Pharmacology Exam 3 (NCLEX 60 Questions And
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1. A Patient With A Rapid, Irregular Heart Rhythm Is Being Treated In The Emergency Department With
Adenosine. During Administration Of This Drug, The Nurse Will Be Prepared To Monitor The Patient
For Which Effect?
A.) Nausea And Vomiting
B.) Transitory Asystole
C.) Muscle Tetany
D.) Hypertension
B
2. When Assessing A Patient Who Has Been Taking Amiodarone For 6 Months, The Nurse Monitors For
Which Potential Adverse Effect?
A.) Hyperglycemia
B.) Dysphagia
C.) Photophobia
D.) Urticaria
C
3. The Nurse Is Assessing A Patient Who Has Been Taking Quinidine And Asks About Adverse Effects.
An Adverse Effect Associated With The Use Of This Drug Includes:
A.) Muscle Pain
B.) Tinnitus
C.) Chest Pain
D.) Excessive Thirst
B
4. A Patient Calls The Family Practice Office To Report That He Has Seen His Pills In His Stools When
Has A Bowl Movement. How Will The Nurse Respond?
A.) "The Pills Are Not Being Digested Properly. You Need To Take Them On An Empty Stomach"
B.) "The Pills Are Not Being Digested Properly. You Need To Take Them With Food."
C.) "What You Are Seeing Is The Wax Matrix That Contained The Medication, But The Drug Has Been
Absorbed."
D.) "This Indicates That You Are Not Tolerating This Medication And Will Need To Switch To A
Different Form."
C
, 5. The Nurse Is Administering Lidocaine And Considers Which Condition, If Present In The Patient,
Caution For The Use Of This Drug?
A.) Tachycardia
B.) Hypertension
C.)Ventricular Dysrhythmias
D.) Renal Dysfunction
D
6. A Patient Is In The Clinic For A Follow-Up Visit. He Has Been Taking Amiodarone For Almost A Year
And Today He Tells The Nurse, "I Am Noticing Some Blue Color Around My Face, Neck And Upper
Arms. Is That Normal?" Which Is The Nurse's Correct Response?
A.) "This Is An Expected Side Effect And Should Go Away Soon"
B.) "This Is A Harmless Effect. As Long As The Medication Is Working, We'll Just Monitor Your
Skin."
C.) "This Can Happen With Amiodarone. I Will Let Your Doctor Know About It Right Away."
D.) "How Much Sun Exposure Have You Had Recently?"
C
7. The Nurse Is Monitoring A Patient Who Is Receiving Anti-Thrombolytic Therapy In The Emergency
Department Because Of A Possible MI. Which Adverse Effect Would Be Of The Greatest Concern At
This Time?
A.)Dizziness
B.) Blood Pressure Of 130/98 Mmhg
C.)Slight Bloody Oozing From The IV Insertion Site
D.) Irregular Heart Rhythm
D
8. A Patient Is Receiving Instructions Regarding Warfarin Therapy And Asks The Nurse About What
Medications She Can Take For Headaches. The Nurse Will Tell Her To Avoid Which Type Of
Medications?
A.) Opioids
B.) Acetaminophen
C.) Nsaids
D.) There Are No Restrictions While Taking Warfarin
C
9. The Nurse Is Teaching A Patient About Self-Administration Of Enoxaparin. Which Statement Will Be
Included In This Teaching Session?
A.) "We Will Need To Teach A Family Member How To Give This Drug In Your Arm."
B.) "This Drug Is Given In The Folds Of Your Abdomen, But At Least 2 Inches Away From Your
Navel."
C.) "This Drug Needs To Be Taken At The Same Time Every Day With A Full Glass Of Water."
D.) "Be Sure To Massage The Injection Site Thoroughly After Giving The Drug."
B
Verified Correct Answers) Already Graded A+
2024-2025 version.
1. A Patient With A Rapid, Irregular Heart Rhythm Is Being Treated In The Emergency Department With
Adenosine. During Administration Of This Drug, The Nurse Will Be Prepared To Monitor The Patient
For Which Effect?
A.) Nausea And Vomiting
B.) Transitory Asystole
C.) Muscle Tetany
D.) Hypertension
B
2. When Assessing A Patient Who Has Been Taking Amiodarone For 6 Months, The Nurse Monitors For
Which Potential Adverse Effect?
A.) Hyperglycemia
B.) Dysphagia
C.) Photophobia
D.) Urticaria
C
3. The Nurse Is Assessing A Patient Who Has Been Taking Quinidine And Asks About Adverse Effects.
An Adverse Effect Associated With The Use Of This Drug Includes:
A.) Muscle Pain
B.) Tinnitus
C.) Chest Pain
D.) Excessive Thirst
B
4. A Patient Calls The Family Practice Office To Report That He Has Seen His Pills In His Stools When
Has A Bowl Movement. How Will The Nurse Respond?
A.) "The Pills Are Not Being Digested Properly. You Need To Take Them On An Empty Stomach"
B.) "The Pills Are Not Being Digested Properly. You Need To Take Them With Food."
C.) "What You Are Seeing Is The Wax Matrix That Contained The Medication, But The Drug Has Been
Absorbed."
D.) "This Indicates That You Are Not Tolerating This Medication And Will Need To Switch To A
Different Form."
C
, 5. The Nurse Is Administering Lidocaine And Considers Which Condition, If Present In The Patient,
Caution For The Use Of This Drug?
A.) Tachycardia
B.) Hypertension
C.)Ventricular Dysrhythmias
D.) Renal Dysfunction
D
6. A Patient Is In The Clinic For A Follow-Up Visit. He Has Been Taking Amiodarone For Almost A Year
And Today He Tells The Nurse, "I Am Noticing Some Blue Color Around My Face, Neck And Upper
Arms. Is That Normal?" Which Is The Nurse's Correct Response?
A.) "This Is An Expected Side Effect And Should Go Away Soon"
B.) "This Is A Harmless Effect. As Long As The Medication Is Working, We'll Just Monitor Your
Skin."
C.) "This Can Happen With Amiodarone. I Will Let Your Doctor Know About It Right Away."
D.) "How Much Sun Exposure Have You Had Recently?"
C
7. The Nurse Is Monitoring A Patient Who Is Receiving Anti-Thrombolytic Therapy In The Emergency
Department Because Of A Possible MI. Which Adverse Effect Would Be Of The Greatest Concern At
This Time?
A.)Dizziness
B.) Blood Pressure Of 130/98 Mmhg
C.)Slight Bloody Oozing From The IV Insertion Site
D.) Irregular Heart Rhythm
D
8. A Patient Is Receiving Instructions Regarding Warfarin Therapy And Asks The Nurse About What
Medications She Can Take For Headaches. The Nurse Will Tell Her To Avoid Which Type Of
Medications?
A.) Opioids
B.) Acetaminophen
C.) Nsaids
D.) There Are No Restrictions While Taking Warfarin
C
9. The Nurse Is Teaching A Patient About Self-Administration Of Enoxaparin. Which Statement Will Be
Included In This Teaching Session?
A.) "We Will Need To Teach A Family Member How To Give This Drug In Your Arm."
B.) "This Drug Is Given In The Folds Of Your Abdomen, But At Least 2 Inches Away From Your
Navel."
C.) "This Drug Needs To Be Taken At The Same Time Every Day With A Full Glass Of Water."
D.) "Be Sure To Massage The Injection Site Thoroughly After Giving The Drug."
B
