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A patient with elevated lipid levels has a new prescription for nicotinic acid (niacin). The nurse informs the patient that which adverse cffects may occur with this medication? — correct answer M™pruritis, cutancous flusing The nurse will monitor for myopathy (muscle pain) when a paticnt is taking which class of antilipemic drugs? — correct answer M§IMG—CoA reductase inhibitors The nurse is conducting a class about antilipemic drugs. The antilipemic drugs ezectimibe (Zetia) works by which mechanism? — correct answer BBnhibiting cholesterol] absorption in the small intestine When giving Benzotate. the nurse understands that this drug suppres cough reflex by which mechanism of action? — correct answer MBnesthetizing the stretch receptors A paticnt has been advised to add a nasal spray (an adrenergic decongestant) to treat a cold. The nurse will include which instruction? — correcl answer M—Limit use to 3 to 5 days. A patienlis taking a xanthine derivative as part of treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary discase. The nurse will monitor for which adverse effects associated with the use of xanthine derivalives? — correcl answer BPalpitations After reeciving a nebulizer treatment with a beta agonist, the patient complains of fecling slightly nervous and wonders if her asthma is getting best response? — correct answer Mfhis is an worse. What is (he nurse expected adverse effect. Let me take your puls: A patient has prescriptions for two inhalers. One inhaler is a bronchodilator, and the other is a corticosteroid. Which instruction regarding th will the nurse give to the patient? — correct answer Bake the bronchodilator first. » inhalers When evaluating a patient:s use of a metered-dose inhaler, the nurse notes that the patient is unable to coordinate the activation of the inhaler with her breathing. What intervention is most appropriate al this time? — correct answer ZDbtain an order for a spacer device. The nurse is reviewing medications for the treatment of asthma. Which drugs are used for acute asthma attacks? — correct answer (Albuterol nebulizer solution and Epinephrine The nurse is providing instructions lo a patient who has a new prescription for a corticosteroid metered-dose inhaler. Which statement by the patient indicates thal leaching was elleclive? — correct answer . | will rinse my mouth with water after using the inhaler and then spit out the water. c. | will clean the plastic inhaler casing weekly by removing the canister and then washing the casing in warm, soapy water. | will then let it dry before reassembling, e. | will continue to use the inhaler even if | am feeling better, When reviewing the allergy history of a patient. the nurse notes that the patient is allergic to penicillin. Based on this finding, the nurse would question an order for which class of antibiotics? — correct answer Hi ephalosporins The nurse is providing teaching to a patient taking an oral tetracycline antibiotic. Which statement by the nurse is correct? — correct answer HA void direct sunlight and tanning beds while on this medication. A patient has a urinary tract infection, The nurse knows that which class of drugs is especially useful for such infections? — correct answer HB ulfonamides During drug therapy for pneumonia. a female patient devclops a vaginal superinfection, The nurse explains that this infection is caused by: — correct answer Margc doses of antibiotics that kill normal flora. The nurse is reviewing the medication history of a patient who will be taking a sulfonamide antibiotic. During sulfonamide therapy a significant drug interaction may occur with which of these drug or drug classes? — correct answer MB. Oral contraceptives c. Sulfonylureas ce. Phenytoin (Dilantin) !. Warfarin (Coumadin) When a patient is on aminoglycoside therapy, the nurse will monitor the patient for which indicators of potential toxicity? — correct answer nnilus and dizziness The nurse is administering a vancomycin (Vancocin) infusion. Which measure is appropriate for the nurse to implement in order to reduce complications that may occur with this drug's administration? — correct answer Hnfusing the drug over at least 1 hour Which nursing diagnosis is appropriate for a patient who has started aminoglycoside therapy? — correct answer [Risk of injury (Renal damage) A patient who has been hospitalized for 2 wecks has developed a pressure ulcer that contains MRSA. Which drug would the nurse expect to be chosen for therapy? — correct answer Mancomycin (Vancocin) PHARM EXAM _TEST BANK (A+ GUIDE) 100% VERIFIED SOLN._ _ 2025-2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS The nurse is reviewing the medication orders for a patient who will be reviewing gentamicin therapy. Which other medication or medication class, if ordered would be a potential interaction conecrn? — correct answer oop diuretics A 79-year—old patient is receiving a quinolone as treatment for a complicated incision infeetion, The nurse will monitor for which adverse effect that is associated with these drugs? — correct answer HJ endonitis and tendon rupture A patient was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last month, and has complained of a dull ache in the abdomen for the pasl 4 months. This pain has been gradually increased, the pain relievers taken at home are no longer effective. What type of pain is the patient experiencing? — correct answer BE hronic pain A patient is recovering from abdominal surgery. which he had this morning. He is groggy but complaining of severe pain around his incision, What is the most important assessment data to consider before the nurse administers a S$ respiratory rale d 2 of morphine to the patient? — correct answer A patient will be discharged with a 1—weck supply of an opioid analgesic for pain management after abdominal surgery. The nurse will include which information in the teaching plan’? — correct answer MMlow to prevent constipation A patient has been treated for lung canecr for 3 years. Over the past fow months, a patient has notieed that the opioid analgesic is not helping as much as it had previously and more medication is needed for the same pain relicf. The nurse is aware that this palient is experiencing which of these? — correct answer ppioid tolerance 
