PN ATI Learning System Pharmacology Final Quiz |
Questions with Correct Answers | Latest Update 2026 |
Exam Prep | Graded A+
1. What medication is the hospice nurse expected to add to the client's regimen
for pain management?
Parenteral diazepam
Oral oxycodone
Parenteral naloxone
Oral meperidine
2. The nurse understands that the client receiving furosemide should be
monitored for
Muscle weakness and confusion
Increased intracranial pressure
Erectile dysfunction
Fluid retention and muscle spasms
3. What is the first action a nurse should take when a client on digoxin reports
nausea?
Inform the client's provider.
Encourage the client to eat.
Check the client's apical pulse.
Administer an antiemetic.
4. A patient on Hydrochlorothiazide reports muscle weakness and fatigue. What
should the nurse assess for in this patient?
, Potassium levels
Fluid intake
Blood pressure
Heart rate
5. Why is it important for a nurse to educate a client about food restrictions
while taking Phenelzine?
Certain foods can interact with Phenelzine and cause hypertensive
crises.
All foods are safe to consume while taking Phenelzine.
Phenelzine has no dietary restrictions.
Phenelzine requires a high protein diet to be effective.
6. If the nurse needs to administer the same IV solution to a different patient
over 12 hours instead of 8 hours, how many mL/hr should the nurse set the IV
pump to deliver?
25 mL/hr
33.33 mL/hr
50 mL/hr
40 mL/hr
7. Why is it important for a client to understand how to properly use the
intranasal calcitonin-salmon spray?
Clients can administer the medication in any way they prefer.
Understanding is only necessary for long-term medications.
It is not important as long as the medication is taken.
, Proper use ensures effective delivery of the medication and
minimizes side effects.
8. The nurse provides care for a client who is experiencing with drawl from
long-term alcohol use. The nurse repairs administer medication to the client
which medication does the nurse administer first?
Chlordiazepoxide
Disulfiram
atenolol
Fluoxetine
9. If the nurse checks the client's apical pulse and finds it to be below 60 beats
per minute, what should be the next step in the management of the client
taking digoxin?
Encourage the client to eat breakfast.
Administer the digoxin as scheduled.
Increase the dose of digoxin.
Hold the digoxin dose and notify the provider.
10. Why is it necessary for a client to sign an agreement with the provider before
starting Alosetron?
To ensure the client understands the risks and responsibilities
associated with the medication.
To confirm the client has no other medical conditions.
To ensure the client will take the medication indefinitely.
To allow the client to receive additional medications.
, 11. A patient with a urinary tract infection is experiencing significant pain. If the
physician prescribes ciprofloxacin and phenazopyridine, what should the
nurse educate the patient about the purpose of each medication?
Phenazopyridine is used to enhance the action of ciprofloxacin.
Ciprofloxacin is for treating the infection, while phenazopyridine is
for pain relief.
Both medications are antibiotics that treat the infection.
Ciprofloxacin is for pain relief, while phenazopyridine treats the
infection.
12. If a client reports experiencing dry mouth after taking hydroxyzine, what
should the nurse recommend to alleviate this side effect?
Stop taking the medication immediately.
Increase fluid intake and use saliva substitutes.
Switch to a different medication without consulting a doctor.
Ignore the side effect as it is not serious.
13. A nurse is preparing to administer Diltiazem to a patient with atrial fibrillation
who presents with a blood pressure of 90/60 mmHg. What should the nurse
do next?
Give a lower dose of Diltiazem.
Monitor the patient for 30 minutes before deciding.
Administer the medication as planned.
Hold the medication and notify the healthcare provider.
Questions with Correct Answers | Latest Update 2026 |
Exam Prep | Graded A+
1. What medication is the hospice nurse expected to add to the client's regimen
for pain management?
Parenteral diazepam
Oral oxycodone
Parenteral naloxone
Oral meperidine
2. The nurse understands that the client receiving furosemide should be
monitored for
Muscle weakness and confusion
Increased intracranial pressure
Erectile dysfunction
Fluid retention and muscle spasms
3. What is the first action a nurse should take when a client on digoxin reports
nausea?
Inform the client's provider.
Encourage the client to eat.
Check the client's apical pulse.
Administer an antiemetic.
4. A patient on Hydrochlorothiazide reports muscle weakness and fatigue. What
should the nurse assess for in this patient?
, Potassium levels
Fluid intake
Blood pressure
Heart rate
5. Why is it important for a nurse to educate a client about food restrictions
while taking Phenelzine?
Certain foods can interact with Phenelzine and cause hypertensive
crises.
All foods are safe to consume while taking Phenelzine.
Phenelzine has no dietary restrictions.
Phenelzine requires a high protein diet to be effective.
6. If the nurse needs to administer the same IV solution to a different patient
over 12 hours instead of 8 hours, how many mL/hr should the nurse set the IV
pump to deliver?
25 mL/hr
33.33 mL/hr
50 mL/hr
40 mL/hr
7. Why is it important for a client to understand how to properly use the
intranasal calcitonin-salmon spray?
Clients can administer the medication in any way they prefer.
Understanding is only necessary for long-term medications.
It is not important as long as the medication is taken.
, Proper use ensures effective delivery of the medication and
minimizes side effects.
8. The nurse provides care for a client who is experiencing with drawl from
long-term alcohol use. The nurse repairs administer medication to the client
which medication does the nurse administer first?
Chlordiazepoxide
Disulfiram
atenolol
Fluoxetine
9. If the nurse checks the client's apical pulse and finds it to be below 60 beats
per minute, what should be the next step in the management of the client
taking digoxin?
Encourage the client to eat breakfast.
Administer the digoxin as scheduled.
Increase the dose of digoxin.
Hold the digoxin dose and notify the provider.
10. Why is it necessary for a client to sign an agreement with the provider before
starting Alosetron?
To ensure the client understands the risks and responsibilities
associated with the medication.
To confirm the client has no other medical conditions.
To ensure the client will take the medication indefinitely.
To allow the client to receive additional medications.
, 11. A patient with a urinary tract infection is experiencing significant pain. If the
physician prescribes ciprofloxacin and phenazopyridine, what should the
nurse educate the patient about the purpose of each medication?
Phenazopyridine is used to enhance the action of ciprofloxacin.
Ciprofloxacin is for treating the infection, while phenazopyridine is
for pain relief.
Both medications are antibiotics that treat the infection.
Ciprofloxacin is for pain relief, while phenazopyridine treats the
infection.
12. If a client reports experiencing dry mouth after taking hydroxyzine, what
should the nurse recommend to alleviate this side effect?
Stop taking the medication immediately.
Increase fluid intake and use saliva substitutes.
Switch to a different medication without consulting a doctor.
Ignore the side effect as it is not serious.
13. A nurse is preparing to administer Diltiazem to a patient with atrial fibrillation
who presents with a blood pressure of 90/60 mmHg. What should the nurse
do next?
Give a lower dose of Diltiazem.
Monitor the patient for 30 minutes before deciding.
Administer the medication as planned.
Hold the medication and notify the healthcare provider.
