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NUR 2407 PHARMACOLOGY EXAM 1 NEWEST 2024 ALL 50
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+
1. A client taking phenytoin suddenly develops hives. What is the best explanation for this
occurrence and the nurse’s best response?
a. A hypersensitive (excessive) response and the dose should be reduced
b. A random idiosyncratic response that will not disrupt treatment plan
c. A paradoxical response related to the body’s attempt to maintain homeostasis
and will resolve over time
d. An allergic response and the medication should be stopped
2. A client is given a new medication and reports nausea within an hour after taking the
drug. The nurse knows that nausea is an expected side effect. What is the best action?
a. Report the symptom to the pharmacist to modify the order
b. Administer next dose as scheduled and tell client to report more symptoms
c. Hold the drug and let the provider know before administering the next dose
d. Explore non-pharmacological measures to minimize the side effect
3. A nurse is preparing to administer medication to a hospitalized patient who has been
taking lithium for 3 days. The client is complaining of mild nausea, fatigue, and dry
mouth. The client’s lithium levels are 0.8 mEq/L. What is the best response?
a. Administer the dose and tell the client the expected side effects are
temporary
b. Request an order for amiloride
c. Contact the provider to request an order for serum electrolytes
d. Hold the dose and notify the provider of the client’s lithium levels
4. What is the nurse’s best response when a client refuses medication?
a. Remind the client of the consequences associated with noncompliance
b. Investigate the reason the client is refusing
c. Bring in a social worker for counselling
d. Call the provider and explore alternative medications
5. Why is IV diazepam used in the treatment of status epilepticus?
a. The IV product has a 5 day half-life to prevent reoccurance
b. The medication resolves continual seizures rapidly with no loading dose
c. The drug alleviates suffering when the family requests euthanasia
d. Diazepam is a secondary medication to make the patient forget the event
6. A client taking levodopa/carbidopa reports feeling lightheaded/dizzy, especially when
standing from a sitting position. What will the nurse expect the provider to recommend?
a. Alpha-adrenergic antagonist
b. Drug holiday
c. Increase salt and water intake
d. Amantadine
7. A client taking interferon beta-1a reports feeling depressed. What is the nurse’s best
action?
a. Notify the provider of these symptoms
