Pharmacology Exam 2 Practice
Questions With 100% Correct Answers
Which condition will cause the nurse to withhold a dose of magnesium hydroxide
a. Chronic renal failure
b. Cirrhosis
c. Hemorrhoid
d. Prostatitis - correct answers ✔✔A
A nurse is caring for a client with after a hip replacement surgery. The client has been receiving
ion replacement therapy for two days, and the nurse observe the client stools appear black. The
client is pale and complain of fatigue, heart rate is 98 beat per minutes, respirations are 20
breaths per minutes, and the blood pressure is 100/50 mm Hg. What would the nurse expect
the provider to order?
a. Abdominal X-ray
b. Hemoglobin and hematocrit
c. Liver enzymes
d. Hypertonic fluid bolus - correct answers ✔✔B
What statement by the client indicates an understanding of teaching regarding the side effects
of verapamil?
a. I may become constipated, so I should increase fluids and fibers.
b. I do not need to stop drinking my morning grapefruit juice with this medication.
,c. I may have swelling of my hands and feet, but this will subside.
d. I may need to increase my digoxin dose while taking the drug. - correct answers ✔✔A
A client who is receiving a factor VIII concentration to treat hemophilia A develops hives, a low
graded temperature elevation and a stuffy nose. What is the nurse best response?
a. Emergently administer subcutaneous epinephrine
b. Call provider for an antipyretic medication
c. Give ordered PRN oral diphenhydramine.
d. Call the rapid response team. - correct answers ✔✔C
A client who uses an inhaled glucocorticoid for chronic asthma calls the nurse to report
hoarseness. What is the nurse best response?
a. Ask whether the client is rinsing the mouth after each dose.
b. Request an order for an antifungal medication
c. Suggest the client is tested for a bronchial infection
d. Tell the client to discontinue the use of the glucocorticoid - correct answers ✔✔A
Which information should the nurse include in client education regarding a cholesterol lowering
agent
a. This medication will replace other interventions you have being trying
b. It is important for you to double your dose if you miss one
c. Stop taking the medication if you experience constipation
d. You should continue your exercise program to increase your high-density lipoprotein (HDL)
serum levels - correct answers ✔✔D
, A client with COPD begins treatment with an inhaled glucocorticoid and an inhaled short acting
beta 2-adrenegic agonist. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding, regarding
this medication regimen.
(a) I should use the glucocorticoid when symptoms flare.
(b) I will need to use the Beta II-adrenergic drug agonist daily
(c) The Beta II-adrenergic agonist suppresses the synthesis of inflammatory mediators
(d) The glucocorticoid is used as prophylaxis to prevent exacerbations - correct answers ✔✔D
A client has 2+ pitting edema of the lower extremities bilaterally. Auscultation of the lungs
reveals bibasilar crackles and a serum potassium level of 6 mEq/L. which diuretic agent ordered
would the nurse clarify with the healthcare provider.
a. Bumetanide
b. Furosemide
c. Spironolactone (Aldactone)
d. Hydrochlorothiazide - correct answers ✔✔C
A client with diabetes develops hypertension. The nurse anticipates administering which of the
following type of medication to treat hypertension for this client
a. Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor
b. Anticoagulant
c. Direct acting vasodilator
d. Aldosterone antagonist - correct answers ✔✔A
A client is receiving heparin postoperatively to prevent deep vein thrombosis. The nurse notes
that the client has a blood a blood pressure of 90/50 mm Hg, a heart rate of 98 beats per
Questions With 100% Correct Answers
Which condition will cause the nurse to withhold a dose of magnesium hydroxide
a. Chronic renal failure
b. Cirrhosis
c. Hemorrhoid
d. Prostatitis - correct answers ✔✔A
A nurse is caring for a client with after a hip replacement surgery. The client has been receiving
ion replacement therapy for two days, and the nurse observe the client stools appear black. The
client is pale and complain of fatigue, heart rate is 98 beat per minutes, respirations are 20
breaths per minutes, and the blood pressure is 100/50 mm Hg. What would the nurse expect
the provider to order?
a. Abdominal X-ray
b. Hemoglobin and hematocrit
c. Liver enzymes
d. Hypertonic fluid bolus - correct answers ✔✔B
What statement by the client indicates an understanding of teaching regarding the side effects
of verapamil?
a. I may become constipated, so I should increase fluids and fibers.
b. I do not need to stop drinking my morning grapefruit juice with this medication.
,c. I may have swelling of my hands and feet, but this will subside.
d. I may need to increase my digoxin dose while taking the drug. - correct answers ✔✔A
A client who is receiving a factor VIII concentration to treat hemophilia A develops hives, a low
graded temperature elevation and a stuffy nose. What is the nurse best response?
a. Emergently administer subcutaneous epinephrine
b. Call provider for an antipyretic medication
c. Give ordered PRN oral diphenhydramine.
d. Call the rapid response team. - correct answers ✔✔C
A client who uses an inhaled glucocorticoid for chronic asthma calls the nurse to report
hoarseness. What is the nurse best response?
a. Ask whether the client is rinsing the mouth after each dose.
b. Request an order for an antifungal medication
c. Suggest the client is tested for a bronchial infection
d. Tell the client to discontinue the use of the glucocorticoid - correct answers ✔✔A
Which information should the nurse include in client education regarding a cholesterol lowering
agent
a. This medication will replace other interventions you have being trying
b. It is important for you to double your dose if you miss one
c. Stop taking the medication if you experience constipation
d. You should continue your exercise program to increase your high-density lipoprotein (HDL)
serum levels - correct answers ✔✔D
, A client with COPD begins treatment with an inhaled glucocorticoid and an inhaled short acting
beta 2-adrenegic agonist. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding, regarding
this medication regimen.
(a) I should use the glucocorticoid when symptoms flare.
(b) I will need to use the Beta II-adrenergic drug agonist daily
(c) The Beta II-adrenergic agonist suppresses the synthesis of inflammatory mediators
(d) The glucocorticoid is used as prophylaxis to prevent exacerbations - correct answers ✔✔D
A client has 2+ pitting edema of the lower extremities bilaterally. Auscultation of the lungs
reveals bibasilar crackles and a serum potassium level of 6 mEq/L. which diuretic agent ordered
would the nurse clarify with the healthcare provider.
a. Bumetanide
b. Furosemide
c. Spironolactone (Aldactone)
d. Hydrochlorothiazide - correct answers ✔✔C
A client with diabetes develops hypertension. The nurse anticipates administering which of the
following type of medication to treat hypertension for this client
a. Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor
b. Anticoagulant
c. Direct acting vasodilator
d. Aldosterone antagonist - correct answers ✔✔A
A client is receiving heparin postoperatively to prevent deep vein thrombosis. The nurse notes
that the client has a blood a blood pressure of 90/50 mm Hg, a heart rate of 98 beats per
