Rasmussen Pharm Exam 1
2025-2026
Final Exam Questions with
Verified Answers | Grade A+ |
New Version
, A client taking phenytoin suddenly develops hives. What is An allergic response and the medication should be stopped
the best explanation for this occurrence and the nurse's
best response?
A client is given a new medication and reports nausea Explore non-pharmacological measures to minimize the side effect
within an hour after taking the drug. The nurse knows that
nausea is an expected side effect. What is the best action?
A nurse is preparing to administer medication to a Administer the dose and tell the client the expected side effects are temporary
hospitalized patient who has been taking lithium for 3
days. The client is complaining of mild nausea, fatigue,
and dry mouth. The client's lithium levels are 0.8 mEq/L.
What is the best response?
What is the nurse's best response when a client refuses Investigate the reason the client is refusing
medication?
Why is IV diazepam used in the treatment of status The medication resolves continual seizures rapidly with no loading dose
epilepticus?
A client taking levodopa/carbidopa reports feeling Increase salt and water intake
lightheaded/dizzy, especially when standing from a sitting
position. What will the nurse expect the provider to
recommend?
A client taking interferon beta-1a reports feeling Notify the provider of these symptoms
depressed. What is the nurse's best action?
Which of the following is least likely to occur during the Developing outcomes for effective responses to drug therapy
assessment phase of drug therapy?
After administering a medication, the client complains of an Side effect
upset stomach. The nurse recognizes this as a negative
effect of the drug and identifies it as which of the following?
A child diagnosed with ADHD begins taking a CNS This drug will make my child more impulsive at school
stimulant. Which statement by the child's parents indicates
a need for further teaching?
Which side effects of a cholinesterase inhibitor would be Symptomatic bradycardia that may lead to fainting
most concerning to a nurse?
A client is taking a FGA and the nurse notices the client Tardive dyskinesia
has trouble speaking, chewing and observes slow, worm-
like movement of the tongue. The nurse suspects which of
the following adverse effects is occurring?
A client is receiving lamotrigine as a treatment for partial Rash
seizures. Which assessment finding will lead the nurse to
stop the drug and contact the provider immediately?
A client tells their provider they have had difficulty sleeping Alprazolam
for the past 6 months. They are requesting a sleep aid to
take as needed. Which med would the nurse expect?
2025-2026
Final Exam Questions with
Verified Answers | Grade A+ |
New Version
, A client taking phenytoin suddenly develops hives. What is An allergic response and the medication should be stopped
the best explanation for this occurrence and the nurse's
best response?
A client is given a new medication and reports nausea Explore non-pharmacological measures to minimize the side effect
within an hour after taking the drug. The nurse knows that
nausea is an expected side effect. What is the best action?
A nurse is preparing to administer medication to a Administer the dose and tell the client the expected side effects are temporary
hospitalized patient who has been taking lithium for 3
days. The client is complaining of mild nausea, fatigue,
and dry mouth. The client's lithium levels are 0.8 mEq/L.
What is the best response?
What is the nurse's best response when a client refuses Investigate the reason the client is refusing
medication?
Why is IV diazepam used in the treatment of status The medication resolves continual seizures rapidly with no loading dose
epilepticus?
A client taking levodopa/carbidopa reports feeling Increase salt and water intake
lightheaded/dizzy, especially when standing from a sitting
position. What will the nurse expect the provider to
recommend?
A client taking interferon beta-1a reports feeling Notify the provider of these symptoms
depressed. What is the nurse's best action?
Which of the following is least likely to occur during the Developing outcomes for effective responses to drug therapy
assessment phase of drug therapy?
After administering a medication, the client complains of an Side effect
upset stomach. The nurse recognizes this as a negative
effect of the drug and identifies it as which of the following?
A child diagnosed with ADHD begins taking a CNS This drug will make my child more impulsive at school
stimulant. Which statement by the child's parents indicates
a need for further teaching?
Which side effects of a cholinesterase inhibitor would be Symptomatic bradycardia that may lead to fainting
most concerning to a nurse?
A client is taking a FGA and the nurse notices the client Tardive dyskinesia
has trouble speaking, chewing and observes slow, worm-
like movement of the tongue. The nurse suspects which of
the following adverse effects is occurring?
A client is receiving lamotrigine as a treatment for partial Rash
seizures. Which assessment finding will lead the nurse to
stop the drug and contact the provider immediately?
A client tells their provider they have had difficulty sleeping Alprazolam
for the past 6 months. They are requesting a sleep aid to
take as needed. Which med would the nurse expect?
