NR341 Pharmacology CJE – High-Yield Med Safety,
Interactions & Nursing Priorities |Questions with A+
Graded Rationales Verified and Latest Updated 2026
A client admitted to the medical unit complains of dizziness and shortness of breath. The client
has no allergies and denies a hx of smoking. Last clinet weight 185 lbs. Identify the nurses next
best action
Question the prescription
A client with a hx of alcoholism and chronic pancreatitis is admitted to medical-surgical unit for
acute pancreatitis exacerbation. The nurse reviews the trending nursing notes. Click to identify
data that most likely indicated that pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy is effective for this
client.
abd pain
the nurse visits the client at home. the pharmacy has the nurse deliver lisinopril and furosemide
during the home visit. During the client shows the nurse other medication that are being used.
Which medication is most concerning?
non-sterodial anti-inflammatories
The nurse calls a client to follow up on their recent visit to the health care providers office.
complete the following sentence by choosing from the list of options. The nurse is most
concered with the clients reports of ____ and know this is most likely relation to an interaction
between the clients new prescription and ___
-diarrhea
-atorvastatin
The nurse plans to administer clopidogrel to a client. after reviewing the drug reference guide
and electronic health record, what is a concern for the nurse?
increased risk for sub-therapeutic levels due to malnutrition
The charge nurse reviews the documentation of a units nurses recent blood administration.
What errors are identified by the charge nurse and require follow-up with the unit nurse? select
all that apply
, -increasing infusion rate after first 15 mins
- tubing used for second PRBC administration
-allowing the UAP to retrieve the blood from the blood bank
a client with arthritis reports persistent and daily pain and receives medication as needed.
Which assessment indicates treatment is effective?
reports that pain is bearable
the client discusses the use of paroxetine with the nurse. Which statement by the client causes
the nurse the most concern?
i am taking St. johns wort so i should feel better soon
while caring for the client with type 2 diabetes mellitus, the nurse reviews the electronic health
record. what priority education topic does the nurse identify?
sings of hypoglyc0emia
A nurse notes in the electronic health record that a client is to receive regular insulin for the first
time. The nurse teaches the client about this medication. Which statement by the client
indicates the best understanding of teaching related to when to anticipate symptoms and signs
of hypoglycemia?
"i need to watch for signs of low blood glucose when the insulin peaks."
A client enters the sleep clinic, presenting with nightly wakefulness and morning drownsiness.
The electronic health records indicates that this probelm has persisted for several years. the
client receives a prescription for triazolam 0.125mg by mouth at bedtime. Which assessment
finding requires more investigation by the nurse?
The clients favorite morning drink is coffee
A client experiences increasing shortness of breath, crackles on auscultation. and orthopnea.
The nurse prescribed to administer intravenous furosemide? Which nursing assessment is
indicated?
assess work of breathing
a client with chronic hypertension has a prescription for extended-release nifedipine. While on
the phone with the clinic nurse, the client states " i cant get my regular shoes on anymore be
they are too tight" what should be the nurses priority?
report the findings to the health care provider
Interactions & Nursing Priorities |Questions with A+
Graded Rationales Verified and Latest Updated 2026
A client admitted to the medical unit complains of dizziness and shortness of breath. The client
has no allergies and denies a hx of smoking. Last clinet weight 185 lbs. Identify the nurses next
best action
Question the prescription
A client with a hx of alcoholism and chronic pancreatitis is admitted to medical-surgical unit for
acute pancreatitis exacerbation. The nurse reviews the trending nursing notes. Click to identify
data that most likely indicated that pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy is effective for this
client.
abd pain
the nurse visits the client at home. the pharmacy has the nurse deliver lisinopril and furosemide
during the home visit. During the client shows the nurse other medication that are being used.
Which medication is most concerning?
non-sterodial anti-inflammatories
The nurse calls a client to follow up on their recent visit to the health care providers office.
complete the following sentence by choosing from the list of options. The nurse is most
concered with the clients reports of ____ and know this is most likely relation to an interaction
between the clients new prescription and ___
-diarrhea
-atorvastatin
The nurse plans to administer clopidogrel to a client. after reviewing the drug reference guide
and electronic health record, what is a concern for the nurse?
increased risk for sub-therapeutic levels due to malnutrition
The charge nurse reviews the documentation of a units nurses recent blood administration.
What errors are identified by the charge nurse and require follow-up with the unit nurse? select
all that apply
, -increasing infusion rate after first 15 mins
- tubing used for second PRBC administration
-allowing the UAP to retrieve the blood from the blood bank
a client with arthritis reports persistent and daily pain and receives medication as needed.
Which assessment indicates treatment is effective?
reports that pain is bearable
the client discusses the use of paroxetine with the nurse. Which statement by the client causes
the nurse the most concern?
i am taking St. johns wort so i should feel better soon
while caring for the client with type 2 diabetes mellitus, the nurse reviews the electronic health
record. what priority education topic does the nurse identify?
sings of hypoglyc0emia
A nurse notes in the electronic health record that a client is to receive regular insulin for the first
time. The nurse teaches the client about this medication. Which statement by the client
indicates the best understanding of teaching related to when to anticipate symptoms and signs
of hypoglycemia?
"i need to watch for signs of low blood glucose when the insulin peaks."
A client enters the sleep clinic, presenting with nightly wakefulness and morning drownsiness.
The electronic health records indicates that this probelm has persisted for several years. the
client receives a prescription for triazolam 0.125mg by mouth at bedtime. Which assessment
finding requires more investigation by the nurse?
The clients favorite morning drink is coffee
A client experiences increasing shortness of breath, crackles on auscultation. and orthopnea.
The nurse prescribed to administer intravenous furosemide? Which nursing assessment is
indicated?
assess work of breathing
a client with chronic hypertension has a prescription for extended-release nifedipine. While on
the phone with the clinic nurse, the client states " i cant get my regular shoes on anymore be
they are too tight" what should be the nurses priority?
report the findings to the health care provider
