PHARM CMS EXAM QUESTIONS ANSWERED CORRECTLY LATEST UPDATE 2025 GRADED A+
A nurse is collecting data from a client who received ampicillin IM. The client reports a rash and tells the
nurse. "I feel bumps in my mouth." Which of the following findings indicates the client is experiencing an
allergic reaction? - Answers Ringing of the ears
A nurse is collecting data from a parent of a toddler prior to administering several immunizations. The
parent tells the nurse that the toddler had swelling, redness, and pain at the injection site the last time
she received an immunization and thinks she might be allergic to the vaccine. Which of the following is
the appropriate response: - Answers A reaction at the injection site is common and does not mean that
she cannot receive her immunization.
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving an oral solution of codeine to suppress a non-productive
cough. Which of the following is the nurse's data collection priority following the administration of this
medication. - Answers Respiratory rate
A nurse in a clinic receives a telephone call from a client who has tuberculosis and was prescribed
rifampin 3 days ago. The client reports, "My saliva and tears are red. What should I do?" Which of the
following responses by the nurse is appropriate? - Answers This is an expected adverse effect of the
medication
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has multiple sclerosis and a new prescription for
dantrolene. Which of the following statements indicates that the client understands the instructions? -
Answers I know that I'll have to get the blood tests to make sure my liver is okay.
A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder and is receiving lithium carbonate. The nurse
should plan to monitor which of the following laboratory values? - Answers BUN
A nurse is caring for a client who is immunosuppressed. The nurse should identify which of the following
immunizations is contraindicated for this client? - Answers Varicella
A nurse is assisting with the care of a group of clients. For which of the following client situations should
the nurse complete an incident report? - Answers A client receiving packed RBCs through an 18-gauge IV
catheter
A nurse in a long-term care facility is collecting data from a client who has new prescription for
glyburide. The client reports feeling anxious and having profuse sweating. Which of the following
findings should the nurse expect? - Answers Decreased blood glucose level
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has schizophrenia and takes chlorpromazine. The nurse
should monitor the client for which of the following findings as an adverse effect of this medication. -
Answers Tardive dyskinesia (adverse reaction)
, A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of an anaphylactic reaction to oxacillin. The provider
prescribes amoxicillin (clavulanic acid) for the client. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take? - Answers Request a prescription for a different antibiotic
A nurse is caring for a client who is requesting assistance with smoking cessation. Which of the following
medications should the nurse plan to administer. - Answers Bupropion (Bupropion hydrochloride)
A nurse is preparing to administer medications to an infant. Which of the following identifiers should the
nurse use in identifying the infant? (select all that apply ) - Answers Medical identification number-
Admitting the diagnosis of the infant-Guardian or parent-Date of birth
A nurse is planning care for a client who has angina and a new prescription for nitroglycerin ointment.
Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? - Answers Cover the administration area
with plastic wrap
A nurse is collecting follow-up data from a client who has taken simvastatin for 3 months. Which of the
following findings is the priority for the nurse to report - Answers Muscle pain
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative. For which of the following findings should the nurse
administer ondansetron? - Answers Clients report nausea
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for lisinopril 20 mg daily. Which of the following
findings should indicate to the nurse that the medication is effective? - Answers Blood pressure 118/60
mmHg
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about the Ipledge program with a female client who has a new
prescription for isotretinoin. The nurse should tell the client that which of the following is a requirement
of the program? - Answers Seuxally active female client must use two forms of birth control during
treatment
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a history of alcohol use disorder. Which of the following
findings indicate the client is experiencing alcohol withdrawal? - Answers Tremor
A nurse is checking the forearm of a client who received a tuberculin skin test 48 hr ago. Which of the
following findings at the injection site should indicate to the nurse a positive result. Ulceration
excoriation, bleeding, firmness - Answers Excoriation
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for penicillin G. For which of the following
adverse effects should the nurse plan to monitor - Answers Urticaria
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has taken an overdose of oxycodone. Which of the following
findings should the nurse expect? - Answers Tachycardia (as a result of the QT prolongation)
A nurse in a provider's office is collecting data from a client who continues to have migraine headache
after taking sumatriptan orally 2 hr ago. Which of the following findings is the priority for the nurse to
report? - Answers Tingling sensation
A nurse is collecting data from a client who received ampicillin IM. The client reports a rash and tells the
nurse. "I feel bumps in my mouth." Which of the following findings indicates the client is experiencing an
allergic reaction? - Answers Ringing of the ears
A nurse is collecting data from a parent of a toddler prior to administering several immunizations. The
parent tells the nurse that the toddler had swelling, redness, and pain at the injection site the last time
she received an immunization and thinks she might be allergic to the vaccine. Which of the following is
the appropriate response: - Answers A reaction at the injection site is common and does not mean that
she cannot receive her immunization.
