• NUR 210 FINAL 09/10/2026
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NUR 210 FINAL EXAM 1 – PRINCIPLES OF
PHARMACOLOGY (NURSING) | 2026/2027 LATEST
UPDATE | 2026/2027 UPDATE EXAM QUESTIONS
100% WITH CORRECT ANSWERS AND RATIOALES
An older adult client diagnosed with iron-deficiency anemia will be taking ferrous sulfate (Ferosol). The nurse will
teach with of the required administration guidelines to the client? (Select all that apply)
1) Take the tablets on an empty stomach if possible
2) Increase fluid intake and increase dietary fiber while taking this medication
3) If liquid preparations are used, dilute with water or juice and sip through a straw placed in the back of the
mouth
4) Crush or dissolve sustained-release tablets in water if they are too big to swallow
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5) Take the drug at bedtime for best results - Correct Answer :1, 2, 3 (Iron should be taken on an empty
stomach, diluted and taken through a straw if liquid preparations are used, and extra fluid and fiber will help
prevent constipation)
When planning to teach the client about the use of epoetin (Epogen, Procrit), the nurse would give which of the
following instructions?
1) Eating raw fruits an vegetables must be avoided
2) Frequent rest periods should be taken to avoid excessive fatigue
3) Skin and mucous membranes should be protected from traumatic injury
4) Exposure to direct sunlight should be minimized and sunscreen worn when outdoors - Correct Answer :2
(Epogin/Procrit is ordered to treat anemia and the client with anemia may experience periods of excessive
fatigue and weakness related to the diminished oxygen carrying capacity from low RBC counts. Adequate rest
should be planned and clients taught to avoid overexertion.)
To best monitor for therapeutic effects from filgrastim (Neupogen), the nurse will asses which of the following
lab findings?
1) Hgb and Hct
2) WBC and ANC counts
3) Serum electrolytes
4) RBC count - Correct Answer :2 (Neupogen stimulates WBC)The nurse is reviewing a patient's medication
history for a patient who has just been prescribed cyclobenzaprine for treatment of back spasms. The nurse
plans to contact the health care provider if the patient is taking which of these?
a. Atorvastatin
b. Conjugated estrogen
c. Valerian
d. Penicillin G procaine - Correct Answer :C
The nurse is caring for a patient who has been diagnosed with myasthenia gravis. The patient is experiencing
muscle weakness, dyspnea, bradycardia, and diaphoresis. The nurse anticipates that the health care provider will
order which medication to distinguish between myasthenic crisis and cholinergic crisis?
a. Adrenocorticotropic hormone
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b. Diazepam
c. Edrophonium
d. Mitoxantrone - Correct Answer :C
The nurse suspects that a patient who is experiencing facial grimacing, involuntary upward eye movement, and
muscle spasms of the tongue and face may have which condition?
a. Akathisia
b. Acute dystonia
c. Tardive dyskinesia
d. Pseudoparkinsonism - Correct Answer :B
A patient asks the nurse to explain how antipsychotic drugs work to make him feel better. The nurse
understands that antipsychotics act in which way?
a. Blocking actions of dopamine
b. Blocking actions of epinephrine
c. Promoting prostaglandin synthesis
d. Enhancing the action of gamma-aminobutyric acid - Correct Answer :A
An antipsychotic agent, fluphenazine, is ordered for a patient with psychosis. The nurse understands that this
agent can lead to symptoms of extrapyramidal syndrome (EPS). What are the symptoms of EPS?
a. Parkinsonism
b. Nausea and vomiting
c. Hyperthermia and dysrhythmias
d. Tremors, rigidity, and shuffling gait - Correct Answer :D
An atypical antipsychotic is prescribed for a patient with psychosis. The nurse understands that this category of
medications includes which drugs? (Select all that apply.)
a. Clozapine
b. Fluphenazine
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c. Haloperidol
d. Olanzapine
e. Aripiprazole - Correct Answer :A,D,E
A patient is prescribed lorazepam. What does the nurse know to be true regarding lorazepam?
a. It is used to treat anxiety, status epilepticus, insomnia, and sedation induction
b. It has a maximum adult dose of 25 mg/day.
c. It causes plasma levels to be decreased when combined with cimetidine.
d. It interferes with the binding of dopamine receptors. - Correct Answer :A
A patient is receiving aripiprazole. Which nursing intervention(s) will the nurse include in the patient's care plan?
(Select all that apply.)
a. Administer before meals on an empty stomach to facilitate absorption.
b. Remain with the patient until medication is swallowed.
c. Monitor vital signs to detect orthostatic hypotension.
d. Assess the patient for evidence of neuroleptic malignant syndrome.
e. Observe the patient for acute dystonia, akathisia, and tardive dyskinesia. - Correct Answer :B,C,D,E
A patient appears to have had an overdose of phenothiazines. The nurse anticipates that which intervention(s)
may be used to treat phenothiazine overdose? (Select all that apply.)
a. Gastric lavage
b. Adequate hydration
c. Maintaining an airway
d. Fluphenazine
e. Risperidone
f. Activated charcoal administration - Correct Answer :A,B,C,F
Which components of pharmacokinetics does the nurse need to understand before administering a drug?
