NU 150 / NU150 Exam 1 – Pharmacology Review
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Solutions | Grade A
The nurse is reviewing insulin therapy with a client. Which statement indicates correct
understanding?
I will rotate injection sites to avoid hardening of the skin.
a client with type 2 diabetes asks why metformin is prescribed. How should the nurse
respond?
It decreases glucose production in the liver.
The nurse is caring for a client with hypoglycemia. What is the most appropriate initial
intervention?
Provide Juice or milk if the client is conscious.
The nurse is administering a diuretic. which assessment finding requires the nurse to
withhold the medication?
Serum Potassium of 3.2mEq/L
The nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client on anticoagulants. What should the client
avoid while on this medication?
Eating foods high in Vitamin K
A client on digoxin reports nausea and visual disturbances. What is the nurse's priority
action?
Hold the medication and check the digoxin level.
The nurse is administering furosemide. What lab value should the nurse monitor
closely?
Potassium
The nurse is caring for a client prescribed warfarin. Which lab test should be monitored
regularly?
Prothrombin time (PT) and INR
, The nurse is administering a subcutaneous injection. What is the correct angle for the
injection?
45 degrees
The nurse is reinforcing teaching on mixing insulin. which statement indicates
understanding?
I will not mix Lantus insulin with any other insulin.
A client with diabetes asks about the signs of hyperglycemia. What should the nurse
include?
Polyuria, polyphagia, and polydipsia
The nurse is administering and IM injection. what is the correct needle size and length?
22-gauge, 1.5 inches
The nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client prescribed antibiotics. What instruction is
correct?
Take the full course of the medication.
A client taking metformin reports fatigue and weakness. What condition should the
nurse suspect?
Lactic Acidosis
The nurse is caring for a client taking potassium-sparing diuretic. what is the nurse's
priority action?
Monitor for signs of hyperkalemia
the nurse is preparing to administer subcutaneous heparin. what site is appropriate?
Abdomen
the nurse is caring for a client prescribed nitroglycerin. What is an expected side effect?
Dizziness
The nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client prescribed beta-blockers. What should the
client report immediately?
Shortness of breath
A client taking insulin reports frequent hypoglycemia. what should the nurse reinforce
during teaching?
(Latest 2026/2027 Update) | Galen | Complete Real
Exam | Verified Questions & Answers | 100% Correct
Solutions | Grade A
The nurse is reviewing insulin therapy with a client. Which statement indicates correct
understanding?
I will rotate injection sites to avoid hardening of the skin.
a client with type 2 diabetes asks why metformin is prescribed. How should the nurse
respond?
It decreases glucose production in the liver.
The nurse is caring for a client with hypoglycemia. What is the most appropriate initial
intervention?
Provide Juice or milk if the client is conscious.
The nurse is administering a diuretic. which assessment finding requires the nurse to
withhold the medication?
Serum Potassium of 3.2mEq/L
The nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client on anticoagulants. What should the client
avoid while on this medication?
Eating foods high in Vitamin K
A client on digoxin reports nausea and visual disturbances. What is the nurse's priority
action?
Hold the medication and check the digoxin level.
The nurse is administering furosemide. What lab value should the nurse monitor
closely?
Potassium
The nurse is caring for a client prescribed warfarin. Which lab test should be monitored
regularly?
Prothrombin time (PT) and INR
, The nurse is administering a subcutaneous injection. What is the correct angle for the
injection?
45 degrees
The nurse is reinforcing teaching on mixing insulin. which statement indicates
understanding?
I will not mix Lantus insulin with any other insulin.
A client with diabetes asks about the signs of hyperglycemia. What should the nurse
include?
Polyuria, polyphagia, and polydipsia
The nurse is administering and IM injection. what is the correct needle size and length?
22-gauge, 1.5 inches
The nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client prescribed antibiotics. What instruction is
correct?
Take the full course of the medication.
A client taking metformin reports fatigue and weakness. What condition should the
nurse suspect?
Lactic Acidosis
The nurse is caring for a client taking potassium-sparing diuretic. what is the nurse's
priority action?
Monitor for signs of hyperkalemia
the nurse is preparing to administer subcutaneous heparin. what site is appropriate?
Abdomen
the nurse is caring for a client prescribed nitroglycerin. What is an expected side effect?
Dizziness
The nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client prescribed beta-blockers. What should the
client report immediately?
Shortness of breath
A client taking insulin reports frequent hypoglycemia. what should the nurse reinforce
during teaching?
