NURS 317 PHARMACOLOGY EXAM 4 PRACTICE QUESTIONS 2026/2027
– STUDY GUIDE & REVIEW
A client is receiving an antihistamine through intranasal route for treatment of an upper
respiratory condition. The nurse should expect to administer which medication?
a. Beclomethasone (Beconase)
b. Azelastine (Astelin)
c. Cetirizine (Zyrtec)
d. Mometasone (Nasonex) - Correct answer ✔✔ b
A nurse is caring for a client receiving the antitussive dextromethorphan (Robitussin A-C). What
should the nurse emphasize during medication teaching with the client?
a. The medication is irritating to the bronchial tree.
b. The cost of the medication can be expensive.
c. The medication can cause motor dysfunction.
d. The client may use the medication for 14 days. - Correct answer ✔✔ c
A client is using an intranasal oxymetazoline (Afrin) for treatment of nasal congestion. Which
instruction should the nurse include during client teaching?
a. Monitor respiratory rate.
b. Limit use of the drug to 3-5 days.
c. Drink plenty of fluids.
d. Use with caution with SSRIs. - Correct answer ✔✔ b
,A client will be receiving an opioid antitussive for a cough associated with a cold infection. For
what should the nurse assess in the client prior to administering the medication?
a. Hypertension
b. Asthma
c. Headache
d. Sore throat - Correct answer ✔✔ b
The client is receiving an antitussive with codeine for treatment of a cough. Which statement
made by the client requires further teaching by the nurse?
a. "I will avoid driving while I am on this medication."
b. "I will take my medicine with red wine to help me sleep."
c. "I will notify my doctor if my breathing changes."
d. "I will keep this medication away from my children." - Correct answer ✔✔ b
A nurse is caring for a client with chronic bronchitis and is prescribed acetylcysteine to loosen
bronchial secretions. The nurse should administer this medication by which route?
a. Inhalation
b. Oral
c. Intravenous
d. Intramuscular injection - Correct answer ✔✔ a
The client is prescribed diphenhydramine (Benadryl) for treatment of a respiratory allergy.
Which statement best indicates that the client understands the drug therapy?
, a. "I will use my bronchodilator if my wheezing increases."
b. "I will report blurred vision, constipation, or urinary retention."
c. "This is the only drug I will need to treat my asthma attacks."
d. "I will use this drug only when I feel an attack coming on." - Correct answer ✔✔ b
A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed fluticasone (Afrin) for allergic rhinitis. Which
assessment finding should the nurse report immediately to the healthcare provider?
a. Headache
b. Hypertension
c. Sore throat
d. Hyperglycemia - Correct answer ✔✔ c
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking dextromethorphan (Delsym). The client presents at
the clinical with symptoms of hypotension and hyperpyrexia. For which drug interaction should
the nurse assess in the client?
a. Opioids
b. Barbiturates
c. MAOIs
d. Grapefruit juice - Correct answer ✔✔ c
A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed benzonatate (Tessalon) to suppress coughing
from a cold infection. Which instruction should the nurse include during client teaching?
a. Monitor blood pressure.
b. Chew the gel tablet thoroughly.
– STUDY GUIDE & REVIEW
A client is receiving an antihistamine through intranasal route for treatment of an upper
respiratory condition. The nurse should expect to administer which medication?
a. Beclomethasone (Beconase)
b. Azelastine (Astelin)
c. Cetirizine (Zyrtec)
d. Mometasone (Nasonex) - Correct answer ✔✔ b
A nurse is caring for a client receiving the antitussive dextromethorphan (Robitussin A-C). What
should the nurse emphasize during medication teaching with the client?
a. The medication is irritating to the bronchial tree.
b. The cost of the medication can be expensive.
c. The medication can cause motor dysfunction.
d. The client may use the medication for 14 days. - Correct answer ✔✔ c
A client is using an intranasal oxymetazoline (Afrin) for treatment of nasal congestion. Which
instruction should the nurse include during client teaching?
a. Monitor respiratory rate.
b. Limit use of the drug to 3-5 days.
c. Drink plenty of fluids.
d. Use with caution with SSRIs. - Correct answer ✔✔ b
,A client will be receiving an opioid antitussive for a cough associated with a cold infection. For
what should the nurse assess in the client prior to administering the medication?
a. Hypertension
b. Asthma
c. Headache
d. Sore throat - Correct answer ✔✔ b
The client is receiving an antitussive with codeine for treatment of a cough. Which statement
made by the client requires further teaching by the nurse?
a. "I will avoid driving while I am on this medication."
b. "I will take my medicine with red wine to help me sleep."
c. "I will notify my doctor if my breathing changes."
d. "I will keep this medication away from my children." - Correct answer ✔✔ b
A nurse is caring for a client with chronic bronchitis and is prescribed acetylcysteine to loosen
bronchial secretions. The nurse should administer this medication by which route?
a. Inhalation
b. Oral
c. Intravenous
d. Intramuscular injection - Correct answer ✔✔ a
The client is prescribed diphenhydramine (Benadryl) for treatment of a respiratory allergy.
Which statement best indicates that the client understands the drug therapy?
, a. "I will use my bronchodilator if my wheezing increases."
b. "I will report blurred vision, constipation, or urinary retention."
c. "This is the only drug I will need to treat my asthma attacks."
d. "I will use this drug only when I feel an attack coming on." - Correct answer ✔✔ b
A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed fluticasone (Afrin) for allergic rhinitis. Which
assessment finding should the nurse report immediately to the healthcare provider?
a. Headache
b. Hypertension
c. Sore throat
d. Hyperglycemia - Correct answer ✔✔ c
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking dextromethorphan (Delsym). The client presents at
the clinical with symptoms of hypotension and hyperpyrexia. For which drug interaction should
the nurse assess in the client?
a. Opioids
b. Barbiturates
c. MAOIs
d. Grapefruit juice - Correct answer ✔✔ c
A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed benzonatate (Tessalon) to suppress coughing
from a cold infection. Which instruction should the nurse include during client teaching?
a. Monitor blood pressure.
b. Chew the gel tablet thoroughly.
