NCLEX Pharmacology Complex SATA
Questions And Answers With Rationales
Select All That Apply (SATA). More than one answer may be correct.
1. A client is receiving warfarin. Which findings require immediate nursing
action?
A. Black tarry stools
B. INR 4.8
C.Mild headache after studying
D. Gum bleeding when brushing teeth
E.BP 128/76 mmHg
2. The nurse is teaching a client taking digoxin. Which statements indicate
understanding?
A."I will check my pulse before taking it."
B."I should report nausea and vomiting."
C. "I can double the dose if I miss one.
D. "Visual halos should be reported."
E. "Low potassium may increase toxicity."
3. A client is prescribed prednisone. Which adverse effects should the nurse
monitor?
A.Hyperglycemia
B.Weight gain
C.Hypokalemia
D.Increased infection risk
E.Bradycardia
4. Which medications require monitoring of kidney function?
A.Vancomycin
B. Gentamicin
C.Lithium
D.Ibuprofen
E. Metoprolol
, 5. The nurse is caring for a client receiving heparin. Which findings
suggest bleeding?
A. Hematuria
B. Epistaxis
C.Hypotension
D.Bruising
E.Hyperactive reflexes
6. Which foods should a client taking MAOIs avoid?
A.Aged cheese
B.Red wine
C.Processed meats
D. Fresh apples
E.Soy sauce
7. A client takes insulin glargine. Which statements are correct?
A. It provides basal coverage.
B. It has no pronounced peak.
C.It may be mixed with regular insulin.
D. It is usually given once daily.
E. Hypoglycemia remains possible.
8. Which findings indicate lithium toxicity?
A. Coarse tremors
B.Confusion
C.Severe diarrhea
D.Slurred speech
E. Euphoria
9. Which are common adverse effects of opioid analgesics?
A. Respiratory depression
B. Sedation
C.Constipation
D.Hypotension
E. Diarrhea
Questions And Answers With Rationales
Select All That Apply (SATA). More than one answer may be correct.
1. A client is receiving warfarin. Which findings require immediate nursing
action?
A. Black tarry stools
B. INR 4.8
C.Mild headache after studying
D. Gum bleeding when brushing teeth
E.BP 128/76 mmHg
2. The nurse is teaching a client taking digoxin. Which statements indicate
understanding?
A."I will check my pulse before taking it."
B."I should report nausea and vomiting."
C. "I can double the dose if I miss one.
D. "Visual halos should be reported."
E. "Low potassium may increase toxicity."
3. A client is prescribed prednisone. Which adverse effects should the nurse
monitor?
A.Hyperglycemia
B.Weight gain
C.Hypokalemia
D.Increased infection risk
E.Bradycardia
4. Which medications require monitoring of kidney function?
A.Vancomycin
B. Gentamicin
C.Lithium
D.Ibuprofen
E. Metoprolol
, 5. The nurse is caring for a client receiving heparin. Which findings
suggest bleeding?
A. Hematuria
B. Epistaxis
C.Hypotension
D.Bruising
E.Hyperactive reflexes
6. Which foods should a client taking MAOIs avoid?
A.Aged cheese
B.Red wine
C.Processed meats
D. Fresh apples
E.Soy sauce
7. A client takes insulin glargine. Which statements are correct?
A. It provides basal coverage.
B. It has no pronounced peak.
C.It may be mixed with regular insulin.
D. It is usually given once daily.
E. Hypoglycemia remains possible.
8. Which findings indicate lithium toxicity?
A. Coarse tremors
B.Confusion
C.Severe diarrhea
D.Slurred speech
E. Euphoria
9. Which are common adverse effects of opioid analgesics?
A. Respiratory depression
B. Sedation
C.Constipation
D.Hypotension
E. Diarrhea
