NURSING PHARMACOLOGY.
The nurse is teaching a starting glatiramer acetate therapy. Which statement by the client
indicates a need for further teaching?
A"I will take this drug with food every morning."
B."I will look for sign of a skin reaction at the injection site."
C. "I will make sure I stay away from children that have a cold."
D. "I will avoid large crowds, so I do not get sick."
A
The nurse is teaching the client about drug therapy for IBD. Which statement by the client
indicates teaching has been effective?
A. Infliximab is used to manage episodes of diarrhea with UC.
B. Sulfasalazine is the first amino salicylate approved for UC.
C. Metronidazole has been helpful in clients with fistulas and UC.
D. Adalimumab is a glucocorticoid approved for the treatment of CD.
B
The nurse is working with a graduate nurse to prepare an intravenous dose of potassium for a
patient on a regular medical-surgical unit. Which statement by the graduate nurse reflects the
need for further teaching?
A. "We will need to monitor this infusion closely."
B. "The infusion rate needs to infuse at 10 mEq/hr."
C. "The intravenous potassium will be diluted before we give it."
D. "I will get it started and then I will go take my break."
D
The nurse will monitor a patient for signs and symptoms of hyperkalemia if the patient is taking
which of these diuretics?
A. Hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL)
B. Furosemide (Lasix)
C. Acetazolamide (Diamox)
D. Spironolactone (Aldactone)
D
Two patients arrive at the clinic; one is a young boy with sickle cell anemia, and another is a 57-
year-old woman with early stages of Hodgkin's disease. The nurse notices that both patients need
the same vaccine. What vaccine would that be?
A. Varicella virus vaccine (Varivax)
B. Herpes zoster vaccine (Zostavax)
C. Hepatitis B virus vaccine, inactivated (Recombivax HB)
D. Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) vaccine
D
A client with severe constipation has developed abdominal pain, distention, nausea, and inability
to pass stool. Which medication will the nurse request to provide the best relief for the client?
,A. Docusate sodium
B. Ondansetron
C. Biscodyl suppository
D. Ranitidine
A
A daily dose of prednisone is prescribed for a client. The nurse provides instructions to the client
regarding administration of the medication and should instruct the client that which time is best
to take this medication?
A. At noon.
B. At bedtime
C. Early morning.
D. Any time, at the same time, each day.
C
A female client is receiving isoniazid (INH) to treat TB. Which of the following should be
included in teaching the client about this medication? Select All That Apply
a. Do not take medication like Maalox with this medicine
b. Avoid drinking alcoholic beverages
c. The urine will be orange in color
d. Take a daily multivitamin with B complex
e. If going out in the sun, wear protective clothing and sunscreen
f. This medication decreases the effectiveness of oral contraceptives
BDF?
A nurse is caring for a client with a history of multiple sclerosis (MS). The client asks the nurse
why so many medications are prescribed. Which statements explain why many medications are
used in the treatment of MS? Select all that apply.
a. "The medications manage acute exacerbations."
b. "The medications aid in diagnosis of the disease."
c. "The medications modify the disease."
d. "The medications are used to assist with symptoms management."
e. "The medications are used to slow the progression of the disease process."
ACD
A nurse is caring for a client with Parkinson's disease (PD). The client is prescribed levodopa.
What are expected assessments for a client with PD? Select all that apply.
a. Tremors of hands at rest.
b. Confusion of person, place, and time.
c. Postural rigidity.
d. Sexual dysfunction.
e. Motor weakness.
f. Altered level of consciousness.
ABCD
, A nurse is preparing to administer interferon beta-1b to the client with multiple sclerosis. Which
nursing intervention is performed prior to the administration of the medication?
a. Perform a depression survey.
b. Complete a full set of vital signs.
c. Assess laboratory values such as complete blood count and liver function tests.
d. Administer acetaminophen or ibuprofen as prescribed.
C
A nurse is receiving report about a client who was recently admitted to the nursing unit with
multiple sclerosis. Which are expected clinical manifestations? Select all that apply.
a. Motor impairment.
b. Difficulty walking.
c. Feelings of sadness.
d. Difficulty sleeping.
e. Double vision.
ABE
A nurse is receiving report on a client who was recently admitted to the nursing unit with
multiple sclerosis. Which are expected clinical manifestations? Select all that apply.
a. Motor impairment.
b. Difficulty walking.
c. Feelings of sadness.
d. Difficulty sleeping.
e. Double vision.
CE
A patient has a prescription for oxybutynin (Ditropan), an anticholinergic drug. When reviewing
the patient's medical history, which condition, if present, would be considered a contraindication
to therapy with this drug?
a. Diarrhea
b. Hypertension
c. Neurogenic bladder
d. Uncontrolled angle-closure glaucoma
D
A patient is in an urgent care center and is receiving treatment for mild hyponatremia after
spending hours doing gardening work in the heat of the day. The nurse expects that which drug
will be used to treat this condition/
a. Oral supplementation of fluids.
b. Intravenous bolus of lactated Ringer's solution.
c. Normal saline infusion, administered slowly.
d. Oral administration of sodium chloride tablets.
