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This Pharmacology and Parenteral Therapy review provides comprehensive coverage of drug classifications, mechanisms of action, side effects, dosing calculations, and intravenous administration techniques, with detailed questions and answers for 2026 exam preparation. Designed for nursing and healthcare students, this resource reinforces safe medication administration, clinical decision-making, and patient care knowledge, ensuring success in pharmacology and parenteral therapy exams and practical assessments.

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Pharmacology and Parenteral Therapy Review 2/5/2026




Addison's disease Endocrine disorder that occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce
enough cortisol. Characterized by muscle weakness, fatigue, low blood
pressure, and hyperpigmentation


A nurse is administering nasal decongestant drops for A. Tell the client to blow her nose gently before the instillation
a client. Which of the following actions should the B. Assist the client to a side-lying position
nurse take? C. Hold the 1 inch above the naris
D. Instruct the client to stay in the same position for 2 min


Explanation:
Correct answer is A.
Blowing the nose will help remove any secretions or crusts that could
interfere with the distribution or absorption of the medication. Also, the
client should stay in the same position for 5 min.




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A nurse is admitting a client who has acute A. Initiate a low-residue diet
pancreatitis. Which of the following provider B. Pantoprazole 80 mg IV bolus twice daily
prescriptions should the nurse anticipate? C. Ambulate twice daily
D. Pancrelipase 500 units/kg PO 3 times daily with meals


Explanation:
Correct answer is B. The proton pump inhibitor decreases gastric acid
production, which ultimately decreases pancreatic secretions


Note: Pancrelipase is used for clients with chronic pancreatitis. A enzyme
replacement medication.




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