BSN 315 HESI RN SPECIALTY
PHARMACOLOGY TEST BANK UPDATED
COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE
ANSWERS
●● A client is receiving metoprolol (Lopressor SR). What assessment is
most important for the nurse to obtain?
Answer: Blood pressure.
●● A client with a dysrhythmia is to receive procainamide (Pronestyl) in
4 divided doses over the next 24 hours. What dosing schedule is best for
the nurse to implement?
Answer: q6h.
●● Which instruction(s) should the nurse give to a female client who
just received a prescription for oral metronidazole (Flagyl) for treatment
of trichomonas vaginalis? (Select all that apply.)
Answer: Increase fluid intake, especially cranberry juice.
Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medication.
Use condoms until treatment is completed. Ensure that all sexual
partners are treated at the same time.
, ●● An adult client is given a prescription for a scopolamine patch
(Transderm Scop) to prevent motion sickness while on a cruise. Which
information should the nurse provide to the client?
Answer: Apply the patch at least 4 hours prior to departure.
●● Which client should the nurse identify as being at highest risk for
complications during the use of an opioid analgesic?
Answer: A young adult with inflammatory bowel disease.
●● A client who has been prescribed atorvastatin (Lipitor) one month
ago calls the triage nurse at the clinic complaining of muscle pain and
weakness in his legs. Which statement reflects the correct drug-specific
teaching the nurse should provide to this client?
Answer: Make an appointment to see the healthcare provider because
muscle pain may be an indication of a serious side effect
●● A client is being treated for hyperthyroidism with propylthiouracil
(PTU). The nurse knows that the action of this drug is to
Answer: inhibit synthesis of T3 and T4 by the thyroid gland.
●● Which change in data indicates to the nurse that the desired effect of
the angiotensin II receptor antagonist valsartan (Diovan) has been
achieved?
Answer: Blood pressure reduced from 160/90 to 130/80.
PHARMACOLOGY TEST BANK UPDATED
COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE
ANSWERS
●● A client is receiving metoprolol (Lopressor SR). What assessment is
most important for the nurse to obtain?
Answer: Blood pressure.
●● A client with a dysrhythmia is to receive procainamide (Pronestyl) in
4 divided doses over the next 24 hours. What dosing schedule is best for
the nurse to implement?
Answer: q6h.
●● Which instruction(s) should the nurse give to a female client who
just received a prescription for oral metronidazole (Flagyl) for treatment
of trichomonas vaginalis? (Select all that apply.)
Answer: Increase fluid intake, especially cranberry juice.
Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medication.
Use condoms until treatment is completed. Ensure that all sexual
partners are treated at the same time.
, ●● An adult client is given a prescription for a scopolamine patch
(Transderm Scop) to prevent motion sickness while on a cruise. Which
information should the nurse provide to the client?
Answer: Apply the patch at least 4 hours prior to departure.
●● Which client should the nurse identify as being at highest risk for
complications during the use of an opioid analgesic?
Answer: A young adult with inflammatory bowel disease.
●● A client who has been prescribed atorvastatin (Lipitor) one month
ago calls the triage nurse at the clinic complaining of muscle pain and
weakness in his legs. Which statement reflects the correct drug-specific
teaching the nurse should provide to this client?
Answer: Make an appointment to see the healthcare provider because
muscle pain may be an indication of a serious side effect
●● A client is being treated for hyperthyroidism with propylthiouracil
(PTU). The nurse knows that the action of this drug is to
Answer: inhibit synthesis of T3 and T4 by the thyroid gland.
●● Which change in data indicates to the nurse that the desired effect of
the angiotensin II receptor antagonist valsartan (Diovan) has been
achieved?
Answer: Blood pressure reduced from 160/90 to 130/80.
