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PHARMACOLOGY IN NURSING- NCLEX PN EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED)
>> a nurse reinforces discharge instructions to a client prescribed carbidopa/ levodopa. Which
instruction should be included?
a) urine may turn a dark color
b) the risk of falls is decreased
c) a high protein diet is encouraged
d) medication should be taken at bedtime
- correct answer- urine may turn a dark color
>> a nurse provides care for a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus and is prescribed
propranolol HCL. Which finding should be recognized as a sign of hypoglycemia?
a) fluid loss
b) diaphoresis
c) tachycardia
d) increased thirst
- correct answer- Diaphoresis
>> A client who has rheumatoid arthritis reports taking several herbal supplements. Which
supplement woul dbe of concern to the nurse?
a) flaxseed
b) green tea
c) Echinacea
d) Saw palmetto
- correct answer- Echinacea
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>> A nurse provides care to a client who has chronic kidney disease. Which prescription should
be questioned?
a) Furosemide 20 mg PO, twice daily
b) Insulin detemir 8 units subcutaneous at bedtime
c) Lactated Ringers 50 m:/hr by continuous iv infusion
d) Acetominophen 650 mg rectal suppository every 6 hr PRN pain
- correct answer- Lactated Ringer's 50 mL/hr by continuous IV infusion
>> a client has a new prescription for bethanechol. The nurse is aware of potential risk if which
medication is also administered?
a) Digoxin
b) Cephalexin
c) Neostigmine
d) Acetominophen
- correct answer- Neostigmien
>> a nurse reinforces teaching related to valproic acid. Which client statement indicates
understanding?
a) I will continue to take aspirin daily
b) My kidney function will need to be monitored
c) Taking oral contraceptives is not recommended
d) It is important to report stools changing to a lighter color
- correct answer- It is important to report stools changing to a lighter color
PHARMACOLOGY IN NURSING- NCLEX PN EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED)
>> a nurse reinforces discharge instructions to a client prescribed carbidopa/ levodopa. Which
instruction should be included?
a) urine may turn a dark color
b) the risk of falls is decreased
c) a high protein diet is encouraged
d) medication should be taken at bedtime
- correct answer- urine may turn a dark color
>> a nurse provides care for a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus and is prescribed
propranolol HCL. Which finding should be recognized as a sign of hypoglycemia?
a) fluid loss
b) diaphoresis
c) tachycardia
d) increased thirst
- correct answer- Diaphoresis
>> A client who has rheumatoid arthritis reports taking several herbal supplements. Which
supplement woul dbe of concern to the nurse?
a) flaxseed
b) green tea
c) Echinacea
d) Saw palmetto
- correct answer- Echinacea
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>> A nurse provides care to a client who has chronic kidney disease. Which prescription should
be questioned?
a) Furosemide 20 mg PO, twice daily
b) Insulin detemir 8 units subcutaneous at bedtime
c) Lactated Ringers 50 m:/hr by continuous iv infusion
d) Acetominophen 650 mg rectal suppository every 6 hr PRN pain
- correct answer- Lactated Ringer's 50 mL/hr by continuous IV infusion
>> a client has a new prescription for bethanechol. The nurse is aware of potential risk if which
medication is also administered?
a) Digoxin
b) Cephalexin
c) Neostigmine
d) Acetominophen
- correct answer- Neostigmien
>> a nurse reinforces teaching related to valproic acid. Which client statement indicates
understanding?
a) I will continue to take aspirin daily
b) My kidney function will need to be monitored
c) Taking oral contraceptives is not recommended
d) It is important to report stools changing to a lighter color
- correct answer- It is important to report stools changing to a lighter color
