KAPLAN PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM 60+ QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS|WELL STRUCTURED| 100% PASS 2025/2025
A client receives ibuprofen 800mg orally qid. The nurse knows the
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client receives how many grams of ibuprofen per day?
The nurse on the postsurgical unit reminds another nurse that
both potassium chloride injectable concentrate and IV promet- the medications can pose a risk to clients if extra care is not used
hazine are "high alert" medications. The nurse understands that a in their storage and administration.
high alert classification has what meaning?
A client is diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLW).
The nurse understands which is an adverse effect of prednisone Alteration in mental status, poor wound healing, muscle wasting
for this client?
The nurse recognizes which medication is ineffective for the
treatment of pulmonary emboli? Tenecteplase, streptomycin, Streptomycin
reteplase, alteplase (tPA).
The nurse teaches a client diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus
how to administer both regular and intermediate acting insulin The client draws up the regular insulin first, then the intermediate
in one syringe. Which actions by the client indicate the client acting insulin.
understands how to correctly administer these medications?
The nurse provides care for a client with asthma. Which med-
ication prescription would the nurse question for a client with Hydrocodone
asthma? Albuterol, hydrocodone, theophylline, ipratropium.
A client takes quinine sulfate. the nurse determines further teach-
"I enjoy a glass of tonic water in the evening with dinner."
ing is required if the client makes which statement?
A client receives aminophylline 400mg every 6 hours. The ampule
contains 500mg in 20mL of fluid. How many mL does the client 64mL
receive in 24 hours?
A client diagnosed with stroke has taken phenobarbital for seizure
control for 2yrs. The client's partner calls the clinic and tells the
nurse that the client's speech is slurred and the client is making
Obtain a prescription for a blood specimen.
confused statements. The client's neurologic baseline is alert and
oriented with clear, appropriate speech. Which nursing action is
most appropriate?
The nurse provides care for a client hospitalized for treatment of
an abdominal gunshot wound. History reveals the client has been
The client will experience nausea, vomiting, and abdominal
enrolled in a methadone maintenance clinic for the past two years.
cramps.
The nurse notes the client has no prescriptions for continuation of
the methadone. the nurse anticipates which activity may occur?
The nurse provides medication teaching for a client prescribed
spironolactone for treatment of hypertension. The nurse deter- "I will use a salt substitute instead of iodized salt" "I limit my fluids
mines that further teaching is necessary if the client makes which so I don't have to run to the bathroom"
statement?
A client is diagnosed with a severe exacerbation of COPD and is
prescribed dexamethasone. While the client is taking this medica- An increase in blood glucose
tion, which symptoms would the nurse expect to observe?
The nurse provides care for a client with a diagnosis of depression
who has been receiving fluoxetine for eight months. The client
"The dosage of medication must be reduced gradually or you may
reports "Since I have been on the medicine I feel less depressed, experience severe adverse effects.
but I have been having frightening dreams and I want to stop
taking it" Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
the nurse provides medication teaching for a client with a diagno-
"Apply the patch to a clean, dry, hairless site on the upper arm,
sis of HTN who is prescribed a clonidine patch. Which statement
outer arm, or upper chest."
is MOST important for the nurse to include in the teaching?
A client diagnosed with venous thromboembolism (VTE) is pre-
scribed warfarin at discharge. The nurse provides education about "I will need to have blood drawn periodically to ensure my dosing
the medication and determines the client understands the teach- is effective."
ing if the client make which statement?
The nurse instructs a client with a diagnosis of pernicious anemia
Seafood
to increase the amount of Vitamin B12 in the diet. Which food con-
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CORRECT ANSWERS|WELL STRUCTURED| 100% PASS 2025/2025
A client receives ibuprofen 800mg orally qid. The nurse knows the
3.2g
client receives how many grams of ibuprofen per day?
The nurse on the postsurgical unit reminds another nurse that
both potassium chloride injectable concentrate and IV promet- the medications can pose a risk to clients if extra care is not used
hazine are "high alert" medications. The nurse understands that a in their storage and administration.
high alert classification has what meaning?
A client is diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLW).
The nurse understands which is an adverse effect of prednisone Alteration in mental status, poor wound healing, muscle wasting
for this client?
The nurse recognizes which medication is ineffective for the
treatment of pulmonary emboli? Tenecteplase, streptomycin, Streptomycin
reteplase, alteplase (tPA).
The nurse teaches a client diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus
how to administer both regular and intermediate acting insulin The client draws up the regular insulin first, then the intermediate
in one syringe. Which actions by the client indicate the client acting insulin.
understands how to correctly administer these medications?
The nurse provides care for a client with asthma. Which med-
ication prescription would the nurse question for a client with Hydrocodone
asthma? Albuterol, hydrocodone, theophylline, ipratropium.
A client takes quinine sulfate. the nurse determines further teach-
"I enjoy a glass of tonic water in the evening with dinner."
ing is required if the client makes which statement?
A client receives aminophylline 400mg every 6 hours. The ampule
contains 500mg in 20mL of fluid. How many mL does the client 64mL
receive in 24 hours?
A client diagnosed with stroke has taken phenobarbital for seizure
control for 2yrs. The client's partner calls the clinic and tells the
nurse that the client's speech is slurred and the client is making
Obtain a prescription for a blood specimen.
confused statements. The client's neurologic baseline is alert and
oriented with clear, appropriate speech. Which nursing action is
most appropriate?
The nurse provides care for a client hospitalized for treatment of
an abdominal gunshot wound. History reveals the client has been
The client will experience nausea, vomiting, and abdominal
enrolled in a methadone maintenance clinic for the past two years.
cramps.
The nurse notes the client has no prescriptions for continuation of
the methadone. the nurse anticipates which activity may occur?
The nurse provides medication teaching for a client prescribed
spironolactone for treatment of hypertension. The nurse deter- "I will use a salt substitute instead of iodized salt" "I limit my fluids
mines that further teaching is necessary if the client makes which so I don't have to run to the bathroom"
statement?
A client is diagnosed with a severe exacerbation of COPD and is
prescribed dexamethasone. While the client is taking this medica- An increase in blood glucose
tion, which symptoms would the nurse expect to observe?
The nurse provides care for a client with a diagnosis of depression
who has been receiving fluoxetine for eight months. The client
"The dosage of medication must be reduced gradually or you may
reports "Since I have been on the medicine I feel less depressed, experience severe adverse effects.
but I have been having frightening dreams and I want to stop
taking it" Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
the nurse provides medication teaching for a client with a diagno-
"Apply the patch to a clean, dry, hairless site on the upper arm,
sis of HTN who is prescribed a clonidine patch. Which statement
outer arm, or upper chest."
is MOST important for the nurse to include in the teaching?
A client diagnosed with venous thromboembolism (VTE) is pre-
scribed warfarin at discharge. The nurse provides education about "I will need to have blood drawn periodically to ensure my dosing
the medication and determines the client understands the teach- is effective."
ing if the client make which statement?
The nurse instructs a client with a diagnosis of pernicious anemia
Seafood
to increase the amount of Vitamin B12 in the diet. Which food con-
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