WGU Pharmacology D236 Exam 2026-2027
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The nurse is assessing a client who was recently diagnosed with
Parkinson's disease and is taking carbidopa-levodopa. The client
is concerned that the medication is not working. Which
intervention should the nurse implement first?
A. Ask if the dient's morning voids are dark colored.
B. Explore what the client means by the drug "is not working."
C. Evaluate the client for signs of dyskinesia.
D. Determine if the client is taking the medication before meals.
B. Explore what the client means by the drug "is not working."
,A client who is taking dextroamphetamine-amphetamine
extended-release tablets for attention deficit hyperactivity
disorder (ADHD), reports about having difficulty sleeping at
night. Which assessment is most important for the nurse to
obtain?
A. Determine what time the dose is taken.
B. Determine daily caffeine intake.
C. Ask about the client's bedtime routine.
D. Inquire about perceived anxiety.
. Determine what time the dose is taken.
A client receives a prescription for allopurinol. Which information
provided by the client requires additional instruction by the
nurse?
A. Avoid taking on an empty stomach.
B. Reduce caffeine and acidic intake.
C. Consume 2 liters of water daily.
D. Double the dose if a dose is missed.
D. Double the dose if a dose is missed.
,Which nursing intervention has priority when initiating a
continuous epidural infusion with an opioid analgesic?
A. Apply a pulse oximeter to the client per protocol.
B. Administer a stool softener per PRN protocol.
C. Insert an indwelling urinary catheter per protocol.
D. Administer an antiemetic per PRN prescription.
A. Apply a pulse oximeter to the client per protocol
A client is receiving orlistat as part of a weight management
program. Which ongoing assessment should be included in the
plan of care to determine the effectiveness of the medication?
A. Serum protein levels.
B. Body mass index (BMI).
C. Daily calorie count.
D. Depression screening.
B. Body mass index (BMI).
, The nurse is teaching a client who has been diagnosed with
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) about the antiretroviral
medication regimen. Which statement provided by the client
requires additional instruction by the nurse?
A. HIV infection is not cured by the antiretroviral regimen.
B. The viral load can be decreased to an undetectable level.
C. The medications, can decrease acquired immunodeficiency
syndrome (AIDS) related complications.
D. Antiretroviral medication prevents the transmission of the virus.
D. Antiretroviral medication prevents the transmission of the virus.
A glucagon emergency kit is prescribed for a client with type 1
diabetes mellitus. When should the nurse instruct the client and
family that glucagon needs to be administered?
A. Before meals to prevent hyperglycemia.
B. When signs of severe hypoglycemia occur.
C. At the onset of signs of diabetic ketoacidosis.
D. When unable to eat during sick days.
B. When signs of severe hypoglycemia occur.
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The nurse is assessing a client who was recently diagnosed with
Parkinson's disease and is taking carbidopa-levodopa. The client
is concerned that the medication is not working. Which
intervention should the nurse implement first?
A. Ask if the dient's morning voids are dark colored.
B. Explore what the client means by the drug "is not working."
C. Evaluate the client for signs of dyskinesia.
D. Determine if the client is taking the medication before meals.
B. Explore what the client means by the drug "is not working."
,A client who is taking dextroamphetamine-amphetamine
extended-release tablets for attention deficit hyperactivity
disorder (ADHD), reports about having difficulty sleeping at
night. Which assessment is most important for the nurse to
obtain?
A. Determine what time the dose is taken.
B. Determine daily caffeine intake.
C. Ask about the client's bedtime routine.
D. Inquire about perceived anxiety.
. Determine what time the dose is taken.
A client receives a prescription for allopurinol. Which information
provided by the client requires additional instruction by the
nurse?
A. Avoid taking on an empty stomach.
B. Reduce caffeine and acidic intake.
C. Consume 2 liters of water daily.
D. Double the dose if a dose is missed.
D. Double the dose if a dose is missed.
,Which nursing intervention has priority when initiating a
continuous epidural infusion with an opioid analgesic?
A. Apply a pulse oximeter to the client per protocol.
B. Administer a stool softener per PRN protocol.
C. Insert an indwelling urinary catheter per protocol.
D. Administer an antiemetic per PRN prescription.
A. Apply a pulse oximeter to the client per protocol
A client is receiving orlistat as part of a weight management
program. Which ongoing assessment should be included in the
plan of care to determine the effectiveness of the medication?
A. Serum protein levels.
B. Body mass index (BMI).
C. Daily calorie count.
D. Depression screening.
B. Body mass index (BMI).
, The nurse is teaching a client who has been diagnosed with
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) about the antiretroviral
medication regimen. Which statement provided by the client
requires additional instruction by the nurse?
A. HIV infection is not cured by the antiretroviral regimen.
B. The viral load can be decreased to an undetectable level.
C. The medications, can decrease acquired immunodeficiency
syndrome (AIDS) related complications.
D. Antiretroviral medication prevents the transmission of the virus.
D. Antiretroviral medication prevents the transmission of the virus.
A glucagon emergency kit is prescribed for a client with type 1
diabetes mellitus. When should the nurse instruct the client and
family that glucagon needs to be administered?
A. Before meals to prevent hyperglycemia.
B. When signs of severe hypoglycemia occur.
C. At the onset of signs of diabetic ketoacidosis.
D. When unable to eat during sick days.
B. When signs of severe hypoglycemia occur.
