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TEST BANK FOR Pharmacology and the Nursing Process 10th Edition by Linda
Lane Lilley, Shelly Rainforth Collins & Julie S. Snyder 130 +
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A patient is prescribed amlodipine for hypertension. Which finding indicates the
medication is effective?
A. Increased heart rate
B. Decreased blood pressure
C. Increased urine output
D. Increased blood glucose
Answer: B
Rationale: Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker that lowers blood pressure by
causing vasodilation.
A nurse is administering gentamicin. Which lab value must be monitored closely?
A. Liver enzymes
B. Serum creatinine
C. Blood glucose
D. Sodium
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Answer: B
Rationale: Gentamicin is nephrotoxic, so kidney function must be monitored.
A patient taking lithium has a level of 1.8 mEq/L. What is the priority action?
A. Continue medication
B. Hold dose and notify provider
C. Increase dose
D. Encourage sodium restriction
Answer: B
Rationale: Therapeutic range is 0.6–1.2; 1.8 indicates toxicity.
A nurse is administering insulin glargine. What is the correct timing?
A. Before meals only
B. Same time daily regardless of meals
C. Only when glucose is high
D. At bedtime only if needed
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Answer: B
Rationale: Long-acting insulin is given at a consistent time daily.
A patient taking warfarin reports dark stools. What is the priority action?
A. Document only
B. Hold medication and notify provider
C. Increase dose
D. Give vitamin K immediately without order
Answer: B
Rationale: Black stools indicate possible GI bleeding.
A nurse is administering morphine. Which assessment is priority?
A. Blood pressure
B. Respiratory rate
C. Temperature
TEST BANK FOR Pharmacology and the Nursing Process 10th Edition by Linda
Lane Lilley, Shelly Rainforth Collins & Julie S. Snyder 130 +
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A patient is prescribed amlodipine for hypertension. Which finding indicates the
medication is effective?
A. Increased heart rate
B. Decreased blood pressure
C. Increased urine output
D. Increased blood glucose
Answer: B
Rationale: Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker that lowers blood pressure by
causing vasodilation.
A nurse is administering gentamicin. Which lab value must be monitored closely?
A. Liver enzymes
B. Serum creatinine
C. Blood glucose
D. Sodium
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Answer: B
Rationale: Gentamicin is nephrotoxic, so kidney function must be monitored.
A patient taking lithium has a level of 1.8 mEq/L. What is the priority action?
A. Continue medication
B. Hold dose and notify provider
C. Increase dose
D. Encourage sodium restriction
Answer: B
Rationale: Therapeutic range is 0.6–1.2; 1.8 indicates toxicity.
A nurse is administering insulin glargine. What is the correct timing?
A. Before meals only
B. Same time daily regardless of meals
C. Only when glucose is high
D. At bedtime only if needed
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Answer: B
Rationale: Long-acting insulin is given at a consistent time daily.
A patient taking warfarin reports dark stools. What is the priority action?
A. Document only
B. Hold medication and notify provider
C. Increase dose
D. Give vitamin K immediately without order
Answer: B
Rationale: Black stools indicate possible GI bleeding.
A nurse is administering morphine. Which assessment is priority?
A. Blood pressure
B. Respiratory rate
C. Temperature
