Pharmacology Exam 2 UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
A nurse is preparing to administer a medication the nurse has never administered previously.
Which of the following information should the nurse identify as a contraindication to
administering the medication? - CORRECT ANSWER - -The client is allergic to a
component of the medication.
-The client is five years younger than the age requirements for the medication.
A nurse is preparing to administer an IM dose of penicillin to a client who has a new
prescription. The client states that they took penicillin 3 years ago, they developed a rash. Which
action should the nurse take? - CORRECT ANSWER - -Withhold the medication.
A nurse is comparing a newly prescribed medication to a clients current medications. Which of
the following interactions should the nurse identify as increasing the risk of medication toxicity?
- CORRECT ANSWER - -The new medication decreases the rate of metabolism of
another medication.
A nurse is reviewing a client's health record notes that the client experienced permanent
extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS) caused by a previous medication. The nurse should recognize
that the medication affected which of the following systems of the client? - CORRECT
ANSWER - -Central Nervous System
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing anaphylaxis. Which of the following
medications should the nurse expect to administer? - CORRECT ANSWER --
Antihistamine
A nurse is observing a client's IV infusion site. Which of the following findings should the nurse
identify as indications of phlebitis? - CORRECT ANSWER - -Erythema
-Pain
, A nurse is assisting with the initiation of IV therapy for an older adult client. Which of the
following actions should the nurse plan to take? - CORRECT ANSWER - -Distend the
veins with a blood pressure cuff.
A nurse is monitoring the IV catheter insertion site for a client receiving a nonvesicant solution
and notes swelling at the site with decreased skin temperature. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take? - CORRECT ANSWER - -Stop the infusion.
-Apply warm compresses to the insertion site.
-Elevate the client's arm.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has gout and a new prescription for allopurinol.
For which of the following adverse effects should the client be taught to monitor? - CORRECT
ANSWER - -Nausea
-Rash
-Increased gout pain
A nurse is caring for a client who has a ew prescription for adalimumab for rheumatoid arthritis.
Based on the route of administration of adalimumab, which of the following should the nurse
plan to monitor? - CORRECT ANSWER - -The subcutaneous site for redness following
injection.
A nurse is assisting in the plan to administer belimumab for a client who has systemic lupus
erythematous. Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend to include in
the plan? - CORRECT ANSWER - -Monitor the client for hypersensitivity reactions.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of fibromyalgia. Which of the following
medications should the nurse expect to administer to this client? - CORRECT ANSWER -
-Duloxetine
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has rheumatoid arthritis and a new prescription
for methotrexate. Which of the following statements by the client indicates understanding of the
teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER - -"I will let the doctor know if I develop sores in my
mouth while taking this medication."
Questions and CORRECT Answers
A nurse is preparing to administer a medication the nurse has never administered previously.
Which of the following information should the nurse identify as a contraindication to
administering the medication? - CORRECT ANSWER - -The client is allergic to a
component of the medication.
-The client is five years younger than the age requirements for the medication.
A nurse is preparing to administer an IM dose of penicillin to a client who has a new
prescription. The client states that they took penicillin 3 years ago, they developed a rash. Which
action should the nurse take? - CORRECT ANSWER - -Withhold the medication.
A nurse is comparing a newly prescribed medication to a clients current medications. Which of
the following interactions should the nurse identify as increasing the risk of medication toxicity?
- CORRECT ANSWER - -The new medication decreases the rate of metabolism of
another medication.
A nurse is reviewing a client's health record notes that the client experienced permanent
extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS) caused by a previous medication. The nurse should recognize
that the medication affected which of the following systems of the client? - CORRECT
ANSWER - -Central Nervous System
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing anaphylaxis. Which of the following
medications should the nurse expect to administer? - CORRECT ANSWER --
Antihistamine
A nurse is observing a client's IV infusion site. Which of the following findings should the nurse
identify as indications of phlebitis? - CORRECT ANSWER - -Erythema
-Pain
, A nurse is assisting with the initiation of IV therapy for an older adult client. Which of the
following actions should the nurse plan to take? - CORRECT ANSWER - -Distend the
veins with a blood pressure cuff.
A nurse is monitoring the IV catheter insertion site for a client receiving a nonvesicant solution
and notes swelling at the site with decreased skin temperature. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take? - CORRECT ANSWER - -Stop the infusion.
-Apply warm compresses to the insertion site.
-Elevate the client's arm.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has gout and a new prescription for allopurinol.
For which of the following adverse effects should the client be taught to monitor? - CORRECT
ANSWER - -Nausea
-Rash
-Increased gout pain
A nurse is caring for a client who has a ew prescription for adalimumab for rheumatoid arthritis.
Based on the route of administration of adalimumab, which of the following should the nurse
plan to monitor? - CORRECT ANSWER - -The subcutaneous site for redness following
injection.
A nurse is assisting in the plan to administer belimumab for a client who has systemic lupus
erythematous. Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend to include in
the plan? - CORRECT ANSWER - -Monitor the client for hypersensitivity reactions.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of fibromyalgia. Which of the following
medications should the nurse expect to administer to this client? - CORRECT ANSWER -
-Duloxetine
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has rheumatoid arthritis and a new prescription
for methotrexate. Which of the following statements by the client indicates understanding of the
teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER - -"I will let the doctor know if I develop sores in my
mouth while taking this medication."
