NUR 334 Pharmacology Test 1
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking Naproxen following an exacerbation of
rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following statements by the client requires further
discussion by the nurse? - answer1. I signed up for a swimming class
2. I've been taking an antacid to help with digestion
3. I've lost 2 pounds since my appointment 2 weeks ago
4. The Naproxen is easier to take when I crush it and put it in applesauce
ANS: 2
A nurse is reviewing discharge instructions with a client who has rheumatoid arthritis
and a new prescription for Prednisone. Which of the following statements by the client
indicates an understanding of the teaching? - answer1. I should take my flu vaccine
within one week of starting this medication
2. I can expect a sore throat for the first week after starting this medication
3. I should eat more bananas while taking this medication
4. I should take aspirin for minor aches and pains while taking this medication
ANS: 3
A nurse is monitoring a client who took an overdose of Acetaminophen 72 hours ago.
The nurse should identify which of the following findings as a manifestation of
acetaminophen poisoning? - answer1. Constipation
2. Xerostomia
3. Tinnitus
4. Vomiting
ANS: 4
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about assessing a client who received
Naloxone to treat opioid toxicity. The nurse should include which of the following
findings indicate the intervention is effective? - answer1. Elevated respirations
2. Kussmaul respirations
3. Substernal retractions during respirations
4. Cheyne-stokes respirations
ANS: 1
, A nurse is caring for a client who is to start therapy with Ibuprofen for hip pain. Which of
the following information should the nurse provide about Ibuprofen? - answer1. Take the
medication with an aspirin to increase effectiveness
2. Take the medication with food
3. Taking the maximum dose will offer stroke prevention
4. Sustained-release forms may be crushed for easier administration
ANS: 2
A nurse is teaching a client who has COPD and is to start using Fluticasone by MDI
twice daily. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? - answer1.
Check your heart rate before each dose
2. Inspect your mouth for lesions daily
3. Use this medication to relieve an acute attack
4. Skip the morning dose if you do not have symptoms
ANS: 2
A nurse is assessing a client prior to the administration of Morphine. The nurse should
recognize that which of the following assessments is the priority? - answer1. Pupil
reaction
2. Urine output
3. Bowel sounds
4. Respiratory rate
ANS: 4
A client is starting Celecoxib to treat osteoarthritis. The nurse should instruct the client
to watch for and report which of the following adverse effects? - answer1. Black, tarry
stools
2. Bone pain
3. Dry mouth
4. Polyuria
ANS: 1
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for Aspirin to treat rheumatoid
arthritis. The nurse should include to monitor for which of the following adverse effects
of this medication? - answer1. Constipation
2. Bleeding
3. Blurred vision
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking Naproxen following an exacerbation of
rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following statements by the client requires further
discussion by the nurse? - answer1. I signed up for a swimming class
2. I've been taking an antacid to help with digestion
3. I've lost 2 pounds since my appointment 2 weeks ago
4. The Naproxen is easier to take when I crush it and put it in applesauce
ANS: 2
A nurse is reviewing discharge instructions with a client who has rheumatoid arthritis
and a new prescription for Prednisone. Which of the following statements by the client
indicates an understanding of the teaching? - answer1. I should take my flu vaccine
within one week of starting this medication
2. I can expect a sore throat for the first week after starting this medication
3. I should eat more bananas while taking this medication
4. I should take aspirin for minor aches and pains while taking this medication
ANS: 3
A nurse is monitoring a client who took an overdose of Acetaminophen 72 hours ago.
The nurse should identify which of the following findings as a manifestation of
acetaminophen poisoning? - answer1. Constipation
2. Xerostomia
3. Tinnitus
4. Vomiting
ANS: 4
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about assessing a client who received
Naloxone to treat opioid toxicity. The nurse should include which of the following
findings indicate the intervention is effective? - answer1. Elevated respirations
2. Kussmaul respirations
3. Substernal retractions during respirations
4. Cheyne-stokes respirations
ANS: 1
, A nurse is caring for a client who is to start therapy with Ibuprofen for hip pain. Which of
the following information should the nurse provide about Ibuprofen? - answer1. Take the
medication with an aspirin to increase effectiveness
2. Take the medication with food
3. Taking the maximum dose will offer stroke prevention
4. Sustained-release forms may be crushed for easier administration
ANS: 2
A nurse is teaching a client who has COPD and is to start using Fluticasone by MDI
twice daily. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? - answer1.
Check your heart rate before each dose
2. Inspect your mouth for lesions daily
3. Use this medication to relieve an acute attack
4. Skip the morning dose if you do not have symptoms
ANS: 2
A nurse is assessing a client prior to the administration of Morphine. The nurse should
recognize that which of the following assessments is the priority? - answer1. Pupil
reaction
2. Urine output
3. Bowel sounds
4. Respiratory rate
ANS: 4
A client is starting Celecoxib to treat osteoarthritis. The nurse should instruct the client
to watch for and report which of the following adverse effects? - answer1. Black, tarry
stools
2. Bone pain
3. Dry mouth
4. Polyuria
ANS: 1
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for Aspirin to treat rheumatoid
arthritis. The nurse should include to monitor for which of the following adverse effects
of this medication? - answer1. Constipation
2. Bleeding
3. Blurred vision
