CMS PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED
PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS |
ALREADY GRADED A+<RECENT
VERSION>
1) a nurse is preparing to administer Heparin subcutaneously to a client. Which of the
following should the nurse plan to minimize bleeding following the injection? -
ANSWER grasp skin between thumb and forefinger throughout the injection
2) A nurse is caring for an older adult client who is taking Prednisone for long term
treatment for rheumatoid arthritis. The nurse should monitor the client for which of
the following adverse reactions to the drug? - ANSWER bone loss
3) A nurse is interviewing a client who reports a desire to quit smoking. Which of the
following prescriptions should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe? -
ANSWER bupropion
4) A nurse is teaching a client about self-administration of an enoxaparin. Which of the
following instructions should the nurse include to select all that applies? -
ANSWER alternate the injection site between the sides of the abdomen
grasp the skin between the thumb and forefinger while injecting the medication
insert the entire length of the needle into the skin during injection
5) a nurse is assessing a client who is in septic shock and is receiving dopamine by
continuous IV infusion. Which of the following findings indicates that the nurse
should increase the rate of the infusion? - ANSWER headache
6) A nurse is reviewing the laboratory report of a client who has bipolar disorder prior to
the administration of lithium carbonate. The client's lithium level is 2.6 meq. Which
of the following actions should the nurse take? - ANSWER prepare the client for
hemodialysis
,7) A nurse is interviewing a client who was newly admitted prior to administering
medication. The client tells the nurse, " I forgot to tell the doctor I like albuterol for
asthma". for which of the following medications should the nurse withhold the dose
and notify the provider? - ANSWER propranolol
8) A nurse is teaching a client who is to start taking clopidogrel. the nurse should instruct
the client to Monitor and Report which of the following adverse effects of the
medication? - ANSWER blurred vision
9) A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for paroxetine.
the nurse should instruct the client to monitor which of the following adverse effects?
- ANSWER Drowsiness
10) A nurse is administering ferrous sulphate elixir to a client who has iron deficiency
anaemia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - ANSWER
administer the medication through a straw
11) A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving Total parenteral Nutrition. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take? - ANSWER monitor the client's weight
daily
12) a nurse is assessing a client who has hypermagnesemia. Which of the following
medications should the nurse prepare to administer? - ANSWER calcium
gluconate
13) a nurse is caring for a client who is receiving hospice care and has a prescription for
fentanyl buccal film. Which of the following methods should the nurse use to
administer this medication? - ANSWER insert the medication against the mucosal
membrane of the cheek
14) A client who has Graves disease is prescribed methimazole. Which of the following
effects should the nurse expect to see after the clients take the medication after 2
months? - ANSWER increase sleeping
,15) A nurse is assessing a client who has Graves disease and is taking methimazole.
Which of the following findings indicate that the client needs a lower dose of the
medication? - ANSWER exophthalmos
16) A nurse is planning to administer a controlled substance to a client who is
experiencing pain. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take first?
- ANSWER Identify the client using two identifiers
17) a nurse accidentally administers the medication Metformin instead of metoprolol to a
client which of the following actions should the nurse take? - ANSWER check the
client's glucose level
18) A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who is prescribed spironolactone.
Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the
teaching? - ANSWER I will limit potassium rich foods in my diet
19) A nurse is caring for a client who has a major depression and a new prescription for
citalopram. Which of the following adverse effects is the nurse to report to the
provider? - ANSWER confusion
20) A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has gastric ulcer and a new prescription
for ranitidine. Which of the following statements does the client indicate an
understanding of the teaching? - ANSWER I should not take in and Anti Acid
within 1 hour of taking his medication
21) A nurse is preparing to administer amphotericin B lipid complex via intermittent IV
bolus to a client who has infected endocarditis. Which of the following actions should
the nurse take? - ANSWER administer the medication over 2 hours
22) a nurse is preparing to administer insulin to a client who has diabetes mellitus. The
client has a prescription for regular insulin for you and NPH insulin 12 units
subsequent oenis identify the steps the nurse should take when mixing the two types
of insulin. - ANSWER inject 12 unit of air into the NPH insulin vial
, 23) A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has diabetes mellitus and is
taking Glipizide. Which of the following values indicate the client is adhering to the
treatment plan? - ANSWER hba1c 6.8%
24) a nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for Total parenteral Nutrition.
Which of the following routes of administration should the nurse use? - ANSWER
intravenous
25) a nurse is reviewing the medical history of a client prior to the medication
administration and knows a history of anaphylactic reaction to penicillin. The nurse
should identify which of the following medications is a contraindication for this
medication? - ANSWER ceftriaxone
26) A nurse is assessing a client who has been taking lithium for one year. Which of the
following client reports is the nurse's priority? - ANSWER mild thirst
27) a nurse is caring for a client who reports taking Propranolol for several years but has
recently stopped for financial reasons the nurse should assess the client for which of
the following findings - ANSWER tachycardia
28) a nurse is caring for a client who has cancer and reports moderate pain. Which of the
following medications should the nurse expect to administer? - ANSWER
ibuprofen
29) a nurse is teaching a client who has pernicious anaemia to self-administer nasal
cyanocobalamin. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the
teaching? - ANSWER administer the medication into one nostril once per week
30) A nurse is teaching a client who has a prescription for ferrous gluconate. Which of the
following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? -
ANSWER I should stay upright for 15 minutes after taking this medication.
