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Pharmacology Practice Questions and Answers for Nurses, Exams of Pharmacology

Duke UniversityPharmacology

A series of multiple-choice questions and answers related to pharmacology, focusing on nursing considerations for various medications. It covers topics such as adverse effects, therapeutic responses, and necessary nursing interventions. The questions address specific drugs like diltiazem, atorvastatin, clozapine, fluoxetine, haloperidol, ciprofloxacin, sumatriptan, glyburide, ethinyl estradiol/norelgestromin, amitriptyline, amoxicillin/clavulanic, ceftazidime, tamoxifen, cromolyn, warfarin, aspirin, docusate sodium, furosemide, allopurinol, enalapril, digoxin, nitroglycerin, calcium gluconate, clozapine, carbamazepine, zolpidem, trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole, calcium citrate, hydroxyurea, baclofen and cefotetan. It is useful for nursing students or professionals preparing for pharmacology exams or seeking to reinforce their knowledge of medication management. The document emphasizes practical application of pharmacological principles in a clinical setting.

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RN PHARMACOLOGY ONLINE PRACTICE TEST B QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS 2025 REVISED AND GRADED A+.
A nurse is teaching a client who is starting to take diltiazem. Which of the
following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the
client understand the teaching? - Precise answer I will check my heart rate
before I take the medication
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking atrocastatin for hyperlipidemia.
Which of the following client laboratory values should the nurse monitor? -
Precise answer creatinine kinase
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has schizophrenia
and a prescription for clozapine. Which of the following laboratory tests
should the nurse review before administering the medication? - Precise
answer total cholesterol
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has depression and a new
prescription for fluozetine. Which of the following statements by the client
indicates an understanding of the teaching? - Precise answer I should
take acetaminophen instead of ibuprofen for my headaches while taking
this medication
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving haloperidol. The nurse should
identify which of the following findings as an adverse effect of the
medication? - Precise answer akathisia
A nurse is teaching about a new prescription for ciprofloxacin to a client
who has a urinary tract infection. The nurse should identify which of the
following statements as an indication that the client understands the
teaching? - Precise answer I will report any signs of tendon pain or
swelling
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is to start taking sumatriptan.
Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse instruct the client to
monitor for and report to the provider? - Precise answer chest pressure
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RN PHARMACOLOGY ONLINE PRACTICE TEST B QUESTIONS AND

SOLUTIONS 2025 REVISED AND GRADED A+.

A nurse is teaching a client who is starting to take diltiazem. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client understand the teaching? - Precise answer I will check my heart rate before I take the medication A nurse is caring for a client who is taking atrocastatin for hyperlipidemia. Which of the following client laboratory values should the nurse monitor? - Precise answer creatinine kinase A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has schizophrenia and a prescription for clozapine. Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse review before administering the medication? - Precise answer total cholesterol A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has depression and a new prescription for fluozetine. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? - Precise answer I should take acetaminophen instead of ibuprofen for my headaches while taking this medication A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving haloperidol. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as an adverse effect of the medication? - Precise answer akathisia A nurse is teaching about a new prescription for ciprofloxacin to a client who has a urinary tract infection. The nurse should identify which of the following statements as an indication that the client understands the teaching? - Precise answer I will report any signs of tendon pain or swelling A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is to start taking sumatriptan. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse instruct the client to monitor for and report to the provider? - Precise answer chest pressure

A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes mellitus and is taking glyburide. The client reports feeling confused and anxious. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? - Precise answer perform a capillary blood glucose test A nurse is providing teaching to a client about the use of ethinyl estradiol/norelgestromin. The nurse should identify that which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? - Precise answer I will fold the sticky sides of the old patch together before disposing it A nurse is assessing a client who is taking amitriptyline for depression. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of the medication? - Precise answer dry mouth A nurse is preparing to administer a new prescription of amoxicillin/clavulanic to a client. The client tells the nurse that they are allergic to penicillin. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? - Precise answer withhold the medication A nurse is reviewing laboratory results for a client who is to receive a dose of ceftazidime via intermittent IV bolus. Which of the following laboratory findings is the priority for the nurse to report to the provider before administering the medication? - Precise answer Creatinine 2.6 mg/dL A nurse is assessing a client who is taking tamoxifen to treat breast cancer. Which of the following findings is the priority for the nurse report to the provider? - Precise answer leg tenderness A nurse is planning to teach about inhalant medications to a client who has a new diagnosis of exercise-induced asthma. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to instruct the client to use prior to physical activity? - Precise answer cromolyn A nurse is caring for a client who is recovering from deep-vein thrombosis and is to start taking warfarin. For which of the following findings should the nurse monitor as an adverse effect of warfarin? - Precise answer Bleeding gums

