Pharmacology Final Exam (Questions from quizzes) and Answers
A bulk-forming laxative should be administered with a full glass of water to prevent which of the following from
occurring?
Select one:
a. nausea
b. appendicitis
c. esophageal obstruction
d. cramps - ansc. esophageal obstruction
A child is given a sedative before an invasive procedure. Instead of calming him, he becomes very excited. This
an example of which effect?
Select one:
a. hypersensitive
b. tolerant
c. displaced
d. idiosyncratic - ansd. idiosyncratic
A child is placed on Amoxicillin for otitis media. One weak later the mother returns and states the Amoxicillin is
not working. The client is given Augmentin and the mother asks "isn't tht the same as Amoxicillin'? The
provider responds:
Select one:
a. Augmentin is different from Amoxicillin
b. This is a stronger dose of Amoxicillin
c. AUgmentin is a different class of antibiotics
d. Augmentin also has Clauvulanic Acid which fights off the resisitance that the pathogen has developed to
AMoxicillin - ansd. Augmentin also has Clauvulanic Acid which fights off the resisitance that the pathogen has
developed to AMoxicillin
A child receiving Amoxicillin 250 mg tid that comes as 125mg/tsp for 7 days would receive a total of 210 ml of
,Amoxicillin?
Select one:
True
False - ansTrue
A client asks the nurse to leave a sleeping pill which is ordered at HS (bedtime) prn at the bedside as the client
is reading for a few more minutes before going to sleep. Which of these actions should the nurse take?
Select one:
a. Leave the pill.
b. Tell client he must take it now.
c. Tell client to call nurse when ready for pill.
d. Notify physician for an order to leave pill. - ansc. Tell client to call nurse when ready for pill.
A client develops neutropenia after chemotherapy. Which of the following interventions would be appropriate
for client safety?
Select one:
a. Use bleeding precautions.
b. Implement seizure precautions.
c. Protect patient from infection.
d. Limit intake of dark green vegetables. - ansc. Protect patient from infection
A client has a congested but nonproductive cough. Which cough preparation would be most helpful?
Select one:
a. Benzonatate (Tessalon Perles)
b. Guaifenesin (Humabid)
c. Codeine
d. Guaifenesin with dextromethorphan hydrobromide (Robitussin DM) - ansb. Guaifenesin (Humabid)
,A client has a deep vein thrombosis, and is receiving a heparin drip as well as starting on Coumadin therapy.
When the nurse is helping the client with her morning care, he notices that her gums bled when she brushed
her teeth. Which of these actions should the nurse take?
Select one:
a. Give Vitamin K.
b. Offer the client a saline mouth rinse.
c. Notify the physician immediately.
d. Tell client not to brush teeth until heparin is discontinued. - ansc. Notify the physician immediately
A client is being treated for H. pylori with three medications. The client asks the nurse if it is necessary to take
all of the medications. The nurse would be correct in responding, "H. pylori is most effectively treated with
more than one drug, so the client should take all the medications as prescribed."
Select one:
True
False - ansTrue
A client is on all the following drugs for asthma. Which one does the nurse suspect is most likely causing the
side effects of tremor and nervousness?
Select one:
a. Salmeterol (Serevent)
b. Zafirlukast (Accolate)
c. Loratadine (Claritin)
d. Fluticasone (Flovent - ansa. Salmeterol (Serevent)
A client is receiving a first time dose of penicillin. Why is it essential for the nurse to monitor the client closely
for a first time dose?
Select one:
a. To detect an allergic reaction.
, b. To answer client questions
c. To ensure all of dose is taken
d. To document time of administration - ansa. To detect an allergic reaction.
A client is receiving ondansetron (Zofran). Which of these is a side effect of this agent?
Select one:
a. Headache
b. Dry mouth
c. Tardive dyskinesia
d. Akathesia - ansa. Headache
A client is started on a diabetic agent that is known as an incretin mimetic. Since starting on the medication the
client has lost weight. The medication requires daily subq injection. Which of the following is the name of this
medication?
Select one:
a. metformin (Glucophage)
b. exenatide (Byetta)
c. repaglinide (Starlix)
d. NovoLog (insulin gargline) - ansb. exenatide (Byetta)
A client reports a dry mouth when taking an over the counter antihistamine medication. Which of the following
interventions should the nurse recommend?
Select one:
a. Change antihistamines.
b. Discontinue the antihistamine.
c. Eat a meal or snack every two hours.
d. Use gum or hard candy. - ansd. Use gum or hard candy.
