Capstone Pharm Pre-Assessment Quiz
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1. A client prescribed Propanolol. Which client history finding requires clarifi-
cation of this medication prescription?: 1) Asthma
Clients with asthma should avoid Beta2 Blockade agents like Propanolol.
2. A nurse caring for a client prescribed Montelukast. What should be included
in teaching about this medication?: 1) Advise client to take the medication once
daily at bedtime
Clients should take Montelukast once daily at bedtime.
3. A 45-year-old client taking Methylprednisolone. What pharmacologic action
should the nurse expect with this therapy?: 2) Suppression of airway mucus
production
Corticosteroids like Methylprednisolone suppress airway mucus production.
4. A nurse administered the wrong medication to a client. What action should
the nurse take next?: 2) Report the error to the provider
The nurse should report the error to the provider and monitor the client for adverse
effects.
5. A nurse caring for a client newly prescribed Doxazosin Mesylate. What
instruction should be included for taking the first dose of this medication?: 1)
Change positions slowly and lie down if dizziness occurs
First-dose orthostatic hypotension can occur with Doxazosin.
6. A nurse caring for a client prescribed Ferrous Sulfate for anemia. What
instruction should be included in client teaching about this medication?: 1)
Take this medication on an empty stomach to maximize absorption
Clients should take iron on an empty stomach for better absorption.
7. A client educated on prescribed Levothyroxine Sodium. Which statement
demonstrates understanding of medication administration?: 3) "I should take
the medication in the morning to prevent insomnia"
Levothyroxine should be taken in the morning to prevent insomnia.
8. A nurse caring for a client prescribed Digoxin. What should alert the nurse
to possible digitalis toxicity?: 1) Anorexia and weakness
Anorexia and weakness are signs of potential digitalis toxicity.
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Study online at https://quizlet.com/_fbhaqy
1. A client prescribed Propanolol. Which client history finding requires clarifi-
cation of this medication prescription?: 1) Asthma
Clients with asthma should avoid Beta2 Blockade agents like Propanolol.
2. A nurse caring for a client prescribed Montelukast. What should be included
in teaching about this medication?: 1) Advise client to take the medication once
daily at bedtime
Clients should take Montelukast once daily at bedtime.
3. A 45-year-old client taking Methylprednisolone. What pharmacologic action
should the nurse expect with this therapy?: 2) Suppression of airway mucus
production
Corticosteroids like Methylprednisolone suppress airway mucus production.
4. A nurse administered the wrong medication to a client. What action should
the nurse take next?: 2) Report the error to the provider
The nurse should report the error to the provider and monitor the client for adverse
effects.
5. A nurse caring for a client newly prescribed Doxazosin Mesylate. What
instruction should be included for taking the first dose of this medication?: 1)
Change positions slowly and lie down if dizziness occurs
First-dose orthostatic hypotension can occur with Doxazosin.
6. A nurse caring for a client prescribed Ferrous Sulfate for anemia. What
instruction should be included in client teaching about this medication?: 1)
Take this medication on an empty stomach to maximize absorption
Clients should take iron on an empty stomach for better absorption.
7. A client educated on prescribed Levothyroxine Sodium. Which statement
demonstrates understanding of medication administration?: 3) "I should take
the medication in the morning to prevent insomnia"
Levothyroxine should be taken in the morning to prevent insomnia.
8. A nurse caring for a client prescribed Digoxin. What should alert the nurse
to possible digitalis toxicity?: 1) Anorexia and weakness
Anorexia and weakness are signs of potential digitalis toxicity.
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