Nur 3145: Pharmacology Exam 2 UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
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A patient is prescribed lovastatin. The nurse will teach the patient to take the medication at
which time?
a. w/any meal
b. w/the evening meal
c. 1hr before breakfast
d. 2hr after a meal - CORRECT ANSWER b. w/the evening meal
The nurse will teach a patient who is prescribed niacin to prevent flushing of the face by doing
what?
a. drinking a full glass of water after taking the medication
b. taking 325mg of aspirin 30min before each dose
c. ingesting a meal before taking the medication
d. increasing dietary fiber before and after each dose - CORRECT ANSWER b. taking
325mg of aspirin 30min before each dose
Cholestyramine has been prescribed for a patient. Which instruction should the nurse include in
patient teaching?
a. cholestyramine can impair absorption of fat-soluble vitamins
b. stop taking the drug if you develop constipation
c. take cholestyramine w/other prescribed drugs to enhance absorption
d. do not take the medication if it is cloudy after mixing w/water - CORRECT
ANSWER a. cholestyramine can impair absorption of fat-soluble vitamins
, A patient is to receive a scheduled dose of diltiazem. The nurse should hold the medication and
contact the prescriber if which of the following is noted?
a. the patient's bp is 112/64 mmHg
b. the patient's cardiac rhythm is atrial fibrillation
c. the patient is complaining of chest pain
d. the patient is in second-degree heart block - CORRECT ANSWER d. the patient is in
second-degree heart block
The nurse instructs a patient about taking nifedipine. Which statement made by the patient
indicates an understanding of medication teaching?
a. "I'll stop taking my beta blocker"
b. "the drug may cause flushing, dizziness, and headache"
c. "the drug will cause constipation"
d. "this drug treats heart rhythm problems" - CORRECT ANSWER b. "the drug may cause
flushing, dizziness, and headache"
A patient is prescribed verapamil. The nurse should assess the patient for which common adverse
effects?
a. atrial fibrillation, photosensitivity, and blurred vision
b. tachycardia, stomatitis, and inflammation of the joints
c. constipation, headache, and edema of the ankles and feet
d. dry mouth, lymphadenopathy, and decreased appetite - CORRECT ANSWER c.
constipation, headache, and edema of the ankles and feet
The healthcare provider prescribes sustained-release verapamil to an 82-year-old patient who
takes digoxin daily. Which action is most appropriate for the nurse to take?
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
A patient is prescribed lovastatin. The nurse will teach the patient to take the medication at
which time?
a. w/any meal
b. w/the evening meal
c. 1hr before breakfast
d. 2hr after a meal - CORRECT ANSWER b. w/the evening meal
The nurse will teach a patient who is prescribed niacin to prevent flushing of the face by doing
what?
a. drinking a full glass of water after taking the medication
b. taking 325mg of aspirin 30min before each dose
c. ingesting a meal before taking the medication
d. increasing dietary fiber before and after each dose - CORRECT ANSWER b. taking
325mg of aspirin 30min before each dose
Cholestyramine has been prescribed for a patient. Which instruction should the nurse include in
patient teaching?
a. cholestyramine can impair absorption of fat-soluble vitamins
b. stop taking the drug if you develop constipation
c. take cholestyramine w/other prescribed drugs to enhance absorption
d. do not take the medication if it is cloudy after mixing w/water - CORRECT
ANSWER a. cholestyramine can impair absorption of fat-soluble vitamins
, A patient is to receive a scheduled dose of diltiazem. The nurse should hold the medication and
contact the prescriber if which of the following is noted?
a. the patient's bp is 112/64 mmHg
b. the patient's cardiac rhythm is atrial fibrillation
c. the patient is complaining of chest pain
d. the patient is in second-degree heart block - CORRECT ANSWER d. the patient is in
second-degree heart block
The nurse instructs a patient about taking nifedipine. Which statement made by the patient
indicates an understanding of medication teaching?
a. "I'll stop taking my beta blocker"
b. "the drug may cause flushing, dizziness, and headache"
c. "the drug will cause constipation"
d. "this drug treats heart rhythm problems" - CORRECT ANSWER b. "the drug may cause
flushing, dizziness, and headache"
A patient is prescribed verapamil. The nurse should assess the patient for which common adverse
effects?
a. atrial fibrillation, photosensitivity, and blurred vision
b. tachycardia, stomatitis, and inflammation of the joints
c. constipation, headache, and edema of the ankles and feet
d. dry mouth, lymphadenopathy, and decreased appetite - CORRECT ANSWER c.
constipation, headache, and edema of the ankles and feet
The healthcare provider prescribes sustained-release verapamil to an 82-year-old patient who
takes digoxin daily. Which action is most appropriate for the nurse to take?
