RN PHARMACOLOGY ONLINE PRACTICE
EXAM 2026 UPDATE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY
GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW VISION)
A nurse is teaching about zolpidem to a client who has insomnia. The
nurse should identify that which of the following client statements
indicates an understanding of the teaching? - ANS-I will use this
medication for a short period of time
Zolpidem is used for short-term treatment of insomnia. Therefore,
the provider should reassess the client before refilling the
prescription.
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a prescription for
trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole. Which of the following instructions should
the nurse include in the teaching? - ANS-Drink 8-10 glasses of water
daily
The nurse should instruct the client to increase water intake to
1,920 to 2,400 mL (65 to 81 oz) a day to decrease the chance of
kidney damage from crystallization.
A nurse is caring for a client who has hypocalcemia and is receiving
calcium citrate. The nurse should identify that which of the following
findings indicates a therapeutic response to the medication? - ANS-client
report decreased paresthesia
Paresthesia is a manifestation of hypocalcemia. A client report of
a decrease in paresthesia is an indication of a therapeutic
response to calcium citrate. The nurse should also monitor for a
decrease in other manifestations of hypocalcemia, including
muscle twitching and cardiac dysrhythmias.
,A nurse is teaching a client who is starting to take amitriptyline. Which of
the following findings should the nurse include in the teaching as an
adverse effect of the medication? - ANS-urinary retention
The nurse should instruct the client that amitriptyline causes the
anticholinergic effect of urinary retention.
A nurse is caring for a client who has sickle cell anemia and is taking
hydroxyurea. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to
the provider? (select all that apply) - ANS-1) hemoglobin 7.0
2) platelets 75000
3) potassium 5.2
Hemoglobin 7.0 g/dL is correct. A hemoglobin level of 7.0 g/dL
indicates hydroxyurea toxicity. This hemoglobin level is below the
expected reference range of 14 to 19 g/dL for a male client and 12
to 16 g/dL for a female client. Therefore, the nurse should report
this finding to the provider. Creatinine 1 mg/dL is incorrect. A
creatinine level of 1 mg/dL is within the expected reference range
of 0.5 mg/dL to 1.2 mg/dL. RBC 4.7 million/mm3 is incorrect. An
RBC count of 4.7 million/mm3 is within the expected reference
range of 4.7 to 6.1 million/mm3 for a male client and 4.2 to 5.4
million/mm3 for a female client. Platelets 75,000/mm3 is correct.
A platelet level of 75,000/mm3 indicates hydroxyurea toxicity.
This platelet level is below the expected reference range of
150,00 to 400,000/mm3. Therefore, the nurse should report this
finding to the provider. Potassium 5.2 mEq/L is correct. A
potassium level of 5.2 mEq/L indicates tumor lysis syndrome. This
potassium level is above the expected reference range of 3.5 to 5
mEq/L. Therefore, the nurse should report this finding to the
provider.
A nurse is planning discharge teaching for a client who has prescription for
furosemide. The nurse should plan to include which of the following
statements in the teaching? - ANS-Drink a glass of milk with each
dose of medication
, The client should take furosemide with food or milk to reduce
gastric irritation.
A nurse administers ceftazidime to a client who has severe penicillin
allergy. The nurse should identify which of the following client findings as
an indication that she should complete an incident report? - ANS-The
client reports shortness of breath
A severe penicillin allergy is a contraindication for taking
ceftazidime, a cephalosporin antibiotic, due to the potential for
cross-sensitivity. Shortness of breath can indicate the client is
developing anaphylaxis.
A nurse is preparing to administer hydrochlorothiazide to a client. Which
of the following actions should the nurse take prior to administering the
medication? - ANS-Obtain the client's blood pressure
HCTZ is a thiazide diuretic administered to promote urine output
and reduce blood pressure and edema. The nurse should obtain
the client's blood pressure prior to administration of the
medication.
A nurse is administering baclofen for a client who has a spinal cord injury.
Which of the following findings should the nurse document as a
therapeutic outcome? - ANS-Decrease in flexor and extensor
spasticity
A client who has a spinal cord injury and takes baclofen can
experience a decrease in the frequency and severity of muscle
spasms and in flexor and extensor spasticity.
