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“INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACOLOGY
EXAM “ NEWEST UPDATED EXAM 2026
– 2027 SOLVED QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS VERIFIED 100% GRADED A+
(LATEST VERSION)
Pharmacology Made Easy 4.0 - Introduction to Pharmacology
A nurse is caring for a client who arrived at an emergency department
following a bee sting. Which of the following indicates an anaphylactic
reaction? (Select all that apply.)
-low blood pressure
-wheezing
-bradycardia
-peripheral edema
-difficulty swallowing
ANS:
-low blood pressure
-wheezing
-difficulty swallowing
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When reviewing a list of drugs in a drug handbook, a nurse can identify the
generic names for a drug in which of the following ways?
-it begins with a lower-case letter
-it is listed in parentheses along with the trade name
-there are both letters and numbers in the name
-the chemical name is listed in parenthesis before the generic name
ANS:
-it begins with a lower-case letter
A nurse is preparing to administer a drug to a client. In which of the following
sections of a drug handbook should the nurse look to determine if the client
can receive the drug?
-adverse effects
-contraindications
-implementation
-black box warning
ANS:
-contraindications
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking acetaminophen and codeine for
pain relief. These analgesics drugs interact with one another to cause an
additive effect. The nurse should identify that which of the following are
characteristics of additive drug interactions? (Select all that apply.)
-clients can achieve desired effects with the use of lower dosages
-taking the two drugs together can reduce the effects of one or both drugs
-taking the two drugs together can potentiate the effects of one of both drugs
-the two drugs can produce an action neither would have produced alone
-both drugs have similar actions
ANS:
-clients can achieve desired effects with the use the lower dosages
-both drugs have similar actions
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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
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
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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
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?
“INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACOLOGY
EXAM “ NEWEST UPDATED EXAM 2026
– 2027 SOLVED QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS VERIFIED 100% GRADED A+
(LATEST VERSION)
Pharmacology Made Easy 4.0 - Introduction to Pharmacology
A nurse is caring for a client who arrived at an emergency department
following a bee sting. Which of the following indicates an anaphylactic
reaction? (Select all that apply.)
-low blood pressure
-wheezing
-bradycardia
-peripheral edema
-difficulty swallowing
ANS:
-low blood pressure
-wheezing
-difficulty swallowing
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When reviewing a list of drugs in a drug handbook, a nurse can identify the
generic names for a drug in which of the following ways?
-it begins with a lower-case letter
-it is listed in parentheses along with the trade name
-there are both letters and numbers in the name
-the chemical name is listed in parenthesis before the generic name
ANS:
-it begins with a lower-case letter
A nurse is preparing to administer a drug to a client. In which of the following
sections of a drug handbook should the nurse look to determine if the client
can receive the drug?
-adverse effects
-contraindications
-implementation
-black box warning
ANS:
-contraindications
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking acetaminophen and codeine for
pain relief. These analgesics drugs interact with one another to cause an
additive effect. The nurse should identify that which of the following are
characteristics of additive drug interactions? (Select all that apply.)
-clients can achieve desired effects with the use of lower dosages
-taking the two drugs together can reduce the effects of one or both drugs
-taking the two drugs together can potentiate the effects of one of both drugs
-the two drugs can produce an action neither would have produced alone
-both drugs have similar actions
ANS:
-clients can achieve desired effects with the use the lower dosages
-both drugs have similar actions
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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
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
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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
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?
