NU 150 Exam 4 / NU 150 Pharmacology
Exam 4 Newest Practice Test Bank with 200
Questions and Correct Answers/ NU150
Exam 4 prep (Latest 2026-2027)
A patient is prescribed diazepam for muscle spasms. What is the most important
instruction for the nurse to include in the teaching?
A) "Avoid driving or operating machinery after taking this medication"
B) "Take this medication with high-protein meals"
C) "This medication has no side effects"
D) "You can stop this medication abruptly"
-ANSWER- A) "Avoid driving or operating machinery after taking this
medication"
What side effect should the nurse monitor for in a patient taking zolpidem for
insomnia?
A) Sleepwalking
B) Hypertension
C) Hyperglycemia
D) Tachycardia
-ANSWER- A) Sleepwalking
The nurse is teaching a patient prescribed adalimumab for rheumatoid arthritis.
What is the priority teaching point?
A) "You should avoid live vaccines while on this medication"
B) "Take this medication with food"
C) "This medication has no side effects"
D) "You can stop this medication abruptly"
-ANSWER- A) "You should avoid live vaccines while on this medication"
What is a critical assessment for a patient taking hydroxychloroquine for
rheumatoid arthritis?
A) Visual acuity and retinal health
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,B) Blood glucose levels
C) Liver function tests
D) Renal function tests
-ANSWER- A) Visual acuity and retinal health
The nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with osteoporosis. Which
of the following classes of medication does the nurse anticipate will be prescribed
by the primary health care provider (PHCP)?
A) Bisphosphonates
B) Calcium channel blockers
C) Beta blockers
D) ACE inhibitors
-ANSWER- A) Bisphosphonates
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a carbidopa/levodopa combination
medication. The nurse understands that this medication will:
A) Increase dopamine
B) Decrease dopamine
C) Increase serotonin
D) Decrease serotonin
-ANSWER- A) Increase dopamine
The nurse is reviewing the medical history of a client who has been started on
phenytoin. Which of the following is a contraindication for this medication?
A) Heart arrhythmias
B) Hypertension
C) Diabetes
D) Hyperlipidemia
-ANSWER- A) Heart arrhythmias
The nurse is reinforcing education with a client who takes alendronate. Which of
the following is important for the nurse to include in the teaching?
A) "You should sit up at least 30 minutes after taking this medication"
B) "You should lie down immediately after taking this medication"
C) "You should take this medication with food"
D) "You should take this medication with calcium supplements"
-ANSWER- A) "You should sit up at least 30 minutes after taking this medication"
The nurse is reviewing the medical history of a client who has been started on
levodopa. Which of the following requires careful observation of the client when
2
,taking this medication?
A) Takes a daily multivitamin
B) Takes a daily aspirin
C) Takes a daily calcium supplement
D) Takes a daily vitamin D supplement
-ANSWER- A) Takes a daily multivitamin
The nurse is reinforcing education with a client who is newly prescribed an
antiepileptic medication. Which of the following client statements indicates a need
for further teaching?
A) "I will adjust my dosage based on the frequency of my seizures"
B) "I should not stop this medication abruptly"
C) "I may experience dizziness as a side effect"
D) "I should take this medication as prescribed"
-ANSWER- A) "I will adjust my dosage based on the frequency of my seizures"
A patient taking tamsulosin for benign prostatic hyperplasia reports dizziness when
standing up quickly. What is the nurse's best advice?
A) "Take the medication at bedtime to reduce this effect"
B) "Stop taking the medication immediately"
C) "Increase your fluid intake"
D) "Take the medication with food"
-ANSWER- A) "Take the medication at bedtime to reduce this effect"
What dietary advice should the nurse provide to a patient starting lithium?
A) "Maintain a consistent sodium intake to avoid fluctuations in lithium levels"
B) "Avoid all sodium in your diet"
C) "Increase your sodium intake"
D) "Sodium has no effect on lithium levels"
-ANSWER- A) "Maintain a consistent sodium intake to avoid fluctuations in
lithium levels"
A patient taking allopurinol reports a rash. What is the nurse's priority action?