A nurse is caring for a client who has magnesium level of 3.1 mEq/L. The nurse should expect to administer which of the following medicaitons? - Precise answer calcium gluconate A nurse is caring for a client who reports lethargy and myalgia after taking clozapine for 6 months. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? - Precise answer Obtain WBC with absolute neutrophil count A nurse in a clinic is caring for a client who is taking aspirin for the treatment of arthritis. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as an indication that the client is beginning to exhibit salicylism? - Precise answer Tinnitus A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new prescription for furosemide twice daily. The nurse should include which of the following instructions in the teaching? (select all that apply) - Precise answer 1) increase intake of potassium-rich foods

  1. monitor for muscle weakness
  2. dangle your legs from the side of the bed before standing A nurse is preparing to mix and administer dantrolene via IV bolus to a client who has developed malignant hyperthermia during surgery. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - Precise answer Reconstitute the initial dose with 60 mL of sterile water without a bacteriostatic agent A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who is taking carbamazepine for a seizure disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? - Precise answer WBC 3,500/mm A nurse is teaching about zolpidem to a client who has insomnia. The nurse should identify that which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching? - Precise answer I will use this medication for a short period of time A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a prescription for trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? - Precise answer Drink 8-10 glasses of water daily

A nurse is caring for a client who has hypocalcemia and is receiving calcium citrate. The nurse should identify that which of the following findings indicates a therapeutic response to the medication? - Precise answer client report decreased paresthesia A nurse is teaching a client who is starting to take amitriptyline. Which of the following findings should the nurse include in the teaching as an adverse effect of the medication? - Precise answer urinary retention A nurse is caring for a client who has sickle cell anemia and is taking hydroxyurea. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? (select all that apply) - Precise answer 1) hemoglobin 7.

  1. platelets 75000
  2. potassium 5. A nurse is planning discharge teaching for a client who has prescription for furosemide. The nurse should plan to include which of the following statements in the teaching? - Precise answer Drink a glass of milk with each dose of medication A nurse administers ceftazidime to a client who has severe penicillin allergy. The nurse should identify which of the following client findings as an indication that she should complete an incident report? - Precise answer The client reports shortness of breath A nurse is preparing to administer hydrochlorothiazide to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take prior to administering the medication? - Precise answer Obtain the client's blood pressure A nurse is administering baclofen for a client who has a spinal cord injury. Which of the following findings should the nurse document as a therapeutic outcome? - Precise answer Decrease in flexor and extensor spasticity A nurse is administering cefotetan via intermittent IV bolus to a client who suddenly develops dyspnea and widespread hives. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? - Precise answer discontinue the medication IV infusion A nurse contacts a client's provider on the telephone to obtain a prescription for pain medication. Which of the following actions should the

A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has multiple sclerosis and a new prescription for methylprednisone. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? (select all) - Precise answer 1) blood glucose levels will need to be monitored during therapy

  1. avoid contact with persons who have known infections
  2. grapefruit juice can increase the blood levels of the medication A nurse is administering diazepam to a client who is having a colonoscopy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - Precise answer ensure flumazenil is available to administer for toxicity management A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and is receiving an IV infusion of dopamine. Which of the following findings indicated that the medication is effective? - Precise answer increased cardiac output A nurse is caring for a client who is to receive treatment for opioid use disorder. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to administer? - Precise answer methadone A nurse is teaching a client who is to start taking ranitidine for peptic ulcer disease. Which of the following client statements should the nurse identify as understand of the teaching? - Precise answer I know smoking makes ranitidine less effective A nurse is completing an incident report for a medication error. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the report? - Precise answer Administered propranolol 80 mg PO at 1800 to the client who did not have a prescription for the medicaiton A nurse is caring for a client who has developed hypomagnesemia due to long-term therapy with lansoprazole. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following manifestations? - Precise answer disorientation A nurse is monitoring for adverse effects of hydrochlorothiazide after administering the medication to an older adult client who has heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of the medication? - Precise answer orthostatic hypotension

A nurse is assessing a client who has received atropine eye drops during an eye examination. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect as an adverse effect of the medication? - Precise answer blurred vision A nurse administered digoxin immune Fab to a client who received the incorrect dose of digoxin over a period of 3 days. The nurse should identify that which of the following findings indicates the antidote was effective? - Precise answer normal sinus rhythm A nurse is caring for a client who has pneumonia. The client tells the nurse she is pregnant and that she has not told her provider yet. The nurse should identify that pregnancy is a contraindication for receiving which of the following medications? - Precise answer doxycycline A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has hypertension. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as a contraindication for receiving propranolol? - Precise answer asthma