NU 150 EXAM 4 /NU 150 PHARMACOLOGY
EXAM 4 PRACTICE EXAM WITH ACTUAL
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A patient taking levodopa/carbidopa for Parkinson's disease reports nausea and
dizziness. What advice should the nurse provide?
"Take the medication with a small snack to reduce nausea."
The nurse is educating a patient on phenytoin for epilepsy. What statement by the
patient indicates
effective teaching?
"I should brush and floss regularly to prevent gum problems."
A patient prescribed sildenafil for erectile dysfunction asks if there are any safety
precautions. What
should the nurse emphasize?
"Do not take this medication with nitrates as it can cause a dangerous drop in blood
pressure."
A patient taking fluoxetine for depression reports restlessness and an inability to sit still.
What is the
nurse's priority action?
Assess for signs of serotonin syndrome
The nurse is caring for a patient taking aripiprazole for bipolar disorder. Which
assessment finding
requires immediate intervention?
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,Tremors and muscle rigidity
The nurse is preparing to administer lorazepam for a patient experiencing anxiety. What
is the most important nursing assessment before administration?
Respiratory rate
A patient taking venlafaxine for depression reports feeling excessively tired. What
should the nurse
advise?
"Take the medication at bedtime to reduce daytime fatigue."
A patient taking methotrexate for rheumatoid arthritis asks about side effects. What is
the most
important instruction for the nurse to provide?
" Report any signs of infection immediately."
The nurse is teaching a caregiver about rivastigmine prescribed for Alzheimer's disease.
What is an
important teaching point?
"This medication may cause gastrointestinal upset."
A patient taking cyclobenzaprine for muscle spasms complains of drowsiness. What
should the nurse
advise?
"Avoid driving or operating heavy machinery while on this medication."
The nurse is caring for a patient taking valproic acid for epilepsy. Which lab value should
the nurse monitor closely?
Liver function tests (LFTs)
What should the nurse include in discharge teaching for a patient prescribed
amitriptyline?
"Avoid alcohol as it can enhance the sedative effects of this medication."
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, A patient taking alprazolam for anxiety asks about stopping the medication. What is the
best
response by the nurse?
"Gradual tapering of the medication is necessary to prevent withdrawal symptoms."
What is an essential assessment for a patient starting citalopram for depression?
Heart rhythm monitoring
A patient prescribed allopurinol for gout asks how to minimize side effects. What should
the nurse
advise?
"Take the medication with food to reduce stomach upset."
A postmenopausal woman is prescribed estrogen hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
What
potential side effect should the nurse discuss with the patient?
Increased risk of blood clots
The nurse is teaching a patient taking tamsulosin for benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Which statement
by the patient indicates understanding?
"I may feel lightheaded when standing up quickly."
The nurse is caring for a client who is newly prescribed rivastigmine. The nurse
understands that this medication
works by increasing levels of
acetylcholine (ACh).
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a sedative and hypnotic for alcohol
withdrawal. The nurse aware the client is at greatest risk for
central nervous system (CNS) depression.
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EXAM 4 PRACTICE EXAM WITH ACTUAL
CORRECT QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
DETAILED ANSWERS| CURRENTLY TESTING
VERSION | ALREADY GRADED
A+|NEWEST|EXPERT VERIFIED FOR
GUARANTEED PASS 2026/2027
A patient taking levodopa/carbidopa for Parkinson's disease reports nausea and
dizziness. What advice should the nurse provide?
"Take the medication with a small snack to reduce nausea."
The nurse is educating a patient on phenytoin for epilepsy. What statement by the
patient indicates
effective teaching?
"I should brush and floss regularly to prevent gum problems."
A patient prescribed sildenafil for erectile dysfunction asks if there are any safety
precautions. What
should the nurse emphasize?
"Do not take this medication with nitrates as it can cause a dangerous drop in blood
pressure."
A patient taking fluoxetine for depression reports restlessness and an inability to sit still.
What is the
nurse's priority action?
Assess for signs of serotonin syndrome
The nurse is caring for a patient taking aripiprazole for bipolar disorder. Which
assessment finding
requires immediate intervention?
1|Page
,Tremors and muscle rigidity
The nurse is preparing to administer lorazepam for a patient experiencing anxiety. What
is the most important nursing assessment before administration?
Respiratory rate
A patient taking venlafaxine for depression reports feeling excessively tired. What
should the nurse
advise?
"Take the medication at bedtime to reduce daytime fatigue."
A patient taking methotrexate for rheumatoid arthritis asks about side effects. What is
the most
important instruction for the nurse to provide?
" Report any signs of infection immediately."
The nurse is teaching a caregiver about rivastigmine prescribed for Alzheimer's disease.
What is an
important teaching point?
"This medication may cause gastrointestinal upset."
A patient taking cyclobenzaprine for muscle spasms complains of drowsiness. What
should the nurse
advise?
"Avoid driving or operating heavy machinery while on this medication."
The nurse is caring for a patient taking valproic acid for epilepsy. Which lab value should
the nurse monitor closely?
Liver function tests (LFTs)
What should the nurse include in discharge teaching for a patient prescribed
amitriptyline?
"Avoid alcohol as it can enhance the sedative effects of this medication."
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, A patient taking alprazolam for anxiety asks about stopping the medication. What is the
best
response by the nurse?
"Gradual tapering of the medication is necessary to prevent withdrawal symptoms."
What is an essential assessment for a patient starting citalopram for depression?
Heart rhythm monitoring
A patient prescribed allopurinol for gout asks how to minimize side effects. What should
the nurse
advise?
"Take the medication with food to reduce stomach upset."
A postmenopausal woman is prescribed estrogen hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
What
potential side effect should the nurse discuss with the patient?
Increased risk of blood clots
The nurse is teaching a patient taking tamsulosin for benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Which statement
by the patient indicates understanding?
"I may feel lightheaded when standing up quickly."
The nurse is caring for a client who is newly prescribed rivastigmine. The nurse
understands that this medication
works by increasing levels of
acetylcholine (ACh).
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a sedative and hypnotic for alcohol
withdrawal. The nurse aware the client is at greatest risk for
central nervous system (CNS) depression.
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