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RN PHARMACOLOGY ONLINE PRACTICE 2019 B
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
GUARANTEED PASS BRAND NEW 2025.
A nurse is teaching a client who is starting to take diltiazem. Which of the
following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client
understand the teaching? - (answers)I will check my heart rate before I take the
medication
Diltiazem, a calcium channel blocker, has cardio-suppressant effects at the SA and
AV nodes, which can lead to bradycardia. The client should check their heart rate
before taking the medication and notify the provider if it falls below the expected
reference range.
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking atrocastatin for hyperlipidemia. Which
of the following client laboratory values should the nurse monitor? -
(answers)creatinine kinase
The client who is taking atorvastatin can develop an adverse effect called
rhabdomyolysis, which causes muscle weakness or pain and can progress to
myositis. Creatinine kinase levels rise in response to enzymes released with
muscle injury.
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has schizophrenia and a
prescription for clozapine. Which of the following laboratory tests should the
nurse review before administering the medication? - (answers)total cholesterol
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The nurse should review the client's total cholesterol before administering
clozapine, because this medication can cause hyperlipidemia.
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has depression and a new
prescription for fluozetine. Which of the following statements by the client
indicates an understanding of the teaching? - (answers)I should take
acetaminophen instead of ibuprofen for my headaches while taking this
medication
Fluoxetine suppresses platelet aggregation, which increases the risk of bleeding
when used concurrently with NSAIDs and anticoagulants. Therefore, clients who
are taking fluoxetine should take acetaminophen for headaches or pain, since
acetaminophen does not suppress platelet aggregation.
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving haloperidol. The nurse should
identify which of the following findings as an adverse effect of the medication? -
(answers)akathisia
An adverse effect associated with haloperidol is the development of
extrapyramidal manifestations such as dystonia, pseudoparkinsonism, and
akathisia.
A nurse is teaching about a new prescription for ciprofloxacin to a client who has
a urinary tract infection. The nurse should identify which of the following
statements as an indication that the client understands the teaching? - (answers)I
will report any signs of tendon pain or swelling
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Ciprofloxacin, a fluoroquinolone, is associated with a risk of tendon rupture. This
risk is increased in older adult clients, so the client should notify the provider at
the onset of tendon pain or swelling.
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is to start taking sumatriptan. Which
of the following adverse effects should the nurse instruct the client to monitor for
and report to the provider? - (answers)chest pressure
Sumatriptan is an antimigraine agent which can cause coronary vasospasms,
resulting in angina. The client should report chest pressure or heavy arms to the
provider.
A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes mellitus and is taking glyburide. The
client reports feeling confused and anxious. Which of the following actions should
the nurse take first? - (answers)perform a capillary blood glucose test
The greatest risk to this client is injury from hypoglycemia. Therefore, the nurse
should perform a capillary blood glucose test to determine the client's blood
glucose status. Manifestations of hypoglycemia include weakness, anxiety,
confusion, sweating, and seizures.
A nurse is providing teaching to a client about the use of ethinyl
estradiol/norelgestromin. The nurse should identify that which of the following
statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? - (answers)I
will fold the sticky sides of the old patch together before disposing it
RN PHARMACOLOGY ONLINE PRACTICE 2019 B
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
GUARANTEED PASS BRAND NEW 2025.
A nurse is teaching a client who is starting to take diltiazem. Which of the
following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client
understand the teaching? - (answers)I will check my heart rate before I take the
medication
Diltiazem, a calcium channel blocker, has cardio-suppressant effects at the SA and
AV nodes, which can lead to bradycardia. The client should check their heart rate
before taking the medication and notify the provider if it falls below the expected
reference range.
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking atrocastatin for hyperlipidemia. Which
of the following client laboratory values should the nurse monitor? -
(answers)creatinine kinase
The client who is taking atorvastatin can develop an adverse effect called
rhabdomyolysis, which causes muscle weakness or pain and can progress to
myositis. Creatinine kinase levels rise in response to enzymes released with
muscle injury.
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has schizophrenia and a
prescription for clozapine. Which of the following laboratory tests should the
nurse review before administering the medication? - (answers)total cholesterol
,2
The nurse should review the client's total cholesterol before administering
clozapine, because this medication can cause hyperlipidemia.
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has depression and a new
prescription for fluozetine. Which of the following statements by the client
indicates an understanding of the teaching? - (answers)I should take
acetaminophen instead of ibuprofen for my headaches while taking this
medication
Fluoxetine suppresses platelet aggregation, which increases the risk of bleeding
when used concurrently with NSAIDs and anticoagulants. Therefore, clients who
are taking fluoxetine should take acetaminophen for headaches or pain, since
acetaminophen does not suppress platelet aggregation.
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving haloperidol. The nurse should
identify which of the following findings as an adverse effect of the medication? -
(answers)akathisia
An adverse effect associated with haloperidol is the development of
extrapyramidal manifestations such as dystonia, pseudoparkinsonism, and
akathisia.
A nurse is teaching about a new prescription for ciprofloxacin to a client who has
a urinary tract infection. The nurse should identify which of the following
statements as an indication that the client understands the teaching? - (answers)I
will report any signs of tendon pain or swelling
, 3
Ciprofloxacin, a fluoroquinolone, is associated with a risk of tendon rupture. This
risk is increased in older adult clients, so the client should notify the provider at
the onset of tendon pain or swelling.
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is to start taking sumatriptan. Which
of the following adverse effects should the nurse instruct the client to monitor for
and report to the provider? - (answers)chest pressure
Sumatriptan is an antimigraine agent which can cause coronary vasospasms,
resulting in angina. The client should report chest pressure or heavy arms to the
provider.
A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes mellitus and is taking glyburide. The
client reports feeling confused and anxious. Which of the following actions should
the nurse take first? - (answers)perform a capillary blood glucose test
The greatest risk to this client is injury from hypoglycemia. Therefore, the nurse
should perform a capillary blood glucose test to determine the client's blood
glucose status. Manifestations of hypoglycemia include weakness, anxiety,
confusion, sweating, and seizures.
A nurse is providing teaching to a client about the use of ethinyl
estradiol/norelgestromin. The nurse should identify that which of the following
statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? - (answers)I
will fold the sticky sides of the old patch together before disposing it
