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“INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACOLOGY 2026
”LATEST EXAM 2026 – 2027 SOLVED
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS VERIFIED 100%
GRADED A+ (LATEST VERSION) WELL REVISED
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Pharmacology Made Easy 4.0 - Introduction to Pharmacology
A nurse is obtaining a client's health history and discovers that the client takes
loratadine, and over-the-counter drug. The nurse should identify that which of
the following is correct regarding over-the-counter drugs? (Select all the
apply.)
-they do not require the supervision of a nurse
-they can interact with other drugs
-they should be included in the clients drug history assessment
-they are less effective than prescription drugs
-they do not cause toxicity
ANS:
-they do not require the supervision of the nurse
-they can interact the other drugs
-the should be included in the client's drug history assessment
A nurse is speaking to a client who is taking sertraline and reports drinking
grapefruit juice. The nurse explains that grapefruit juice inhibits an enzyme in
the liver that is used to metabolize sertraline. The nurse should recognize that
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client's risk for which of the following?
-reducing drug absorption
-drug dependence
-altered drug distribution
-drug toxicity
ANS:
-drug toxicity
A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of renal insufficiency and is
taking lithium. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following?
-tolerance to the drug
-drug interaction
-drug toxicity
-dependence on the drug
ANS:
-drug toxicity
A nurse is teaching a client about the adverse effects of digoxin. Which of the
following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
-"adverse effects are the intended effects of the medications"
-"adverse effects indicate a severe allergy to the medication."
-"decrease your medication dose if adverse affects occur."
-"contact your provider if adverse effects occur."
ANS:
-contact your provider is adverse effect occur
A nurse is preparing to teach a client about a newly prescribed drug. Prior to
providing teaching, the nurse should review the precautions section of a drug
handbook for which of the following reasons?
-to determine drug-food interactions
-to determine if dosage modification is indicated
-to determine how the drug is absorbed
-to determine availability
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ANS:
-to determine if dosage modification is indicated
A nurse is teaching a client about naproxen enteric-coated tablets. Which of
the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
-"drug absorption occurs in the stomach."
-"you should expect immediate absorption of the drug."
-"you should allow the tablet to dissolve in you mouth."
-"do not crush or chew tablet."
ANS:
-do not crush or chew the tablet
A nurse is caring for a client who is newly admitted to the facility for chest
pain. At which of the following times should the nurse begin teaching about
drugs and discharge planning?
-after the client has a definitive diagnosis
-on the days of discharge
-when the clients family members are present
-as soon as possible
ANS:
-as soon as possible
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has a new prescription for a
drug with a high potential for toxicity. Which of the following information
should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
-periodic laboratory tests are essential to measure serum drug levels
-monitoring for indications of toxicity is important
-taking the drug with an inducing agent will increase the possibility of toxicity
-taking the smallest effective dose is crucial
-increasing fluid intake is recommended to avoid toxicity
ANS:
-periodic laboratory tests are essential to measure serum drug levels
-monitoring for indications of toxicity is important
-taking the smallest effective dose is crucial
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A nurse is reviewing a drug handbook prior to administering a drug to a client
who has kidney disease. The handbook states that the drug can be
administered but identifies certain risks. Which of the following terms
describes these risks?
-contraindications
-precautions
-paradoxical effects
-adverse effects
ANS:
-precautions
A nurse is providing teaching to a pregnant client who is taking captopril, an
ACE inhibitor, to treat hypertension. The nurse informs the client that captopril
is a teratogenic drug. The nurse should explain that teratogenic drugs can
cause which of the following?
-maternal bleeding
-maternal blood clots
-gestational diabetes mellitus
-fetal malformation
ANS:
-fetal malformation
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking diphenhydramine for insomnia and
reports drowsiness. The nurse should identify that drowsiness indicates which
of the following?
