NCLEX-STYLE PHARMACOLOGY QUESTIONS
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,What best describes the first-pass Drug inactivation in the liver after oral
effect? administration before reaching systemic circulation.
Why should a client use the generic The generic name is consistent worldwide, unlike
name when reading medication trade names.
labels?
What actions are appropriate when Use an infusion pump, monitor ECG, assess urine
administering IV potassium chloride output before and during therapy, and dilute KCl in
(KCl)? a compatible solution.
What finding requires immediate Erythema, warmth, and purulent drainage at the
intervention for a client receiving catheter site.
TPN via central line?
What is the most important action Verify patency and blood return before and during
when giving an IV medication known infusion.
to cause severe tissue damage if
extravasation occurs?
Which IV solution is most 0.9% NS.
appropriate for a client with
hypovolemia from vomiting and
diarrhea?
, What best describes absorption in Movement of the drug from GI tract into
pharmacokinetics? bloodstream.
Which client should the nurse see Client on vancomycin with creatinine 2.1 mg/dL.
first based on lab results?
What is correct about bacteriostatic Bacteriostatic drugs inhibit bacterial growth so the
vs. bactericidal antibiotics? immune system can clear them.
What should the nurse do if a client Hold the dose and notify the provider.
on gentamicin IV reports tinnitus and
difficulty hearing?
What priority adverse effects should Hearing loss or ringing in ears, decreased urine
be reported for gentamicin? output, severe dizziness.
What lab value is most important to Serum creatinine and BUN.
monitor for a client receiving
vancomycin?
What is the most likely cause of Red man syndrome from rapid infusion.
flushing of the neck and upper chest
after starting vancomycin infusion?
COVERING MEDICATIONS, MECHANISMS
AND PATIENT SAFETY COMPLETE STUDY
GUIDE 2026 | PRACTICE QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS
| GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep and Comprehensive
Rationales Included
,What best describes the first-pass Drug inactivation in the liver after oral
effect? administration before reaching systemic circulation.
Why should a client use the generic The generic name is consistent worldwide, unlike
name when reading medication trade names.
labels?
What actions are appropriate when Use an infusion pump, monitor ECG, assess urine
administering IV potassium chloride output before and during therapy, and dilute KCl in
(KCl)? a compatible solution.
What finding requires immediate Erythema, warmth, and purulent drainage at the
intervention for a client receiving catheter site.
TPN via central line?
What is the most important action Verify patency and blood return before and during
when giving an IV medication known infusion.
to cause severe tissue damage if
extravasation occurs?
Which IV solution is most 0.9% NS.
appropriate for a client with
hypovolemia from vomiting and
diarrhea?
, What best describes absorption in Movement of the drug from GI tract into
pharmacokinetics? bloodstream.
Which client should the nurse see Client on vancomycin with creatinine 2.1 mg/dL.
first based on lab results?
What is correct about bacteriostatic Bacteriostatic drugs inhibit bacterial growth so the
vs. bactericidal antibiotics? immune system can clear them.
What should the nurse do if a client Hold the dose and notify the provider.
on gentamicin IV reports tinnitus and
difficulty hearing?
What priority adverse effects should Hearing loss or ringing in ears, decreased urine
be reported for gentamicin? output, severe dizziness.
What lab value is most important to Serum creatinine and BUN.
monitor for a client receiving
vancomycin?
What is the most likely cause of Red man syndrome from rapid infusion.
flushing of the neck and upper chest
after starting vancomycin infusion?
