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PHARMACOLOGY EVOLVE NCLEX QUIZ 2026 QUESTIONS
LATEST EXAM SOLVED QUESTIONS & ANSWERS VERIFIED
100% GRADED A+
The LPN is caring for a patient who is receiving aspirin. The patient reports a
rapid heartbeat. How would the nurse interpret the finding of a rapid
heartbeat?
Expected side effect
Overdose
Anaphylactic reaction
Normal response
Overdose
The nurse is caring for an older adult patient who takes meloxicam for
osteoarthritis. What statement by the patient indicates the need for further
instruction on this drug?
"I will tell my provider if I have a reaction to sulfa"
"I should keep track of my weight because of fluid retention"
"I stopped taking the drug because I was afraid of stomach ulcers"
"I do not have to stop this med before my tooth extraction"
"I stopped taking the drug because I was afraid of stomach ulcers"
A patient who is prescribed aspirin four times a day is scheduled for an
invasive procedure in 1 week. What instruction does the nurse provide the
patient?
“You need to have blood work to check your salicylate level.”
“You should continue the aspirin because it will help with pain relief.”
“You can take your morning dose of aspirin the day of the procedure.”
“You must not take any aspirin for 1 week before your procedure.”
“You must not take any aspirin for 1 week before your procedure.”
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The LPN is developing a teaching plan for a patient who is being treated with a
corticosteroid. Which information is most important for the nurse to include?
"Be sure to taper the drug rather than stopping it abruptly."
"This drug can only be given by injection."
"The drug will start working in 1 hour."
"The effects of the drug will wear off after 3 hours."
"Be sure to taper the drug rather than stopping it abruptly."
The LPN is caring for a diabetic patient who is taking an oral antidiabetes drug.
The healthcare provider adds an NSAID drug to the treatment regimen. The
nurse would carefully monitor the patient for which symptom?
Insulin coma
Insulin sensitivity
Hypoglycemia
Hyperglycemia
Hypoglycemia
The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving treatment with
corticosteroids. Which statement indicates that the patient accurately
understands dietary recommendations related to corticosteroids?
"I should eat more leafy green vegetables and eat fewer eggs."
"I should eat more meat and eat less milk and yogurt."
"I should eat more bananas and eat less canned soups."
"I should eat more oranges and decrease my intake of oat bran."
"I should eat more bananas and eat less canned soups."
Which drugs can cause a change in mood in the patient?
Antigout drugs
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs
Corticosteroid drugs
Corticosteroid drugs
The LPN is caring for a patient who has been diagnosed with gout. Which drug
does the nurse anticipate that the provider will order?
Aspirin
Prednisone
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Allopurinol
Acetaminophen
Allopurinol
The LPN is caring for a 2-year-old child. The healthcare provider prescribes the
child an anti-inflammatory agent. Which drug prescription would the LPN
consult with the provider about?
Ibuprofen
Acetylcysteine
Salicylate
Acetaminophen
Salicylate
Which drug could cause low red blood cells and platelets?
Aspirin
Allopurinol
Prednisone
Acetaminophen
Aspirin
Which drug can cause a decrease in white blood cells?
Aspirin
Prednisone
Acetaminophen
Allopurinol
Prednisone
The LPN plans care measures for the patient taking prednisone. What action
does this include?
Encouraging the patient to increase fluid intake
Protecting the patient's skin when transferring
Reminding the patient to cough and deep breathe
Monitoring pain using a pain scale
Protecting the patient's skin when transferring
The nurse is caring for a patient who has taken prednisone for many years for
a chronic lung condition. The patient is admitted with vomiting, peeling skin,
and myalgia. What question by the LPN would obtain the most valuable
information?
PHARMACOLOGY EVOLVE NCLEX QUIZ 2026 QUESTIONS
LATEST EXAM SOLVED QUESTIONS & ANSWERS VERIFIED
100% GRADED A+
The LPN is caring for a patient who is receiving aspirin. The patient reports a
rapid heartbeat. How would the nurse interpret the finding of a rapid
heartbeat?
Expected side effect
Overdose
Anaphylactic reaction
Normal response
Overdose
The nurse is caring for an older adult patient who takes meloxicam for
osteoarthritis. What statement by the patient indicates the need for further
instruction on this drug?
"I will tell my provider if I have a reaction to sulfa"
"I should keep track of my weight because of fluid retention"
"I stopped taking the drug because I was afraid of stomach ulcers"
"I do not have to stop this med before my tooth extraction"
"I stopped taking the drug because I was afraid of stomach ulcers"
A patient who is prescribed aspirin four times a day is scheduled for an
invasive procedure in 1 week. What instruction does the nurse provide the
patient?
“You need to have blood work to check your salicylate level.”
“You should continue the aspirin because it will help with pain relief.”
“You can take your morning dose of aspirin the day of the procedure.”
“You must not take any aspirin for 1 week before your procedure.”
“You must not take any aspirin for 1 week before your procedure.”
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The LPN is developing a teaching plan for a patient who is being treated with a
corticosteroid. Which information is most important for the nurse to include?
"Be sure to taper the drug rather than stopping it abruptly."
"This drug can only be given by injection."
"The drug will start working in 1 hour."
"The effects of the drug will wear off after 3 hours."
"Be sure to taper the drug rather than stopping it abruptly."
The LPN is caring for a diabetic patient who is taking an oral antidiabetes drug.
The healthcare provider adds an NSAID drug to the treatment regimen. The
nurse would carefully monitor the patient for which symptom?
Insulin coma
Insulin sensitivity
Hypoglycemia
Hyperglycemia
Hypoglycemia
The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving treatment with
corticosteroids. Which statement indicates that the patient accurately
understands dietary recommendations related to corticosteroids?
"I should eat more leafy green vegetables and eat fewer eggs."
"I should eat more meat and eat less milk and yogurt."
"I should eat more bananas and eat less canned soups."
"I should eat more oranges and decrease my intake of oat bran."
"I should eat more bananas and eat less canned soups."
Which drugs can cause a change in mood in the patient?
Antigout drugs
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs
Corticosteroid drugs
Corticosteroid drugs
The LPN is caring for a patient who has been diagnosed with gout. Which drug
does the nurse anticipate that the provider will order?
Aspirin
Prednisone
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Allopurinol
Acetaminophen
Allopurinol
The LPN is caring for a 2-year-old child. The healthcare provider prescribes the
child an anti-inflammatory agent. Which drug prescription would the LPN
consult with the provider about?
Ibuprofen
Acetylcysteine
Salicylate
Acetaminophen
Salicylate
Which drug could cause low red blood cells and platelets?
Aspirin
Allopurinol
Prednisone
Acetaminophen
Aspirin
Which drug can cause a decrease in white blood cells?
Aspirin
Prednisone
Acetaminophen
Allopurinol
Prednisone
The LPN plans care measures for the patient taking prednisone. What action
does this include?
Encouraging the patient to increase fluid intake
Protecting the patient's skin when transferring
Reminding the patient to cough and deep breathe
Monitoring pain using a pain scale
Protecting the patient's skin when transferring
The nurse is caring for a patient who has taken prednisone for many years for
a chronic lung condition. The patient is admitted with vomiting, peeling skin,
and myalgia. What question by the LPN would obtain the most valuable
information?
