PHARMACOLOGY A PATIENT CENTERED
NURSING PROCESS APPROACH EXAM 2026
UPDATED
◉ "A nurse is caring for a client with diabetic ketoacidosis who has a
prescription for an intravenous infusion of insulin. the nurse should
document that which of the following types of insulin was
administered intravenously to treat ketoacidosis?
a. regular insulin
b. insulin lispro
c. insulin aspart
d. insulin glargine. Answer: regular insulin
◉ "a nurse is assessing a client with rheumatoid arthritis who has
been taking high doses of prescribed hydroxychloroquine. which of
the following client statement should indicate to the nurse that the
client is experiencing adverse effects of hydroxychloroquine?
a. I have developed sores in my mouth
b. I often feel like the room is spinning.
c. I noticed that the whites of my eyes look yellow.
d. I have had a change in my vision recently. Answer: I have had a
change in my vision
,◉ "A nurse is preparing to administer a sublingual nitroglycerin
tablet to a client who is reporting chest pain. for which of the
following adverse effects should the nurse monitor after giving this
medication?
a. hypotension
myalgia
c. diarrhea
d. ototoxicity. Answer: hypotension
◉ a nurse is administering brimonidine eye drops to a client who
has glaucoma which of the following ocular effect should the nurse
expect?
a. a decreased intraocular pressure
b. blocked growth of new blood vessel
c. paralysis of accommodation
d. mydriasis. Answer:
◉ a nurse is planning to administer epoetin alfa to client who has
chronic kidney failure. which of the following should the nurse plan
to review prior to administering this medication
a. blood pressure
b. temperature
c. blood glucose levels
d. total protein level. Answer: blood pressure
,◉ a nurse is providing teaching to a client who has chronic
constipation and a new prescription for psyllium(phyllium causes
constipation) which of the following instruction should the nurse
consider
a. this medication is for short-term use only
b. you should eat a low-residual diet while taking this medication.
c. mix this medication with water and follow with an additional glass
of liquid
d. the medication's adverse effects of stomach cramps and nausea
will go away in time. Answer: mix this medication with water and
follow with an additional glass of liquid
◉ a nurse is providing teaching to a client with hypertension and
type 1 diabetes mellitus who has a new prescription for metoprolol.
which of the following statement by the client indicates an
understanding of the teaching
a. i might have difficulty recognizing when my blood sugar is low
b. i will have a lower risk of developing an infection while i take this
medication
c. i should be concerned about losing excess weight while i take this
medication
d. i could have more problems with high blood sugar while taking
this medication. Answer: i might have difficulty recognizing when
my blood sugar is low
, ◉ a nurse is caring for a client who has severe asthma and allergic
rhinitis. the client is taking theophylline. which of the following
medications should the nurse identify as being incompatible with
theophylline
a. cromolyn
b. albuterol
c. zafirlukast
d. methylprednisolone. Answer: zafirlukast
◉ a nurse is assessing a client who began taking clozapine (adverse
effect: myocarditis: chest pain, palpitation, cardiac arrhythmias,
dyspnea) 3 weeks ago. which of the following findings should the
nurse report to the provider immediately?
a. tachypnea and tachycardia.
b. abdominal pain and constipation
c. enuresis and polyuria
d. dry mouth and blurred vision. Answer: tachypnea and tachycardia
◉ digoxin toxicity (eat high potassium content)
a. hyperkalemia
b. hypokalemia
c. cough
NURSING PROCESS APPROACH EXAM 2026
UPDATED
◉ "A nurse is caring for a client with diabetic ketoacidosis who has a
prescription for an intravenous infusion of insulin. the nurse should
document that which of the following types of insulin was
administered intravenously to treat ketoacidosis?
a. regular insulin
b. insulin lispro
c. insulin aspart
d. insulin glargine. Answer: regular insulin
◉ "a nurse is assessing a client with rheumatoid arthritis who has
been taking high doses of prescribed hydroxychloroquine. which of
the following client statement should indicate to the nurse that the
client is experiencing adverse effects of hydroxychloroquine?
a. I have developed sores in my mouth
b. I often feel like the room is spinning.
c. I noticed that the whites of my eyes look yellow.
d. I have had a change in my vision recently. Answer: I have had a
change in my vision
,◉ "A nurse is preparing to administer a sublingual nitroglycerin
tablet to a client who is reporting chest pain. for which of the
following adverse effects should the nurse monitor after giving this
medication?
a. hypotension
myalgia
c. diarrhea
d. ototoxicity. Answer: hypotension
◉ a nurse is administering brimonidine eye drops to a client who
has glaucoma which of the following ocular effect should the nurse
expect?
a. a decreased intraocular pressure
b. blocked growth of new blood vessel
c. paralysis of accommodation
d. mydriasis. Answer:
◉ a nurse is planning to administer epoetin alfa to client who has
chronic kidney failure. which of the following should the nurse plan
to review prior to administering this medication
a. blood pressure
b. temperature
c. blood glucose levels
d. total protein level. Answer: blood pressure
,◉ a nurse is providing teaching to a client who has chronic
constipation and a new prescription for psyllium(phyllium causes
constipation) which of the following instruction should the nurse
consider
a. this medication is for short-term use only
b. you should eat a low-residual diet while taking this medication.
c. mix this medication with water and follow with an additional glass
of liquid
d. the medication's adverse effects of stomach cramps and nausea
will go away in time. Answer: mix this medication with water and
follow with an additional glass of liquid
◉ a nurse is providing teaching to a client with hypertension and
type 1 diabetes mellitus who has a new prescription for metoprolol.
which of the following statement by the client indicates an
understanding of the teaching
a. i might have difficulty recognizing when my blood sugar is low
b. i will have a lower risk of developing an infection while i take this
medication
c. i should be concerned about losing excess weight while i take this
medication
d. i could have more problems with high blood sugar while taking
this medication. Answer: i might have difficulty recognizing when
my blood sugar is low
, ◉ a nurse is caring for a client who has severe asthma and allergic
rhinitis. the client is taking theophylline. which of the following
medications should the nurse identify as being incompatible with
theophylline
a. cromolyn
b. albuterol
c. zafirlukast
d. methylprednisolone. Answer: zafirlukast
◉ a nurse is assessing a client who began taking clozapine (adverse
effect: myocarditis: chest pain, palpitation, cardiac arrhythmias,
dyspnea) 3 weeks ago. which of the following findings should the
nurse report to the provider immediately?
a. tachypnea and tachycardia.
b. abdominal pain and constipation
c. enuresis and polyuria
d. dry mouth and blurred vision. Answer: tachypnea and tachycardia
◉ digoxin toxicity (eat high potassium content)
a. hyperkalemia
b. hypokalemia
c. cough
