NRG 200 Pharmacology for Human Caring
Nursing – Midterm Exam (2025/2026 Edition) –
Real Exam Questions with 100% Verified
Correct Answers highly graded A+
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving IV vancomycin. The nurse notes a
flushing of the neck and tachycardia, which of the following actions should the nurse
take?
A. document the client experienced an anaphylactic reaction to the medication.
B. change the IV infusion site
C. Decrease the infusion rate on the IV
D. apply cold compresses to the neck area.
D - CORRECT ANSWERS--A nurse is preparing to administer penicillin IM to an adult
client. Which of the following angles should the nurse use for injection into the client
ventrogluteal muscle?
A. 45
B. 60
C. 75
D. 90
A - CORRECT ANSWERS--A nurse is preparing a presentation about ginkgo biloba to a
group of clients which of the following information should the nurse include in the
teaching?
A. ginkgo biloba can help reduce feelings of restlessness.
B. Ginkgo biloba but may enhance wound healing.
C. Ginkgo biloba can improve senile dementia
D. ginkgo biloba relieves pain and inflammation of the mouth
B - CORRECT ANSWERS--A nurse is caring for an older adult client who reports taking
bisacodyl tablets daily. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
A. irregular bowel movements are an indication of poor intestinal health.
B. excessive laxative use may cause an electrolyte imbalance
C. Chronic use of laxatives can lead to a tear in the rectal mucosa
D. decrease your intake of foods high in fiber
, D - CORRECT ANSWERS--A nurse is assessing a client after administering IV
vancomycin. Which of the following findings is the nurses priority to report to the
provider?
A. localized redness of the catheter insertion site
B. Client report of a headache
C. Client report of tinnitus
D. Audible inspiratory stridor
B - CORRECT ANSWERS--A nurse is caring for a client who is taking sucralfate. Which
of the following outcomes indicates a therapeutic effect of the medication?
A. Alleviate Heliobacter pylori
B. Relief of GI pain
C. Prevention of opportunistic infections
D. Improvement of impaired vision.
C - CORRECT ANSWERS--A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for
esomeprazole to manage his GERD. Which of the following statements by the client
indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. I won't pass gas as often now that I'm taking his medication.
B. I will take this medication each morning with my breakfast.
C. I have an increased risk of getting pneumonia while taking this medication.
D. I will need to take a daily stool softener while taking this medication.
D - CORRECT ANSWERS--A nurse working on a medical unit is completing the
admission of a client who reports severe allergy to penicillin. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
A. have the client purchased a medication alert bracelet to wear in the hospital.
B. notify dietary services to adjust the clients diet.
C. Remove all objects that contain latex from the clients room.
D. verify the clients medication prescriptions do not include cephalosporin.
B - CORRECT ANSWERS--A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has peptic
ulcer disease and a new prescription for sucralfate tablets which of the following
information should the nurse provide?
A. An antacid may be taken with the medication if indigestion occurs.
B. Take sucralfate one hour before meals
C. Take the tablets whole
D. Store sucralfate in the refrigerator
C - CORRECT ANSWERS--A nurse is caring for a client who has a bacterial infection
and is receiving gentamicin. Which of the following action should the nurse take to
minimize the risk of an adverse effect of the medication?
A. limit the clients fluid intake
B. Instruct the client to report agitation
C. Monitor the serum medication levels
D. Administer the medicine with food
Nursing – Midterm Exam (2025/2026 Edition) –
Real Exam Questions with 100% Verified
Correct Answers highly graded A+
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving IV vancomycin. The nurse notes a
flushing of the neck and tachycardia, which of the following actions should the nurse
take?
A. document the client experienced an anaphylactic reaction to the medication.
B. change the IV infusion site
C. Decrease the infusion rate on the IV
D. apply cold compresses to the neck area.
D - CORRECT ANSWERS--A nurse is preparing to administer penicillin IM to an adult
client. Which of the following angles should the nurse use for injection into the client
ventrogluteal muscle?
A. 45
B. 60
C. 75
D. 90
A - CORRECT ANSWERS--A nurse is preparing a presentation about ginkgo biloba to a
group of clients which of the following information should the nurse include in the
teaching?
A. ginkgo biloba can help reduce feelings of restlessness.
B. Ginkgo biloba but may enhance wound healing.
C. Ginkgo biloba can improve senile dementia
D. ginkgo biloba relieves pain and inflammation of the mouth
B - CORRECT ANSWERS--A nurse is caring for an older adult client who reports taking
bisacodyl tablets daily. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
A. irregular bowel movements are an indication of poor intestinal health.
B. excessive laxative use may cause an electrolyte imbalance
C. Chronic use of laxatives can lead to a tear in the rectal mucosa
D. decrease your intake of foods high in fiber
, D - CORRECT ANSWERS--A nurse is assessing a client after administering IV
vancomycin. Which of the following findings is the nurses priority to report to the
provider?
A. localized redness of the catheter insertion site
B. Client report of a headache
C. Client report of tinnitus
D. Audible inspiratory stridor
B - CORRECT ANSWERS--A nurse is caring for a client who is taking sucralfate. Which
of the following outcomes indicates a therapeutic effect of the medication?
A. Alleviate Heliobacter pylori
B. Relief of GI pain
C. Prevention of opportunistic infections
D. Improvement of impaired vision.
C - CORRECT ANSWERS--A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for
esomeprazole to manage his GERD. Which of the following statements by the client
indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. I won't pass gas as often now that I'm taking his medication.
B. I will take this medication each morning with my breakfast.
C. I have an increased risk of getting pneumonia while taking this medication.
D. I will need to take a daily stool softener while taking this medication.
D - CORRECT ANSWERS--A nurse working on a medical unit is completing the
admission of a client who reports severe allergy to penicillin. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
A. have the client purchased a medication alert bracelet to wear in the hospital.
B. notify dietary services to adjust the clients diet.
C. Remove all objects that contain latex from the clients room.
D. verify the clients medication prescriptions do not include cephalosporin.
B - CORRECT ANSWERS--A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has peptic
ulcer disease and a new prescription for sucralfate tablets which of the following
information should the nurse provide?
A. An antacid may be taken with the medication if indigestion occurs.
B. Take sucralfate one hour before meals
C. Take the tablets whole
D. Store sucralfate in the refrigerator
C - CORRECT ANSWERS--A nurse is caring for a client who has a bacterial infection
and is receiving gentamicin. Which of the following action should the nurse take to
minimize the risk of an adverse effect of the medication?
A. limit the clients fluid intake
B. Instruct the client to report agitation
C. Monitor the serum medication levels
D. Administer the medicine with food
