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Pharmacology practice Questions and Answers
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A client with a UTI is being discharged on phenzopyridine (Pyridium) and
ciprofloxacin hyprocholoride (Cipro). WHich of the following statements by
the client should indicate to the nurse a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer
"I should notify the health care provider immediately if my
urine turns a red or orange color."
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Rationale: Pyridium is a dye that causes a red or orange
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coloration to the urine. This coloration is harmless,,
although it may stain clothing. It is expected, and does to
need to be reported to the health care provider
A nurse is caring for a client with pregnancy inducted hypertension (PIH)
who is started on magnesium sulfate IV. Which of the following should the
nurse recognize as the priority assessment finding?
Correct Answer
Respiratory rate: 10 breaths/min
A nurse is caring for a preschool-age child in the ED who has dyspnea,
wheezing, and a history of severe asthma. The health care provider
prescribes epinephrine hydrochloride (Adrenalin) subcutaneously stat. After
the drug is administered, the nurse should assess the client for?
Correct Answer
Tachycardia
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Rationale: Stimulates the CNS
A nurse is assessing a client in the clinic who is on tamoxifen (Nolvadex).
The nurse should recognize that tamoxifen has which of the following
actions?
Correct Answer
Anti-estrogenic
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Rationale: Treats cancer of the breast in both pre and post
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menopausal women. It has been shown to delay recurrences
A client who is taking chlorpromazine hydrochloride (Thorazine) is
experiencing extreme restlessness and involuntary movements. To treat
these side effects, the nurse should anticipate administering which of the
following medications?
Correct Answer
Amantadine (Symmetrel)
Rationale: is an antiparkinsonian drug used to treat EPS
The primary care provider has prescribed a continuous external feeding of
half strength Ensure, which comes in 8oz cans, to begin infusing at 75
ml/hr. How much water should the nurse add to the can of Ensure to
complete the health care provider's prescription?
Correct Answer
1
Pharmacology practice Questions and Answers
and Graded
A client with a UTI is being discharged on phenzopyridine (Pyridium) and
ciprofloxacin hyprocholoride (Cipro). WHich of the following statements by
the client should indicate to the nurse a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer
"I should notify the health care provider immediately if my
urine turns a red or orange color."
© 2025 Assignment Expert
Rationale: Pyridium is a dye that causes a red or orange
Exampromax - Stuvia US
coloration to the urine. This coloration is harmless,,
although it may stain clothing. It is expected, and does to
need to be reported to the health care provider
A nurse is caring for a client with pregnancy inducted hypertension (PIH)
who is started on magnesium sulfate IV. Which of the following should the
nurse recognize as the priority assessment finding?
Correct Answer
Respiratory rate: 10 breaths/min
A nurse is caring for a preschool-age child in the ED who has dyspnea,
wheezing, and a history of severe asthma. The health care provider
prescribes epinephrine hydrochloride (Adrenalin) subcutaneously stat. After
the drug is administered, the nurse should assess the client for?
Correct Answer
Tachycardia
, Exampromax - Stuvia US 2025/2026
2
Rationale: Stimulates the CNS
A nurse is assessing a client in the clinic who is on tamoxifen (Nolvadex).
The nurse should recognize that tamoxifen has which of the following
actions?
Correct Answer
Anti-estrogenic
© 2025 Assignment Expert
Rationale: Treats cancer of the breast in both pre and post
Exampromax - Stuvia US
menopausal women. It has been shown to delay recurrences
A client who is taking chlorpromazine hydrochloride (Thorazine) is
experiencing extreme restlessness and involuntary movements. To treat
these side effects, the nurse should anticipate administering which of the
following medications?
Correct Answer
Amantadine (Symmetrel)
Rationale: is an antiparkinsonian drug used to treat EPS
The primary care provider has prescribed a continuous external feeding of
half strength Ensure, which comes in 8oz cans, to begin infusing at 75
ml/hr. How much water should the nurse add to the can of Ensure to
complete the health care provider's prescription?
Correct Answer
