NR293/ NR 293 PHARMACOLOGY FINAL
EXAM NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
ANSWERS GRADED A | 100% VERIFIED
A nurse is instructing the parents of a child with attention
deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) about methylphenidate.
Which statements) should the nurse include in the instructions?
Select all that apply. - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Administer the
medication in morning, Restrict child's intake of caffeine,
anorexia is a common AE, may cause tremors
A nurse is caring for a client who received penicillin for
pneumonia. Which laboratory value will the nurse assess to
evaluate the therapeutic effect of this medication? - ✔✔✔
Correct Answer > WBC
A client with frequent heartburn requests information from the
nurse on antacids. Which statement(s) would be correct
regarding antacids? Select all that apply. - ✔✔✔ Correct
Answer > Antacids reduce pain by neutralizing acid secretions,
Antacids prevent acid production in the stomach, Should be
,taken 1-2 hours apart from other medications, Antacids are
over the counter
A client presents to a clinic with a new outbreak of herpes
simplex. Six months ago, the client was treated with acyclovir
for an initial outbreak of the herpes simplex virus. The nurse
should anticipate the healthcare provider will prescribe which
medication. - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Acyclovir
A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed amitriptyline The
nurse should monitor for adverse effects including 1 and 2 -
✔✔✔ Correct Answer > 1. dysrrhythmias
2. hypotension
A nurse is caring for a pregnant client who has been taking a
medication known to cause fetal abnormalities. According to
the United States Food & Drug Administration, this medication
belongs in which pregnancy salty category? - ✔✔✔ Correct
Answer > Category X
A nurse working on the medical-surgical unit is transferring a
client who has become unstable to the intensive care unit (ICU).
, Which action should the nurse take? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer >
Complete medication reconciliation
A nurse is taking the health history of a client who reports
occasionally taking cimetidine. Which statement indicates a
therapeutic effect of this medication? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer >
relief of heartburn
A client who is prescribed valproic acid for seizure control tells
the nurse that they drink a 6-pack of beer a day. The nurse
should recommend the healthcare provider order which test. -
✔✔✔ Correct Answer > AST and ALT
A client has a new prescription for nystatin suspension to treat
oral candidiasis. Which instruction by the nurse is appropriate?
- ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Swish the suspension in your mouth
for at least 2 minutes before swallowing it
A nurse is providing information to a client with a new
prescription for prednisone to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Which
therapeutic effect of prednisone should be included in the
teaching? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > decreases inflammation
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