31) A nurse is providing teaching about the adverse effect of ergotamine to a client who
has migraine headaches. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse
include in the teaching? - ANSWER parethesia
PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS |
ALREADY GRADED A+<RECENT
VERSION>
1) a nurse is preparing to administer Heparin subcutaneously to a client. Which of the
following should the nurse plan to minimize bleeding following the injection? -
ANSWER grasp skin between thumb and forefinger throughout the injection
2) A nurse is caring for an older adult client who is taking Prednisone for long term
treatment for rheumatoid arthritis. The nurse should monitor the client for which of
the following adverse reactions to the drug? - ANSWER bone loss
3) A nurse is interviewing a client who reports a desire to quit smoking. Which of the
following prescriptions should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe? -
ANSWER bupropion
4) A nurse is teaching a client about self-administration of an enoxaparin. Which of the
following instructions should the nurse include to select all that applies? -
ANSWER alternate the injection site between the sides of the abdomen
grasp the skin between the thumb and forefinger while injecting the medication
insert the entire length of the needle into the skin during injection
5) a nurse is assessing a client who is in septic shock and is receiving dopamine by
continuous IV infusion. Which of the following findings indicates that the nurse
should increase the rate of the infusion? - ANSWER headache
6) A nurse is reviewing the laboratory report of a client who has bipolar disorder prior to
the administration of lithium carbonate. The client's lithium level is 2.6 meq. Which
of the following actions should the nurse take? - ANSWER prepare the client for
hemodialysis
,7) A nurse is interviewing a client who was newly admitted prior to administering
medication. The client tells the nurse, " I forgot to tell the doctor I like albuterol for
asthma". for which of the following medications should the nurse withhold the dose
and notify the provider? - ANSWER propranolol
8) A nurse is teaching a client who is to start taking clopidogrel. the nurse should instruct
the client to Monitor and Report which of the following adverse effects of the
medication? - ANSWER blurred vision
9) A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for paroxetine.
the nurse should instruct the client to monitor which of the following adverse effects?
- ANSWER Drowsiness
10) A nurse is administering ferrous sulphate elixir to a client who has iron deficiency
anaemia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - ANSWER
administer the medication through a straw
11) A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving Total parenteral Nutrition. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take? - ANSWER monitor the client's weight
daily
12) a nurse is assessing a client who has hypermagnesemia. Which of the following
medications should the nurse prepare to administer? - ANSWER calcium
gluconate
13) a nurse is caring for a client who is receiving hospice care and has a prescription for
fentanyl buccal film. Which of the following methods should the nurse use to
administer this medication? - ANSWER insert the medication against the mucosal
membrane of the cheek
14) A client who has Graves disease is prescribed methimazole. Which of the following
effects should the nurse expect to see after the clients take the medication after 2
months? - ANSWER increase sleeping
,15) A nurse is assessing a client who has Graves disease and is taking methimazole.
Which of the following findings indicate that the client needs a lower dose of the
medication? - ANSWER exophthalmos
16) A nurse is planning to administer a controlled substance to a client who is
experiencing pain. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take first?
- ANSWER Identify the client using two identifiers
17) a nurse accidentally administers the medication Metformin instead of metoprolol to a
client which of the following actions should the nurse take? - ANSWER check the
client's glucose level
18) A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who is prescribed spironolactone.
Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the
teaching? - ANSWER I will limit potassium rich foods in my diet
19) A nurse is caring for a client who has a major depression and a new prescription for
citalopram. Which of the following adverse effects is the nurse to report to the
provider? - ANSWER confusion
20) A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has gastric ulcer and a new prescription
for ranitidine. Which of the following statements does the client indicate an
understanding of the teaching? - ANSWER I should not take in and Anti Acid
within 1 hour of taking his medication
21) A nurse is preparing to administer amphotericin B lipid complex via intermittent IV
bolus to a client who has infected endocarditis. Which of the following actions should
the nurse take? - ANSWER administer the medication over 2 hours
22) a nurse is preparing to administer insulin to a client who has diabetes mellitus. The
client has a prescription for regular insulin for you and NPH insulin 12 units
subsequent oenis identify the steps the nurse should take when mixing the two types
of insulin. - ANSWER inject 12 unit of air into the NPH insulin vial
, 23) A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has diabetes mellitus and is
taking Glipizide. Which of the following values indicate the client is adhering to the
treatment plan? - ANSWER hba1c 6.8%
24) a nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for Total parenteral Nutrition.
Which of the following routes of administration should the nurse use? - ANSWER
intravenous
25) a nurse is reviewing the medical history of a client prior to the medication
administration and knows a history of anaphylactic reaction to penicillin. The nurse
should identify which of the following medications is a contraindication for this
medication? - ANSWER ceftriaxone
26) A nurse is assessing a client who has been taking lithium for one year. Which of the
following client reports is the nurse's priority? - ANSWER mild thirst
27) a nurse is caring for a client who reports taking Propranolol for several years but has
recently stopped for financial reasons the nurse should assess the client for which of
the following findings - ANSWER tachycardia
28) a nurse is caring for a client who has cancer and reports moderate pain. Which of the
following medications should the nurse expect to administer? - ANSWER
ibuprofen
29) a nurse is teaching a client who has pernicious anaemia to self-administer nasal
cyanocobalamin. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the
teaching? - ANSWER administer the medication into one nostril once per week
30) A nurse is teaching a client who has a prescription for ferrous gluconate. Which of the
following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? -
ANSWER I should stay upright for 15 minutes after taking this medication.
31) A nurse is providing teaching about the adverse effect of ergotamine to a client who
has migraine headaches. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse
include in the teaching? - ANSWER parethesia
