Pharmacology Final Exam Questions and Answers |Fall
2026/2027 Update | 100% Correct Latest (Graded A+)
Question 1
What effects will albuterol have on Lucy?
Select one:
a. bronchoconstriction, vasodilation, lipolysis
b. bronchodilation, tachycardia, increased blood sugar
c. bronchodilation, hypoglycemia, diarrhea
d. bronchoconstriction, elevated blood sugar, slowed heart rate
Correct Answer
b. bronchodilation, tachycardia, increased blood sugar
Question 2
A client asks the nurse to leave a sleeping pill which is ordered at HS (bedtime) prn at the bedside as the client is reading
for a few more minutes before going to sleep. Which of these actions should the nurse take?
Select one:
a. Leave the pill.
b. Tell client he must take it now.
c. Tell client to call nurse when ready for pill.
d. Notify physician for an order to leave pill.
Correct Answer
c. Tell client to call nurse when ready for pill.
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,Question 3
Lasix 10 mg IV push is ordered. Lasix 40 mg/mL is available. How many milliliters should be given?
Select one:
a. 0.15 mL
b. 0.25 mL
c. 0.40 mL
d. 1.25 mL
Correct Answer
b. 0.25 mL
Question 4
Surfactant laxatives produce a soft stool immediately after onset of treatment.
Select one:
True
False
Correct Answer
False
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,Question 5
Most drugs are metabolized in the:
Select one:
a. kidneys.
b. spleen.
c. liver.
d. intestines
Correct Answer
c. liver
Question 6
The nurse is preparing to give of Solumedrol 125 mg IV push to a client with severe bronchitis. It comes as 80 mg per mL.
How many mL of Solumedrol should the nurse administer?
Select one:
a. 0.25 mL
b. 0.46 mL
c. 0.64 mL
d. 1.56 mL
Correct Answer
d. 1.56 mL
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, Question 7
A patient will be given IV oxytocin (Pitocin) during labor for which of the following reasons?
Select one:
a. Labor is not progressing quickly enough.
b. Labor is premature and must be stopped.
c. To control pain.
d. To prevent milk production
Correct Answer
a. Labor is not progressing quickly enough.
Question 8
The nurse is to administer 500,000 units of oral Nystatin liquid suspension. The nurse has available Nystatin 100,000
units/mL. How many mLs will the nurse give? (Give the number only, do not enter units)
Correct Answer
5
Question 9
Which of the following is a cellular factor that contributes to chemotherapy being most effective?
Select one:
a. When the greatest number of cells are dividing.
b. When the greatest number of cells are resting.
c. When the growth fraction is low.
d. When the mitotic index is low.
Correct Answer
a. When the greatest number of cells are dividing.
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2026/2027 Update | 100% Correct Latest (Graded A+)
Question 1
What effects will albuterol have on Lucy?
Select one:
a. bronchoconstriction, vasodilation, lipolysis
b. bronchodilation, tachycardia, increased blood sugar
c. bronchodilation, hypoglycemia, diarrhea
d. bronchoconstriction, elevated blood sugar, slowed heart rate
Correct Answer
b. bronchodilation, tachycardia, increased blood sugar
Question 2
A client asks the nurse to leave a sleeping pill which is ordered at HS (bedtime) prn at the bedside as the client is reading
for a few more minutes before going to sleep. Which of these actions should the nurse take?
Select one:
a. Leave the pill.
b. Tell client he must take it now.
c. Tell client to call nurse when ready for pill.
d. Notify physician for an order to leave pill.
Correct Answer
c. Tell client to call nurse when ready for pill.
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,Question 3
Lasix 10 mg IV push is ordered. Lasix 40 mg/mL is available. How many milliliters should be given?
Select one:
a. 0.15 mL
b. 0.25 mL
c. 0.40 mL
d. 1.25 mL
Correct Answer
b. 0.25 mL
Question 4
Surfactant laxatives produce a soft stool immediately after onset of treatment.
Select one:
True
False
Correct Answer
False
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,Question 5
Most drugs are metabolized in the:
Select one:
a. kidneys.
b. spleen.
c. liver.
d. intestines
Correct Answer
c. liver
Question 6
The nurse is preparing to give of Solumedrol 125 mg IV push to a client with severe bronchitis. It comes as 80 mg per mL.
How many mL of Solumedrol should the nurse administer?
Select one:
a. 0.25 mL
b. 0.46 mL
c. 0.64 mL
d. 1.56 mL
Correct Answer
d. 1.56 mL
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, Question 7
A patient will be given IV oxytocin (Pitocin) during labor for which of the following reasons?
Select one:
a. Labor is not progressing quickly enough.
b. Labor is premature and must be stopped.
c. To control pain.
d. To prevent milk production
Correct Answer
a. Labor is not progressing quickly enough.
Question 8
The nurse is to administer 500,000 units of oral Nystatin liquid suspension. The nurse has available Nystatin 100,000
units/mL. How many mLs will the nurse give? (Give the number only, do not enter units)
Correct Answer
5
Question 9
Which of the following is a cellular factor that contributes to chemotherapy being most effective?
Select one:
a. When the greatest number of cells are dividing.
b. When the greatest number of cells are resting.
c. When the growth fraction is low.
d. When the mitotic index is low.
Correct Answer
a. When the greatest number of cells are dividing.
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