Learning Systems RN: Pharmacology Final Test AND Verified Exam
Questions and Answers Latest update 2026/2027
Question:
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Answer:
Question:
A client is prescribed digoxin (Lanoxin) 0.125mg PO daily and furosemide (Lasix) 20mg PO daily.
Which of the following statements by the client should demonstrate to the nurse that the client has an
accurate understanding regarding these medications?
a) "I will take my Lasix with my supper meal"
b) "I will measure my urine output and document it in my diary"
c) "I will skip a dose of my Lanoxin if my resting HR is below 72bpm"
d) "I will eat fruits and vegetables every day that have high-potassium content in them"
Answer:
d) "I will eat fruits and vegetables every day that have highpotassium content in them"
Question:
Prior to administering Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) the nurse notices a marked separation of oil
droplets from the rest of the solution. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
a) Gently shake the solution until the oil is evenly dispersed.
b) Do nothing since this is the normal appearance of TPN.
c) Add a filter to the intravenous tubing line.
d) Return the solution to the pharmacy.
Answer:
d) Return the solution to
the pharmacy.
Question:
The primary care provider prescribes heparin sodium (Heparin) IV 25,000 units in 500ml D5W to
infuse at 900 units/hr. The nurse should set the IV pump at what ml/hr rate?
Answer:
18ml/hr
-25,000 units/500 = X units/1ml -> x=50 units/ml
-50 units/1ml = 900 units/X -> 50X=900 -> x=18
, Question:
A nurse is caring for an infant who is fed expressed breast milk. The infant drank 2 oz of breast milk at
0800, 3 oz at 1100, and 2.5 oz at 1300. Which of the following should the nurse record on this client's
intake record for the shift?
a) 240ml
b) 150ml
c) 225ml
d) 375ml
Answer:
c) 225ml
-Multiply the total ounces by 30ml/oz. 7.5 X 30 = 225ml
Question:
The health care provider has changed a client's antyhypertensice medication from hydralazine
(Apresoline) to metoprolol (Lopressor). The nurse should recognize that this change would mean the
client is less likely to experience which of the following?
a) Tachycardia
b) Hypotension
c) Sodium retention
d) Dizziness
Answer:
a) Tachycardia
Question:
A client with a history of anxiety disorder presents at the mental health clinic experiencing a panic
attack. The client is not currently on any medications, and the primary care provider prescribes a
diazepam (Valium). The client asks the nurse, "Why can't I just take BuSpar like I used to?" The nurse
should know that a disadvantage of buspirone (BuSpar) for this client is which of the following?
a) Sedative properties
b) Abuse potential
c) Delayed onset of action
d) Relatively long half-life
Answer:
d) Delayed onset of action
A client is prescribed nitroglycerine (Nitrostat) tablets to be taken sublingual for angina pain. Identify
the sequence of instructions that the nurse should give to the client is he experiences chest pain.
Questions and Answers Latest update 2026/2027
Question:
and
Answer:
Question:
A client is prescribed digoxin (Lanoxin) 0.125mg PO daily and furosemide (Lasix) 20mg PO daily.
Which of the following statements by the client should demonstrate to the nurse that the client has an
accurate understanding regarding these medications?
a) "I will take my Lasix with my supper meal"
b) "I will measure my urine output and document it in my diary"
c) "I will skip a dose of my Lanoxin if my resting HR is below 72bpm"
d) "I will eat fruits and vegetables every day that have high-potassium content in them"
Answer:
d) "I will eat fruits and vegetables every day that have highpotassium content in them"
Question:
Prior to administering Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) the nurse notices a marked separation of oil
droplets from the rest of the solution. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
a) Gently shake the solution until the oil is evenly dispersed.
b) Do nothing since this is the normal appearance of TPN.
c) Add a filter to the intravenous tubing line.
d) Return the solution to the pharmacy.
Answer:
d) Return the solution to
the pharmacy.
Question:
The primary care provider prescribes heparin sodium (Heparin) IV 25,000 units in 500ml D5W to
infuse at 900 units/hr. The nurse should set the IV pump at what ml/hr rate?
Answer:
18ml/hr
-25,000 units/500 = X units/1ml -> x=50 units/ml
-50 units/1ml = 900 units/X -> 50X=900 -> x=18
, Question:
A nurse is caring for an infant who is fed expressed breast milk. The infant drank 2 oz of breast milk at
0800, 3 oz at 1100, and 2.5 oz at 1300. Which of the following should the nurse record on this client's
intake record for the shift?
a) 240ml
b) 150ml
c) 225ml
d) 375ml
Answer:
c) 225ml
-Multiply the total ounces by 30ml/oz. 7.5 X 30 = 225ml
Question:
The health care provider has changed a client's antyhypertensice medication from hydralazine
(Apresoline) to metoprolol (Lopressor). The nurse should recognize that this change would mean the
client is less likely to experience which of the following?
a) Tachycardia
b) Hypotension
c) Sodium retention
d) Dizziness
Answer:
a) Tachycardia
Question:
A client with a history of anxiety disorder presents at the mental health clinic experiencing a panic
attack. The client is not currently on any medications, and the primary care provider prescribes a
diazepam (Valium). The client asks the nurse, "Why can't I just take BuSpar like I used to?" The nurse
should know that a disadvantage of buspirone (BuSpar) for this client is which of the following?
a) Sedative properties
b) Abuse potential
c) Delayed onset of action
d) Relatively long half-life
Answer:
d) Delayed onset of action
A client is prescribed nitroglycerine (Nitrostat) tablets to be taken sublingual for angina pain. Identify
the sequence of instructions that the nurse should give to the client is he experiences chest pain.
