PHARMACOLOGY NEWEST 2025 &
2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
A client has come to the health medical center experiencing an acute allergic response
to poison ivy exposure. Which of the following medications would MOST likely be
administered? - answerMethylprednisolone dose pack
When educating a client that has been prescribed long-term corticosteroids, which of
the following should the health care practitioner caution the client about? -
answerAvoiding abrupt discontinuation
A client diagnosed with an acute exacerbation of ulcerative colitis has been prescribed
corticotropin hormone (ACTH) for its anti-inflammatory action. Which route of
administration does the health care practitioner know is used to administer this
medication? - answerIM
A client has been prescribed levothyroxine (Synthroid) for hormone replacement
therapy. Which advice does the health care practitioner know would be MOST useful in
preventing errors in administering this medication? - answerUse caution with decimal
point placement.
A client who is obese tells the health care practitioner that her friend was recently
placed on thyroid medication and lost weight. She asks the health care practitioner if
she can take thyroid agents to help her lose weight. Which statement is the health care
practitioner's BEST response? - answerThe use of thyroid agents for weight reduction is
contraindicated, ineffective, and dangerous.
A client receiving thyroid replacement therapy came to the health clinic with complaints
of heart palpitations, menstrual irregularity, and insomnia. The health care practitioner
notes that she has exophthalmos. What could these signs of hyperthyroidism possibly
indicate? - answerThis is an indicator of an overdosage of thyroid.
A client with a history of diabetes has been placed on a thyroid agent. Which of the
following statements is accurate regarding the interaction of thyroid and insulin? -
answerDosage adjustment of insulin may be necessary.
A client diagnosed with myxedema has been placed on thyroid replacement therapy.
Which of the following statements is TRUE? - answerPrescribed dosage should be
taken on an empty stomach 30-60 min before meals.
A client has been prescribed an antithyroid agent to relieve the symptoms of
hyperthyroidism in preparation for surgery. What rare but serious side effect of
2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
A client has come to the health medical center experiencing an acute allergic response
to poison ivy exposure. Which of the following medications would MOST likely be
administered? - answerMethylprednisolone dose pack
When educating a client that has been prescribed long-term corticosteroids, which of
the following should the health care practitioner caution the client about? -
answerAvoiding abrupt discontinuation
A client diagnosed with an acute exacerbation of ulcerative colitis has been prescribed
corticotropin hormone (ACTH) for its anti-inflammatory action. Which route of
administration does the health care practitioner know is used to administer this
medication? - answerIM
A client has been prescribed levothyroxine (Synthroid) for hormone replacement
therapy. Which advice does the health care practitioner know would be MOST useful in
preventing errors in administering this medication? - answerUse caution with decimal
point placement.
A client who is obese tells the health care practitioner that her friend was recently
placed on thyroid medication and lost weight. She asks the health care practitioner if
she can take thyroid agents to help her lose weight. Which statement is the health care
practitioner's BEST response? - answerThe use of thyroid agents for weight reduction is
contraindicated, ineffective, and dangerous.
A client receiving thyroid replacement therapy came to the health clinic with complaints
of heart palpitations, menstrual irregularity, and insomnia. The health care practitioner
notes that she has exophthalmos. What could these signs of hyperthyroidism possibly
indicate? - answerThis is an indicator of an overdosage of thyroid.
A client with a history of diabetes has been placed on a thyroid agent. Which of the
following statements is accurate regarding the interaction of thyroid and insulin? -
answerDosage adjustment of insulin may be necessary.
A client diagnosed with myxedema has been placed on thyroid replacement therapy.
Which of the following statements is TRUE? - answerPrescribed dosage should be
taken on an empty stomach 30-60 min before meals.
A client has been prescribed an antithyroid agent to relieve the symptoms of
hyperthyroidism in preparation for surgery. What rare but serious side effect of
