PHARM TEST 2 QUIZ PRACTICE FREQUENTLY TESTED
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1.
A 77-year-old man is brought to the emergency department with a cholinergic overdose. The nurse
knows that older adults are likely to have a greater number of adverse drug effects for what reason?
A. All older adults have some type of chronic health problem. B. Older adults experience varied
age-related physiological changes. C. They are more likely to take the medications inconsistently. D.
Older adults often have a poor memory and are more likely to overdose.
ANSWER
B
Question 2.
A client with primary hypertension has been prescribed clonidine. What should the nurse teach the
client about potential adverse effects? A. "You might find that your night vision is weaker than
normal." B. "This drug might give you restless legs." C. "There's a possibility that this drug might give
you strange dreams." D. "Your urine might be pink-tinged, but that doesn't mean you're bleeding."
ANSWER
C
Question 3.
A client with diabetes insipidus has been administered desmopressin and is now reporting
drowsiness, light-headedness, and headache. What intervention will best address this client's
symptoms? A. Administration of a loop diuretic B. Temporary bed rest C. Reduction in the client's
dose of desmopressin D. STAT administration of epinephrine
ANSWER
Question 4.
The nurse is administering an ophthalmic adrenergic agonist. What action would reflect the need for
further education about how to administer a medication ophthalmically? A. The nurse applies gentle
pressure to the inside corner of the eye for 3 minutes B. The nurse grasps the lower eyelid and pulls
it away to form a pocket C. The nurse instructs the client to tilt his or her head back D. The nurse
gently rests the tip of the dropper against the lower eyelid
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, ANSWER
D
Question 5.
A client presents at the clinic reporting weight loss of 12 lbs over the past 3 months despite an
increased appetite. What medication would most likely benefit the client? A. Calcitriol B.
Levothyroxine C. Alendronate D. Methimazole
ANSWER
D
Question 6.
A client has been referred after an optometric examination that indicated a possibility of increased
intraocular pressure. The nurse should anticipate a prescription for what medication? A. Propranolol
B. Amiodarone C. Timolol D. Tamsulosin
ANSWER
C
Question 7.
A nurse has administered a prescribed dose of an anticholinergic agent to a client. What assessment
finding most clearly indicates a therapeutic response? A. Increased heart rate B. Resolution of
anxiety C. Increased salivation D. Reduction in respiratory rate from 29 to 20 breaths/minute
ANSWER
A
Question 8.
A client is admitted to the emergency department with signs and symptoms of cardiogenic shock.
Isoproterenol is administered intravenously. What assessment should the nurse prioritize when
monitoring for therapeutic effects? A. Signs and symptoms of hemorrhage B. Blood pressure C.
Deep tendon reflexes D. Level of consciousness
ANSWER
B
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ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1.
A 77-year-old man is brought to the emergency department with a cholinergic overdose. The nurse
knows that older adults are likely to have a greater number of adverse drug effects for what reason?
A. All older adults have some type of chronic health problem. B. Older adults experience varied
age-related physiological changes. C. They are more likely to take the medications inconsistently. D.
Older adults often have a poor memory and are more likely to overdose.
ANSWER
B
Question 2.
A client with primary hypertension has been prescribed clonidine. What should the nurse teach the
client about potential adverse effects? A. "You might find that your night vision is weaker than
normal." B. "This drug might give you restless legs." C. "There's a possibility that this drug might give
you strange dreams." D. "Your urine might be pink-tinged, but that doesn't mean you're bleeding."
ANSWER
C
Question 3.
A client with diabetes insipidus has been administered desmopressin and is now reporting
drowsiness, light-headedness, and headache. What intervention will best address this client's
symptoms? A. Administration of a loop diuretic B. Temporary bed rest C. Reduction in the client's
dose of desmopressin D. STAT administration of epinephrine
ANSWER
Question 4.
The nurse is administering an ophthalmic adrenergic agonist. What action would reflect the need for
further education about how to administer a medication ophthalmically? A. The nurse applies gentle
pressure to the inside corner of the eye for 3 minutes B. The nurse grasps the lower eyelid and pulls
it away to form a pocket C. The nurse instructs the client to tilt his or her head back D. The nurse
gently rests the tip of the dropper against the lower eyelid
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, ANSWER
D
Question 5.
A client presents at the clinic reporting weight loss of 12 lbs over the past 3 months despite an
increased appetite. What medication would most likely benefit the client? A. Calcitriol B.
Levothyroxine C. Alendronate D. Methimazole
ANSWER
D
Question 6.
A client has been referred after an optometric examination that indicated a possibility of increased
intraocular pressure. The nurse should anticipate a prescription for what medication? A. Propranolol
B. Amiodarone C. Timolol D. Tamsulosin
ANSWER
C
Question 7.
A nurse has administered a prescribed dose of an anticholinergic agent to a client. What assessment
finding most clearly indicates a therapeutic response? A. Increased heart rate B. Resolution of
anxiety C. Increased salivation D. Reduction in respiratory rate from 29 to 20 breaths/minute
ANSWER
A
Question 8.
A client is admitted to the emergency department with signs and symptoms of cardiogenic shock.
Isoproterenol is administered intravenously. What assessment should the nurse prioritize when
monitoring for therapeutic effects? A. Signs and symptoms of hemorrhage B. Blood pressure C.
Deep tendon reflexes D. Level of consciousness
ANSWER
B
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