PHARMACOLOGY EXAM 2 PRACTICE
QUESTIONS (2026 - 2027) WITH QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
Which condition will cause the nurse to withhold a dose of magnesium hydroxide
a. Chronic renal failure
b. Cirrhosis
c. Hemorrhoid
d. Prostatitis - ANS-A
A nurse is caring for a client with after a hip replacement surgery. The client has been receiving ion
replacement therapy for two days, and the nurse observe the client stools appear black. The client is
pale and complain of fatigue, heart rate is 98 beat per minutes, respirations are 20 breaths per minutes,
and the blood pressure is 100/50 mm Hg. What would the nurse expect the provider to order?
a. Abdominal X-ray
b. Hemoglobin and hematocrit
c. Liver enzymes
d. Hypertonic fluid bolus - ANS-B
What statement by the client indicates an understanding of teaching regarding the side effects of
verapamil?
a. I may become constipated, so I should increase fluids and fibers.
b. I do not need to stop drinking my morning grapefruit juice with this medication.
c. I may have swelling of my hands and feet, but this will subside.
d. I may need to increase my digoxin dose while taking the drug. - ANS-A
A client who is receiving a factor VIII concentration to treat hemophilia A develops hives, a low graded
temperature elevation and a stuffy nose. What is the nurse best response?
,a. Emergently administer subcutaneous epinephrine
b. Call provider for an antipyretic medication
c. Give ordered PRN oral diphenhydramine.
d. Call the rapid response team. - ANS-C
A client who uses an inhaled glucocorticoid for chronic asthma calls the nurse to report hoarseness.
What is the nurse best response?
a. Ask whether the client is rinsing the mouth after each dose.
b. Request an order for an antifungal medication
c. Suggest the client is tested for a bronchial infection
d. Tell the client to discontinue the use of the glucocorticoid - ANS-A
Which information should the nurse include in client education regarding a cholesterol lowering agent a.
This medication will replace other interventions you have being trying
b. It is important for you to double your dose if you miss one
c. Stop taking the medication if you experience constipation
d. You should continue your exercise program to increase your high-density lipoprotein (HDL) serum
levels - ANS-D
A client with COPD begins treatment with an inhaled glucocorticoid and an inhaled short acting beta
2adrenegic agonist. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding, regarding this medication
regimen.
(a) I should use the glucocorticoid when symptoms flare.
(b) I will need to use the Beta II-adrenergic drug agonist daily
(c) The Beta II-adrenergic agonist suppresses the synthesis of inflammatory mediators
(d) The glucocorticoid is used as prophylaxis to prevent exacerbations - ANS-D
A client has 2+ pitting edema of the lower extremities bilaterally. Auscultation of the lungs reveals
bibasilar crackles and a serum potassium level of 6 mEq/L. which diuretic agent ordered would the nurse
clarify with the healthcare provider.
a. Bumetanide
b. Furosemide
c. Spironolactone (Aldactone)
d. Hydrochlorothiazide - ANS-C
A client with diabetes develops hypertension. The nurse anticipates administering which of the following
type of medication to treat hypertension for this client
a. Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor
b. Anticoagulant
c. Direct acting vasodilator
, d. Aldosterone antagonist - ANS-A
A client is receiving heparin postoperatively to prevent deep vein thrombosis. The nurse notes that the
client has a blood a blood pressure of 90/50 mm Hg, a heart rate of 98 beats per minutes, and an
activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) with results greater than 120 seconds with reports of
lumbar pain. Which order would the nurse expect from the healthcare provider.
a. Repeat aPTT to be drawn immediately
b. Start oral analgesic
c. Switch to warfarin
d. Administer protamine sulfate - ANS-D
Which statement by a client indicates an understanding of the teaching regarding nitroglycerin
a. I can continue to drink alcohol while taking nitroglycerin
b. I should take aspirin daily to reduce the need for nitroglycerin
c. I should keep my nitroglycerin in the original bottle to avoid exposure to light
d. Nitro may relieve my headache - ANS-B
A client with heart failure who has being taking an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor, a thiazide
diuretic, and a beta blocker for several months comes to the clinic for evaluation. As part of the ongoing
assessment of this client, the nurse will expect the healthcare provider to order which assessment
a. Complete blood count
b. Election fraction
c. Maximal exercise capacity
d. Serum electrolyte levels - ANS-D
A nursing student who is preparing to care for a post-operative client with deep vein thrombosis ask the
nurse why the client must take heparin than warfarin. Which response by the nurse is correct
a. Heparin has a longer half-life
b. Heparin has fewer adverse effects
c. The onset of warfarin is delayed
d. Warfarin prevents platelet aggregation - ANS-C
A client who is taking digoxin is admitted to the hospital for congestive heart failure and the provider
orders furosemide. The nurse notes bibasilar crackles and irregular heart rate of 86 beats per minutes,
respiratory rate of 22 breath per minute and blood pressure of 130/82 mm Hg. Which laboratory value
should most concern the nurse?