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving an oral solution of codeine to suppress a non-productive
cough. Which of the following is the nurse's data collection priority following the administration of this
medication. - Answers Respiratory rate
A nurse in a clinic receives a telephone call from a client who has tuberculosis and was prescribed
rifampin 3 days ago. The client reports, "My saliva and tears are red. What should I do?" Which of the
following responses by the nurse is appropriate? - Answers This is an expected adverse effect of the
medication
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has multiple sclerosis and a new prescription for
dantrolene. Which of the following statements indicates that the client understands the instructions? -
Answers I know that I'll have to get the blood tests to make sure my liver is okay.
A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder and is receiving lithium carbonate. The nurse
should plan to monitor which of the following laboratory values? - Answers BUN
A nurse is caring for a client who is immunosuppressed. The nurse should identify which of the following
immunizations is contraindicated for this client? - Answers Varicella
A nurse is assisting with the care of a group of clients. For which of the following client situations should
the nurse complete an incident report? - Answers A client receiving packed RBCs through an 18-gauge IV
catheter
A nurse in a long-term care facility is collecting data from a client who has new prescription for
glyburide. The client reports feeling anxious and having profuse sweating. Which of the following
findings should the nurse expect? - Answers Decreased blood glucose level
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has schizophrenia and takes chlorpromazine. The nurse
should monitor the client for which of the following findings as an adverse effect of this medication. -
Answers Tardive dyskinesia (adverse reaction)
, A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of an anaphylactic reaction to oxacillin. The provider
prescribes amoxicillin (clavulanic acid) for the client. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take? - Answers Request a prescription for a different antibiotic
A nurse is caring for a client who is requesting assistance with smoking cessation. Which of the following
medications should the nurse plan to administer. - Answers Bupropion (Bupropion hydrochloride)
A nurse is preparing to administer medications to an infant. Which of the following identifiers should the
nurse use in identifying the infant? (select all that apply ) - Answers Medical identification number-
Admitting the diagnosis of the infant-Guardian or parent-Date of birth
A nurse is planning care for a client who has angina and a new prescription for nitroglycerin ointment.
Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? - Answers Cover the administration area
with plastic wrap
A nurse is collecting follow-up data from a client who has taken simvastatin for 3 months. Which of the
following findings is the priority for the nurse to report - Answers Muscle pain
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative. For which of the following findings should the nurse
administer ondansetron? - Answers Clients report nausea
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for lisinopril 20 mg daily. Which of the following
findings should indicate to the nurse that the medication is effective? - Answers Blood pressure 118/60
mmHg
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about the Ipledge program with a female client who has a new
prescription for isotretinoin. The nurse should tell the client that which of the following is a requirement
of the program? - Answers Seuxally active female client must use two forms of birth control during
treatment
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a history of alcohol use disorder. Which of the following
findings indicate the client is experiencing alcohol withdrawal? - Answers Tremor
A nurse is checking the forearm of a client who received a tuberculin skin test 48 hr ago. Which of the
following findings at the injection site should indicate to the nurse a positive result. Ulceration
excoriation, bleeding, firmness - Answers Excoriation
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for penicillin G. For which of the following
adverse effects should the nurse plan to monitor - Answers Urticaria
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has taken an overdose of oxycodone. Which of the following
findings should the nurse expect? - Answers Tachycardia (as a result of the QT prolongation)
A nurse in a provider's office is collecting data from a client who continues to have migraine headache
after taking sumatriptan orally 2 hr ago. Which of the following findings is the priority for the nurse to
report? - Answers Tingling sensation