A nurse is administering cefotetan via intermittent IV bolus to a client who
suddenly develops dyspnea and widespread hives. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take first? - ANS-discontinue the medication
IV infusion
EXAM 2026 UPDATE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY
GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW VISION)
A nurse is teaching about zolpidem to a client who has insomnia. The
nurse should identify that which of the following client statements
indicates an understanding of the teaching? - ANS-I will use this
medication for a short period of time
Zolpidem is used for short-term treatment of insomnia. Therefore,
the provider should reassess the client before refilling the
prescription.
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a prescription for
trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole. Which of the following instructions should
the nurse include in the teaching? - ANS-Drink 8-10 glasses of water
daily
The nurse should instruct the client to increase water intake to
1,920 to 2,400 mL (65 to 81 oz) a day to decrease the chance of
kidney damage from crystallization.
A nurse is caring for a client who has hypocalcemia and is receiving
calcium citrate. The nurse should identify that which of the following
findings indicates a therapeutic response to the medication? - ANS-client
report decreased paresthesia
Paresthesia is a manifestation of hypocalcemia. A client report of
a decrease in paresthesia is an indication of a therapeutic
response to calcium citrate. The nurse should also monitor for a
decrease in other manifestations of hypocalcemia, including
muscle twitching and cardiac dysrhythmias.
,A nurse is teaching a client who is starting to take amitriptyline. Which of
the following findings should the nurse include in the teaching as an
adverse effect of the medication? - ANS-urinary retention
The nurse should instruct the client that amitriptyline causes the
anticholinergic effect of urinary retention.
A nurse is caring for a client who has sickle cell anemia and is taking
hydroxyurea. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to
the provider? (select all that apply) - ANS-1) hemoglobin 7.0
2) platelets 75000
3) potassium 5.2
Hemoglobin 7.0 g/dL is correct. A hemoglobin level of 7.0 g/dL
indicates hydroxyurea toxicity. This hemoglobin level is below the
expected reference range of 14 to 19 g/dL for a male client and 12
to 16 g/dL for a female client. Therefore, the nurse should report
this finding to the provider. Creatinine 1 mg/dL is incorrect. A
creatinine level of 1 mg/dL is within the expected reference range
of 0.5 mg/dL to 1.2 mg/dL. RBC 4.7 million/mm3 is incorrect. An
RBC count of 4.7 million/mm3 is within the expected reference
range of 4.7 to 6.1 million/mm3 for a male client and 4.2 to 5.4
million/mm3 for a female client. Platelets 75,000/mm3 is correct.
A platelet level of 75,000/mm3 indicates hydroxyurea toxicity.
This platelet level is below the expected reference range of
150,00 to 400,000/mm3. Therefore, the nurse should report this
finding to the provider. Potassium 5.2 mEq/L is correct. A
potassium level of 5.2 mEq/L indicates tumor lysis syndrome. This
potassium level is above the expected reference range of 3.5 to 5
mEq/L. Therefore, the nurse should report this finding to the
provider.
A nurse is planning discharge teaching for a client who has prescription for
furosemide. The nurse should plan to include which of the following
statements in the teaching? - ANS-Drink a glass of milk with each
dose of medication
, The client should take furosemide with food or milk to reduce
gastric irritation.
A nurse administers ceftazidime to a client who has severe penicillin
allergy. The nurse should identify which of the following client findings as
an indication that she should complete an incident report? - ANS-The
client reports shortness of breath
A severe penicillin allergy is a contraindication for taking
ceftazidime, a cephalosporin antibiotic, due to the potential for
cross-sensitivity. Shortness of breath can indicate the client is
developing anaphylaxis.
A nurse is preparing to administer hydrochlorothiazide to a client. Which
of the following actions should the nurse take prior to administering the
medication? - ANS-Obtain the client's blood pressure
HCTZ is a thiazide diuretic administered to promote urine output
and reduce blood pressure and edema. The nurse should obtain
the client's blood pressure prior to administration of the
medication.
A nurse is administering baclofen for a client who has a spinal cord injury.
Which of the following findings should the nurse document as a
therapeutic outcome? - ANS-Decrease in flexor and extensor
spasticity
A client who has a spinal cord injury and takes baclofen can
experience a decrease in the frequency and severity of muscle
spasms and in flexor and extensor spasticity.
A nurse is administering cefotetan via intermittent IV bolus to a client who
suddenly develops dyspnea and widespread hives. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take first? - ANS-discontinue the medication
IV infusion
