NRS 2020 - Pharmacology
NRS 2020 EXAM 2 LATEST 2026/2027
UPDATE OAKLAND UNIVERSITY 100%
ACCURATE Q&A PHARMACOLOGY
|GRADED A
A patient suffering from a severe asthmatic attack arrives in your Emergency Department
seeking treatment. His lips have a blue color, and pulse oximetry indicates a pO2 level of
80%. Which treatment should you apply FIRST?
Epinephrine subcutaneous
Intravenous glucocorticoids
Oxygen by face mask
Albuterol by nebulizer
Oxygen by face mask
The nurse will teach a patient who is prescribed niacin [Niacor] to prevent flushing of the
face by doing what?
Ingesting a meal before taking the medication
Drinking a full glass of water after taking the medication
Increasing dietary fiber before and after each dose
Taking 325 mg of aspirin 30 minutes before each dose
Taking 325 mg of aspirin 30 minutes before each dose
,NRS 2020 - Pharmacology
A patient is receiving an intravenous infusion of heparin to treat a pulmonary embolism.
What laboratory value will the nurse monitor to evaluate treatment with this medication?
Hemoglobin and hematocrit
Prothrombin time (PT)
Activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT)
Platelet count
Activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT)
A client on anticoagulant therapy is being discharged. Which statement by the client
indicates an understanding of the anticoagulants drug action?
"It should prevent my blood from clotting."
"It will make my blood less sticky".
"It is used to dissolve blood clots."
"It might cause me to get injured more often."
"It should prevent my blood from clotting."
A 27-year-old woman with a history of persistent asthma presents to the Emergency
Department with complaints of agitation, muscle tremors and a "racing heart". During her
history, she mentions having recently increased the number of asthma medications being
taken, as well as the frequency of use of her rescue inhaler. Which of the following is most
likely responsible for her current symptoms?
Ipratropium
Montelukast
Beclomethasone
Albuterol
Albuterol
A patient has been prescribed pharmacologic doses of glucocorticoids. It is most
important for the nurse to teach the patient to do what?
Have an eye examination every year.
Never abruptly withdraw therapy.
Increase intake of dietary sodium.
Take antibiotics to prevent infection.
, NRS 2020 - Pharmacology
Never abruptly withdraw therapy.
Which drugs are used to treat COPD? Select all that apply.
Anticholinergic medications
b. Leukotriene modifiers
c. Long-acting beta2 agonists
d. Glucocorticoids
e. Monoclonal antibodies
A, C, D
Beta Blockers have been effective in the treatment of heart failure. They primarily exert
their effect by:
Increasing contractility
Inducing a prominent diuretic effect
Binding to the receptor that binds norepinephrine.
Increasing heart rate to meet the additional demands placed upon the heart in CHF
Improving asthma control
Binding to the receptor that binds norepinephrine.
The male client with chronic COPD tells the nurse that he has been expectorating “rusty-
colored” sputum. Which medication should the nurse anticipate the HCP prescribing?
Ceftriaxone (Antibiotics)
Nicotine (transdermal) patch.
Prednisone oral tablets
Dextromethorphan tablet.
Ceftriaxone (Antibiotics)
NRS 2020 EXAM 2 LATEST 2026/2027
UPDATE OAKLAND UNIVERSITY 100%
ACCURATE Q&A PHARMACOLOGY
|GRADED A
A patient suffering from a severe asthmatic attack arrives in your Emergency Department
seeking treatment. His lips have a blue color, and pulse oximetry indicates a pO2 level of
80%. Which treatment should you apply FIRST?
Epinephrine subcutaneous
Intravenous glucocorticoids
Oxygen by face mask
Albuterol by nebulizer
Oxygen by face mask
The nurse will teach a patient who is prescribed niacin [Niacor] to prevent flushing of the
face by doing what?
Ingesting a meal before taking the medication
Drinking a full glass of water after taking the medication
Increasing dietary fiber before and after each dose
Taking 325 mg of aspirin 30 minutes before each dose
Taking 325 mg of aspirin 30 minutes before each dose
,NRS 2020 - Pharmacology
A patient is receiving an intravenous infusion of heparin to treat a pulmonary embolism.
What laboratory value will the nurse monitor to evaluate treatment with this medication?
Hemoglobin and hematocrit
Prothrombin time (PT)
Activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT)
Platelet count
Activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT)
A client on anticoagulant therapy is being discharged. Which statement by the client
indicates an understanding of the anticoagulants drug action?
"It should prevent my blood from clotting."
"It will make my blood less sticky".
"It is used to dissolve blood clots."
"It might cause me to get injured more often."
"It should prevent my blood from clotting."
A 27-year-old woman with a history of persistent asthma presents to the Emergency
Department with complaints of agitation, muscle tremors and a "racing heart". During her
history, she mentions having recently increased the number of asthma medications being
taken, as well as the frequency of use of her rescue inhaler. Which of the following is most
likely responsible for her current symptoms?
Ipratropium
Montelukast
Beclomethasone
Albuterol
Albuterol
A patient has been prescribed pharmacologic doses of glucocorticoids. It is most
important for the nurse to teach the patient to do what?
Have an eye examination every year.
Never abruptly withdraw therapy.
Increase intake of dietary sodium.
Take antibiotics to prevent infection.
, NRS 2020 - Pharmacology
Never abruptly withdraw therapy.
Which drugs are used to treat COPD? Select all that apply.
Anticholinergic medications
b. Leukotriene modifiers
c. Long-acting beta2 agonists
d. Glucocorticoids
e. Monoclonal antibodies
A, C, D
Beta Blockers have been effective in the treatment of heart failure. They primarily exert
their effect by:
Increasing contractility
Inducing a prominent diuretic effect
Binding to the receptor that binds norepinephrine.
Increasing heart rate to meet the additional demands placed upon the heart in CHF
Improving asthma control
Binding to the receptor that binds norepinephrine.
The male client with chronic COPD tells the nurse that he has been expectorating “rusty-
colored” sputum. Which medication should the nurse anticipate the HCP prescribing?
Ceftriaxone (Antibiotics)
Nicotine (transdermal) patch.
Prednisone oral tablets
Dextromethorphan tablet.
Ceftriaxone (Antibiotics)
