Pharmacology (PN) Exam Questions With Complete Solutions
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking disulfiram and consumed alcohol 12 hr ago. Which of the
following adverse reactions is the priority finding to report to the provider? - (ANSWER)resp depression
Levodopa/Carbidopa - (ANSWER)Levodopa is for parkinson's disease. it restores nerve transmission.
Carbidopa enhances the breakdown of Levodopa.
You know the meds is effective when the pt can move freely and do ADLs
"the client is able to wash their face"
Penicillin cannot be given ______ bc it is not water soluble - (ANSWER)IV
Contraindication for taking HYDROMORPHONE - (ANSWER)BPH
Appropriate food choice for Phenelzine - (ANSWER)Avoid tyramines: avocado, smoked salmon,
pepperoni
YOGURT is the best food choice
Valporic acid adverse effect - (ANSWER)abdominal pain
Metoprolol contraindication - (ANSWER)bradycardia
Hyperthyroidism med propylthiouracil adverse effect - (ANSWER)sore throat
Giving timolol drops for glaucoma. what should you do after giving the drops? - (ANSWER)Press the
nasolacrimal duct
Nurse is reinforcing teaching with a pt using phenylephrine spray 3 times a day and reports rebound
congestion. which reduces the effects? - (ANSWER)dicontinue use in the left nostril then the right nostril
nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has rheumatoid arthritis and a new prescription for
methotrexate. what should be included in the teaching? - (ANSWER)increase fluid intake
, Pharmacology (PN) Exam Questions With Complete Solutions
HCTZ adverse effect - (ANSWER)hypokalemia
Elanapril adverse effect - (ANSWER)dry cough
Pupils dilated, elevated HR, elevated BP level. suspect intoxication of - (ANSWER)cocaine
Intoxication of alchol, barbituates, and heroin effects are all similar. - (ANSWER)alcohol- slurred speech,
impaired judgement, irritability, low BP
Barbs- resp depression, constricted pupils, drowsiness, impaired judgement, irritability, low BP
Heroin- slurred speech, drowsiness, constricted pupils, low bp
Scopolamine patches for motion sickness go - (ANSWER)behind the ear
taking dimenhydrinate to treat motion sickness. what condition should be reported? - (ANSWER)BPH
nitro patch understanding - (ANSWER)"while using the patch, i will be careful when rising from a chair"
careful for ortho hypotension
Colchicine for gouty arthritis. adverse effect - (ANSWER)abdominal pain
Celecoxib contraindication - (ANSWER)History of MI. careful with pud but not contraindicated.
Do not _______or ________ medications that are delayed-release, long-acting, enteric-coated,
dispensed as capsules, or irritating to mucus membranes. - (ANSWER)crush or cut
nitro patch administration - (ANSWER)remove old patch, apply to clean, non irritated site, dispose of
patch with another nurse, put in a hairless area, a new patch every morning, and remove patch for 10-
12hours daily (need a nitro free period)
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking disulfiram and consumed alcohol 12 hr ago. Which of the
following adverse reactions is the priority finding to report to the provider? - (ANSWER)resp depression
Levodopa/Carbidopa - (ANSWER)Levodopa is for parkinson's disease. it restores nerve transmission.
Carbidopa enhances the breakdown of Levodopa.
You know the meds is effective when the pt can move freely and do ADLs
"the client is able to wash their face"
Penicillin cannot be given ______ bc it is not water soluble - (ANSWER)IV
Contraindication for taking HYDROMORPHONE - (ANSWER)BPH
Appropriate food choice for Phenelzine - (ANSWER)Avoid tyramines: avocado, smoked salmon,
pepperoni
YOGURT is the best food choice
Valporic acid adverse effect - (ANSWER)abdominal pain
Metoprolol contraindication - (ANSWER)bradycardia
Hyperthyroidism med propylthiouracil adverse effect - (ANSWER)sore throat
Giving timolol drops for glaucoma. what should you do after giving the drops? - (ANSWER)Press the
nasolacrimal duct
Nurse is reinforcing teaching with a pt using phenylephrine spray 3 times a day and reports rebound
congestion. which reduces the effects? - (ANSWER)dicontinue use in the left nostril then the right nostril
nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has rheumatoid arthritis and a new prescription for
methotrexate. what should be included in the teaching? - (ANSWER)increase fluid intake
, Pharmacology (PN) Exam Questions With Complete Solutions
HCTZ adverse effect - (ANSWER)hypokalemia
Elanapril adverse effect - (ANSWER)dry cough
Pupils dilated, elevated HR, elevated BP level. suspect intoxication of - (ANSWER)cocaine
Intoxication of alchol, barbituates, and heroin effects are all similar. - (ANSWER)alcohol- slurred speech,
impaired judgement, irritability, low BP
Barbs- resp depression, constricted pupils, drowsiness, impaired judgement, irritability, low BP
Heroin- slurred speech, drowsiness, constricted pupils, low bp
Scopolamine patches for motion sickness go - (ANSWER)behind the ear
taking dimenhydrinate to treat motion sickness. what condition should be reported? - (ANSWER)BPH
nitro patch understanding - (ANSWER)"while using the patch, i will be careful when rising from a chair"
careful for ortho hypotension
Colchicine for gouty arthritis. adverse effect - (ANSWER)abdominal pain
Celecoxib contraindication - (ANSWER)History of MI. careful with pud but not contraindicated.
Do not _______or ________ medications that are delayed-release, long-acting, enteric-coated,
dispensed as capsules, or irritating to mucus membranes. - (ANSWER)crush or cut
nitro patch administration - (ANSWER)remove old patch, apply to clean, non irritated site, dispose of
patch with another nurse, put in a hairless area, a new patch every morning, and remove patch for 10-
12hours daily (need a nitro free period)