A) Assess for signs of Stevens-Johnson syndrome or other hypersensitivity
reactions
B) Apply a topical ointment
C) Administer an antihistamine
D) Discontinue the medication immediately
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, -ANSWER- A) Assess for signs of Stevens-Johnson syndrome or other
hypersensitivity reactions
The nurse is providing education to a patient prescribed alendronate for
osteoporosis. Which statement by the patient indicates the need for further
teaching?
A) "I can lie down 10 minutes after taking the medication"
B) "I should take this medication with a full glass of water"
C) "I should remain upright for 30 minutes after taking the medication"
D) "I should take this medication on an empty stomach"
-ANSWER- A) "I can lie down 10 minutes after taking the medication"
A patient taking levodopa/carbidopa for Parkinson's disease reports nausea and
dizziness. What advice should the nurse provide?
A) "Take the medication with a small snack to reduce nausea"
B) "Stop taking the medication immediately"
C) "Increase the dose of the medication"
D) "Take the medication with a high-protein meal"
-ANSWER- A) "Take the medication with a small snack to reduce nausea"
The nurse is educating a patient on phenytoin for epilepsy. What statement by the
patient indicates effective teaching?
A) "I should brush and floss regularly to prevent gum problems"
B) "I can stop this medication when I feel better"
C) "I should take this medication with food"
D) "This medication has no side effects"
-ANSWER- A) "I should brush and floss regularly to prevent gum problems"
A patient prescribed sildenafil for erectile dysfunction asks if there are any safety
precautions. What should the nurse emphasize?
A) "Do not take this medication with nitrates as it can cause a dangerous drop in
blood pressure"
B) "This medication can be taken with any other medication"
C) "This medication has no side effects"
D) "You can take this medication with alcohol"
-ANSWER- A) "Do not take this medication with nitrates as it can cause a
dangerous drop in blood pressure"
A patient taking fluoxetine for depression reports restlessness and an inability to sit
still. What is the nurse's priority action?
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Exam 4 Newest Practice Test Bank with 200
Questions and Correct Answers/ NU150
Exam 4 prep (Latest 2026-2027)
A patient is prescribed diazepam for muscle spasms. What is the most important
instruction for the nurse to include in the teaching?
A) "Avoid driving or operating machinery after taking this medication"
B) "Take this medication with high-protein meals"
C) "This medication has no side effects"
D) "You can stop this medication abruptly"
-ANSWER- A) "Avoid driving or operating machinery after taking this
medication"
What side effect should the nurse monitor for in a patient taking zolpidem for
insomnia?
A) Sleepwalking
B) Hypertension
C) Hyperglycemia
D) Tachycardia
-ANSWER- A) Sleepwalking
The nurse is teaching a patient prescribed adalimumab for rheumatoid arthritis.
What is the priority teaching point?
A) "You should avoid live vaccines while on this medication"
B) "Take this medication with food"
C) "This medication has no side effects"
D) "You can stop this medication abruptly"
-ANSWER- A) "You should avoid live vaccines while on this medication"
What is a critical assessment for a patient taking hydroxychloroquine for
rheumatoid arthritis?
A) Visual acuity and retinal health
1
,B) Blood glucose levels
C) Liver function tests
D) Renal function tests
-ANSWER- A) Visual acuity and retinal health
The nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with osteoporosis. Which
of the following classes of medication does the nurse anticipate will be prescribed
by the primary health care provider (PHCP)?
A) Bisphosphonates
B) Calcium channel blockers
C) Beta blockers
D) ACE inhibitors
-ANSWER- A) Bisphosphonates
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a carbidopa/levodopa combination
medication. The nurse understands that this medication will:
A) Increase dopamine
B) Decrease dopamine
C) Increase serotonin
D) Decrease serotonin
-ANSWER- A) Increase dopamine
The nurse is reviewing the medical history of a client who has been started on
phenytoin. Which of the following is a contraindication for this medication?
