescribed for the
child. The nurse understands that this medication is in which category? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-antispasmodic
A child's mother tells you, "The doctor has prescribed our daughter digoxin to take at
home. Are there any special things we should do?" What patient teaching is needed? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-prior to administration take an apical pulse. Do not give the
medication if the pulse is below 100 beats/min.
- Always assess apical pulse before giving Digoxin
A class of incretin enhancers known as DPP-4 inhibitors do which of the following? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Prevents the breakdown of incretins
,A client calls saying she seems to need to use more and more of the albuterol each
day. What is the nurse's most important concern? - CORRECT ANSWERS-This could
be an early sign of a serious asthma attack
A client goes to the store to get some over the counter cold medication at night when
the pharmacy has closed. He is looking for the pseudoephedrine, which is locked
behind the pharmacy door. He must wait until the pharmacy opens in the morning. What
is the reason for this? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Pseudoephedrine is the starting
ingredient for methamphetamines
A client has been prescribed cromolyn (Intal) a Mast cell stabilizer and asks you how
this medication helps. What is the best response by the nurse? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-It acts by inhibiting the release of histamine from mast cells.
A client has been prescribed Hycomine Compound, an opioid combination drug for
control of cough. This drug contains hydrocodone, phenylephrine, chlorpheniramine,
and acetaminophen. Which instructions are a priority part of medication education? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-"Take this drug exactly as directed."
A client is prescribed an intranasal glucocorticoid for allergic rhinitis and benign nasal
polyps. What should the nurse include in client education about this drug? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-"Do not eat licorice while taking this drug."
A client is starting on Zafirlukast. What is a priority nursing assessment before starting
the drug? - CORRECT ANSWERS-AST and ALT lab values
A client on pioglitazone calls the office complaining of swelling in her legs, shortness of
breath and feeling more tired since starting the drug. What is the best instruction by the
nurse? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Stop taking the drug and come in for an appointment
with the healthcare provider
A client taking lithium carbonate started complaining of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea,
drowsiness, muscle weakness, tremor, blurred vision and ringing in the ears. The
lithium serum level is 2 mEq/L. The nurse interprets this value as: - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Toxic level
A client who has been taking buspirone for two months returns to the clinic for a follow-
up. The nurse determines that the medication is effective if there is an absent display
of... - CORRECT ANSWERS-Feelings of panic, fear, and uneasiness
A client who received chemotherapy 7 days ago calls and reports a temperature of
101.2 but denies chills, cough, or sore throat. What will you tell the client? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-You will need to be seen right away. You are at an increased risk for
bacterial infection
,A client with depression is taking phenelzine. The nurse advises the client to avoid
consuming which foods while taking the medication - CORRECT ANSWERS-Yogurt
A client with schizophrenia has been started on medication therapy with clozapine. A
nurse assesses the results of which laboratory study to monitor for adverse effect
related to this medication? - CORRECT ANSWERS-White blood cell
A female patient is taking ampicillin. What is important to tell her about the prescription?
- CORRECT ANSWERS-Ask her about oral contraceptive use.
A friend of yours is asking you about inhalers to prevent "asthma" caused by exercise.
You explain to your friend that - CORRECT ANSWERS-Albuterol inhalers are used 15
to 30 minutes prior to physical activity to prevent exercise-induced bronchospasm.
A known vesicant is started on a patient with cancer. The nurse will monitor for: -
CORRECT ANSWERS-IV site or port for pain, redness, and swelling
A male patient who is taking the second-generation antipsychotic reports to the nurse
that he has observed a clear fluid leaking from his right nipple for the past month. The
nurse's best initial intervention is: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Inform the patient that this
could be a side effect of the medication
A newborn is given IV antibiotics. What assessment parameter addresses the newborns
ability to distribute the antibiotic throughout the body? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Plasma
Protein Levels
- Many drugs are transported by plasma proteins. Newborns with immature liver
function may not have enough serum albumin to transport drugs readily.
A newly admitted client has started taking bupropion. The nurse understands which of
the following side effects that would indicate an overdose of the medication? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Seizure
A nurse administering IV calcium should consider: Choose all that apply. - CORRECT
ANSWERS-- Monitor IV site closely for signs of infiltration
- Monitor serum calcium levels to avoid hypercalcemia
- Administer slowly to avoid hypotension, dysrhythmias and cardiac arrest
A nurse administering promethazine for a patient's nausea understands the risks of IV
administration include: (choose all that apply) - CORRECT ANSWERS-Necrosis to the
vein, swelling to veins and tissues, caustic impact to the intima of the vein, may lead to
gangrene or amputation of affected limb, spasms of blood vessels
A nurse counsels a patient who has been prescribed a monoamine oxidase inhibitor
(MAOI) to treat depression to avoid foods containing tyramine. Which of the following
foods should the patient avoid? (select all that apply) - CORRECT ANSWERS-Yogurt,
tofu, pepperoni
, A nurse is preparing to give an IM injection to a patient that is 6 months old. What
injection site would be best? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Vastus Lateralis
A nurse is teaching a patient about her new prescription enalapril for hypertension. The
nurse knows teaching was successful when the patient states - CORRECT ANSWERS-
I will let my doctor know if I get dizzy, light headed or have a headache
A nurse is teaching a patient newly started on an antidysrhythmic medication. The nurse
knows teaching has been effective when the patient states: - CORRECT ANSWERS-I
may experience more dysrhythmias because of changes in electrolyte absorption
A nurse is teaching parents of a child recently diagnosed with ADHD who has been
prescribed methylphenidate. Which should the nurse include in teaching about the side
effects of this medication? - CORRECT ANSWERS-"your child may experience a sense
of nervousness."
A nurse notes that a client with schizophrenia and receiving an antipsychotic medication
is having uncontrolled movement of the lips and tongue. The nurse determines that the
client is experiencing? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Tardive dyskinesia
A nurse will expect which symptom or occurrence when giving Dextran 40? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Blood pressure rising from 110/62 to 145/81
A nurse will prepare teaching materials regarding which drug for the parents of a child
diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Methylphenidate
A nurse working night shift may be at risk for a deficiency of which vitamin? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Vitamin D
A patient began trihexyphenidyl for treatment of Parkinson's disease. Which finding
demonstrates a positive response to the medication? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Gait is
steady with decreased rigidity.
A patient being treated for DKA received an Insulin infusion, Sodium Bicarbonate, and
D5W. Why did this patient receive D5W? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Insulin will facilitate
glucose metabolism so serum glucose may drop too quickly
A patient comes to the clinic complaining of angina. While getting a history from the
patient the nurse takes note that: - CORRECT ANSWERS-a patient taking Sildenafil
should not be given nitrates for angina
A patient complains of cramps in his calves, parasthesia to his toes and a feeling that
his heart is not beating normally. These symptoms may indicate which of the following
imbalance? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Hyperkalemia
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