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PHARMACOLOGY QUIZ QUESTIONS
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Pharmacology final exam quiz questions
The patient is being transitioned off a continuous intravenous (IV) heparin gtt
and onto oral (PO) warfarin (Coumadin). During this transition time, the patient
will receive both heparin and warfarin (Coumadin). The reasoning for this is:
- The anticoagulant activity of heparin and warfarin (Coumadin) is decreased if
used simultaneously
- The anticoagulant activity of heparin can take several days to reach its
maximum effect
- The anticoagulant activity of heparin and warfarin (Coumadin) is increased if
used simultaneously
- The anticoagulant activity of warfarin (Coumadin) can take several days to
reach its maximum effect
The anticoagulant activity of warfarin (Coumadin) can take several days to reach its
maximum effect
Clopidogrel (Plavix) is a(n)
hemostatic
anticoagulant
antiplatelet
thrombolytic
antiplatelet
Thrombocytopenia is defined as a platelet count less than:
100,000
20,000
200,000
50,000
100,000
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The nurse conducts group education for patients with seasonal allergies and
teaches about the role of histamine. The nurses evaluates that education has
been effective when the patients make which statement?
"Histamine dilates the vessels in the nose, which is why it becomes congested
and stuffy."
"Histamine is inhibited by non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs>"
"Histamine constricts vessels, causing capillaries to become more
permeable."
" Histamine is primarily stored in the phagocyte cells in the skin."
"Histamine dilates the vessels in the nose, which is why it becomes congested and
stuffy."
The nurse plans care for an older adult receiving non steroidal anti-
inflammatory drug (NSAID)therapy. What is the best outcome for this patient
as it relates to side effects of non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs?
The patient will report any bleeding or bruising while taking NSAID's.
The patient will avoid the use of caffeine while taking NSAID's.
The patient will report any mood changes while taking NSAID's.
The patient will refrain from taking other medications with the NSAID's.
The patient will report any bleeding or bruising while taking NSAID's.
The patient has been taking hydrocortisone (cortex) for a month and abruptly
stops it. What will the best assessment by the nurse reveal?
Fatigue and anorexia
Hyperglycemia and depression
Tachycardia and weight gain
Pupillary dilation and auditory hallucinations
Fatigue and anorexia
A patient is placed on aspirin. A toxic reaction to this medication that the
nurses will teach the patient to report is:
Tinnitus
Muscle cramps
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Joint pain
Blurred vision
Tinnitus
A patient has been prescribed a 10-day course of Prednisone, a corticosteroid.
The nurse should provide which medication education?
"Let your provider know if you develop a fever."
"Monitor the color of your urine."
"If you feel jittery or anxious, discontinue the medication."
"Make sure you avoid all weight-bearing activities to prevent injury."
"Let your provider know if you develop a fever."
Acetominophen reduces fever by:
Directly acting on the hypothalamus
Inhibiting dopamine
By blocking cyclooxygenase
By affecting nerve fibers
Directly acting on the hypothalamus
The physician has ordered cyclosporine (Gengraf) for the client who has
undergone a kidney transplant. What will the nurses priority assessment
include?
Assessing for infection
Assessing for urinary retention
Assessing for airway obstructions
Assessing for headache
Assessing for infection
The patient receives an immunosuppressant medication. What is the priority
information for the nurses to include in her teaching to the patient about this
medication?
The patient should avoid crowds
The patient should get adequate exercise
PHARMACOLOGY QUIZ QUESTIONS
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Pharmacology final exam quiz questions
The patient is being transitioned off a continuous intravenous (IV) heparin gtt
and onto oral (PO) warfarin (Coumadin). During this transition time, the patient
will receive both heparin and warfarin (Coumadin). The reasoning for this is:
- The anticoagulant activity of heparin and warfarin (Coumadin) is decreased if
used simultaneously
- The anticoagulant activity of heparin can take several days to reach its
maximum effect
- The anticoagulant activity of heparin and warfarin (Coumadin) is increased if
used simultaneously
- The anticoagulant activity of warfarin (Coumadin) can take several days to
reach its maximum effect
The anticoagulant activity of warfarin (Coumadin) can take several days to reach its
maximum effect
Clopidogrel (Plavix) is a(n)
hemostatic
anticoagulant
antiplatelet
thrombolytic
antiplatelet
Thrombocytopenia is defined as a platelet count less than:
100,000
20,000
200,000
50,000
100,000
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The nurse conducts group education for patients with seasonal allergies and
teaches about the role of histamine. The nurses evaluates that education has
been effective when the patients make which statement?
"Histamine dilates the vessels in the nose, which is why it becomes congested
and stuffy."
"Histamine is inhibited by non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs>"
"Histamine constricts vessels, causing capillaries to become more
permeable."
" Histamine is primarily stored in the phagocyte cells in the skin."
"Histamine dilates the vessels in the nose, which is why it becomes congested and
stuffy."
The nurse plans care for an older adult receiving non steroidal anti-
inflammatory drug (NSAID)therapy. What is the best outcome for this patient
as it relates to side effects of non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs?
The patient will report any bleeding or bruising while taking NSAID's.
The patient will avoid the use of caffeine while taking NSAID's.
The patient will report any mood changes while taking NSAID's.
The patient will refrain from taking other medications with the NSAID's.
The patient will report any bleeding or bruising while taking NSAID's.
The patient has been taking hydrocortisone (cortex) for a month and abruptly
stops it. What will the best assessment by the nurse reveal?
Fatigue and anorexia
Hyperglycemia and depression
Tachycardia and weight gain
Pupillary dilation and auditory hallucinations
Fatigue and anorexia
A patient is placed on aspirin. A toxic reaction to this medication that the
nurses will teach the patient to report is:
Tinnitus
Muscle cramps
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Joint pain
Blurred vision
Tinnitus
A patient has been prescribed a 10-day course of Prednisone, a corticosteroid.
The nurse should provide which medication education?
"Let your provider know if you develop a fever."
"Monitor the color of your urine."
"If you feel jittery or anxious, discontinue the medication."
"Make sure you avoid all weight-bearing activities to prevent injury."
"Let your provider know if you develop a fever."
Acetominophen reduces fever by:
Directly acting on the hypothalamus
Inhibiting dopamine
By blocking cyclooxygenase
By affecting nerve fibers
Directly acting on the hypothalamus
The physician has ordered cyclosporine (Gengraf) for the client who has
undergone a kidney transplant. What will the nurses priority assessment
include?
Assessing for infection
Assessing for urinary retention
Assessing for airway obstructions
Assessing for headache
Assessing for infection
The patient receives an immunosuppressant medication. What is the priority
information for the nurses to include in her teaching to the patient about this
medication?
The patient should avoid crowds
The patient should get adequate exercise
