Pharmacology Test Bank
A newly admitted patient reports a penicillin allergy. The prescriber has ordered a second-generation cephalosporin as part of the therapy. Which nursing action is appropriate? a) Call the prescriber to clarify the order because of the patient's allergy. b) Give the medication, and monitor for adverse effects. c) Ask the pharmacy to change the order to a first-generation cephalosporin. d) Administer the drug with a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug to reduce adverse effects. - correct answearsa) Call the prescriber to clarify the order because of the patient's allergy. A nurse is teaching a new Type 1 diabetic about insulin lispro. The nurse teaches that the onset of action for this drug is a) 15 minutes b) 45 minutes c) 1 hour 30 mins d) 5 minutes - correct answears15 Minutes A patient complains of itchy nose and sneezing due to seasonal allergies. The patient drives a truck as an occupation. What medication will likely be recommended to treat these symptoms? a) codeine b) diphenhydramine c) albuterol inhaler d) loratadine - correct answearsd) loratidin
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