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354 PHARMACOLOGY II EXAM 1 LATEST
2026 |ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS
An increase in _______ would indicate to the nurse that a dopamine infusion
should be DECREASED.
Blood pressure
The nurse is caring for a client showing symptoms of anaphylaxis. What is the
priority medication the nurse should prepare to administer?
Epinephrine
The nurse is assessing the IV site of a client who is receiving dopamine. The
assessment shows an extravasation of the IV site. What medication should the
nurse plan to administer?
Norepinephrine
Inotropic agents can be given for treatment of ___________ shock.
Cardiogenic
The nurse is caring for a client suspected of having shock. What is the priority in
caring for this client?
Airway
Which colloid agent should the nurse prepare to administer to increase oncotic
pressure?
Albumin
, The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a norepinephrine infusion. What
assessment is the priority for the nurse to perform?
Blood pressure monitoring
The nurse is caring for a client with hypovolemic shock. An ____________ of the
blood pressure indicates effective treatment.
INCREASE
________ are effective treatment for shock, as they remain in the blood longer.
Colloids
__________ shock is caused by massive vasodilation caused by spinal cord
injury.
Neurogenic
A priority assessment for a client receiving albumin is what?
Listening to their lungs
(The client is at risk for fluid overload)
_____ _____ _____ is an indication for administration of blood products, such as
packed red blood cells.
Massive blood loss
The best way to prevent an anaphylactic reaction is what?
Avoiding the allergen
The nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing cardiogenic shock. The nurse
has a prescription to administer IV fluids. The nurse knows that clients with
cardiogenic shock should have IV fluids administered with ___________?
CAUTION (Never IV bolus)
354 PHARMACOLOGY II EXAM 1 LATEST
2026 |ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS
An increase in _______ would indicate to the nurse that a dopamine infusion
should be DECREASED.
Blood pressure
The nurse is caring for a client showing symptoms of anaphylaxis. What is the
priority medication the nurse should prepare to administer?
Epinephrine
The nurse is assessing the IV site of a client who is receiving dopamine. The
assessment shows an extravasation of the IV site. What medication should the
nurse plan to administer?
Norepinephrine
Inotropic agents can be given for treatment of ___________ shock.
Cardiogenic
The nurse is caring for a client suspected of having shock. What is the priority in
caring for this client?
Airway
Which colloid agent should the nurse prepare to administer to increase oncotic
pressure?
Albumin
, The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a norepinephrine infusion. What
assessment is the priority for the nurse to perform?
Blood pressure monitoring
The nurse is caring for a client with hypovolemic shock. An ____________ of the
blood pressure indicates effective treatment.
INCREASE
________ are effective treatment for shock, as they remain in the blood longer.
Colloids
__________ shock is caused by massive vasodilation caused by spinal cord
injury.
Neurogenic
A priority assessment for a client receiving albumin is what?
Listening to their lungs
(The client is at risk for fluid overload)
_____ _____ _____ is an indication for administration of blood products, such as
packed red blood cells.
Massive blood loss
The best way to prevent an anaphylactic reaction is what?
Avoiding the allergen
The nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing cardiogenic shock. The nurse
has a prescription to administer IV fluids. The nurse knows that clients with
cardiogenic shock should have IV fluids administered with ___________?
CAUTION (Never IV bolus)
