Final Exam: NR293/ NR 293 (2024/ 2025
Update) Pharmacology for Nursing Practice
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When administering insulin, the nurse must keep in mind that which is the most
immediate and serious adverse effect of insulin therapy? a. Hyperglycemia b.
Hypoglycemia c. Bradycardia d. Orthostatic hypotensio - ANSWER
Human recombinant rapid-acting insulin analogue
. A dose of long-acting insulin has been ordered for bedtime for a patient with
diabetes. The nurse expects to give which type of insulin? a. Regular b. Lispro c.
NPH d. Glargine - ANSWER
A patient is to be given an insulin drip to control his high blood glucose levels. The
nurse knows that the type of insulin that would be used for this intravenous
,infusion would be which of these? a. Regular b. Lispro c. NPH d. Glargine -
ANSWER
4. While monitoring a patient who is receiving insulin therapy, the nurse observes
for which signs of hypoglycemia? a. Decreased pulse and respiratory rates and
flushed skin
b. Increased pulse rate and a fruity, acetone breath odor
c. Irritability, sweating, and confusion d. Increased urine output and edema -
ANSWER
5. When will the nurse administer the drug acarbose? a. With the first bite of a
meal b. 15 minutes before a meal c. 30 minutes before a meal d. 1 hour after
eating - ANSWER
6. A patient taking glipizide asks the nurse, "How does my insulin pill work,
anyway?" Which information will the nurse provide to the patient regarding the
mechanism of action of glipizide? a. "It increases insulin production." b. "It helps
the body use insulin." c. "It decreases the amount of glucose made by the liver."
d. "It decreases the amount of glucose the body takes in from food." - ANSWER
,7. The nurse is reviewing the history of a patient who will be taking the amylin
mimetic drug pramlintide. Which condition is a contraindication to the use of this
drug? a. Hypertension b. Coronary artery disease c. Hypothyroidism d.
Gastroparesis - ANSWER
8. The nurse will monitor for significant interactions if sitagliptin is given with
which drug class? a. Corticosteroids b. Sulfonylureas c. Thyroid drugs d.
Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs - ANSWER
9. Which is a major risk factor for the development of type 2 diabetes? a. Kidney
disease b. Liver disease c. Obesity d. Hypercholesteremia - ANSWER
10. Which A1C level represents the desired level for the glycemic goal for patients
with diabetes? a. 10 b. 9 c. 8 d. 7 - ANSWER
11. Which patient condition would the nurse identify as being a contraindication
for the use of Afrezza? a. Kidney disease b. Chronic lung disease c. Chronic liver
disease d. Psoriasis - ANSWER
, 12. The duration of action of insulin glargine is a. 30 minutes. b. 1 hour. c. 6 to 8
hours. d. 24 hours. - ANSWER
5. What is the mechanism of action of each drug? a. Pramlintide b. Metformin -
ANSWER
6. Alice occasionally experiences hypoglycemia as a result of her diabetes drug
therapy. a. The nurse will teach Alice about what signs and symptoms of
hypoglycemia?
b. The nurse knows that one of the early signs of hypoglycemia is irritability. Why
is this true?
c. If Alice experiences hypoglycemia at home, what are the treatment options? -
ANSWER
A 50-year-old man has been taking prednisone as part of treatment for bronchitis.
He notices that the dosage of the medication decreases. During a follow-up office
visit, he asks the nurse why he must continue the medication and why he cannot
just stop taking it now that he feels better. What is the ratio-nale behind the
Update) Pharmacology for Nursing Practice
Comprehensive Final Exam| 100% Correct
Questions and Verified Answers -Chamberlain
NR293 | NR 293 Pharmacology Final Exam Study
guide| Latest 2024/25 | Chamberlain
When administering insulin, the nurse must keep in mind that which is the most
immediate and serious adverse effect of insulin therapy? a. Hyperglycemia b.
Hypoglycemia c. Bradycardia d. Orthostatic hypotensio - ANSWER
Human recombinant rapid-acting insulin analogue
. A dose of long-acting insulin has been ordered for bedtime for a patient with
diabetes. The nurse expects to give which type of insulin? a. Regular b. Lispro c.
NPH d. Glargine - ANSWER
A patient is to be given an insulin drip to control his high blood glucose levels. The
nurse knows that the type of insulin that would be used for this intravenous
,infusion would be which of these? a. Regular b. Lispro c. NPH d. Glargine -
ANSWER
4. While monitoring a patient who is receiving insulin therapy, the nurse observes
for which signs of hypoglycemia? a. Decreased pulse and respiratory rates and
flushed skin
b. Increased pulse rate and a fruity, acetone breath odor
c. Irritability, sweating, and confusion d. Increased urine output and edema -
ANSWER
5. When will the nurse administer the drug acarbose? a. With the first bite of a
meal b. 15 minutes before a meal c. 30 minutes before a meal d. 1 hour after
eating - ANSWER
6. A patient taking glipizide asks the nurse, "How does my insulin pill work,
anyway?" Which information will the nurse provide to the patient regarding the
mechanism of action of glipizide? a. "It increases insulin production." b. "It helps
the body use insulin." c. "It decreases the amount of glucose made by the liver."
d. "It decreases the amount of glucose the body takes in from food." - ANSWER
,7. The nurse is reviewing the history of a patient who will be taking the amylin
mimetic drug pramlintide. Which condition is a contraindication to the use of this
drug? a. Hypertension b. Coronary artery disease c. Hypothyroidism d.
Gastroparesis - ANSWER
8. The nurse will monitor for significant interactions if sitagliptin is given with
which drug class? a. Corticosteroids b. Sulfonylureas c. Thyroid drugs d.
Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs - ANSWER
9. Which is a major risk factor for the development of type 2 diabetes? a. Kidney
disease b. Liver disease c. Obesity d. Hypercholesteremia - ANSWER
10. Which A1C level represents the desired level for the glycemic goal for patients
with diabetes? a. 10 b. 9 c. 8 d. 7 - ANSWER
11. Which patient condition would the nurse identify as being a contraindication
for the use of Afrezza? a. Kidney disease b. Chronic lung disease c. Chronic liver
disease d. Psoriasis - ANSWER
, 12. The duration of action of insulin glargine is a. 30 minutes. b. 1 hour. c. 6 to 8
hours. d. 24 hours. - ANSWER
5. What is the mechanism of action of each drug? a. Pramlintide b. Metformin -
ANSWER
6. Alice occasionally experiences hypoglycemia as a result of her diabetes drug
therapy. a. The nurse will teach Alice about what signs and symptoms of
hypoglycemia?
b. The nurse knows that one of the early signs of hypoglycemia is irritability. Why
is this true?
c. If Alice experiences hypoglycemia at home, what are the treatment options? -
ANSWER
A 50-year-old man has been taking prednisone as part of treatment for bronchitis.
He notices that the dosage of the medication decreases. During a follow-up office
visit, he asks the nurse why he must continue the medication and why he cannot
just stop taking it now that he feels better. What is the ratio-nale behind the
