Lilley, PHARM: Ch. 50,51,52 Questions
with complete solution 2026
The nurse is counseling a patient about calcium supplements. Which dietary information is appropriate
during this teaching session?
A.
"Avoid foods that are high in calcium, such as beef, egg yolks, and liver."
B.
"Take oral calcium supplements with meals."
C.
"There are no drug interactions with calcium products."
D.
Be sure to eat foods high in calcium, such as dairy products and salmon. - correct answer ✔D.
Be sure to eat foods high in calcium, such as dairy products and salmon.
The nurse is administering intravenous iron dextran for the first time to a patient with anemia. After
giving a test dose, how long will the nurse wait before administering the remaining portion of the dose
A.
24 hours
B.
30 minutes
C.
6 hours
D.
,1 hour - correct answer ✔D.
1 hour
A patient has been receiving total parenteral nutrition. Upon assessment, the nurse notes these
assessment findings: blood pressure 150/92 mm Hg (elevated from previous readings); pulse rate 110
beats/minute and weak; pitting edema on both ankles; and new-onset confusion. The nurse suspects
that the patient is experiencing which condition?
A.
Hypoglycemia
B.
Infection
C.
Hyperglycemia
D.
Fluid overload - correct answer ✔D.
Fluid overload
The nurse will teach a patient who is receiving oral iron supplements to watch for which expected
adverse effects?
A.
Drowsiness and dizziness
B.
Black, tarry stools
C.
Orange-red discoloration of the urine
, D.
Palpitations - correct answer ✔B.
Black, tarry stools
During therapy with the hematopoietic drug epoetin alfa (Epogen), the nurse instructs the patient about
adverse effects that may occur, such as
A.
constipation.
B.
anxiety.
C.
hypertension.
D.
drowsiness. - correct answer ✔C.
hypertension.
A patient is on vitamin D supplemental therapy. The nurse will monitor for which signs of toxicity during
this therapy?
A.
Diarrhea
B.
Hypotension
C.
Anorexia
with complete solution 2026
The nurse is counseling a patient about calcium supplements. Which dietary information is appropriate
during this teaching session?
A.
"Avoid foods that are high in calcium, such as beef, egg yolks, and liver."
B.
"Take oral calcium supplements with meals."
C.
"There are no drug interactions with calcium products."
D.
Be sure to eat foods high in calcium, such as dairy products and salmon. - correct answer ✔D.
Be sure to eat foods high in calcium, such as dairy products and salmon.
The nurse is administering intravenous iron dextran for the first time to a patient with anemia. After
giving a test dose, how long will the nurse wait before administering the remaining portion of the dose
A.
24 hours
B.
30 minutes
C.
6 hours
D.
,1 hour - correct answer ✔D.
1 hour
A patient has been receiving total parenteral nutrition. Upon assessment, the nurse notes these
assessment findings: blood pressure 150/92 mm Hg (elevated from previous readings); pulse rate 110
beats/minute and weak; pitting edema on both ankles; and new-onset confusion. The nurse suspects
that the patient is experiencing which condition?
A.
Hypoglycemia
B.
Infection
C.
Hyperglycemia
D.
Fluid overload - correct answer ✔D.
Fluid overload
The nurse will teach a patient who is receiving oral iron supplements to watch for which expected
adverse effects?
A.
Drowsiness and dizziness
B.
Black, tarry stools
C.
Orange-red discoloration of the urine
, D.
Palpitations - correct answer ✔B.
Black, tarry stools
During therapy with the hematopoietic drug epoetin alfa (Epogen), the nurse instructs the patient about
adverse effects that may occur, such as
A.
constipation.
B.
anxiety.
C.
hypertension.
D.
drowsiness. - correct answer ✔C.
hypertension.
A patient is on vitamin D supplemental therapy. The nurse will monitor for which signs of toxicity during
this therapy?
A.
Diarrhea
B.
Hypotension
C.
Anorexia
