NRSG 106 NCLEX pharmacology (Combination of sets from all over past Exams, containing practice questions and study cards for NCLEX preparation on the topic of pharmacology) With Complete Solutions

For the client taking epinephrine, the nurse realizes there is a possible drug interaction with which drug? a. albuterol (Proventil) b. metoprolol (Lopressor) c. bethanechol (Urecholine) d. tolterodine tartrate (Detrol) correct answer: b. metoprolol (Lopressor) 2.The nurse will monitor the client taking albuterol (Proventil) for which condition? a. Palpitations b. Hypoglycemia c. Bronchospasm d. Uterine contractions correct answer: a. Palpitations 3.A client is prescribed metoprolol (Lopressor) to treat hypertension. It is important for the nurse to monitor the client for which condition? a. Bradycardia b. Hypertension c. Ankle edema d. Decreased respirations correct answer: a. Bradycardia 4.Atenolol (Tenormin) is prescribed for a client. The nurse realizes that this drug is a beta-adrenergic blocker and that this drug classification is contraindicated for clients with which condition? a. Hypothyroidism b. Angina pectoris c. Cardiogenic shock d. Liver dysfunction correct answer: c. Cardiogenic shock 5.The nurse realizes that beta1 receptor stimulation is differentiated from beta2 stimulation in that stimulation of beta1 receptors leads to which condition? a. Increased bronchodilation b. Decreased uterine contractility c. Increased myocardial contractility d. Decreased blood flow to skeletal muscles correct answer: c. Increased myocardial contractility 6. A client is given epinephrine (Adrenalin), an adrenergic agonist (sympathomimetic). The nurse should monitor the client for which condition? a. Decreased pulse b. Pupil constriction c. Bronchial constriction d. Increased blood pressure correct answer: d. Increased blood pressure 7.The nurse is administering atenolol (Tenormin) to a client. Which concurrent drug does the nurse expect to most likely cause an interaction? a. ginseng herb b. An NSAID, such as aspirin c. methyldopa (Aldomet) d. haloperidol (Haldol) correct answer: b. An NSAID, such as aspirin Chapter 19 1. A client is receiving bethanechol (Urecholine). The nurse realizes that the action of this drug is to treat: a. Glaucoma b. Urinary retention c. Delayed gastric emptying d. Gastroesophageal reflux disease correct answer: b. Urinary retention 2. The nurse teaches the client receiving atropine to expect which side effect? a. Diarrhea b. Bradycardia c. Blurred vision d. Frequent urination correct answer: c. Blurred vision 3. When benztropine (Cogentin) is ordered for a client, the nurse acknowledges that this drug is an effective treatment for which condition? a. Parkinsonism b. Paralytic ileus c. Motion sickness d. Urinary retention correct answer: a. Parkinsonism 4. Dicyclomine (Bentyl) is an anticholinergic, which the nurse realizes is given to treat which condition? a. Mydriasis b. Constipation c. Urinary retention d. Irritable bowel syndrome correct answer: d. Irritable bowel syndrome 5. The nurse realizes that cholinergic agonists mimic which parasympathetic neurotransmitter? a. dopamine b. acetylcholine c. cholinesterase d. monoamine oxidase correct answer: b. acetylcholine 6. The nurse is administering a cholinergic agonist and should know that the expected cholinergic effects include which of the following? a. Increased heart rate