NUR 2474 Pharmacology Module 8 Practice Test 2026 |
Most Frequently Tested Questions | Graded A+| Rasmussen
College
1. If a patient using a PCA pump reports frequent daytime sleepiness, what
should the nurse prioritize in their assessment?
Encourage the patient to use more pain medication.
Advise the patient to reduce their fluid intake.
Evaluate the patient's medication regimen and potential side effects.
Suggest the patient increase their physical activity.
2. Why is it important for patients on steroids to consult their healthcare
provider if they become ill?
Patients should always increase their steroid dosage when sick.
Patients on steroids can manage their illness without professional help.
Patients on steroids may have a compromised immune system and
need tailored medical advice.
Steroids have no effect on the immune system.
3. Describe how acetylcysteine works to mitigate the effects of acetaminophen
toxicity.
Acetylcysteine acts as a precursor to glutathione, helping to
detoxify harmful metabolites of acetaminophen.
Acetylcysteine directly neutralizes acetaminophen in the bloodstream.
Acetylcysteine increases the excretion of acetaminophen through the
kidneys.
Acetylcysteine enhances the absorption of acetaminophen in the liver.
,4. Describe the physiological effects that can occur when a patient suddenly
stops taking steroids.
Sudden withdrawal from steroids improves overall health immediately.
Abrupt cessation of steroids can lead to withdrawal symptoms due
to the body's dependence on the medication.
Stopping steroids suddenly enhances the body's natural hormone
production.
Discontinuing steroids has no significant effects on the body.
5. Which of the following medications is delivered to the patient with a Patient-
Controlled Analgesia (PCA) pump?
Chemotherapy
Antibiotics
Opioids
Corticosteroids
6. Which class of antihistamines is known for causing less sedation compared to
first-generation antihistamines?
3rd generation antihistamines
Antipyretics
2nd generation antihistamines
1st generation antihistamines
7. A person who takes high doses of steroids over an extended period of time
will develop this group of signs and symptoms:
Grave's Disease
, Diabetes mellitus
Diabetes insipidus
Cushing's Syndrome
8. The nurse takes into consideration that when the patient has an order for a
patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) the pump will be programmed by the:
primary care provider.
pharmaceutical company.
registered nurse.
LPN/LVN.
9. Describe the role of naloxone in the context of opioid overdose
management.
Naloxone is a sedative used to calm patients during opioid
withdrawal.
Naloxone is a type of opioid that enhances pain relief.
Naloxone is an opioid antagonist that reverses the effects of opioid
overdose by displacing opioids from their receptors.
Naloxone is a medication that increases the effectiveness of opioids.
10. Describe how physical dependence differs from addiction in the context of
opioid medications.
Physical dependence and addiction are the same, both involving a
need for the drug.
Physical dependence is characterized by withdrawal symptoms
upon cessation, while addiction involves compulsive drug-seeking
behavior despite harmful consequences.
Most Frequently Tested Questions | Graded A+| Rasmussen
College
1. If a patient using a PCA pump reports frequent daytime sleepiness, what
should the nurse prioritize in their assessment?
Encourage the patient to use more pain medication.
Advise the patient to reduce their fluid intake.
Evaluate the patient's medication regimen and potential side effects.
Suggest the patient increase their physical activity.
2. Why is it important for patients on steroids to consult their healthcare
provider if they become ill?
Patients should always increase their steroid dosage when sick.
Patients on steroids can manage their illness without professional help.
Patients on steroids may have a compromised immune system and
need tailored medical advice.
Steroids have no effect on the immune system.
3. Describe how acetylcysteine works to mitigate the effects of acetaminophen
toxicity.
Acetylcysteine acts as a precursor to glutathione, helping to
detoxify harmful metabolites of acetaminophen.
Acetylcysteine directly neutralizes acetaminophen in the bloodstream.
Acetylcysteine increases the excretion of acetaminophen through the
kidneys.
Acetylcysteine enhances the absorption of acetaminophen in the liver.
,4. Describe the physiological effects that can occur when a patient suddenly
stops taking steroids.
Sudden withdrawal from steroids improves overall health immediately.
Abrupt cessation of steroids can lead to withdrawal symptoms due
to the body's dependence on the medication.
Stopping steroids suddenly enhances the body's natural hormone
production.
Discontinuing steroids has no significant effects on the body.
5. Which of the following medications is delivered to the patient with a Patient-
Controlled Analgesia (PCA) pump?
Chemotherapy
Antibiotics
Opioids
Corticosteroids
6. Which class of antihistamines is known for causing less sedation compared to
first-generation antihistamines?
3rd generation antihistamines
Antipyretics
2nd generation antihistamines
1st generation antihistamines
7. A person who takes high doses of steroids over an extended period of time
will develop this group of signs and symptoms:
Grave's Disease
, Diabetes mellitus
Diabetes insipidus
Cushing's Syndrome
8. The nurse takes into consideration that when the patient has an order for a
patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) the pump will be programmed by the:
primary care provider.
pharmaceutical company.
registered nurse.
LPN/LVN.
9. Describe the role of naloxone in the context of opioid overdose
management.
Naloxone is a sedative used to calm patients during opioid
withdrawal.
Naloxone is a type of opioid that enhances pain relief.
Naloxone is an opioid antagonist that reverses the effects of opioid
overdose by displacing opioids from their receptors.
Naloxone is a medication that increases the effectiveness of opioids.
10. Describe how physical dependence differs from addiction in the context of
opioid medications.
Physical dependence and addiction are the same, both involving a
need for the drug.
Physical dependence is characterized by withdrawal symptoms
upon cessation, while addiction involves compulsive drug-seeking
behavior despite harmful consequences.