a. Blood glucose level of 129 mg/dL
b. Oxygen saturated level of 90%
c. Potassium level of 3.0 mEq/L
QUESTIONS (2026 - 2027) WITH QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
Which condition will cause the nurse to withhold a dose of magnesium hydroxide
a. Chronic renal failure
b. Cirrhosis
c. Hemorrhoid
d. Prostatitis - ANS-A
A nurse is caring for a client with after a hip replacement surgery. The client has been receiving ion
replacement therapy for two days, and the nurse observe the client stools appear black. The client is
pale and complain of fatigue, heart rate is 98 beat per minutes, respirations are 20 breaths per minutes,
and the blood pressure is 100/50 mm Hg. What would the nurse expect the provider to order?
a. Abdominal X-ray
b. Hemoglobin and hematocrit
c. Liver enzymes
d. Hypertonic fluid bolus - ANS-B
What statement by the client indicates an understanding of teaching regarding the side effects of
verapamil?
a. I may become constipated, so I should increase fluids and fibers.
b. I do not need to stop drinking my morning grapefruit juice with this medication.
c. I may have swelling of my hands and feet, but this will subside.
d. I may need to increase my digoxin dose while taking the drug. - ANS-A
A client who is receiving a factor VIII concentration to treat hemophilia A develops hives, a low graded
temperature elevation and a stuffy nose. What is the nurse best response?
,a. Emergently administer subcutaneous epinephrine
b. Call provider for an antipyretic medication
c. Give ordered PRN oral diphenhydramine.
d. Call the rapid response team. - ANS-C
A client who uses an inhaled glucocorticoid for chronic asthma calls the nurse to report hoarseness.
What is the nurse best response?
a. Ask whether the client is rinsing the mouth after each dose.
b. Request an order for an antifungal medication
c. Suggest the client is tested for a bronchial infection
d. Tell the client to discontinue the use of the glucocorticoid - ANS-A
Which information should the nurse include in client education regarding a cholesterol lowering agent a.
This medication will replace other interventions you have being trying
b. It is important for you to double your dose if you miss one
c. Stop taking the medication if you experience constipation
d. You should continue your exercise program to increase your high-density lipoprotein (HDL) serum
levels - ANS-D
A client with COPD begins treatment with an inhaled glucocorticoid and an inhaled short acting beta
2adrenegic agonist. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding, regarding this medication
regimen.
(a) I should use the glucocorticoid when symptoms flare.
(b) I will need to use the Beta II-adrenergic drug agonist daily
(c) The Beta II-adrenergic agonist suppresses the synthesis of inflammatory mediators
(d) The glucocorticoid is used as prophylaxis to prevent exacerbations - ANS-D
A client has 2+ pitting edema of the lower extremities bilaterally. Auscultation of the lungs reveals
bibasilar crackles and a serum potassium level of 6 mEq/L. which diuretic agent ordered would the nurse
clarify with the healthcare provider.
a. Bumetanide
b. Furosemide
c. Spironolactone (Aldactone)
d. Hydrochlorothiazide - ANS-C
A client with diabetes develops hypertension. The nurse anticipates administering which of the following
type of medication to treat hypertension for this client
a. Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor
b. Anticoagulant
c. Direct acting vasodilator
, d. Aldosterone antagonist - ANS-A
A client is receiving heparin postoperatively to prevent deep vein thrombosis. The nurse notes that the
client has a blood a blood pressure of 90/50 mm Hg, a heart rate of 98 beats per minutes, and an
activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) with results greater than 120 seconds with reports of
lumbar pain. Which order would the nurse expect from the healthcare provider.
a. Repeat aPTT to be drawn immediately
b. Start oral analgesic
c. Switch to warfarin
d. Administer protamine sulfate - ANS-D
Which statement by a client indicates an understanding of the teaching regarding nitroglycerin
a. I can continue to drink alcohol while taking nitroglycerin
b. I should take aspirin daily to reduce the need for nitroglycerin
c. I should keep my nitroglycerin in the original bottle to avoid exposure to light
d. Nitro may relieve my headache - ANS-B
A client with heart failure who has being taking an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor, a thiazide
diuretic, and a beta blocker for several months comes to the clinic for evaluation. As part of the ongoing
assessment of this client, the nurse will expect the healthcare provider to order which assessment
a. Complete blood count
b. Election fraction
c. Maximal exercise capacity
d. Serum electrolyte levels - ANS-D
A nursing student who is preparing to care for a post-operative client with deep vein thrombosis ask the
nurse why the client must take heparin than warfarin. Which response by the nurse is correct
a. Heparin has a longer half-life
b. Heparin has fewer adverse effects
c. The onset of warfarin is delayed
d. Warfarin prevents platelet aggregation - ANS-C
A client who is taking digoxin is admitted to the hospital for congestive heart failure and the provider
orders furosemide. The nurse notes bibasilar crackles and irregular heart rate of 86 beats per minutes,
respiratory rate of 22 breath per minute and blood pressure of 130/82 mm Hg. Which laboratory value
should most concern the nurse?
a. Blood glucose level of 129 mg/dL
b. Oxygen saturated level of 90%
c. Potassium level of 3.0 mEq/L
