NUR 2407 PHARMACOLOGY ACTUAL EXAM
2025 SPRING-SUMMER QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS RASMUSSEN
A nurse is performing a preoperative drug history on a client who is admitted to the
hospital for surgery. To evaluate risk of hemorrhage, the nurse will ask the client
about antiplatelet and anticoagulant medications as well as which dietary
supplement?
A) CoenzymeQ-10
B) Gingko Biloba
C) MaHuang
D) St.John'sWort
b
A nurse is providing teaching for an adult client with arthritis who has been
instructed to take ibuprofen for discomfort. Which statement by the client indicates
a need for further education?
A) I may experience tinnitus with higher doses of this medication
B) I may take up to 1000mg four times daily for pain
C) I should stop drinking alcohol
D) I will take this medication with meals to help prevent stomach upset
a
,A client who is receiving a final dose of intravenous cephalosporin complains of
pain and irritation at the infusion site. The nurse observes signs of redness at the
intravenous insertion site and along the vein. What is the nurse's action?
A) Apply warm packs to the arm and infuse the medication at a slower rate
B) Continue the infusion while elevating the arm
C) Immediately stop the infusion and select an alternate intravenous site
D) Request central venous access
c
A nurse is teaching a group of nursing students about administering medications to
older adult clients. Which statement(s) by the nurse are correct? (Select all that
apply)
A) Alteration in hepatic function requires more frequent drug dosing
B) Changes in gastrointestinal function in older adult clients lead to an increase in
serum drug level
C) Many adverse drug reactions in older adult clients are related to altered renal D)
Non-adherence for medications among older adult clients is due to the cost of
medications
E) Changes in the renal system result in increased clearance of drugs in the elderly.
b, c, d
,What should the nurse advise a client on spironolactone regarding necessary self-
care?
A) Discontinue taking this medication if you feel well.
B) Avoid salt substitutes.
C) Add as many fruits and vegetables to your diet as possible.
D) Check your pulse before taking this medication.
b
A nurse is teaching a client who has asthma the appropriate use of inhaled
fluticasone. What advice should the nurse give to help the client avoid
complications with the use of inhaled steroids?
A) Check the pulse after taking this medication
B) Take the medication before eating
C) Rinse your mouth after inhaling the medicine
D) Limit your caffeine intake
c
, The diabetic client receives an injection of insulin glargine. What is the duration of
insulin glargine?
A) 15 minutes
B) 2 to 4 hours
C) 6 to 14 hours
D) 18 to 24 hours
d
A client has been prescribed 81mg of enteric coated aspirin every morning. Which
of these statements by the client requires further education? (Select all that apply)
A) “If I have black, tarry stools I should call my provider."
B) “I can take this with food to avoid stomach irritation”
C) "I should chew this medication thoroughly"
D) "I can give this low-dose aspirin to my 5-year-old if he has a fever"
E) "I should expect ringing in my ears, as this is normal"
c, d, e
2025 SPRING-SUMMER QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS RASMUSSEN
A nurse is performing a preoperative drug history on a client who is admitted to the
hospital for surgery. To evaluate risk of hemorrhage, the nurse will ask the client
about antiplatelet and anticoagulant medications as well as which dietary
supplement?
A) CoenzymeQ-10
B) Gingko Biloba
C) MaHuang
D) St.John'sWort
b
A nurse is providing teaching for an adult client with arthritis who has been
instructed to take ibuprofen for discomfort. Which statement by the client indicates
a need for further education?
A) I may experience tinnitus with higher doses of this medication
B) I may take up to 1000mg four times daily for pain
C) I should stop drinking alcohol
D) I will take this medication with meals to help prevent stomach upset
a
,A client who is receiving a final dose of intravenous cephalosporin complains of
pain and irritation at the infusion site. The nurse observes signs of redness at the
intravenous insertion site and along the vein. What is the nurse's action?
A) Apply warm packs to the arm and infuse the medication at a slower rate
B) Continue the infusion while elevating the arm
C) Immediately stop the infusion and select an alternate intravenous site
D) Request central venous access
c
A nurse is teaching a group of nursing students about administering medications to
older adult clients. Which statement(s) by the nurse are correct? (Select all that
apply)
A) Alteration in hepatic function requires more frequent drug dosing
B) Changes in gastrointestinal function in older adult clients lead to an increase in
serum drug level
C) Many adverse drug reactions in older adult clients are related to altered renal D)
Non-adherence for medications among older adult clients is due to the cost of
medications
E) Changes in the renal system result in increased clearance of drugs in the elderly.
b, c, d
,What should the nurse advise a client on spironolactone regarding necessary self-
care?
A) Discontinue taking this medication if you feel well.
B) Avoid salt substitutes.
C) Add as many fruits and vegetables to your diet as possible.
D) Check your pulse before taking this medication.
b
A nurse is teaching a client who has asthma the appropriate use of inhaled
fluticasone. What advice should the nurse give to help the client avoid
complications with the use of inhaled steroids?
A) Check the pulse after taking this medication
B) Take the medication before eating
C) Rinse your mouth after inhaling the medicine
D) Limit your caffeine intake
c
, The diabetic client receives an injection of insulin glargine. What is the duration of
insulin glargine?
A) 15 minutes
B) 2 to 4 hours
C) 6 to 14 hours
D) 18 to 24 hours
d
A client has been prescribed 81mg of enteric coated aspirin every morning. Which
of these statements by the client requires further education? (Select all that apply)
A) “If I have black, tarry stools I should call my provider."
B) “I can take this with food to avoid stomach irritation”
C) "I should chew this medication thoroughly"
D) "I can give this low-dose aspirin to my 5-year-old if he has a fever"
E) "I should expect ringing in my ears, as this is normal"
c, d, e
