BSN 215 Pharmacology Exam Review 2026 | Verified Q&A |
Graded A+ Nightingale College
1. Describe the role of testosterone in the physical development of boys during
puberty.
Testosterone has no significant impact during puberty.
Testosterone primarily affects emotional development and social
behavior.
Testosterone contributes to increased height, weight, muscle
growth, and the development of secondary sexual characteristics.
Testosterone only affects hair growth.
2. What is the primary purpose of androgen therapy in patients with testicular
failure?
To enhance fertility
To reduce muscle mass
To replace testosterone levels
To increase estrogen production
3. While talking to the child, the nurse notes discoloration of the child's teeth.
The nurse would suspect which group of medications is most likely
responsible for the discoloration?
Tetracyclines
Sulfonamides
Salicylates
Glucocorticoids
,4. A patient with a history of chronic alcohol abuse has been admitted to the
unit with cirrhosis. Upon review of the patient's laboratory test results, the
nurse notes that the patient's ammonia level is elevated at 218 mg/dl. What
medication should the nurse prepare to administer?
0.9% NS
Lactulose
Polyethylene glycol (Miralax)
Docusate sodium (Colace)
5. What is the primary medication used to lower ammonia levels in patients with
liver disease?
Lactulose
Metformin
Aspirin
Furosemide
6. What is the primary factor that leads to variations in drug response among
patients?
Age
Genetics
Weight
Gender
7. What is the first action a nurse should take when a patient reports an allergy
to antibiotics?
Consult a physician immediately.
, Provide patient education on antibiotics.
Administer the antibiotic with caution.
Verify the patient's allergy history.
8. If a patient with tuberculosis refuses to take their medication in the clinic,
what should the nurse do to address this situation?
Administer the medication anyway to ensure treatment.
Discuss the importance of adherence and explore the reasons for
the refusal.
Suggest alternative treatments that do not require clinic visits.
Inform the patient that they will be reported to health authorities.
9. The nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client diagnosed with asthma. Which
statement indicates that the client understands the use of the prescribed
long-acting beta2 agonist medication?
"I will eventually be able to stop using this medication."
"I will take this medication daily to prevent an acute attack."
"I will take this medication as needed during allergy season."
"I will take this medication when I experience acute shortness of
breath."
10. Describe the role of long-acting beta2 agonists in the treatment of COPD.
Long-acting beta2 agonists help to relax the muscles in the
airways, improving airflow and reducing symptoms of COPD.
Long-acting beta2 agonists are used to treat infections associated
with COPD.
, Long-acting beta2 agonists are primarily used for acute asthma
attacks.
Long-acting beta2 agonists increase mucus production in the lungs.
11. Which of the following is a characteristic feature of cluster headaches?
Short duration (15 minutes to 2 hours)
Sensitivity to light
Aura preceding the headache
Nausea and vomiting
12. Describe how the combination of vasoconstrictors and local anesthetics
affects the duration of anesthesia.
The combination of vasoconstrictors with local anesthetics
prolongs the duration of anesthesia by reducing blood flow to the
area, which decreases the rate of anesthetic absorption.
Vasoconstrictors are used to increase blood flow, which enhances
the effect of local anesthetics.
Local anesthetics alone are sufficient for prolonged anesthesia
without vasoconstrictors.
Vasoconstrictors increase the pain sensation, making the anesthesia
less effective.
13. In a surgical procedure, if a patient is experiencing inadequate anesthesia,
how might the use of a vasoconstrictor improve the situation?
By reducing the need for additional anesthetic administration
By increasing the rate of anesthetic absorption
By prolonging the effect of the local anesthetic
Graded A+ Nightingale College
1. Describe the role of testosterone in the physical development of boys during
puberty.
Testosterone has no significant impact during puberty.
Testosterone primarily affects emotional development and social
behavior.
Testosterone contributes to increased height, weight, muscle
growth, and the development of secondary sexual characteristics.
Testosterone only affects hair growth.
2. What is the primary purpose of androgen therapy in patients with testicular
failure?
To enhance fertility
To reduce muscle mass
To replace testosterone levels
To increase estrogen production
3. While talking to the child, the nurse notes discoloration of the child's teeth.
The nurse would suspect which group of medications is most likely
responsible for the discoloration?
Tetracyclines
Sulfonamides
Salicylates
Glucocorticoids
,4. A patient with a history of chronic alcohol abuse has been admitted to the
unit with cirrhosis. Upon review of the patient's laboratory test results, the
nurse notes that the patient's ammonia level is elevated at 218 mg/dl. What
medication should the nurse prepare to administer?
0.9% NS
Lactulose
Polyethylene glycol (Miralax)
Docusate sodium (Colace)
5. What is the primary medication used to lower ammonia levels in patients with
liver disease?
Lactulose
Metformin
Aspirin
Furosemide
6. What is the primary factor that leads to variations in drug response among
patients?
Age
Genetics
Weight
Gender
7. What is the first action a nurse should take when a patient reports an allergy
to antibiotics?
Consult a physician immediately.
, Provide patient education on antibiotics.
Administer the antibiotic with caution.
Verify the patient's allergy history.
8. If a patient with tuberculosis refuses to take their medication in the clinic,
what should the nurse do to address this situation?
Administer the medication anyway to ensure treatment.
Discuss the importance of adherence and explore the reasons for
the refusal.
Suggest alternative treatments that do not require clinic visits.
Inform the patient that they will be reported to health authorities.
9. The nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client diagnosed with asthma. Which
statement indicates that the client understands the use of the prescribed
long-acting beta2 agonist medication?
"I will eventually be able to stop using this medication."
"I will take this medication daily to prevent an acute attack."
"I will take this medication as needed during allergy season."
"I will take this medication when I experience acute shortness of
breath."
10. Describe the role of long-acting beta2 agonists in the treatment of COPD.
Long-acting beta2 agonists help to relax the muscles in the
airways, improving airflow and reducing symptoms of COPD.
Long-acting beta2 agonists are used to treat infections associated
with COPD.
, Long-acting beta2 agonists are primarily used for acute asthma
attacks.
Long-acting beta2 agonists increase mucus production in the lungs.
11. Which of the following is a characteristic feature of cluster headaches?
Short duration (15 minutes to 2 hours)
Sensitivity to light
Aura preceding the headache
Nausea and vomiting
12. Describe how the combination of vasoconstrictors and local anesthetics
affects the duration of anesthesia.
The combination of vasoconstrictors with local anesthetics
prolongs the duration of anesthesia by reducing blood flow to the
area, which decreases the rate of anesthetic absorption.
Vasoconstrictors are used to increase blood flow, which enhances
the effect of local anesthetics.
Local anesthetics alone are sufficient for prolonged anesthesia
without vasoconstrictors.
Vasoconstrictors increase the pain sensation, making the anesthesia
less effective.
13. In a surgical procedure, if a patient is experiencing inadequate anesthesia,
how might the use of a vasoconstrictor improve the situation?
By reducing the need for additional anesthetic administration
By increasing the rate of anesthetic absorption
By prolonging the effect of the local anesthetic