A) Heart arrhythmias
B) Hypertension
C) Diabetes
D) Hyperlipidemia
-ANSWER- A) Heart arrhythmias
The nurse is reinforcing education with a client who takes alendronate. Which of
the following is important for the nurse to include in the teaching?
A) "You should sit up at least 30 minutes after taking this medication"
B) "You should lie down immediately after taking this medication"
C) "You should take this medication with food"
D) "You should take this medication with calcium supplements"
-ANSWER- A) "You should sit up at least 30 minutes after taking this medication"
The nurse is reviewing the medical history of a client who has been started on
levodopa. Which of the following requires careful observation of the client when
2
,taking this medication?
A) Takes a daily multivitamin
B) Takes a daily aspirin
C) Takes a daily calcium supplement
D) Takes a daily vitamin D supplement
-ANSWER- A) Takes a daily multivitamin
The nurse is reinforcing education with a client who is newly prescribed an
antiepileptic medication. Which of the following client statements indicates a need
for further teaching?
A) "I will adjust my dosage based on the frequency of my seizures"
B) "I should not stop this medication abruptly"
C) "I may experience dizziness as a side effect"
D) "I should take this medication as prescribed"
-ANSWER- A) "I will adjust my dosage based on the frequency of my seizures"
A patient taking tamsulosin for benign prostatic hyperplasia reports dizziness when
standing up quickly. What is the nurse's best advice?
A) "Take the medication at bedtime to reduce this effect"
B) "Stop taking the medication immediately"
C) "Increase your fluid intake"
D) "Take the medication with food"
-ANSWER- A) "Take the medication at bedtime to reduce this effect"
What dietary advice should the nurse provide to a patient starting lithium?
A) "Maintain a consistent sodium intake to avoid fluctuations in lithium levels"
B) "Avoid all sodium in your diet"
C) "Increase your sodium intake"
D) "Sodium has no effect on lithium levels"
-ANSWER- A) "Maintain a consistent sodium intake to avoid fluctuations in
lithium levels"
A patient taking allopurinol reports a rash. What is the nurse's priority action?
A) Assess for signs of Stevens-Johnson syndrome or other hypersensitivity
reactions
B) Apply a topical ointment
C) Administer an antihistamine
D) Discontinue the medication immediately
3
, -ANSWER- A) Assess for signs of Stevens-Johnson syndrome or other
hypersensitivity reactions
The nurse is providing education to a patient prescribed alendronate for
osteoporosis. Which statement by the patient indicates the need for further
teaching?
A) "I can lie down 10 minutes after taking the medication"
B) "I should take this medication with a full glass of water"
C) "I should remain upright for 30 minutes after taking the medication"
D) "I should take this medication on an empty stomach"
-ANSWER- A) "I can lie down 10 minutes after taking the medication"
A patient taking levodopa/carbidopa for Parkinson's disease reports nausea and
dizziness. What advice should the nurse provide?
A) "Take the medication with a small snack to reduce nausea"
B) "Stop taking the medication immediately"
C) "Increase the dose of the medication"
D) "Take the medication with a high-protein meal"
-ANSWER- A) "Take the medication with a small snack to reduce nausea"
The nurse is educating a patient on phenytoin for epilepsy. What statement by the
patient indicates effective teaching?
A) "I should brush and floss regularly to prevent gum problems"
B) "I can stop this medication when I feel better"
C) "I should take this medication with food"
D) "This medication has no side effects"
-ANSWER- A) "I should brush and floss regularly to prevent gum problems"
A patient prescribed sildenafil for erectile dysfunction asks if there are any safety
precautions. What should the nurse emphasize?
A) "Do not take this medication with nitrates as it can cause a dangerous drop in
blood pressure"
B) "This medication can be taken with any other medication"
C) "This medication has no side effects"
D) "You can take this medication with alcohol"
-ANSWER- A) "Do not take this medication with nitrates as it can cause a
dangerous drop in blood pressure"
A patient taking fluoxetine for depression reports restlessness and an inability to sit
still. What is the nurse's priority action?
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