BSN 215 Pharmacology I Quiz
Questions & Answers (Latest Update
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A - Nightingale
Question:
A patient will receive intravenous midazolam (Versed) combined with
fentanyl while undergoing an endoscopic procedure. The nurse is explaining
the reasons for this to a nursing student before the procedure. Which
statement by the student indicates understanding of the teaching?
Answer:
"The patient will not remember the procedure."
Question:
A nurse is administering morphine sulfate to a postoperative patient. Which
are appropriate routine nursing actions when giving this drug?
Answer:
- Encouraging physical activity and offering increased fluids
- Counting respirations before and after giving the medication
- Palpating the patient's lower abdomen every 4 to 6 hours
,Question:
A patient who has developed opioid tolerance will experience which effect?
Answer:
Decreased analgesic effect
Question:
A patient on the unit complains of cluster headaches. A new graduate nurse is
asked to differentiate between a migraine headache and cluster headache.
The graduate nurse is correct to state that manifestations and/or risk factors
for a patient with cluster headaches include what?
Answer:
- Short duration (15 minutes to 2 hours)
- Throbbing, sometimes piercing pain
- Male sex
Question:
Parent ask the nurse why an over-the-counter cough suppressant with
sedative side effects is not recommended for infants.
Answer:
"Infants are more susceptible to central nervous system effects than are
adults."
, Question:
A nurse caring for a 5-year-old child notes that the child has discoloration of
several teeth. When taking a medication history, the nurse will ask about
which group of medications?
Answer:
Tetracyclines
Question:
A child will receive 750 mg of an antibiotic for 10 days. The child attends day
care. The drug may be dosed in several ways and is available in two
concentrations. Which dosing regimen will the nurse discuss with the child's
provider?
Answer:
500 mg/5mL to 375 mg PO twice daily
Question:
A thin older adult is admitted to the hospital after several days of vomiting,
diarrhea, and poor intake of foods and fluids. She has not voided since
admission. In preparing to care for this patient, the nurse will look for what
laboratory values to help guide medication administration?
Answer:
- Plasma drug levels
- Creatinine clearance
- Serum albumin
Questions & Answers (Latest Update
) | 100% Correct | Grade
A - Nightingale
Question:
A patient will receive intravenous midazolam (Versed) combined with
fentanyl while undergoing an endoscopic procedure. The nurse is explaining
the reasons for this to a nursing student before the procedure. Which
statement by the student indicates understanding of the teaching?
Answer:
"The patient will not remember the procedure."
Question:
A nurse is administering morphine sulfate to a postoperative patient. Which
are appropriate routine nursing actions when giving this drug?
Answer:
- Encouraging physical activity and offering increased fluids
- Counting respirations before and after giving the medication
- Palpating the patient's lower abdomen every 4 to 6 hours
,Question:
A patient who has developed opioid tolerance will experience which effect?
Answer:
Decreased analgesic effect
Question:
A patient on the unit complains of cluster headaches. A new graduate nurse is
asked to differentiate between a migraine headache and cluster headache.
The graduate nurse is correct to state that manifestations and/or risk factors
for a patient with cluster headaches include what?
Answer:
- Short duration (15 minutes to 2 hours)
- Throbbing, sometimes piercing pain
- Male sex
Question:
Parent ask the nurse why an over-the-counter cough suppressant with
sedative side effects is not recommended for infants.
Answer:
"Infants are more susceptible to central nervous system effects than are
adults."
, Question:
A nurse caring for a 5-year-old child notes that the child has discoloration of
several teeth. When taking a medication history, the nurse will ask about
which group of medications?
Answer:
Tetracyclines
Question:
A child will receive 750 mg of an antibiotic for 10 days. The child attends day
care. The drug may be dosed in several ways and is available in two
concentrations. Which dosing regimen will the nurse discuss with the child's
provider?
Answer:
500 mg/5mL to 375 mg PO twice daily
Question:
A thin older adult is admitted to the hospital after several days of vomiting,
diarrhea, and poor intake of foods and fluids. She has not voided since
admission. In preparing to care for this patient, the nurse will look for what
laboratory values to help guide medication administration?
Answer:
- Plasma drug levels
- Creatinine clearance
- Serum albumin
