Pharm made easy 4.0: Introduction to
Pharmacology Revision Questions and
All Solved Solutions (2025-2026) Update.
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has a new prescription for a drug with a high
potential for toxicity. Which of the following information should the nurse include? (select all
that apply)
[] periodic laboratory tests are essential to measure serum drug levels
[] monitoring for indications of toxicity is important
[] taking the drug with an inducing agent will increase the possibility of toxicity
[] taking the smallest effective dose is crucial
[] increasing fluid intake is recommended to avoid toxicity - Answer Periodic laboratory tests
are essential for measuring serum drug levels is correct.
*Clients who are taking drugs that have a high potential for toxicity should undergo regular
monitoring of serum drug levels to be certain the drug level stays within the therapeutic range.
Monitoring for indications of toxicity is important is correct.
*Drugs that have a high potential for toxicity can quickly build up to toxic levels in the blood,
resulting in effects that can be irreversible or life-threatening. Therefore, the nurse should
monitor for manifestations of toxicity particular to the drug the client is taking.
Taking the smallest effective dose is crucial is correct.
*It is optimal to use the lowest effective dose of a drug to achieve therapeutic effects because
doing so helps minimize the risk for toxicity.
A nurse is teaching a client about the adverse effects of digoxin. which of the following
statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
[] "adverse effects are the intended effects of the medication."
[] "adverse effects indicate a severe allergy to the medication."
[] "decrease your medication dose if adverse effects occur."
[] "contact your provider if adverse effects occur." - Answer "contact your provider if adverse
effects occur."
A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of renal insufficiency and is taking lithium. The
, [] dependence on the drug - Answer Drug toxicity
Drug toxicity develops when the amount of a drug that is taken is greater than its rate of
excretion, and it results in the drug accumulating in the body. A client who has renal
insufficiency might have delayed or impaired excretion of the drug. The drug dosage should be
reduced if toxicity occurs.
A nurse is teaching a client about naproxen enteric-coated tablets. Which of the following
statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
[] "drug absorption occurs in the stomach."
[] "you should expect immediate absorption of the drug."
[] "you should allow the tablet to dissolve in your mouth."
[] "do not crush or chew the tablet." - Answer "do not crush or chew the tablet."
Drugs that irritate the stomach are often covered with an enteric coating that does not dissolve
until the drug enters the alkaline environment of the small intestine. Clients should not crush or
chew enteric-coated drugs because this will damage the enteric coating.
A nurse is caring for a client who is newly admitted to the facility for chest pain. At which of the
following times should the nurse begin teaching about drugs and discharge planning?
[] after the client has a definitive diagnosis
[] on the day of discharge
[] when the client's family members are present
[] as soon as possible - Answer As soon as possible
A nurse is caring for a client who was prescribed an antidepressant based on its ability to
prevent the reuptake of neurotransmitters. The nurse should identify that which of the
following terms describes why this drug was prescribed for the client?
[] pharmacologic action
[] chemical stability
[] route
[] adverse effects - Answer Pharmacologic action is Correct
The nurse should identify that the mechanism of action of a drug on the body to achieve the
Pharmacology Revision Questions and
All Solved Solutions (2025-2026) Update.
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has a new prescription for a drug with a high
potential for toxicity. Which of the following information should the nurse include? (select all
that apply)
[] periodic laboratory tests are essential to measure serum drug levels
[] monitoring for indications of toxicity is important
[] taking the drug with an inducing agent will increase the possibility of toxicity
[] taking the smallest effective dose is crucial
[] increasing fluid intake is recommended to avoid toxicity - Answer Periodic laboratory tests
are essential for measuring serum drug levels is correct.
*Clients who are taking drugs that have a high potential for toxicity should undergo regular
monitoring of serum drug levels to be certain the drug level stays within the therapeutic range.
Monitoring for indications of toxicity is important is correct.
*Drugs that have a high potential for toxicity can quickly build up to toxic levels in the blood,
resulting in effects that can be irreversible or life-threatening. Therefore, the nurse should
monitor for manifestations of toxicity particular to the drug the client is taking.
Taking the smallest effective dose is crucial is correct.
*It is optimal to use the lowest effective dose of a drug to achieve therapeutic effects because
doing so helps minimize the risk for toxicity.
A nurse is teaching a client about the adverse effects of digoxin. which of the following
statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
[] "adverse effects are the intended effects of the medication."
[] "adverse effects indicate a severe allergy to the medication."
[] "decrease your medication dose if adverse effects occur."
[] "contact your provider if adverse effects occur." - Answer "contact your provider if adverse
effects occur."
A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of renal insufficiency and is taking lithium. The
, [] dependence on the drug - Answer Drug toxicity
Drug toxicity develops when the amount of a drug that is taken is greater than its rate of
excretion, and it results in the drug accumulating in the body. A client who has renal
insufficiency might have delayed or impaired excretion of the drug. The drug dosage should be
reduced if toxicity occurs.
A nurse is teaching a client about naproxen enteric-coated tablets. Which of the following
statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
[] "drug absorption occurs in the stomach."
[] "you should expect immediate absorption of the drug."
[] "you should allow the tablet to dissolve in your mouth."
[] "do not crush or chew the tablet." - Answer "do not crush or chew the tablet."
Drugs that irritate the stomach are often covered with an enteric coating that does not dissolve
until the drug enters the alkaline environment of the small intestine. Clients should not crush or
chew enteric-coated drugs because this will damage the enteric coating.
A nurse is caring for a client who is newly admitted to the facility for chest pain. At which of the
following times should the nurse begin teaching about drugs and discharge planning?
[] after the client has a definitive diagnosis
[] on the day of discharge
[] when the client's family members are present
[] as soon as possible - Answer As soon as possible
A nurse is caring for a client who was prescribed an antidepressant based on its ability to
prevent the reuptake of neurotransmitters. The nurse should identify that which of the
following terms describes why this drug was prescribed for the client?
[] pharmacologic action
[] chemical stability
[] route
[] adverse effects - Answer Pharmacologic action is Correct
The nurse should identify that the mechanism of action of a drug on the body to achieve the
