Introduction to Pharmacology Made Easy 4.0 Questions and Answers
A nurse is caring for a client who arrived at an emergency department following a bee sting. Which of the
following indicates an anaphylactic reaction? (Select all that apply.)
-low blood pressure
-wheezing
-bradycardia
-peripheral edema
-difficulty swallowing - ansANS:
-low blood pressure
-wheezing
-difficulty swallowing
A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of renal insufficiency and is taking lithium. The nurse should
monitor the client for which of the following?
-tolerance to the drug
-drug interaction
-drug toxicity
-dependence on the drug - ansANS:
-drug toxicity
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for a drug. After receiving the first dose of the drug,
the client experiences anaphylaxis. The nurse should identify that anaphylaxis represents which of the
following results of the drug?
-adverse effect
-paradoxical effect
, -therapeutic effect
-toxicity - ansANS:
-adverse effect
A nurse is caring for a client who is having difficulty remembering to take their prescribed drug three times a
day. The nurse should identify that which of the following alternate forms of the drug can help to promote
adherence to the prescribed dosage?
-liquid suspension
-immediate-release capsule
-extended-release tablet
-powder form - ansANS:
-extended-release tablet
A nurse is caring for a client who is newly admitted to the facility for chest pain. At which of the following times
should the nurse begin teaching about drugs and discharge planning?
-after the client has a definitive diagnosis
-on the days of discharge
-when the clients family members are present
-as soon as possible - ansANS:
-as soon as possible
A nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum and breastfeeding. The client asks the nurse about the effects
that taking over-the-counter drugs will have on her newborn. Which of the following should the nurse consider
when recommending a drug for the client? (Select all that apply.)
-the newborns weight
-how much breast milk the newborn consumes each day
A nurse is caring for a client who arrived at an emergency department following a bee sting. Which of the
following indicates an anaphylactic reaction? (Select all that apply.)
-low blood pressure
-wheezing
-bradycardia
-peripheral edema
-difficulty swallowing - ansANS:
-low blood pressure
-wheezing
-difficulty swallowing
A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of renal insufficiency and is taking lithium. The nurse should
monitor the client for which of the following?
-tolerance to the drug
-drug interaction
-drug toxicity
-dependence on the drug - ansANS:
-drug toxicity
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for a drug. After receiving the first dose of the drug,
the client experiences anaphylaxis. The nurse should identify that anaphylaxis represents which of the
following results of the drug?
-adverse effect
-paradoxical effect
, -therapeutic effect
-toxicity - ansANS:
-adverse effect
A nurse is caring for a client who is having difficulty remembering to take their prescribed drug three times a
day. The nurse should identify that which of the following alternate forms of the drug can help to promote
adherence to the prescribed dosage?
-liquid suspension
-immediate-release capsule
-extended-release tablet
-powder form - ansANS:
-extended-release tablet
A nurse is caring for a client who is newly admitted to the facility for chest pain. At which of the following times
should the nurse begin teaching about drugs and discharge planning?
-after the client has a definitive diagnosis
-on the days of discharge
-when the clients family members are present
-as soon as possible - ansANS:
-as soon as possible
A nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum and breastfeeding. The client asks the nurse about the effects
that taking over-the-counter drugs will have on her newborn. Which of the following should the nurse consider
when recommending a drug for the client? (Select all that apply.)
-the newborns weight
-how much breast milk the newborn consumes each day
