RASMUSSEN PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST 2026-2027 NEW VERSION
1. The nurse is talking with a new mother about medications that can be safely
resumed now that she is no longer pregnant. All the following medications are
contraindicated during pregnancy, but which one may be ingested while
breastfeeding without causing known infant harm?
A) Lithium
B) Methotrexate
C) Ibuprofen
D) Nicotine - answer>>>C) Ibuprofen
2. Which statement by a client indicates an understanding of self-care precautions
when taking warfarin?
A) "My warfarin dose may need to be readjusted when I take a course of
antibiotics."
B) "I should expect pink urine due to metabolic bi-products of the dye used in this
medication."
C) "Herbal remedies are fine, but I shouldn't take aspirin without consulting my
provider."
D) "I should eat spinach to increase my iron count if my INR goes below two." -
answer>>>A) "My warfarin dose may need to be readjusted when I take a course of
antibiotics."
3. Male client tells the nurse he awakens once or twice each night to video and has
difficulty starting his stream of urine. He describes these symptoms as " annoying."
The client provider examines him and notes that the prostate is moderately
enlarged. The client is sexually active and tells the nurse that he doesn't want to take
any medication that will interfere with sexual function. THe nurse anticipates the
provider will order which of the following?
, -
A) Silodosin
B) A transurethral prostatectomy
C) Finasteride
D) Doxazosin - answer>>>D) Doxazosin
4.A 50-year-old postmenopausal cleint who has had a hysterectomy has moderate to
severe hot flashes and is discussing estrogen therapy with the nurse. What will the
nurse tell the client regarding the side effect of estrogen therapy?
A) An estrogen progesterone product will increase side effects
B) Transdermal preparations of estrogen therapy have reduced side effects.
C) Side effects of estrogen therapy are uncommon among women of her age.
D) An intravaginal preparation may be best. - answer>>>B) Transdermal
preparations of estrogen therapy have reduced side effects.
5. A Client has an infection caused by pseudomonas aeruginosa, and the prescriber
has ordered intravenous piperacillin and tobramycin. Why might the nurse question
this combination of antibiotics?
A) This combination causes tendon rupture.
B) Aminoglycosides are inactivated by penicillins.
C) Aminoglycosides alone are adequate against pseudomonas. There is no need to
risk penicillin allergy.
D) Aminoglycosides increase the risk of penicillin allergy. - answer>>>B)
Aminoglycosides are inactivated by penicillins.
6. A client with bronchitis is taking trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole 160/800 mg
orally, twice daily. Before administering the third dose, the nurse observes the client
has a widespread rash, a temperature and a heart rate of 100 beats/min. The client
looks ill and reports not feeling well. What is the nurse's response?
A) Request an order for intravenous trimethoprim/ sulfamethoxazole.
, B) Initiate probiotics.
C) Withhold the treatment and notify the provider of the symptoms.
D) Administer the dose and request an order for an antipyretic medication. -
answer>>>C) Withhold the treatment and notify the provider of the symptoms.
7. A client with cancer has been taking an opioid analgesic four times daily for
chronic pain and reports needing increased doses for pain. What will the nurse tell
the client?
A- Over time, people can develop tolerance to opioids. We can discuss increasing
your dose with the provider.
B- Take your medication more often to help control the pain
C- You are addicted and should take a different medication. We can discuss this with
your provider.
D- The risk of respiratory depression increases over time - answer>>>A- Over time,
people can develop tolerance to opioids. We can discuss increasing your dose with
the provider.
8) A client who is suffering from an acute gout attack wants to know how colchicine
differs from probenecid and allopurinol in its actions. Which of these statements
shows the need for further teaching regarding purpose and use of medications?
A- Allopurinol prevents the synthesis of uric acid.
B- All of these medications should be taken concurrently during an acute attack, and
NSAIDS should be added for pain control.
C- Colchicine reduces inflammation caused by uric acid
D- Probenecid facilitates the elimination of uric acid in the nephrons - answer>>>B)
All of these medications should be taken concurrently during an acute attack, and
NSAIDS should be added for pain control.
9. The nurse understands that a bronchodilator would be most therapeutic in which
situation?
