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Pharm Exam 2 Test Bank 2026 Study Guide
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PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM (QUESTIONS FROM QUIZZES)
The nurse checks the patient's laboratory work prior to administering a dose
of vancomycin (Vancocin) and finds that the trough vancomycin level is 24
mcg/mL. What will the nurse do next?
a.
Administer the vancomycin as ordered.
b.
Hold the drug, and administer 4 hours later.
c.
Hold the drug, and notify the prescriber.
d.
Repeat the test to verify results.
C
A patient has been diagnosed with carbapenemase-resistant
Enterobacteriaceae (CRE). The nurse expects to see orders for which drug?
a.
Dapsone (Cubicin), a miscellaneous antibiotic
b.
Ciprofloxacin (Cipro), a quinolone
c.
Linezolid (Zyvox), an oxazolidinone
d.
Colistimethate sodium (Coly-Mycin), a polypeptide antibiotic
D
A 79-year-old patient is receiving a quinolone as treatment for a complicated
incision infection. The nurse will monitor for which adverse effect that is
associated with these drugs?
a.
Neuralgia
b.
Double vision
c.
Hypotension
d.
Tendonitis and tendon rupture
D
he nurse is administering intravenous vancomycin (Vancocin) to a patient who
has had gastrointestinal surgery. Which nursing measures are appropriate?
(Select all that apply.)
a.
Monitoring serum creatinine levels
b.
Restricting fluids while the patient is on this medication
c.
Warning the patient that a flushed feeling or facial itching may occur
d.
Instructing the patient to report dizziness or a feeling of fullness in the ears
e.
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Reporting a trough drug level of 11 mcg/mL and holding the drug
f.
Reporting a trough drug level of 24 mcg/mL and holding the drug
A,C,D,F
A patient will be receiving nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin) treatment for a urinary
tract infection. The nurse is reviewing the patient's history and will question
the nitrofurantoin order if which disorder is present in the history? (Select all
that apply.)
a.
Liver disease
b.
Coronary artery disease
c.
Hyperthyroidism
d.
Type 1 diabetes mellitus
e.
Chronic renal disease
A,E
A patient who is diagnosed with shingles is taking topical acyclovir, and the
nurse is providing instructions about adverse effects. The nurse will discuss
which adverse effects of topical acyclovir therapy?
a.
Insomnia and nervousness
b.
Temporary swelling and rash
c.
Burning when applied
d.
This medication has no adverse effects.
C
A patient who has undergone a lung transplant has contracted
cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis. The nurse expects which drug to be ordered
for this patient?
a.
Acyclovir (Zovirax)
b.
Ganciclovir (Cytovene)
c.
Ribavirin (Virazole)
d.
Amantadine (Symmetrel)
B
An infant has been hospitalized with a severe lung infection caused by the
respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and will be receiving medication via the
inhalation route. The nurse expects which drug to be used?
a.
Acyclovir (Zovirax)
b.
Ganciclovir (Cytovene)
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c.
Amantadine (Symmetrel)
d.
Ribavirin (Virazole)
D
A patient who is HIV- positive has been receiving medication therapy that
includes zidovudine (Retrovir). However, the prescriber has decided to stop
the zidovudine because of its dose-limiting adverse effect. Which of these
conditions is the dose-limiting adverse effect of zidovudine therapy?
a.
Retinitis
b.
Renal toxicity
c.
Hepatotoxicity
d.
Bone marrow suppression
D
The nurse is administering intravenous acyclovir (Zovirax) to a patient with a
viral infection. Which administration technique is correct?
a.
Infuse intravenous acyclovir slowly, over at least 1 hour.
b.
Infuse intravenous acyclovir by rapid bolus.
c.
Refrigerate intravenous acyclovir.
d.
Restrict oral fluids during intravenous acyclovir therapy.
A
A patient is receiving cidofovir (Vistide) as part of treatment for a viral
infection, and the nurse is preparing to administer probenecid, which is also
ordered. Which is the rationale for administering probenecid along with the
cidofovir treatment?
a.
Probenecid has a synergistic effect when given with cidofovir, thus making the
antiviral medication more effective.
b.
The probenecid also prevents replication of the virus.
c.
Concurrent drug therapy with probenecid reduces the nephrotoxicity of the
cidofovir.
d.
The probenecid reduces the adverse gastrointestinal effects of the cidofovir.
C
A patient is taking a combination of antiviral drugs as treatment for early
stages of a viral infection. While discussing the drug therapy, the patient asks
the nurse if the drugs will kill the virus. When answering, the nurse keeps in
mind which fact about antiviral drugs?
a.
They are given for palliative reasons only.
