NUR2474 Pharmacology Quiz Questions
and Complete Solutions Graded A+
Nurse is talking with a new mother about meds that can be safely resumed now that she is no longer
pregnant. All of the following medications are contraindicated during pregnancy, but which one may be
ingesting while breastfeeding without causing harm to infant?
A. Lithium
B. Methrotrexate
C. Ibuprofen
D. Nicotine - Answer: C. Ibuprofen
Which statement by a client indicates an understanding of self-care precautions when taking Warfarin?
A. My warfarin dose may need to be readjusted when i take a course of antibiotics
B. I should expect pink urine due to metabolic bi-products of the dye used in this medication
C. Herbal remedies are fine, but i should take aspirin without consulting my provider
D. I should eat spinach to increase my iron count if my INR goes below 2 - Answer: A. My warfarin dose
may need to be readjusted when i take a course of antibiotics
Male client tells the nurse he awakens once or twice per night and has difficulty starting his urine
stream. He describes the symptoms as annoying. Client providers examines him and notes an
enlargement of the prostate. The client is sexually active and doesnt want to take medicaiton that can
interfere with sexual function. What should the nurse anticipate the provider will provide.
A. Silodosin
B. Transurethral prostatectomy
C. Finasteride
D. Doxazosin - Answer: D. Doxazosin
50 year old postmenopausal client who has had a hysterectomy, has a moderate to severe hot flashes
and is discussing estrogen therapy with the nurse. What will the nurse tell the client regarding the side
effect of estrogen therapy?
A. An estrogen progesterone product will increase side effects
, B. Transdermal preparations of estrogen therapy have reduced side effects
C. Side effects of estrogen therapy are uncome among women of her age
D. An intravaginal preparation may be best - Answer: B. Transdermal preparations of estrogen therapy
have reduced side effects
Client has an infection caused by pseudomonas aeruginosa, the prescriber has order IV piperacillin and
tobramycin. Why might the nurse question this combo?
A. This combination cause tendon rupture
B. Aminoglycosides are inactivated by penicillins
C. Aminoglycosides alone are adequate against pseudomonas. There is no need to risk penicillian allergy
D. Aminoglycosides increase the risk of penicillin allergy - Answer: B. Aminoglycosides are inactivated by
penicillins
Client with bronchitis is taking trimethropin/sulfamethoxazole 160/800 mg orally 2x daily. Before
administering the third dose, the nurse observes the client has a widespread rash, a temp and heart rate
of 100 b/min. Client looks ill and reports not feeling well. What is the nurses response?
A. Request an order for IV trimethoprin/Sulfamethoxazole
B. Initiate probiotics
C. Withhold the treatment and notify the provider of the symptoms
D. Administer the dose and request an order for an atipyretic medication - Answer: C. Withhold the
treatment and notify the provider of the symptoms
Client with cancer has been taking an opioid analgesic 4x daily for chronic pain and reports needing
increased dose for pain. What will the nurse tell the client?
A. Over time people can develop tolerance to opioids. We can discuss increasing your dose with the
provider
B. Take your medication more often to help control the pain
C. You are addicted and should take a different medicaiton. We can discuse this with your provider
D. The risk of respiratory depression increases over time. - Answer: A. Over time people can develop
tolerance to opioids. We can discuss increasing your dose with the provider
and Complete Solutions Graded A+
Nurse is talking with a new mother about meds that can be safely resumed now that she is no longer
pregnant. All of the following medications are contraindicated during pregnancy, but which one may be
ingesting while breastfeeding without causing harm to infant?
A. Lithium
B. Methrotrexate
C. Ibuprofen
D. Nicotine - Answer: C. Ibuprofen
Which statement by a client indicates an understanding of self-care precautions when taking Warfarin?
A. My warfarin dose may need to be readjusted when i take a course of antibiotics
B. I should expect pink urine due to metabolic bi-products of the dye used in this medication
C. Herbal remedies are fine, but i should take aspirin without consulting my provider
D. I should eat spinach to increase my iron count if my INR goes below 2 - Answer: A. My warfarin dose
may need to be readjusted when i take a course of antibiotics
Male client tells the nurse he awakens once or twice per night and has difficulty starting his urine
stream. He describes the symptoms as annoying. Client providers examines him and notes an
enlargement of the prostate. The client is sexually active and doesnt want to take medicaiton that can
interfere with sexual function. What should the nurse anticipate the provider will provide.
A. Silodosin
B. Transurethral prostatectomy
C. Finasteride
D. Doxazosin - Answer: D. Doxazosin
50 year old postmenopausal client who has had a hysterectomy, has a moderate to severe hot flashes
and is discussing estrogen therapy with the nurse. What will the nurse tell the client regarding the side
effect of estrogen therapy?
A. An estrogen progesterone product will increase side effects
, B. Transdermal preparations of estrogen therapy have reduced side effects
C. Side effects of estrogen therapy are uncome among women of her age
D. An intravaginal preparation may be best - Answer: B. Transdermal preparations of estrogen therapy
have reduced side effects
Client has an infection caused by pseudomonas aeruginosa, the prescriber has order IV piperacillin and
tobramycin. Why might the nurse question this combo?
A. This combination cause tendon rupture
B. Aminoglycosides are inactivated by penicillins
C. Aminoglycosides alone are adequate against pseudomonas. There is no need to risk penicillian allergy
D. Aminoglycosides increase the risk of penicillin allergy - Answer: B. Aminoglycosides are inactivated by
penicillins
Client with bronchitis is taking trimethropin/sulfamethoxazole 160/800 mg orally 2x daily. Before
administering the third dose, the nurse observes the client has a widespread rash, a temp and heart rate
of 100 b/min. Client looks ill and reports not feeling well. What is the nurses response?
A. Request an order for IV trimethoprin/Sulfamethoxazole
B. Initiate probiotics
C. Withhold the treatment and notify the provider of the symptoms
D. Administer the dose and request an order for an atipyretic medication - Answer: C. Withhold the
treatment and notify the provider of the symptoms
Client with cancer has been taking an opioid analgesic 4x daily for chronic pain and reports needing
increased dose for pain. What will the nurse tell the client?
A. Over time people can develop tolerance to opioids. We can discuss increasing your dose with the
provider
B. Take your medication more often to help control the pain
C. You are addicted and should take a different medicaiton. We can discuse this with your provider
D. The risk of respiratory depression increases over time. - Answer: A. Over time people can develop
tolerance to opioids. We can discuss increasing your dose with the provider
