PHARM EXAM 2 TEST BANK
2026/2027 WITH 175
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS
AND EXPERT-VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS | ALREADY
GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED PASS
| PHARMA EXAM TEST BANK
A patient has a urinary tract infection. The nurse knows that which class of drugs is
especially useful for such infections?
a.
Macrolides
b.
Carbapenems
c.
Sulfonamides
d.
,Tetracyclines - CORRECT ANSWER-C
During drug therapy for pneumonia, a female patient develops a vaginal
superinfection. The nurse explains that this infection is caused by:
a.
large doses of antibiotics that kill normal flora.
b.
the infection spreading from her lungs to the new site of infection.
c.
resistance of the pneumonia-causing bacteria to the drugs.
d.
an allergic reaction to the antibiotics. - CORRECT ANSWER-A
The nurse is preparing to use an antiseptic. Which statement is correct regarding
how antiseptics differ from disinfectants?
a.
Antiseptics are used to sterilize surgical equipment.
b.
Disinfectants are used as preoperative skin preparation.
c.
Antiseptics are used only on living tissue to kill microorganisms.
d.
Disinfectants are used only on nonliving objects to destroy organisms. -
CORRECT ANSWER-D
A patient with a long-term intravenous catheter is going home. The nurse knows
that if he is allergic to seafood, which antiseptic agent is contraindicated?
,a.
Chlorhexidine gluconate (Hibiclens)
b.
Hydrogen peroxide
c.
Povidone-iodine (Betadine)
d.
Isopropyl alcohol - CORRECT ANSWER-C
During antibiotic therapy, the nurse will monitor closely for signs and symptoms of
a hypersensitivity reaction. Which of these assessment findings may be an
indication of a hypersensitivity reaction? (Select all that apply.)
a.
Wheezing
b.
Diarrhea
c.
Shortness of breath
d.
Swelling of the tongue
e.
Itching
f.
Black, hairy tongue - CORRECT ANSWER-A,C,D,E
, The nurse is reviewing the medication history of a patient who will be taking a
sulfonamide antibiotic. During sulfonamide therapy, a significant drug interaction
may occur with which of these drugs or drug classes? (Select all that apply.)
a.
Opioids
b.
Oral contraceptives
c.
Sulfonylureas
d.
Antihistamines
e.
Phenytoin (Dilantin)
f.
Warfarin (Coumadin) - CORRECT ANSWER-B,C,E,F
When a patient is on aminoglycoside therapy, the nurse will monitor the patient for
which indicators of potential toxicity?
a.
Fever
b.
White blood cell count of 8000 cells/mm3
c.
Tinnitus and dizziness
d.
Decreased blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levels - CORRECT ANSWER-C
2026/2027 WITH 175
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS
AND EXPERT-VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS | ALREADY
GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED PASS
| PHARMA EXAM TEST BANK
A patient has a urinary tract infection. The nurse knows that which class of drugs is
especially useful for such infections?
a.
Macrolides
b.
Carbapenems
c.
Sulfonamides
d.
,Tetracyclines - CORRECT ANSWER-C
During drug therapy for pneumonia, a female patient develops a vaginal
superinfection. The nurse explains that this infection is caused by:
a.
large doses of antibiotics that kill normal flora.
b.
the infection spreading from her lungs to the new site of infection.
c.
resistance of the pneumonia-causing bacteria to the drugs.
d.
an allergic reaction to the antibiotics. - CORRECT ANSWER-A
The nurse is preparing to use an antiseptic. Which statement is correct regarding
how antiseptics differ from disinfectants?
a.
Antiseptics are used to sterilize surgical equipment.
b.
Disinfectants are used as preoperative skin preparation.
c.
Antiseptics are used only on living tissue to kill microorganisms.
d.
Disinfectants are used only on nonliving objects to destroy organisms. -
CORRECT ANSWER-D
A patient with a long-term intravenous catheter is going home. The nurse knows
that if he is allergic to seafood, which antiseptic agent is contraindicated?
,a.
Chlorhexidine gluconate (Hibiclens)
b.
Hydrogen peroxide
c.
Povidone-iodine (Betadine)
d.
Isopropyl alcohol - CORRECT ANSWER-C
During antibiotic therapy, the nurse will monitor closely for signs and symptoms of
a hypersensitivity reaction. Which of these assessment findings may be an
indication of a hypersensitivity reaction? (Select all that apply.)
a.
Wheezing
b.
Diarrhea
c.
Shortness of breath
d.
Swelling of the tongue
e.
Itching
f.
Black, hairy tongue - CORRECT ANSWER-A,C,D,E
, The nurse is reviewing the medication history of a patient who will be taking a
sulfonamide antibiotic. During sulfonamide therapy, a significant drug interaction
may occur with which of these drugs or drug classes? (Select all that apply.)
a.
Opioids
b.
Oral contraceptives
c.
Sulfonylureas
d.
Antihistamines
e.
Phenytoin (Dilantin)
f.
Warfarin (Coumadin) - CORRECT ANSWER-B,C,E,F
When a patient is on aminoglycoside therapy, the nurse will monitor the patient for
which indicators of potential toxicity?
a.
Fever
b.
White blood cell count of 8000 cells/mm3
c.
Tinnitus and dizziness
d.
Decreased blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levels - CORRECT ANSWER-C