(Select all that apply.)
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NUR 210 FINAL EXAM 1 – PRINCIPLES OF
PHARMACOLOGY (NURSING) | 2026/2027 LATEST
UPDATE | 2026/2027 UPDATE EXAM QUESTIONS
100% WITH CORRECT ANSWERS AND RATIOALES
An older adult client diagnosed with iron-deficiency anemia will be taking ferrous sulfate (Ferosol). The nurse will
teach with of the required administration guidelines to the client? (Select all that apply)
1) Take the tablets on an empty stomach if possible
2) Increase fluid intake and increase dietary fiber while taking this medication
3) If liquid preparations are used, dilute with water or juice and sip through a straw placed in the back of the
mouth
4) Crush or dissolve sustained-release tablets in water if they are too big to swallow
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5) Take the drug at bedtime for best results - Correct Answer :1, 2, 3 (Iron should be taken on an empty
stomach, diluted and taken through a straw if liquid preparations are used, and extra fluid and fiber will help
prevent constipation)
When planning to teach the client about the use of epoetin (Epogen, Procrit), the nurse would give which of the
following instructions?
1) Eating raw fruits an vegetables must be avoided
2) Frequent rest periods should be taken to avoid excessive fatigue
3) Skin and mucous membranes should be protected from traumatic injury
4) Exposure to direct sunlight should be minimized and sunscreen worn when outdoors - Correct Answer :2
(Epogin/Procrit is ordered to treat anemia and the client with anemia may experience periods of excessive
fatigue and weakness related to the diminished oxygen carrying capacity from low RBC counts. Adequate rest
should be planned and clients taught to avoid overexertion.)
To best monitor for therapeutic effects from filgrastim (Neupogen), the nurse will asses which of the following
lab findings?
1) Hgb and Hct
2) WBC and ANC counts
3) Serum electrolytes
4) RBC count - Correct Answer :2 (Neupogen stimulates WBC)The nurse is reviewing a patient's medication
history for a patient who has just been prescribed cyclobenzaprine for treatment of back spasms. The nurse
plans to contact the health care provider if the patient is taking which of these?
a. Atorvastatin
b. Conjugated estrogen
c. Valerian
d. Penicillin G procaine - Correct Answer :C
The nurse is caring for a patient who has been diagnosed with myasthenia gravis. The patient is experiencing
muscle weakness, dyspnea, bradycardia, and diaphoresis. The nurse anticipates that the health care provider will
order which medication to distinguish between myasthenic crisis and cholinergic crisis?
a. Adrenocorticotropic hormone
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b. Diazepam
c. Edrophonium
d. Mitoxantrone - Correct Answer :C
The nurse suspects that a patient who is experiencing facial grimacing, involuntary upward eye movement, and
muscle spasms of the tongue and face may have which condition?
a. Akathisia
b. Acute dystonia
c. Tardive dyskinesia
d. Pseudoparkinsonism - Correct Answer :B
A patient asks the nurse to explain how antipsychotic drugs work to make him feel better. The nurse
understands that antipsychotics act in which way?
a. Blocking actions of dopamine
b. Blocking actions of epinephrine
c. Promoting prostaglandin synthesis
d. Enhancing the action of gamma-aminobutyric acid - Correct Answer :A
An antipsychotic agent, fluphenazine, is ordered for a patient with psychosis. The nurse understands that this
agent can lead to symptoms of extrapyramidal syndrome (EPS). What are the symptoms of EPS?
a. Parkinsonism
b. Nausea and vomiting
c. Hyperthermia and dysrhythmias
d. Tremors, rigidity, and shuffling gait - Correct Answer :D
An atypical antipsychotic is prescribed for a patient with psychosis. The nurse understands that this category of
medications includes which drugs? (Select all that apply.)
a. Clozapine
b. Fluphenazine
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c. Haloperidol
d. Olanzapine
e. Aripiprazole - Correct Answer :A,D,E
A patient is prescribed lorazepam. What does the nurse know to be true regarding lorazepam?
a. It is used to treat anxiety, status epilepticus, insomnia, and sedation induction
b. It has a maximum adult dose of 25 mg/day.
c. It causes plasma levels to be decreased when combined with cimetidine.
d. It interferes with the binding of dopamine receptors. - Correct Answer :A
A patient is receiving aripiprazole. Which nursing intervention(s) will the nurse include in the patient's care plan?
(Select all that apply.)
a. Administer before meals on an empty stomach to facilitate absorption.
b. Remain with the patient until medication is swallowed.
c. Monitor vital signs to detect orthostatic hypotension.
d. Assess the patient for evidence of neuroleptic malignant syndrome.
e. Observe the patient for acute dystonia, akathisia, and tardive dyskinesia. - Correct Answer :B,C,D,E
A patient appears to have had an overdose of phenothiazines. The nurse anticipates that which intervention(s)
may be used to treat phenothiazine overdose? (Select all that apply.)
a. Gastric lavage
b. Adequate hydration
c. Maintaining an airway
d. Fluphenazine
e. Risperidone
f. Activated charcoal administration - Correct Answer :A,B,C,F
Which components of pharmacokinetics does the nurse need to understand before administering a drug?
(Select all that apply.)
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