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1. 1. The nurse is talking with a new mother about medications
that can be safely resumed now that she is no longer pregnant. All
the following medica-tions are contraindicated during pregnancy,
but which one may be ingested while breastfeeding without
causing known infant harm?
A) Lithium
B) Methotrexate
C) Ibuprofen
D) Nicotine: C) Ibuprofen
2. 2. Which statement by a client indicates an understanding of
self-care pre-cautions when taking warfarin?
A) "My warfarin dose may need to be readjusted when I take a
course of antibiotics."
B) "I should expect pink urine due to metabolic bi-products of the
dye used in this medication."
C) "Herbal remedies are fine, but I shouldn't take aspirin without
consulting my provider."
D) "I should eat spinach to increase my iron count if my INR
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goes below two.": A) "My warfarin dose may need to be readjusted when I take a course
of antibiotics."
3. 3. Male client tells the nurse he awakens once or twice each
night to video and has difficulty starting his stream of urine. He
describes these symptoms as " annoying." The client provider
examines him and notes that the prostate is moderately enlarged.
The client is sexually active and tells the nurse that he doesn't want
to take any medication that will interfere with sexual function.
THe nurse anticipates the provider will order which of the
following?
A) Silodosin
B) A transurethral prostatectomy
C) Finasteride
D) Doxazosin: D) Doxazosin
4. 4.A 50-year-old postmenopausal cleint who has had a
hysterectomy has moderate to severe hot flashes and is
discussing estrogen therapy with the nurse. What will the nurse
tell the client regarding the side effect of estrogen
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therapy?
A) An estrogen progesterone product will increase side effects
B) Transdermal preparations of estrogen therapy have reduced side
effects.
C)Side effects of estrogen therapy are uncommon among women of
her age.
D) An intravaginal preparation may be best.: B) Transdermal preparations of
estrogen therapy have reduced side ettects.
5. 5. A Client has an infection caused by pseudomonas
aeruginosa, and the prescriber has ordered intravenous
piperacillin and tobramycin. Why might the nurse question this
combination of antibiotics?
A) This combination causes tendon rupture.
B) Aminoglycosides are inactivated by penicillins.
C) Aminoglycosides alone are adequate against pseudomonas.
There is no need to risk penicillin allergy.
D) Aminoglycosides increase the risk of penicillin allergy.: B)
Aminoglycosides are inactivated by penicillins.
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6. 6. A client with bronchitis is taking trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole
160/800 mg orally, twice daily. Before administering the third dose,
the nurse observes the client has a widespread rash, a
temperature and a heart rate of 100 beats/min. The client looks ill
and reports not feeling well. What is the nurse's response?
A) Request an order for intravenous trimethoprim/ sulfamethoxazole.
B) Initiate probiotics.
C) Withhold the treatment and notify the provider of the symptoms.
D)Administer the dose and request an order for an antipyretic
medication.: C) Withhold the treatment and notify the provider of the symptoms.
7. 7. A client with cancer has been taking an opioid analgesic four
times daily for chronic pain and reports needing increased doses for
pain. What will the nurse tell the client?
A- Over time, people can develop tolerance to opioids. We can
discuss increas-ing your dose with the provider.
B- Take your medication more often to help control the pain
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1. 1. The nurse is talking with a new mother about medications
that can be safely resumed now that she is no longer pregnant. All
the following medica-tions are contraindicated during pregnancy,
but which one may be ingested while breastfeeding without
causing known infant harm?
A) Lithium
B) Methotrexate
C) Ibuprofen
D) Nicotine: C) Ibuprofen
2. 2. Which statement by a client indicates an understanding of
self-care pre-cautions when taking warfarin?
A) "My warfarin dose may need to be readjusted when I take a
course of antibiotics."
B) "I should expect pink urine due to metabolic bi-products of the
dye used in this medication."
C) "Herbal remedies are fine, but I shouldn't take aspirin without
consulting my provider."
D) "I should eat spinach to increase my iron count if my INR
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goes below two.": A) "My warfarin dose may need to be readjusted when I take a course
of antibiotics."
3. 3. Male client tells the nurse he awakens once or twice each
night to video and has difficulty starting his stream of urine. He
describes these symptoms as " annoying." The client provider
examines him and notes that the prostate is moderately enlarged.
The client is sexually active and tells the nurse that he doesn't want
to take any medication that will interfere with sexual function.
THe nurse anticipates the provider will order which of the
following?
A) Silodosin
B) A transurethral prostatectomy
C) Finasteride
D) Doxazosin: D) Doxazosin
4. 4.A 50-year-old postmenopausal cleint who has had a
hysterectomy has moderate to severe hot flashes and is
discussing estrogen therapy with the nurse. What will the nurse
tell the client regarding the side effect of estrogen
, RASMUSSEN PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM | QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS | GRADED A+ | VERIFIED ANSWERS | JUST
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therapy?
A) An estrogen progesterone product will increase side effects
B) Transdermal preparations of estrogen therapy have reduced side
effects.
C)Side effects of estrogen therapy are uncommon among women of
her age.
D) An intravaginal preparation may be best.: B) Transdermal preparations of
estrogen therapy have reduced side ettects.
5. 5. A Client has an infection caused by pseudomonas
aeruginosa, and the prescriber has ordered intravenous
piperacillin and tobramycin. Why might the nurse question this
combination of antibiotics?
A) This combination causes tendon rupture.
B) Aminoglycosides are inactivated by penicillins.
C) Aminoglycosides alone are adequate against pseudomonas.
There is no need to risk penicillin allergy.
D) Aminoglycosides increase the risk of penicillin allergy.: B)
Aminoglycosides are inactivated by penicillins.
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CORRECT ANSWERS | GRADED A+ | VERIFIED ANSWERS | JUST
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6. 6. A client with bronchitis is taking trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole
160/800 mg orally, twice daily. Before administering the third dose,
the nurse observes the client has a widespread rash, a
temperature and a heart rate of 100 beats/min. The client looks ill
and reports not feeling well. What is the nurse's response?
A) Request an order for intravenous trimethoprim/ sulfamethoxazole.
B) Initiate probiotics.
C) Withhold the treatment and notify the provider of the symptoms.
D)Administer the dose and request an order for an antipyretic
medication.: C) Withhold the treatment and notify the provider of the symptoms.
7. 7. A client with cancer has been taking an opioid analgesic four
times daily for chronic pain and reports needing increased doses for
pain. What will the nurse tell the client?
A- Over time, people can develop tolerance to opioids. We can
discuss increas-ing your dose with the provider.
B- Take your medication more often to help control the pain
