Rasmussen - Pharmacology Final Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass

Rasmussen - Pharmacology Final Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass 1. The nurse is talking with a new mother about medications that can be safely resumed now that she is no longer pregnant. All the following medications are contraindicated during pregnancy, but which one may be ingested while breastfeeding without causing known infant harm? A) Lithium B) Methotrexate C) Ibuprofen D) Nicotine C) Ibuprofen 2. Which statement by a client indicates an understanding of self-care precautions when taking warfarin? A) "My warfarin dose may need to be readjusted when I take a course of antibiotics." B) "I should expect pink urine due to metabolic bi-products of the dye used in this medication." C) "Herbal remedies are fine, but I shouldn't take aspirin without consulting my provider." D) "I should eat spinach to increase my iron count if my INR goes below two." A) "My warfarin dose may need to be readjusted when I take a course of antibiotics." 3. Male client tells the nurse he awakens once or twice each night to video and has difficulty starting his stream of urine. He describes these symptoms as " annoying." The client provider examines him and notes that the prostate is moderately enlarged. The client is sexually active and tells the nurse that he doesn't want to take any medication that will interfere with sexual function. THe nurse anticipates the provider will order which of the following? A) Silodosin B) A transurethral prostatectomy C) Finasteride D) Doxazosin D) Doxazosin 4.A 50-year-old postmenopausal cleint who has had a hysterectomy has moderate to severe hot flashes and is discussing estrogen therapy with the nurse. What will the nurse tell the client regarding the side effect of estrogen therapy? A) An estrogen progesterone product will increase side effects B) Transdermal preparations of estrogen therapy have reduced side effects. C) Side effects of estrogen therapy are uncommon among women of her age. D) An intravaginal preparation may be best. B) Transdermal preparations of estrogen therapy have reduced side effects. 5. A Client has an infection caused by pseudomonas aeruginosa, and the prescriber has ordered intravenous piperacillin and tobramycin. Why might the nurse question this combination of antibiotics? A) This combination causes tendon rupture. B) Aminoglycosides are inactivated by penicillins. C) Aminoglycosides alone are adequate against pseudomonas. There is no need to risk penicillin allergy. D) Aminoglycosides increase the risk of penicillin allergy. B) Aminoglycosides are inactivated by penicillins. 6. A client with bronchitis is taking trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole 160/800 mg orally, twice daily. Before administering the third dose, the nurse observes the client has a widespread rash, a temperature and a heart rate of 100 beats/min. The client looks ill and reports not feeling well. What is the nurse's response? A) Request an order for intravenous trimethoprim/ sulfamethoxazole. B) Initiate probiotics. C) Withhold the treatment and notify the provider of the symptoms. D) Administer the dose and request an order for an antipyretic medication. C) Withhold the treatment and notify the provider of the symptoms. 7. A client with cancer has been taking an opioid analgesic four times daily for chronic pain and reports needing increased doses for pain. What will the nurse tell the client? A- Over time, people can develop tolerance to opioids.