A bulk-forming laxative should be administered with a full glass of water to prevent which of the following from
occurring?
Select one:
a. nausea
b. appendicitis
c. esophageal obstruction
d. cramps - ansc. esophageal obstruction
A child is given a sedative before an invasive procedure. Instead of calming him, he becomes very excited. This
an example of which effect?
Select one:
a. hypersensitive
b. tolerant
c. displaced
d. idiosyncratic - ansd. idiosyncratic
A child is placed on Amoxicillin for otitis media. One weak later the mother returns and states the Amoxicillin is
not working. The client is given Augmentin and the mother asks "isn't tht the same as Amoxicillin'? The
provider responds:
Select one:
a. Augmentin is different from Amoxicillin
b. This is a stronger dose of Amoxicillin
c. AUgmentin is a different class of antibiotics
d. Augmentin also has Clauvulanic Acid which fights off the resisitance that the pathogen has developed to
AMoxicillin - ansd. Augmentin also has Clauvulanic Acid which fights off the resisitance that the pathogen has
developed to AMoxicillin
A child receiving Amoxicillin 250 mg tid that comes as 125mg/tsp for 7 days would receive a total of 210 ml of
,Amoxicillin?
Select one:
True
False - ansTrue
A client asks the nurse to leave a sleeping pill which is ordered at HS (bedtime) prn at the bedside as the client
is reading for a few more minutes before going to sleep. Which of these actions should the nurse take?
Select one:
a. Leave the pill.
b. Tell client he must take it now.
c. Tell client to call nurse when ready for pill.
d. Notify physician for an order to leave pill. - ansc. Tell client to call nurse when ready for pill.
A client develops neutropenia after chemotherapy. Which of the following interventions would be appropriate
for client safety?
Select one:
a. Use bleeding precautions.
b. Implement seizure precautions.
c. Protect patient from infection.
d. Limit intake of dark green vegetables. - ansc. Protect patient from infection
A client has a congested but nonproductive cough. Which cough preparation would be most helpful?
Select one:
a. Benzonatate (Tessalon Perles)
b. Guaifenesin (Humabid)
c. Codeine
d. Guaifenesin with dextromethorphan hydrobromide (Robitussin DM) - ansb. Guaifenesin (Humabid)
,A client has a deep vein thrombosis, and is receiving a heparin drip as well as starting on Coumadin therapy.
When the nurse is helping the client with her morning care, he notices that her gums bled when she brushed
her teeth. Which of these actions should the nurse take?
Select one:
a. Give Vitamin K.
b. Offer the client a saline mouth rinse.
c. Notify the physician immediately.
d. Tell client not to brush teeth until heparin is discontinued. - ansc. Notify the physician immediately
A client is being treated for H. pylori with three medications. The client asks the nurse if it is necessary to take
all of the medications. The nurse would be correct in responding, "H. pylori is most effectively treated with
more than one drug, so the client should take all the medications as prescribed."
Select one:
True
False - ansTrue
A client is on all the following drugs for asthma. Which one does the nurse suspect is most likely causing the
side effects of tremor and nervousness?
Select one:
a. Salmeterol (Serevent)
b. Zafirlukast (Accolate)
c. Loratadine (Claritin)
d. Fluticasone (Flovent - ansa. Salmeterol (Serevent)
A client is receiving a first time dose of penicillin. Why is it essential for the nurse to monitor the client closely
for a first time dose?
Select one:
a. To detect an allergic reaction.
, b. To answer client questions
c. To ensure all of dose is taken
d. To document time of administration - ansa. To detect an allergic reaction.
A client is receiving ondansetron (Zofran). Which of these is a side effect of this agent?
Select one:
a. Headache
b. Dry mouth
c. Tardive dyskinesia
d. Akathesia - ansa. Headache
A client is started on a diabetic agent that is known as an incretin mimetic. Since starting on the medication the
client has lost weight. The medication requires daily subq injection. Which of the following is the name of this
medication?
Select one:
a. metformin (Glucophage)
b. exenatide (Byetta)
c. repaglinide (Starlix)
d. NovoLog (insulin gargline) - ansb. exenatide (Byetta)
A client reports a dry mouth when taking an over the counter antihistamine medication. Which of the following
interventions should the nurse recommend?
Select one:
a. Change antihistamines.
b. Discontinue the antihistamine.
c. Eat a meal or snack every two hours.
d. Use gum or hard candy. - ansd. Use gum or hard candy.