-therapeutic effect
-adverse reaction
-contraindication
-precaution
ANS:
-therapeutic effect
A nurse is caring for a client who is having difficulty remembering to take their
prescribed drug three times a day. The nurse should identify that which of the
“INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACOLOGY 2026
”LATEST EXAM 2026 – 2027 SOLVED
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS VERIFIED 100%
GRADED A+ (LATEST VERSION) WELL REVISED
100% GUARANTEE PASS
Pharmacology Made Easy 4.0 - Introduction to Pharmacology
A nurse is obtaining a client's health history and discovers that the client takes
loratadine, and over-the-counter drug. The nurse should identify that which of
the following is correct regarding over-the-counter drugs? (Select all the
apply.)
-they do not require the supervision of a nurse
-they can interact with other drugs
-they should be included in the clients drug history assessment
-they are less effective than prescription drugs
-they do not cause toxicity
ANS:
-they do not require the supervision of the nurse
-they can interact the other drugs
-the should be included in the client's drug history assessment
A nurse is speaking to a client who is taking sertraline and reports drinking
grapefruit juice. The nurse explains that grapefruit juice inhibits an enzyme in
the liver that is used to metabolize sertraline. The nurse should recognize that
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client's risk for which of the following?
-reducing drug absorption
-drug dependence
-altered drug distribution
-drug toxicity
ANS:
-drug toxicity
A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of renal insufficiency and is
taking lithium. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following?
-tolerance to the drug
-drug interaction
-drug toxicity
-dependence on the drug
ANS:
-drug toxicity
A nurse is teaching a client about the adverse effects of digoxin. Which of the
following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
-"adverse effects are the intended effects of the medications"
-"adverse effects indicate a severe allergy to the medication."
-"decrease your medication dose if adverse affects occur."
-"contact your provider if adverse effects occur."
ANS:
-contact your provider is adverse effect occur
A nurse is preparing to teach a client about a newly prescribed drug. Prior to
providing teaching, the nurse should review the precautions section of a drug
handbook for which of the following reasons?
-to determine drug-food interactions
-to determine if dosage modification is indicated
-to determine how the drug is absorbed
-to determine availability
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ANS:
-to determine if dosage modification is indicated
A nurse is teaching a client about naproxen enteric-coated tablets. Which of
the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
-"drug absorption occurs in the stomach."
-"you should expect immediate absorption of the drug."
-"you should allow the tablet to dissolve in you mouth."
-"do not crush or chew tablet."
ANS:
-do not crush or chew the tablet
A nurse is caring for a client who is newly admitted to the facility for chest
pain. At which of the following times should the nurse begin teaching about
drugs and discharge planning?
-after the client has a definitive diagnosis
-on the days of discharge
-when the clients family members are present
-as soon as possible
ANS:
-as soon as possible
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has a new prescription for a
drug with a high potential for toxicity. Which of the following information
should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
-periodic laboratory tests are essential to measure serum drug levels
-monitoring for indications of toxicity is important
-taking the drug with an inducing agent will increase the possibility of toxicity
-taking the smallest effective dose is crucial
-increasing fluid intake is recommended to avoid toxicity
ANS:
-periodic laboratory tests are essential to measure serum drug levels
-monitoring for indications of toxicity is important
-taking the smallest effective dose is crucial
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A nurse is reviewing a drug handbook prior to administering a drug to a client
who has kidney disease. The handbook states that the drug can be
administered but identifies certain risks. Which of the following terms
describes these risks?
-contraindications
-precautions
-paradoxical effects
-adverse effects
ANS:
-precautions
A nurse is providing teaching to a pregnant client who is taking captopril, an
ACE inhibitor, to treat hypertension. The nurse informs the client that captopril
is a teratogenic drug. The nurse should explain that teratogenic drugs can
cause which of the following?
-maternal bleeding
-maternal blood clots
-gestational diabetes mellitus
-fetal malformation
ANS:
-fetal malformation
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking diphenhydramine for insomnia and
reports drowsiness. The nurse should identify that drowsiness indicates which
of the following?
-therapeutic effect
-adverse reaction
-contraindication
-precaution
ANS:
-therapeutic effect
A nurse is caring for a client who is having difficulty remembering to take their
prescribed drug three times a day. The nurse should identify that which of the
