PHARM VATI PRE-ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
1. A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for phenytoin. The nurse should
instruct the client to monitor for and report which of the following adverse effects of this
medication?
Anxiety
Skin Rash
Diarrhea
Metallic Taste - CORRECT ANSWER -Skin rash
Phenytoin is an anti-epileptic medication used to treat partial seizures and generalized tonic
clonic seizures. Fenton can cause a rash that can progress to Stevens Johnson syndrome or toxic
epidermal necrolysis. If a rash develops, the client should notify the provider immediately and
stop the use of phenytoin.
2. a nurse is preparing to administer ampicillin and gentamicin sulfate via iv infusion. which of
the following resource should the nurse consult first regarding medication compatibility ?
a. nurse manager
b. hospital pharmacist
c. health care provider
d. medication sales representative - CORRECT ANSWER -b. hospital pharmacist
The greatest risk to the client is injury for medication error. Therefore the nurse should consult
the hospital pharmacist first the pharmacist will have information about medication, including
adverse effects, recommended dosages, and drug incompatibilities.
, 3. A nurse is evaluating teaching on a client who has a new prescription for montelukast to treat
asthma. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the
teaching?
A. I'll rinse my mouth after taking this medication.
B. I'll take this medication when I get in attack
C. I'll take this medication once a day in the evening.
D. I'll use a spacer device when I inhale this medication. - CORRECT ANSWER -C. I'll take this
medication once a day in the evening.
Monte, Lucas, a Lotry modifier, is used to prevent asthma, exacerbations. The client should take
it on a daily basis, once a day in the evening.
4. A nurse is preparing to administer an intramuscular (IM) injection of meperidine to a client.
Which of the following is the priority assessment the nurse should complete?
A. Apical pulse rate
B. Blood pressure
C. Level of consciousness
D. Respiratory rate - CORRECT ANSWER -D. Respiratory rate
(Airway, breathing, and circulation are the priority focus of the nurse at this time. Meperidine
can cause respiratory depression and the client's respiratory rate should be monitored prior to
administering this medication.)
5. A nurse is caring for a client who has atrial fibrillation and receives Digoxin daily. Before
administering this medication, which of the following actions should the nurse take?
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
1. A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for phenytoin. The nurse should
instruct the client to monitor for and report which of the following adverse effects of this
medication?
Anxiety
Skin Rash
Diarrhea
Metallic Taste - CORRECT ANSWER -Skin rash
Phenytoin is an anti-epileptic medication used to treat partial seizures and generalized tonic
clonic seizures. Fenton can cause a rash that can progress to Stevens Johnson syndrome or toxic
epidermal necrolysis. If a rash develops, the client should notify the provider immediately and
stop the use of phenytoin.
2. a nurse is preparing to administer ampicillin and gentamicin sulfate via iv infusion. which of
the following resource should the nurse consult first regarding medication compatibility ?
a. nurse manager
b. hospital pharmacist
c. health care provider
d. medication sales representative - CORRECT ANSWER -b. hospital pharmacist
The greatest risk to the client is injury for medication error. Therefore the nurse should consult
the hospital pharmacist first the pharmacist will have information about medication, including
adverse effects, recommended dosages, and drug incompatibilities.
, 3. A nurse is evaluating teaching on a client who has a new prescription for montelukast to treat
asthma. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the
teaching?
A. I'll rinse my mouth after taking this medication.
B. I'll take this medication when I get in attack
C. I'll take this medication once a day in the evening.
D. I'll use a spacer device when I inhale this medication. - CORRECT ANSWER -C. I'll take this
medication once a day in the evening.
Monte, Lucas, a Lotry modifier, is used to prevent asthma, exacerbations. The client should take
it on a daily basis, once a day in the evening.
4. A nurse is preparing to administer an intramuscular (IM) injection of meperidine to a client.
Which of the following is the priority assessment the nurse should complete?
A. Apical pulse rate
B. Blood pressure
C. Level of consciousness
D. Respiratory rate - CORRECT ANSWER -D. Respiratory rate
(Airway, breathing, and circulation are the priority focus of the nurse at this time. Meperidine
can cause respiratory depression and the client's respiratory rate should be monitored prior to
administering this medication.)
5. A nurse is caring for a client who has atrial fibrillation and receives Digoxin daily. Before
administering this medication, which of the following actions should the nurse take?
