Pharmacology Test 1
Questions and Rationales
,• 1. The client asks the clinic nurse if he should take 2,000 mg of vitamin C
a day to prevent getting a cold. On which scientific rationale should the
nurse base the response?
• 1. Vitamin C in this dosage will help cure the common cold.
• 2. This vitamin must be taken with echinacea to be effective.
• 3. This dose of vitamin C is not high enough to help prevent colds.
• 4. Megadoses of vitamin C may cause crystals to form in the urine.
,• 2. The client recently has had a myocardial infarction. Which medications
should the nurse anticipate the health-care provider recommending to
prevent another heart attack?
• 1. Vitamin K and a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug.
• 2. Vitamin E and a daily low-dose aspirin.
• 3. Vitamin A and an anticoagulant.
• 4. Vitamin B complex and an iron supplement.
, • 3. The client diagnosed with essential hypertension calls the clinic and tells the nurse
she needs something for the flu. Which information should the nurse tell the client?
• 1. OTC medications for the flu should not be taken because of your hypertension.
• 2. If OTC medications do not relieve symptoms within three (3) days, contact the
HCP.
• 3. Tell the client to ask the pharmacist to recommend an OTC medication for the flu.
• 4. Make an appointment for the client to receive the influenza vaccine.
Questions and Rationales
,• 1. The client asks the clinic nurse if he should take 2,000 mg of vitamin C
a day to prevent getting a cold. On which scientific rationale should the
nurse base the response?
• 1. Vitamin C in this dosage will help cure the common cold.
• 2. This vitamin must be taken with echinacea to be effective.
• 3. This dose of vitamin C is not high enough to help prevent colds.
• 4. Megadoses of vitamin C may cause crystals to form in the urine.
,• 2. The client recently has had a myocardial infarction. Which medications
should the nurse anticipate the health-care provider recommending to
prevent another heart attack?
• 1. Vitamin K and a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug.
• 2. Vitamin E and a daily low-dose aspirin.
• 3. Vitamin A and an anticoagulant.
• 4. Vitamin B complex and an iron supplement.
, • 3. The client diagnosed with essential hypertension calls the clinic and tells the nurse
she needs something for the flu. Which information should the nurse tell the client?
• 1. OTC medications for the flu should not be taken because of your hypertension.
• 2. If OTC medications do not relieve symptoms within three (3) days, contact the
HCP.
• 3. Tell the client to ask the pharmacist to recommend an OTC medication for the flu.
• 4. Make an appointment for the client to receive the influenza vaccine.