Pharm Exam 2 Test Bank 2026 Study Guide
Download now
Champlain Nursing School
HIGH YIELDS QUESTIONS
Exam
NEWEST MODEL 2026 EXAM LATEST
VERSION SOLVED QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS VERIFIED 100 %
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PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM (QUESTIONS FROM QUIZZES)
The nurse checks the patient's laboratory work prior to administering a dose
of vancomycin (Vancocin) and finds that the trough vancomycin level is 24
mcg/mL. What will the nurse do next?
a.
Administer the vancomycin as ordered.
b.
Hold the drug, and administer 4 hours later.
c.
Hold the drug, and notify the prescriber.
d.
Repeat the test to verify results.
C
A patient has been diagnosed with carbapenemase-resistant
Enterobacteriaceae (CRE). The nurse expects to see orders for which drug?
a.
Dapsone (Cubicin), a miscellaneous antibiotic
b.
Ciprofloxacin (Cipro), a quinolone
c.
Linezolid (Zyvox), an oxazolidinone
d.
Colistimethate sodium (Coly-Mycin), a polypeptide antibiotic
D
A 79-year-old patient is receiving a quinolone as treatment for a complicated
incision infection. The nurse will monitor for which adverse effect that is
associated with these drugs?
a.
Neuralgia
b.
Double vision
c.
Hypotension
d.
Tendonitis and tendon rupture
D
he nurse is administering intravenous vancomycin (Vancocin) to a patient who
has had gastrointestinal surgery. Which nursing measures are appropriate?
(Select all that apply.)
a.
Monitoring serum creatinine levels
b.
Restricting fluids while the patient is on this medication
c.
Warning the patient that a flushed feeling or facial itching may occur
d.
Instructing the patient to report dizziness or a feeling of fullness in the ears
e.
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Reporting a trough drug level of 11 mcg/mL and holding the drug
f.
Reporting a trough drug level of 24 mcg/mL and holding the drug
A,C,D,F
A patient will be receiving nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin) treatment for a urinary
tract infection. The nurse is reviewing the patient's history and will question
the nitrofurantoin order if which disorder is present in the history? (Select all
that apply.)
a.
Liver disease
b.
Coronary artery disease
c.
Hyperthyroidism
d.
Type 1 diabetes mellitus
e.
Chronic renal disease
A,E
A patient who is diagnosed with shingles is taking topical acyclovir, and the
nurse is providing instructions about adverse effects. The nurse will discuss
which adverse effects of topical acyclovir therapy?
a.
Insomnia and nervousness
b.
Temporary swelling and rash
c.
Burning when applied
d.
This medication has no adverse effects.
C
A patient who has undergone a lung transplant has contracted
cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis. The nurse expects which drug to be ordered
for this patient?
a.
Acyclovir (Zovirax)
b.
Ganciclovir (Cytovene)
c.
Ribavirin (Virazole)
d.
Amantadine (Symmetrel)
B
An infant has been hospitalized with a severe lung infection caused by the
respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and will be receiving medication via the
inhalation route. The nurse expects which drug to be used?
a.
Acyclovir (Zovirax)
b.
Ganciclovir (Cytovene)
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c.
Amantadine (Symmetrel)
d.
Ribavirin (Virazole)
D
A patient who is HIV- positive has been receiving medication therapy that
includes zidovudine (Retrovir). However, the prescriber has decided to stop
the zidovudine because of its dose-limiting adverse effect. Which of these
conditions is the dose-limiting adverse effect of zidovudine therapy?
a.
Retinitis
b.
Renal toxicity
c.
Hepatotoxicity
d.
Bone marrow suppression
D
The nurse is administering intravenous acyclovir (Zovirax) to a patient with a
viral infection. Which administration technique is correct?
a.
Infuse intravenous acyclovir slowly, over at least 1 hour.
b.
Infuse intravenous acyclovir by rapid bolus.
c.
Refrigerate intravenous acyclovir.
d.
Restrict oral fluids during intravenous acyclovir therapy.
A
A patient is receiving cidofovir (Vistide) as part of treatment for a viral
infection, and the nurse is preparing to administer probenecid, which is also
ordered. Which is the rationale for administering probenecid along with the
cidofovir treatment?
a.
Probenecid has a synergistic effect when given with cidofovir, thus making the
antiviral medication more effective.
b.
The probenecid also prevents replication of the virus.
c.
Concurrent drug therapy with probenecid reduces the nephrotoxicity of the
cidofovir.
d.
The probenecid reduces the adverse gastrointestinal effects of the cidofovir.
C
A patient is taking a combination of antiviral drugs as treatment for early
stages of a viral infection. While discussing the drug therapy, the patient asks
the nurse if the drugs will kill the virus. When answering, the nurse keeps in
mind which fact about antiviral drugs?
a.
They are given for palliative reasons only.
