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1 of 75
A health care provider prescribes atropine sulfate for each of these clients. A nurse should
question the prescription for which client?
A. A 30-year-old client who is experiencing dry mouth.
B. A 75-year-old client who has narrow-angle glaucoma.
C. A 45-year-old client who has urinary frequency.
D. A. 60-year-old client who has cardiac bradycardia.
2 of 75
An infant is receiving ampicillin for an upper respiratory infection. A nurse should teach the
parent that which finding is a possible reaction to ampicillin?
A. Lethargy.
B. Tremors.
C. Constipation.
D. Rash.
3 of 75
A nurse should explain to a client that the outcome of cancer chemotherapy is affected by
which factor?
A. The client's previous pain response to chemotherapy.
B. The responsiveness of the particular cancer to chemotherapy.
C. The number of chemotherapeutic drugs the client receives.
D. The activity level while receiving the chemotherapy.
4 of 75
A child is to receive 6 mg/kg/day of gentamicin (Garamycin) intravenously in divided doses
every 8 hours. The child weighs 12 kg. The child should receive how many milligrams of
Garamycin with each dose?
Ans: 24 mg
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A client is to receive 100 mg of a medication intravenously over 30 minutes using microdrip
tubing. The medication is available in a solution which contains 100 mg of the medication in
50 mL of solution. How many drops per minute should the infusion deliver?
A. 25
B. 50
C. 100 [(50/30) * 60]
D. 75
6 of 75
A nurse should explain to a patient that the bioavailability of oral medications is most likely
to be increased by the presence of which condition?
A. Diarrhea.
B. Constipation.
C. Food in the stomach.
D. Use of sustained -release formulations.
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8 of 75
A 20-year-old client is taking metronidazole for Trichomonas vaginalis infection. Which
instruction should a nurse include in the client's teaching regarding the medication?
A. This medication can be taken safely even when you are pregnant."
B. Your urine will become very light in color after several days of therapy
C. 'This medication is free of significant adverse effects."
D. ‘You should refrain from alcohol intake when you are taking this medication
9 of 75
When preparing intravenous chemotherapy for a client diagnosed with cancer, a nurse
should take which precautionary measure to maintain safety?
A. Limiting the time spent with the client while the intravenous therapy is infusing
B. Maintaining the principles of time, distance, and shielding.
C. Wearing a mask when in direct contact with the client.
D. Following the recommended intravenous preparation technique.
10 of 75
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Which instruction should a nurse give a client who is taking a medication that is classified as
a sulfonamide?
A. Allow for rest periods after eating.
B. Drink at least two liters of fluid each day.
C. Increase daily intake of vitamin C.
D. Eat a high-protein diet.
11 of 75
A client is to receive an intravenous infusion of 20 units of a medication mixed in 1 L of 0.9%
NaCI. How many units of the medication are present in one milliliter of solution?
A. 0.02
B. 0.002
C. 2
D. 0.2
12 of 75
When teaching a client about sublingual medication administration, what should a nurse
explain about such medications?
A. They produce a sustained-action effect.
B. They exert their effects on local tissue.
B. They are readily absorbed by the circulation,
C. they are destroyed by gastric enzymes,
13 of 75
A patient is to receive atropine sulfate and meperidine hydrochloride preoperatively. What
is the purpose of atropine?
A. To produce temporary sedation.
B. To minimize the amount of anesthesia required.
C. To provide relief of preoperative anxiety.
D. To decrease respiratory secretions.
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NLN Pharmacology
1 of 75
A health care provider prescribes atropine sulfate for each of these clients. A nurse should
question the prescription for which client?
A. A 30-year-old client who is experiencing dry mouth.
B. A 75-year-old client who has narrow-angle glaucoma.
C. A 45-year-old client who has urinary frequency.
D. A. 60-year-old client who has cardiac bradycardia.
2 of 75
An infant is receiving ampicillin for an upper respiratory infection. A nurse should teach the
parent that which finding is a possible reaction to ampicillin?
A. Lethargy.
B. Tremors.
C. Constipation.
D. Rash.
3 of 75
A nurse should explain to a client that the outcome of cancer chemotherapy is affected by
which factor?
A. The client's previous pain response to chemotherapy.
B. The responsiveness of the particular cancer to chemotherapy.
C. The number of chemotherapeutic drugs the client receives.
D. The activity level while receiving the chemotherapy.
4 of 75
A child is to receive 6 mg/kg/day of gentamicin (Garamycin) intravenously in divided doses
every 8 hours. The child weighs 12 kg. The child should receive how many milligrams of
Garamycin with each dose?
Ans: 24 mg
5 of 75
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A client is to receive 100 mg of a medication intravenously over 30 minutes using microdrip
tubing. The medication is available in a solution which contains 100 mg of the medication in
50 mL of solution. How many drops per minute should the infusion deliver?
A. 25
B. 50
C. 100 [(50/30) * 60]
D. 75
6 of 75
A nurse should explain to a patient that the bioavailability of oral medications is most likely
to be increased by the presence of which condition?
A. Diarrhea.
B. Constipation.
C. Food in the stomach.
D. Use of sustained -release formulations.
7 - Blurry image
8 of 75
A 20-year-old client is taking metronidazole for Trichomonas vaginalis infection. Which
instruction should a nurse include in the client's teaching regarding the medication?
A. This medication can be taken safely even when you are pregnant."
B. Your urine will become very light in color after several days of therapy
C. 'This medication is free of significant adverse effects."
D. ‘You should refrain from alcohol intake when you are taking this medication
9 of 75
When preparing intravenous chemotherapy for a client diagnosed with cancer, a nurse
should take which precautionary measure to maintain safety?
A. Limiting the time spent with the client while the intravenous therapy is infusing
B. Maintaining the principles of time, distance, and shielding.
C. Wearing a mask when in direct contact with the client.
D. Following the recommended intravenous preparation technique.
10 of 75
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Which instruction should a nurse give a client who is taking a medication that is classified as
a sulfonamide?
A. Allow for rest periods after eating.
B. Drink at least two liters of fluid each day.
C. Increase daily intake of vitamin C.
D. Eat a high-protein diet.
11 of 75
A client is to receive an intravenous infusion of 20 units of a medication mixed in 1 L of 0.9%
NaCI. How many units of the medication are present in one milliliter of solution?
A. 0.02
B. 0.002
C. 2
D. 0.2
12 of 75
When teaching a client about sublingual medication administration, what should a nurse
explain about such medications?
A. They produce a sustained-action effect.
B. They exert their effects on local tissue.
B. They are readily absorbed by the circulation,
C. they are destroyed by gastric enzymes,
13 of 75
A patient is to receive atropine sulfate and meperidine hydrochloride preoperatively. What
is the purpose of atropine?
A. To produce temporary sedation.
B. To minimize the amount of anesthesia required.
C. To provide relief of preoperative anxiety.
D. To decrease respiratory secretions.
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