NU150 Exam 2 Pharmacology
(Latest 2026/ 2027 Update) 100% Verified
Questions & Answers {Grade A}
- Galen
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving the medication propylthiouracil(PTU).
Which of the following findings should the nurse report to primary healthcare provider
immediately? - correct answer White blood cell count of 3,000/mm³
The nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed long-term prednisone treatment & is
suspected of developing a cushingoid appearance. Which of the following clinical
manifestations is consistent with this effect? - correct answer Moon face
The nurse is caring for a client who has been on antihyperlipidemic therapy for 3
months. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse review to evaluate
the effectiveness of this medication? - correct answer Serum lipid panel
,The nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed anticoagulation therapy.
Which of the following does the nurse expect to see on the clients plan of care? -
correct answer Use a soft toothbrush and electric razor.
The nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed a beta-adrenergic blocking
agent. The nurse knows that these drugs primarily work by blocking beta receptors
located mainly in the - correct answer Heart
The nurse is caring for a client who presents to the emergency department (ED) with
bleeding from the nose and an international normalized ratio (INR) value of 4.7
seconds. The client has a home prescription for warfarin. Which of the following does
the nurse anticipate will be prescribed for this client - correct answer Vitamin K
The nurse is assigned to a client who is prescribed an adrenergic drug. The client now
has hypoactive bowel sounds and reports constipation. Which of the following
responses by the nurse to the client indicates a correct understanding of adrenergic
drugs? - correct answer "Your medication can cause decreased gastric motility and
constipation."
,The clinic nurse takes a phone call from a client who is prescribed an antianginal drug.
The client states, "I am having chest pain! I have a history of angina." Which of the
following statements by the nurse to the client is the priority? - correct answer
"Describe your chest pain to me."
The nurse is assigned a client who i prescribed an adrenergic drug. The nurse knows
that adrenergic are indicated in which of the following conditions? - correct answer
Septic shock
The nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client regarding anthypertensive drug therapy.
The nurse should include that - correct answer Drug therapy and lifetime adherence
are important.
The nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed antihypertensive medication.
When reinforcing client teaching about blood pressure measurement, the nurse should
include which of the following information - correct answer "It is important to measure
and record your blood pressure to see if your medication is working effectively."
, The nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has been prescribed
propranolal. Which of the following information noted in the clients record is the most
concerning? - correct answer A medical history of asthma and emphysema.
The nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client who is newly prescribed antihypertensive
medication for primary hypertension. The client asks. "What can I do to help control my
blood pressure?" The best response by the nurse is - correct answer "Do not
discontinue your medication without talking to your primary health care provider."
The nurse is assisting a client who is preserbed an antianginal medication to ambulate
in the hallway. Which of the following client findings requires Immediate follow-up? -
correct answer Reports chest pain.
The nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed an antihypertensive drug and
a low-sodium DASH diet is recommended. Which of the following food choices
selected by the client indicates a correct understanding of this diet? - correct answer
Cooked egg whites
(Latest 2026/ 2027 Update) 100% Verified
Questions & Answers {Grade A}
- Galen
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving the medication propylthiouracil(PTU).
Which of the following findings should the nurse report to primary healthcare provider
immediately? - correct answer White blood cell count of 3,000/mm³
The nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed long-term prednisone treatment & is
suspected of developing a cushingoid appearance. Which of the following clinical
manifestations is consistent with this effect? - correct answer Moon face
The nurse is caring for a client who has been on antihyperlipidemic therapy for 3
months. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse review to evaluate
the effectiveness of this medication? - correct answer Serum lipid panel
,The nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed anticoagulation therapy.
Which of the following does the nurse expect to see on the clients plan of care? -
correct answer Use a soft toothbrush and electric razor.
The nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed a beta-adrenergic blocking
agent. The nurse knows that these drugs primarily work by blocking beta receptors
located mainly in the - correct answer Heart
The nurse is caring for a client who presents to the emergency department (ED) with
bleeding from the nose and an international normalized ratio (INR) value of 4.7
seconds. The client has a home prescription for warfarin. Which of the following does
the nurse anticipate will be prescribed for this client - correct answer Vitamin K
The nurse is assigned to a client who is prescribed an adrenergic drug. The client now
has hypoactive bowel sounds and reports constipation. Which of the following
responses by the nurse to the client indicates a correct understanding of adrenergic
drugs? - correct answer "Your medication can cause decreased gastric motility and
constipation."
,The clinic nurse takes a phone call from a client who is prescribed an antianginal drug.
The client states, "I am having chest pain! I have a history of angina." Which of the
following statements by the nurse to the client is the priority? - correct answer
"Describe your chest pain to me."
The nurse is assigned a client who i prescribed an adrenergic drug. The nurse knows
that adrenergic are indicated in which of the following conditions? - correct answer
Septic shock
The nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client regarding anthypertensive drug therapy.
The nurse should include that - correct answer Drug therapy and lifetime adherence
are important.
The nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed antihypertensive medication.
When reinforcing client teaching about blood pressure measurement, the nurse should
include which of the following information - correct answer "It is important to measure
and record your blood pressure to see if your medication is working effectively."
, The nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has been prescribed
propranolal. Which of the following information noted in the clients record is the most
concerning? - correct answer A medical history of asthma and emphysema.
The nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client who is newly prescribed antihypertensive
medication for primary hypertension. The client asks. "What can I do to help control my
blood pressure?" The best response by the nurse is - correct answer "Do not
discontinue your medication without talking to your primary health care provider."
The nurse is assisting a client who is preserbed an antianginal medication to ambulate
in the hallway. Which of the following client findings requires Immediate follow-up? -
correct answer Reports chest pain.
The nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed an antihypertensive drug and
a low-sodium DASH diet is recommended. Which of the following food choices
selected by the client indicates a correct understanding of this diet? - correct answer
Cooked egg whites
