NU150 Exam 3 Pharmacology
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Questions & Answers {Grade A} - Galen
A nurse is caring for a patient taking omeprazole. Which of the following is the best
indication that the medication is effective? - correct answer The patient reports no
gastric reflux or heartburn.
A patient is being treated for a superinfection caused by prolonged antibiotic use.
Which of the following is the most likely explanation for the development of the
superinfection? - correct answer Overgrowth of resistant organisms.
Which statement indicates a patient needs further teaching about nitrofurantoin
therapy? - correct answer "I can stop taking the medication when I feel better."
A patient taking aspirin asks why the medication is prescribed after a stroke. What is
the nurse's best response? - correct answer "It prevents blood clot formation in your
arteries."
,A patient receiving penicillin develops a rash and itching. Which action should the
nurse take first? - correct answer Discontinue the medication immediately.
A patient is prescribed acetaminophen for pain relief. Which adverse effect should the
nurse monitor for? - correct answer Hepatotoxicity
The nurse is administering calcium carbonate to a patient. What is a potential adverse
effect of this medication? - correct answer Kidney stone formation
A patient is scheduled for surgery and is prescribed an anticholinergic medication.
What is the purpose of this medication? - correct answer To decrease respiratory
secretions
A nurse is administering ciprofloxacin to a patient. What adverse effect should the
nurse monitor for? - correct answer Superinfection
, A nurse is caring for a patient taking omeprazole. Which of the following conditions is
most likely to develop with long-term use? - correct answer Increased risk of
fractures
A nurse is educating a patient prescribed ibuprofen for pain management. Which
condition is a contraindication for the use of ibuprofen? - correct answer Clotting
disorders
The nurse is administering meperidine to a postoperative patient. What adverse effect
should the nurse assess for? - correct answer Urinary retention
A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin to a patient. What is the most important
step before administering this medication? - correct answer Obtain a culture and
sensitivity test.
A patient taking sulfonamide reports a rash and peeling skin. What should the nurse do
first? - correct answer Discontinue the medication immediately
(Latest 2026/ 2027 Update) 100% Verified
Questions & Answers {Grade A} - Galen
A nurse is caring for a patient taking omeprazole. Which of the following is the best
indication that the medication is effective? - correct answer The patient reports no
gastric reflux or heartburn.
A patient is being treated for a superinfection caused by prolonged antibiotic use.
Which of the following is the most likely explanation for the development of the
superinfection? - correct answer Overgrowth of resistant organisms.
Which statement indicates a patient needs further teaching about nitrofurantoin
therapy? - correct answer "I can stop taking the medication when I feel better."
A patient taking aspirin asks why the medication is prescribed after a stroke. What is
the nurse's best response? - correct answer "It prevents blood clot formation in your
arteries."
,A patient receiving penicillin develops a rash and itching. Which action should the
nurse take first? - correct answer Discontinue the medication immediately.
A patient is prescribed acetaminophen for pain relief. Which adverse effect should the
nurse monitor for? - correct answer Hepatotoxicity
The nurse is administering calcium carbonate to a patient. What is a potential adverse
effect of this medication? - correct answer Kidney stone formation
A patient is scheduled for surgery and is prescribed an anticholinergic medication.
What is the purpose of this medication? - correct answer To decrease respiratory
secretions
A nurse is administering ciprofloxacin to a patient. What adverse effect should the
nurse monitor for? - correct answer Superinfection
, A nurse is caring for a patient taking omeprazole. Which of the following conditions is
most likely to develop with long-term use? - correct answer Increased risk of
fractures
A nurse is educating a patient prescribed ibuprofen for pain management. Which
condition is a contraindication for the use of ibuprofen? - correct answer Clotting
disorders
The nurse is administering meperidine to a postoperative patient. What adverse effect
should the nurse assess for? - correct answer Urinary retention
A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin to a patient. What is the most important
step before administering this medication? - correct answer Obtain a culture and
sensitivity test.
A patient taking sulfonamide reports a rash and peeling skin. What should the nurse do
first? - correct answer Discontinue the medication immediately