WGU D441 PHARMACOLOGY QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2026-2027 | LATEST… EXAM
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WGU D441 Pharmacology
Questions & Answers
2026-2027 | Latest Nursing
Pharmacology Review
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
56 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 56 verified questions with correct answers provided, focusing on nursing
pharmacology. Each question is designed to enhance understanding of pharmacological principles
and practices, making it suitable for exam preparation, course review, and certification study. With a
comprehensive approach to critical pharmacology concepts, it serves as an invaluable resource for
nursing students aiming to solidify their knowledge and excel in their assessments.
CONTENTS
Antibiotic Therapy Q1–Q13
Chronic Conditions Management Q14–Q25
Neurological Disorders Q26–Q37
Endocrine Pharmacology Q38–Q47
Cardiovascular Pharmacology Q48–Q56
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, E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 56
A client receives a prescription for ciprofloxacin 400 mg intravenously (IV) every 12 hours to be
infused over an hour. The IV bag contains ciprofloxacin 400 mg in dextrose 5% in water (DW) 200 mL.
The nurse should program the infusion pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Enter numerical value
only.)
CORRECT ANSWER
200
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 56
A client receives a prescription for allopurinol. Which information provided by the client requires
additional instruction by the nurse?
A. Avoid taking on an empty stomach.
B. Reduce caffeine and acidic intake.
C. Consume 2 liters of water daily.
D. Double the dose if a dose is missed.
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Double the dose if a dose is missed.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 56
A client with benign prostatic hyperplasia receives a new prescription of tamsulosin. Which
intervention should the nurse perform to monitor for an adverse reaction?
A. Perform a bladder scan.
B. Monitor blood pressure.
C. Obtain daily weights.
D. Assess urine output.
CORRECT ANSWER
B. Monitor blood pressure.
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, Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 56
A client who is taking furosemide reports experiencing leg cramps, a cough, feeling tired, and
palpitations. Which action should the nurse take first?
A. Place on cardiac monitoring.
B. Monitor intake and output.
C. Raise the head of the bed.
D. Apply warm compresses to legs.
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Place on cardiac monitoring.
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 56
A client with chemotherapy induced nausea receives a prescription for metoclopramide. Which
adverse effect is most important for the nurse to report?
A. Diarrhea.
B. Involuntary movements.
C. Unusual irritability.
D. Nausea.
CORRECT ANSWER
B. Involuntary movements.
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 56
A client who is newly diagnosed with diabetes insipidus (DI) is receiving a synthetic vasopressin
intravenously. Which side effect of vasopressin reported by the client should the nurse report to the
healthcare provider?
A. Worsening headache.
B. Low urine specific gravity.
C. Polyuria.
D. Polydipsia.
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Worsening headache.
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 56
A client receives a prescription for penicillin 1.2 million units IM. The available vial is labeled,
"600,000 units/2 mL." How many mL should the nurse administer? (Enter numeric value only.)
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P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
WGU D441 Pharmacology
Questions & Answers
2026-2027 | Latest Nursing
Pharmacology Review
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
56 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 56 verified questions with correct answers provided, focusing on nursing
pharmacology. Each question is designed to enhance understanding of pharmacological principles
and practices, making it suitable for exam preparation, course review, and certification study. With a
comprehensive approach to critical pharmacology concepts, it serves as an invaluable resource for
nursing students aiming to solidify their knowledge and excel in their assessments.
CONTENTS
Antibiotic Therapy Q1–Q13
Chronic Conditions Management Q14–Q25
Neurological Disorders Q26–Q37
Endocrine Pharmacology Q38–Q47
Cardiovascular Pharmacology Q48–Q56
Page 1
, E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 56
A client receives a prescription for ciprofloxacin 400 mg intravenously (IV) every 12 hours to be
infused over an hour. The IV bag contains ciprofloxacin 400 mg in dextrose 5% in water (DW) 200 mL.
The nurse should program the infusion pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Enter numerical value
only.)
CORRECT ANSWER
200
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 56
A client receives a prescription for allopurinol. Which information provided by the client requires
additional instruction by the nurse?
A. Avoid taking on an empty stomach.
B. Reduce caffeine and acidic intake.
C. Consume 2 liters of water daily.
D. Double the dose if a dose is missed.
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Double the dose if a dose is missed.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 56
A client with benign prostatic hyperplasia receives a new prescription of tamsulosin. Which
intervention should the nurse perform to monitor for an adverse reaction?
A. Perform a bladder scan.
B. Monitor blood pressure.
C. Obtain daily weights.
D. Assess urine output.
CORRECT ANSWER
B. Monitor blood pressure.
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, Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 56
A client who is taking furosemide reports experiencing leg cramps, a cough, feeling tired, and
palpitations. Which action should the nurse take first?
A. Place on cardiac monitoring.
B. Monitor intake and output.
C. Raise the head of the bed.
D. Apply warm compresses to legs.
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Place on cardiac monitoring.
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 56
A client with chemotherapy induced nausea receives a prescription for metoclopramide. Which
adverse effect is most important for the nurse to report?
A. Diarrhea.
B. Involuntary movements.
C. Unusual irritability.
D. Nausea.
CORRECT ANSWER
B. Involuntary movements.
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 56
A client who is newly diagnosed with diabetes insipidus (DI) is receiving a synthetic vasopressin
intravenously. Which side effect of vasopressin reported by the client should the nurse report to the
healthcare provider?
A. Worsening headache.
B. Low urine specific gravity.
C. Polyuria.
D. Polydipsia.
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Worsening headache.
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 56
A client receives a prescription for penicillin 1.2 million units IM. The available vial is labeled,
"600,000 units/2 mL." How many mL should the nurse administer? (Enter numeric value only.)
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