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Capstone Pharm Pre-Assessment Questions
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A client is prescribed propanolol. Which of the following client history findings would require
the nurse to clarify this medication prescription?
1) Asthma
2) Hypertension
3) Tachydysrhythmias
4) Urolithiasis - answer✔1) Asthma
Clients with asthma should avoid Beta2 Blockade agents such as propanolol. Brochoconstriction
can occur. Clients with asthma should be administered a beta1 selective agent
A nurse is caring for a client prescribed montelukast. Which of the following should the nurse
include in teaching related to this medication?
1) Advise client to take the medication once daily at bedtime
2) This medication is for acute management of asthma
3) Avoid dairy products while taking this medication
4) If the client forgets to take the medication for a few days he can double up on doses to catch
up - answer✔1) Advise client to take the medication once daily at bedtime
Clients should take montelukast once daily at bedtime
A 45-year-old client is taking methylprednisolone. What pharmacologic action should the nurse
expect with this therapy?
1) Suppression of beta2 receptors
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2)Suppression of airway mucus production
3) Fortification of bones
4) Suppression of candidiasis - answer✔2) Suppression of airway mucus production
Corticosteroids, such as methylprenisolone will suppress airway mucus production
A nurse has just administered a wrong medication to a client. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take next?
1) No action is needed
2) Report error to the provider
3) Complete an institutional incident report
4) Inform the client that the wrong medication was given - answer✔2) Report the error to the
provider
The nurse should acknowledge the error and report it to the provider for further orders. The nurse
should also monitor the client for adverse effects. The nurse should also complete an incident
report per institutional policy after notifying the health care provider
A nurse is caring for a client newly prescribed doxazosin mesylate. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse include in client education regarding taking the first dose of this
medication?
1) Change positions slowly and lie down if dizziness occurs
2) There is no need to avoid normal activities
3) Avoid dairy products while taking this medication
4) Do not eat green leafy vegetables - answer✔1) Change positions slowly and lie down if
dizziness occurs
First-dose orthostatic hypotension can occur with doxazosin. The nurse should instruct clients to
change position slowly and to lie down if feeling dizzy, lightheaded or faint
A nurse is caring for a client prescribed ferrous sulfate for the treatment of anemia. Which of the
following instructions should be included in client teaching about this medication?
10/22/2024 19:29 PM
Capstone Pharm Pre-Assessment Questions
And Answers 100% Pass
A client is prescribed propanolol. Which of the following client history findings would require
the nurse to clarify this medication prescription?
1) Asthma
2) Hypertension
3) Tachydysrhythmias
4) Urolithiasis - answer✔1) Asthma
Clients with asthma should avoid Beta2 Blockade agents such as propanolol. Brochoconstriction
can occur. Clients with asthma should be administered a beta1 selective agent
A nurse is caring for a client prescribed montelukast. Which of the following should the nurse
include in teaching related to this medication?
1) Advise client to take the medication once daily at bedtime
2) This medication is for acute management of asthma
3) Avoid dairy products while taking this medication
4) If the client forgets to take the medication for a few days he can double up on doses to catch
up - answer✔1) Advise client to take the medication once daily at bedtime
Clients should take montelukast once daily at bedtime
A 45-year-old client is taking methylprednisolone. What pharmacologic action should the nurse
expect with this therapy?
1) Suppression of beta2 receptors
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2)Suppression of airway mucus production
3) Fortification of bones
4) Suppression of candidiasis - answer✔2) Suppression of airway mucus production
Corticosteroids, such as methylprenisolone will suppress airway mucus production
A nurse has just administered a wrong medication to a client. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take next?
1) No action is needed
2) Report error to the provider
3) Complete an institutional incident report
4) Inform the client that the wrong medication was given - answer✔2) Report the error to the
provider
The nurse should acknowledge the error and report it to the provider for further orders. The nurse
should also monitor the client for adverse effects. The nurse should also complete an incident
report per institutional policy after notifying the health care provider
A nurse is caring for a client newly prescribed doxazosin mesylate. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse include in client education regarding taking the first dose of this
medication?
1) Change positions slowly and lie down if dizziness occurs
2) There is no need to avoid normal activities
3) Avoid dairy products while taking this medication
4) Do not eat green leafy vegetables - answer✔1) Change positions slowly and lie down if
dizziness occurs
First-dose orthostatic hypotension can occur with doxazosin. The nurse should instruct clients to
change position slowly and to lie down if feeling dizzy, lightheaded or faint
A nurse is caring for a client prescribed ferrous sulfate for the treatment of anemia. Which of the
following instructions should be included in client teaching about this medication?