D
The nurse is teaching a starting glatiramer acetate therapy. Which statement by the client
indicates a need for further teaching?
A"I will take this drug with food every morning."
B."I will look for sign of a skin reaction at the injection site."
C. "I will make sure I stay away from children that have a cold."
D. "I will avoid large crowds, so I do not get sick."
A
The nurse is teaching the client about drug therapy for IBD. Which statement by the client
indicates teaching has been effective?
A. Infliximab is used to manage episodes of diarrhea with UC.
B. Sulfasalazine is the first amino salicylate approved for UC.
C. Metronidazole has been helpful in clients with fistulas and UC.
D. Adalimumab is a glucocorticoid approved for the treatment of CD.
B
The nurse is working with a graduate nurse to prepare an intravenous dose of potassium for a
patient on a regular medical-surgical unit. Which statement by the graduate nurse reflects the
need for further teaching?
A. "We will need to monitor this infusion closely."
B. "The infusion rate needs to infuse at 10 mEq/hr."
C. "The intravenous potassium will be diluted before we give it."
D. "I will get it started and then I will go take my break."
D
The nurse will monitor a patient for signs and symptoms of hyperkalemia if the patient is taking
which of these diuretics?
A. Hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL)
B. Furosemide (Lasix)
C. Acetazolamide (Diamox)
D. Spironolactone (Aldactone)
D
Two patients arrive at the clinic; one is a young boy with sickle cell anemia, and another is a 57-
year-old woman with early stages of Hodgkin's disease. The nurse notices that both patients need
the same vaccine. What vaccine would that be?
A. Varicella virus vaccine (Varivax)
B. Herpes zoster vaccine (Zostavax)
C. Hepatitis B virus vaccine, inactivated (Recombivax HB)
D. Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) vaccine
D
A client with severe constipation has developed abdominal pain, distention, nausea, and inability
to pass stool. Which medication will the nurse request to provide the best relief for the client?
,A. Docusate sodium
B. Ondansetron
C. Biscodyl suppository
D. Ranitidine
A
A daily dose of prednisone is prescribed for a client. The nurse provides instructions to the client
regarding administration of the medication and should instruct the client that which time is best
to take this medication?
A. At noon.
B. At bedtime
C. Early morning.
D. Any time, at the same time, each day.
C
A female client is receiving isoniazid (INH) to treat TB. Which of the following should be
included in teaching the client about this medication? Select All That Apply
a. Do not take medication like Maalox with this medicine
b. Avoid drinking alcoholic beverages
c. The urine will be orange in color
d. Take a daily multivitamin with B complex
e. If going out in the sun, wear protective clothing and sunscreen
f. This medication decreases the effectiveness of oral contraceptives
BDF?
A nurse is caring for a client with a history of multiple sclerosis (MS). The client asks the nurse
why so many medications are prescribed. Which statements explain why many medications are
used in the treatment of MS? Select all that apply.
a. "The medications manage acute exacerbations."
b. "The medications aid in diagnosis of the disease."
c. "The medications modify the disease."
d. "The medications are used to assist with symptoms management."
e. "The medications are used to slow the progression of the disease process."
ACD
A nurse is caring for a client with Parkinson's disease (PD). The client is prescribed levodopa.
What are expected assessments for a client with PD? Select all that apply.
a. Tremors of hands at rest.
b. Confusion of person, place, and time.
c. Postural rigidity.
d. Sexual dysfunction.
e. Motor weakness.
f. Altered level of consciousness.
ABCD
, A nurse is preparing to administer interferon beta-1b to the client with multiple sclerosis. Which
nursing intervention is performed prior to the administration of the medication?
a. Perform a depression survey.
b. Complete a full set of vital signs.
c. Assess laboratory values such as complete blood count and liver function tests.
d. Administer acetaminophen or ibuprofen as prescribed.
C
A nurse is receiving report about a client who was recently admitted to the nursing unit with
multiple sclerosis. Which are expected clinical manifestations? Select all that apply.
a. Motor impairment.
b. Difficulty walking.
c. Feelings of sadness.
d. Difficulty sleeping.
e. Double vision.
ABE
A nurse is receiving report on a client who was recently admitted to the nursing unit with
multiple sclerosis. Which are expected clinical manifestations? Select all that apply.
a. Motor impairment.
b. Difficulty walking.
c. Feelings of sadness.
d. Difficulty sleeping.
e. Double vision.
CE
A patient has a prescription for oxybutynin (Ditropan), an anticholinergic drug. When reviewing
the patient's medical history, which condition, if present, would be considered a contraindication
to therapy with this drug?
a. Diarrhea
b. Hypertension
c. Neurogenic bladder
d. Uncontrolled angle-closure glaucoma
D
A patient is in an urgent care center and is receiving treatment for mild hyponatremia after
spending hours doing gardening work in the heat of the day. The nurse expects that which drug
will be used to treat this condition/
a. Oral supplementation of fluids.
b. Intravenous bolus of lactated Ringer's solution.
c. Normal saline infusion, administered slowly.
d. Oral administration of sodium chloride tablets.
D
