NLN PRACTICE PHARM EXAM QUESTIONS | TESTED
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2024/2025 100% (GRADE A+)
A client who has renal failure has all of these prescriptions. Which on should a nurse question?
(single answer)
• Ampicillin sodium (omnipien-N)
• Calcitriol (Rocaltrol)
• Diphenhydramine hydrochloride (Benadryl)
• Tobramycin sulfate (Nebcin)
Ans>> d. Tobramycin sulfate (Nebcin)
A client has an order for 200 mg of cimetidine hydrochloride (Tagamet) IM. It is supplied in a vial
that contains 300 mg/2 mL. How many milliters should a nurse administer to the client? (single
answer)
• 0.6
• 0.75
• 1.3
• 1.5
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,Ans>> c. 1.3
A client is scheduled to start antibiotic therapy. Prior to administration of the initial dose; a nurse
should
• Ensure culture and sensitivity specimens have been obtained
• Obtain the client's body temperature
• Measure the client's urine output
• Determine the client's weight
Ans>> a. Ensure culture and sensitivity specimens have been obtained
An 18-month-old child who weights 37 lb (17kg) has a temperature of 103 F (39.4 C). A
physician orders acetaminophen (Tylenol) 15 mg/kg. How many milligrams should a nurse
administer?
• 120
• 148
• 200
• 255
Ans>> d. 255
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,A nurse is assessing a client who is taking glyburide (DiaBeta). Which of these client manifestations
who indicate the need for FURTHER assessment prior to administering the scheduled dose of the
medication?
• Cool, wet skin
• Elevated blood pressure
• Frequent urination
• Blurred vision
Ans>> a. Cool, wet skin
Which of these statements, if made by a client who is receiving warfarin sodium (Coumadin),
should indicate to a nurse that the client has a correct understanding of the medication instructions?
• I will shave with an electric razor.
• I will increase my intake of green vegetables.
• I will use unwaxed dental floss twice daily.
• I will decrease my daily dose if I feel fatigued.
Ans>> a. I will shave with an electric razor.
3
, A nurse should instruct a client who has been taking fentanyl (Duragesic) for several weeks to
• Taper this medication slowly when discontinuing its use
• Increase the dosage when pain persists for several hours
• Limit physical activity while on this medication
• Vigorously rub medication into skin
Ans>> a. Taper this medication slowly when discontinuing its use
A nurse should observe a client who is taking captopril (Capoten) for adverse effects, which
include
• Dehydration
• Peripheral edema
• Hyperglycemia
• Persistent cough
Ans>> d. Persistent cough
Which of these changes should a nurse expect to observe if a client has a therapeutic effect to
amlodipine (Norvasc)?
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AND PROVEN ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE
2024/2025 100% (GRADE A+)
A client who has renal failure has all of these prescriptions. Which on should a nurse question?
(single answer)
• Ampicillin sodium (omnipien-N)
• Calcitriol (Rocaltrol)
• Diphenhydramine hydrochloride (Benadryl)
• Tobramycin sulfate (Nebcin)
Ans>> d. Tobramycin sulfate (Nebcin)
A client has an order for 200 mg of cimetidine hydrochloride (Tagamet) IM. It is supplied in a vial
that contains 300 mg/2 mL. How many milliters should a nurse administer to the client? (single
answer)
• 0.6
• 0.75
• 1.3
• 1.5
1
,Ans>> c. 1.3
A client is scheduled to start antibiotic therapy. Prior to administration of the initial dose; a nurse
should
• Ensure culture and sensitivity specimens have been obtained
• Obtain the client's body temperature
• Measure the client's urine output
• Determine the client's weight
Ans>> a. Ensure culture and sensitivity specimens have been obtained
An 18-month-old child who weights 37 lb (17kg) has a temperature of 103 F (39.4 C). A
physician orders acetaminophen (Tylenol) 15 mg/kg. How many milligrams should a nurse
administer?
• 120
• 148
• 200
• 255
Ans>> d. 255
2
,A nurse is assessing a client who is taking glyburide (DiaBeta). Which of these client manifestations
who indicate the need for FURTHER assessment prior to administering the scheduled dose of the
medication?
• Cool, wet skin
• Elevated blood pressure
• Frequent urination
• Blurred vision
Ans>> a. Cool, wet skin
Which of these statements, if made by a client who is receiving warfarin sodium (Coumadin),
should indicate to a nurse that the client has a correct understanding of the medication instructions?
• I will shave with an electric razor.
• I will increase my intake of green vegetables.
• I will use unwaxed dental floss twice daily.
• I will decrease my daily dose if I feel fatigued.
Ans>> a. I will shave with an electric razor.
3
, A nurse should instruct a client who has been taking fentanyl (Duragesic) for several weeks to
• Taper this medication slowly when discontinuing its use
• Increase the dosage when pain persists for several hours
• Limit physical activity while on this medication
• Vigorously rub medication into skin
Ans>> a. Taper this medication slowly when discontinuing its use
A nurse should observe a client who is taking captopril (Capoten) for adverse effects, which
include
• Dehydration
• Peripheral edema
• Hyperglycemia
• Persistent cough
Ans>> d. Persistent cough
Which of these changes should a nurse expect to observe if a client has a therapeutic effect to
amlodipine (Norvasc)?
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