A- Irregular respiration, snoring, and intermittent episodes of apnea
B- fine, scattered crackles heard bilaterally in the bases
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST 2026-2027 NEW VERSION
1. The nurse is talking with a new mother about medications that can be safely
resumed now that she is no longer pregnant. All the following medications are
contraindicated during pregnancy, but which one may be ingested while
breastfeeding without causing known infant harm?
A) Lithium
B) Methotrexate
C) Ibuprofen
D) Nicotine - answer>>>C) Ibuprofen
2. Which statement by a client indicates an understanding of self-care precautions
when taking warfarin?
A) "My warfarin dose may need to be readjusted when I take a course of
antibiotics."
B) "I should expect pink urine due to metabolic bi-products of the dye used in this
medication."
C) "Herbal remedies are fine, but I shouldn't take aspirin without consulting my
provider."
D) "I should eat spinach to increase my iron count if my INR goes below two." -
answer>>>A) "My warfarin dose may need to be readjusted when I take a course of
antibiotics."
3. Male client tells the nurse he awakens once or twice each night to video and has
difficulty starting his stream of urine. He describes these symptoms as " annoying."
The client provider examines him and notes that the prostate is moderately
enlarged. The client is sexually active and tells the nurse that he doesn't want to take
any medication that will interfere with sexual function. THe nurse anticipates the
provider will order which of the following?
, -
A) Silodosin
B) A transurethral prostatectomy
C) Finasteride
D) Doxazosin - answer>>>D) Doxazosin
4.A 50-year-old postmenopausal cleint who has had a hysterectomy has moderate to
severe hot flashes and is discussing estrogen therapy with the nurse. What will the
nurse tell the client regarding the side effect of estrogen therapy?
A) An estrogen progesterone product will increase side effects
B) Transdermal preparations of estrogen therapy have reduced side effects.
C) Side effects of estrogen therapy are uncommon among women of her age.
D) An intravaginal preparation may be best. - answer>>>B) Transdermal
preparations of estrogen therapy have reduced side effects.
5. A Client has an infection caused by pseudomonas aeruginosa, and the prescriber
has ordered intravenous piperacillin and tobramycin. Why might the nurse question
this combination of antibiotics?
A) This combination causes tendon rupture.
B) Aminoglycosides are inactivated by penicillins.
C) Aminoglycosides alone are adequate against pseudomonas. There is no need to
risk penicillin allergy.
D) Aminoglycosides increase the risk of penicillin allergy. - answer>>>B)
Aminoglycosides are inactivated by penicillins.
6. A client with bronchitis is taking trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole 160/800 mg
orally, twice daily. Before administering the third dose, the nurse observes the client
has a widespread rash, a temperature and a heart rate of 100 beats/min. The client
looks ill and reports not feeling well. What is the nurse's response?
A) Request an order for intravenous trimethoprim/ sulfamethoxazole.
, B) Initiate probiotics.
C) Withhold the treatment and notify the provider of the symptoms.
D) Administer the dose and request an order for an antipyretic medication. -
answer>>>C) Withhold the treatment and notify the provider of the symptoms.
7. A client with cancer has been taking an opioid analgesic four times daily for
chronic pain and reports needing increased doses for pain. What will the nurse tell
the client?
A- Over time, people can develop tolerance to opioids. We can discuss increasing
your dose with the provider.
B- Take your medication more often to help control the pain
C- You are addicted and should take a different medication. We can discuss this with
your provider.
D- The risk of respiratory depression increases over time - answer>>>A- Over time,
people can develop tolerance to opioids. We can discuss increasing your dose with
the provider.
8) A client who is suffering from an acute gout attack wants to know how colchicine
differs from probenecid and allopurinol in its actions. Which of these statements
shows the need for further teaching regarding purpose and use of medications?
A- Allopurinol prevents the synthesis of uric acid.
B- All of these medications should be taken concurrently during an acute attack, and
NSAIDS should be added for pain control.
C- Colchicine reduces inflammation caused by uric acid
D- Probenecid facilitates the elimination of uric acid in the nephrons - answer>>>B)
All of these medications should be taken concurrently during an acute attack, and
NSAIDS should be added for pain control.
9. The nurse understands that a bronchodilator would be most therapeutic in which
situation?
A- Irregular respiration, snoring, and intermittent episodes of apnea
B- fine, scattered crackles heard bilaterally in the bases
