RASMUSSEN PHARMACOLOGY EXAM 2
PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
EXPLANATIONS 2026
◉ What Client Teaching should be included for rfampin (Rifadin)?
Answer: ***With Inhalation, client should take Vitamin B6*** or eat
foods like fortified cereals, baked potato with skin, bananas, or lean
meats.
◉ When is BCG Contraindicated for TB Prevention? Why?
Answer: In clients that are Immunosuppressed. Because this is a
Live Vaccine.
◉ What Client Teaching should be included for nystatin
(Mycostatin)?
Answer: - Hold & Swish the medication In Mouth for 2 Minutes, Then
Swallow.
- Do NOT Eat/Drink for 1 Hour After; otherwise medication will be
washed away.
◉ What is the Indication (use) for Steroids/Glucocorticosteroids?
Answer: - Autoimmune Disorders
, - Cancer
- Respiratory Disorders
- Edema
◉ What Client Teaching should be included for
Steroids/Glucocorticosteroids?
Answer: - Can Cause Insomnia
- Take on a FULL STOMACH
- DO NOT Stop Taking Abruptly
◉ Why should Steroid Not be Stopped Abruptly?
Answer: Increases Risk of Addison's Disease
◉ What is the Indication (use) for ?
Answer: - Suppression of Pituitary
- Osteoporosis or Fractures
- Cushing's Syndrome
- Hyperglycemia
- Increased Bleeding
- Hypertension, Tachycardia
PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
EXPLANATIONS 2026
◉ What Client Teaching should be included for rfampin (Rifadin)?
Answer: ***With Inhalation, client should take Vitamin B6*** or eat
foods like fortified cereals, baked potato with skin, bananas, or lean
meats.
◉ When is BCG Contraindicated for TB Prevention? Why?
Answer: In clients that are Immunosuppressed. Because this is a
Live Vaccine.
◉ What Client Teaching should be included for nystatin
(Mycostatin)?
Answer: - Hold & Swish the medication In Mouth for 2 Minutes, Then
Swallow.
- Do NOT Eat/Drink for 1 Hour After; otherwise medication will be
washed away.
◉ What is the Indication (use) for Steroids/Glucocorticosteroids?
Answer: - Autoimmune Disorders
, - Cancer
- Respiratory Disorders
- Edema
◉ What Client Teaching should be included for
Steroids/Glucocorticosteroids?
Answer: - Can Cause Insomnia
- Take on a FULL STOMACH
- DO NOT Stop Taking Abruptly
◉ Why should Steroid Not be Stopped Abruptly?
Answer: Increases Risk of Addison's Disease
◉ What is the Indication (use) for ?
Answer: - Suppression of Pituitary
- Osteoporosis or Fractures
- Cushing's Syndrome
- Hyperglycemia
- Increased Bleeding
- Hypertension, Tachycardia