NUR2474 PHARMACOLOGY FOR
PROFESSIONAL NURSING FINAL 2026 LIKELY
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWER EXPLANATIONS
◉ Answer: "You might find that your face becomes flushed, or you
get a headache after taking Viagra." Answer:
◉ Question 2: A patient takes etoposide for a testicular tumor
refractory treatment. The nursing assessment reveals that he is also
taking warfarin. The nurse must carefully monitor which of the
following? Answer:
◉ Answer: Elevated prothrombin time Answer:
◉ Question 3: A man is prescribed ciprofloxacin to treat a sexually
transmitted infection. The nurse will instruct the patient Answer:
◉ Answer: to complete the entire course of drug therapy. Answer:
◉ Question 4: Drugs have a valid medical use but a high potential for
psychological and physiologic abuse. In an emergency, a Schedule II
drug may be prescribed by telephone if a written prescription
cannot be provided at the time. However, a written prescription
,must be provided within 72 hours with the words authorization for
emergency dispensing written on the prescription. These
prescriptions cannot be refilled. A new prescription must be written
each time. Examples include certain amphetamines and
barbiturates. These are scheduled drugs Answer:
◉ Answer: Schedule II Answer:
◉ Question 5: A 16-year-old boy has been prescribed cromolyn
sodium nasal spray to treat a nasal allergy. To maximize the drug's
therapeutic effects, which of the following will the nurse include in
instructions to the patient? Answer:
◉ Answer: Take the drug for one whole week before coming in
contact with allergens. Answer:
◉ Question 6: A woman is receiving magnesium sulfate for
intrapartum eclampsia. The patient is sweating, and her BP is 88/50.
The serum magnesium level is 10 mg/dL. The nurse will interpret
these manifestations as Answer:
◉ Answer: Magnesium Sulfate toxicity. Answer:
◉ Question 7: A patient with a recent diagnosis of chronic
myelogenous leukemia (CML) discusses treatment options with his
,care team. What aspect of the patient's condition would
contraindicate the use of cyclophosphamide to treat leukemia?
Answer:
◉ Answer: The patient's bone marrow function is significantly
depressed. Answer:
◉ Question 8: After six months of unsuccessfully trying to conceive,
a 31-year-old woman and her husband have sought a referral to a
fertility specialist to explore their options. A nurse at the clinic
should recognize that the woman may benefit from Answer:
◉ Answer: clomiphene. Answer:
◉ Question 9: A 34-year-old male has been diagnosed with TB and
will be started on INH therapy. The medication history reveals that
he currently takes antacids regularly. The nurse will instruct the
patient: Answer:
◉ Answer: to take antacids not less than 1 hour before or 2 hours
after taking INH. Answer:
◉ Question 10: A Nurse Practitioner working in a cancer center is
preparing to administer medication to a 5-year-old child. The nurse
will calculate the drug dosage by using Answer:
, ◉ Answer: Body Surface Area Answer:
◉ Question 11: An older adult woman has been diagnosed with
acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), and her care team has
identified potential benefits of imatinib. Which of the following
characteristics of this patient's current health status may preclude
the use of imatinib? Answer:
◉ Answer: The patient has chronic heart failure resulting in
significant peripheral edema Answer:
◉ Question 12: A male patient is trying to decide if he should use
finasteride (Proscar) to treat benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH).
When providing information about the drug, the nurse will include
which of the following as a risk associated with finasteride therapy?
Answer:
◉ Answer: Prostatic neoplasia Answer:
◉ Question 13: A Nurse Practitioner will instruct a patient taking
allopurinol to take each dose Answer:
◉ Answer: After a meal. Answer:
PROFESSIONAL NURSING FINAL 2026 LIKELY
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWER EXPLANATIONS
◉ Answer: "You might find that your face becomes flushed, or you
get a headache after taking Viagra." Answer:
◉ Question 2: A patient takes etoposide for a testicular tumor
refractory treatment. The nursing assessment reveals that he is also
taking warfarin. The nurse must carefully monitor which of the
following? Answer:
◉ Answer: Elevated prothrombin time Answer:
◉ Question 3: A man is prescribed ciprofloxacin to treat a sexually
transmitted infection. The nurse will instruct the patient Answer:
◉ Answer: to complete the entire course of drug therapy. Answer:
◉ Question 4: Drugs have a valid medical use but a high potential for
psychological and physiologic abuse. In an emergency, a Schedule II
drug may be prescribed by telephone if a written prescription
cannot be provided at the time. However, a written prescription
,must be provided within 72 hours with the words authorization for
emergency dispensing written on the prescription. These
prescriptions cannot be refilled. A new prescription must be written
each time. Examples include certain amphetamines and
barbiturates. These are scheduled drugs Answer:
◉ Answer: Schedule II Answer:
◉ Question 5: A 16-year-old boy has been prescribed cromolyn
sodium nasal spray to treat a nasal allergy. To maximize the drug's
therapeutic effects, which of the following will the nurse include in
instructions to the patient? Answer:
◉ Answer: Take the drug for one whole week before coming in
contact with allergens. Answer:
◉ Question 6: A woman is receiving magnesium sulfate for
intrapartum eclampsia. The patient is sweating, and her BP is 88/50.
The serum magnesium level is 10 mg/dL. The nurse will interpret
these manifestations as Answer:
◉ Answer: Magnesium Sulfate toxicity. Answer:
◉ Question 7: A patient with a recent diagnosis of chronic
myelogenous leukemia (CML) discusses treatment options with his
,care team. What aspect of the patient's condition would
contraindicate the use of cyclophosphamide to treat leukemia?
Answer:
◉ Answer: The patient's bone marrow function is significantly
depressed. Answer:
◉ Question 8: After six months of unsuccessfully trying to conceive,
a 31-year-old woman and her husband have sought a referral to a
fertility specialist to explore their options. A nurse at the clinic
should recognize that the woman may benefit from Answer:
◉ Answer: clomiphene. Answer:
◉ Question 9: A 34-year-old male has been diagnosed with TB and
will be started on INH therapy. The medication history reveals that
he currently takes antacids regularly. The nurse will instruct the
patient: Answer:
◉ Answer: to take antacids not less than 1 hour before or 2 hours
after taking INH. Answer:
◉ Question 10: A Nurse Practitioner working in a cancer center is
preparing to administer medication to a 5-year-old child. The nurse
will calculate the drug dosage by using Answer:
, ◉ Answer: Body Surface Area Answer:
◉ Question 11: An older adult woman has been diagnosed with
acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), and her care team has
identified potential benefits of imatinib. Which of the following
characteristics of this patient's current health status may preclude
the use of imatinib? Answer:
◉ Answer: The patient has chronic heart failure resulting in
significant peripheral edema Answer:
◉ Question 12: A male patient is trying to decide if he should use
finasteride (Proscar) to treat benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH).
When providing information about the drug, the nurse will include
which of the following as a risk associated with finasteride therapy?
Answer:
◉ Answer: Prostatic neoplasia Answer:
◉ Question 13: A Nurse Practitioner will instruct a patient taking
allopurinol to take each dose Answer:
◉ Answer: After a meal. Answer:
