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NUR 2474 EXAM 2 NEWEST 2026 PHARMACOLOGY
FOR PROFFESIONAL NURSING ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS||VERIFIED EXAM!! (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED
A+(RASMUSSEN)||NEWEST EXAM!!
A client who is receiving factor VIII concentrate to treat
hemophilia a develops hives, low-grade temp elevation
with a stuffy nose. What is the nurse's best response? -
ANSWER-Give oral diphenhydramine (mild symptoms:
hives, itching, stuffy nose, coughing, and fever)
The nurse will be most concerned with which findings in
the clients history preparing to take propranolol? -
ANSWER-Asthma (propanolol is a beta blocker and if
used in asthma, it blocks their adrenergic impulse to the
bronchial tree that causes bronchodilation. This means
beta blockers increased bronchoconstriction, and
therefore contraindicated and asthma.)
A client who recently started therapy with an HMG-COA
reductase inhibitor asked the nurse, "how long will it take
until I see an effect on my LDL cholesterol?" What is the
nurse's best response? - ANSWER-"A reduction will be
seen within two weeks."
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What clients education should the nurse provide in the
discharge teaching for a diabetic client starting
COLESEVELAM and insulin? - ANSWER-The client needs
to monitor the blood sugar carefully because
COLESEVELAM can cause hypoglycemia.
A client with asthma will be using metered dose for the
delivery of an inhaled medication. The provider has
ordered two puffs to be given twice daily. What must the
nurse include in the client education? - ANSWER-Wait one
minute between puffs from maximum effect.
A client is receiving heparin postoperatively to prevent
DBT. The nurse notes that the client has a BP of 90/50,
HR 98, and a recent aPTT greater than 90 seconds with
reports of lumbar pain. Which order would the nurse
expect? - ANSWER-Administer protamine sulfate (APTT
greater than 91 on heparin means initiate bleeding
precautions)
A nurse prepared to administer a scheduled dose of
digoxin and finds a newly recorded plasma digoxin level of
0.7 NG?mL. What is the nurse's best action? - ANSWER-
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Check the clients apical pulse, and if it is within a safe
range, administer the digoxin (normal range: 0.5-0.9
NG/Ml in heart failure or 0.5-2.0 in heart arrhythmia.)
A prescriber orders filgrastim and the nurse prepares the
client for which potential side effects? SATA. - ANSWER-
Bone pain
Headache
Which condition would cause the nurse to withhold a dose
of magnesium hydroxide? - ANSWER-Renal failure
A client begins taking nifedipine, along with metoprolol, to
treat hypertension. Why was metoprolol added to the
medication protocol? - ANSWER-Reduced flushing
A client who takes NSAIDs for arthritis, asks a nurse what
other medication's can be taken to prevent ulcers? The
nurse should ask the provider about which medication is
best for this client? - ANSWER-PPI's (proton pump
inhibitors)
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A nurse is caring for a client after hip replacement surgery.
The client has been receiving iron replacement therapy for
two days, and the nurse observes. The client stools
appear black, the client is pale and complains of fatigue,
HR 98, RR 20, and BP 100/50. What would the nurse
expect the provider to order? - ANSWER-Stool guaiac
Which statement by the student nurse indicates the need
for further teaching regarding the use of sucralfate and
ciprofloxacin to treat peptic ulcer disease? - ANSWER-
Sucralfate may cause systemic side effects.
A nursing student who is preparing to care for a
postoperative client with DVT asks the nurse why the
client must take heparin rather than warfarin. Which
response by the nurse is correct? - ANSWER-The onset of
warfarin is delayed.
A client with COPD is prescribed tiotropium. After an initial
dose, the client reports only mild relief within 30 minutes.
What is the nurse's best response? - ANSWER-You
should see improved effect within the next week.
(Titropium is long acting, usually once a day and and it
may take several weeks to see full effect. Used for prevent
prevention, not acute flare.
NUR 2474 EXAM 2 NEWEST 2026 PHARMACOLOGY
FOR PROFFESIONAL NURSING ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS||VERIFIED EXAM!! (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED
A+(RASMUSSEN)||NEWEST EXAM!!
A client who is receiving factor VIII concentrate to treat
hemophilia a develops hives, low-grade temp elevation
with a stuffy nose. What is the nurse's best response? -
ANSWER-Give oral diphenhydramine (mild symptoms:
hives, itching, stuffy nose, coughing, and fever)
The nurse will be most concerned with which findings in
the clients history preparing to take propranolol? -
ANSWER-Asthma (propanolol is a beta blocker and if
used in asthma, it blocks their adrenergic impulse to the
bronchial tree that causes bronchodilation. This means
beta blockers increased bronchoconstriction, and
therefore contraindicated and asthma.)
A client who recently started therapy with an HMG-COA
reductase inhibitor asked the nurse, "how long will it take
until I see an effect on my LDL cholesterol?" What is the
nurse's best response? - ANSWER-"A reduction will be
seen within two weeks."
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What clients education should the nurse provide in the
discharge teaching for a diabetic client starting
COLESEVELAM and insulin? - ANSWER-The client needs
to monitor the blood sugar carefully because
COLESEVELAM can cause hypoglycemia.
A client with asthma will be using metered dose for the
delivery of an inhaled medication. The provider has
ordered two puffs to be given twice daily. What must the
nurse include in the client education? - ANSWER-Wait one
minute between puffs from maximum effect.
A client is receiving heparin postoperatively to prevent
DBT. The nurse notes that the client has a BP of 90/50,
HR 98, and a recent aPTT greater than 90 seconds with
reports of lumbar pain. Which order would the nurse
expect? - ANSWER-Administer protamine sulfate (APTT
greater than 91 on heparin means initiate bleeding
precautions)
A nurse prepared to administer a scheduled dose of
digoxin and finds a newly recorded plasma digoxin level of
0.7 NG?mL. What is the nurse's best action? - ANSWER-
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Check the clients apical pulse, and if it is within a safe
range, administer the digoxin (normal range: 0.5-0.9
NG/Ml in heart failure or 0.5-2.0 in heart arrhythmia.)
A prescriber orders filgrastim and the nurse prepares the
client for which potential side effects? SATA. - ANSWER-
Bone pain
Headache
Which condition would cause the nurse to withhold a dose
of magnesium hydroxide? - ANSWER-Renal failure
A client begins taking nifedipine, along with metoprolol, to
treat hypertension. Why was metoprolol added to the
medication protocol? - ANSWER-Reduced flushing
A client who takes NSAIDs for arthritis, asks a nurse what
other medication's can be taken to prevent ulcers? The
nurse should ask the provider about which medication is
best for this client? - ANSWER-PPI's (proton pump
inhibitors)
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A nurse is caring for a client after hip replacement surgery.
The client has been receiving iron replacement therapy for
two days, and the nurse observes. The client stools
appear black, the client is pale and complains of fatigue,
HR 98, RR 20, and BP 100/50. What would the nurse
expect the provider to order? - ANSWER-Stool guaiac
Which statement by the student nurse indicates the need
for further teaching regarding the use of sucralfate and
ciprofloxacin to treat peptic ulcer disease? - ANSWER-
Sucralfate may cause systemic side effects.
A nursing student who is preparing to care for a
postoperative client with DVT asks the nurse why the
client must take heparin rather than warfarin. Which
response by the nurse is correct? - ANSWER-The onset of
warfarin is delayed.
A client with COPD is prescribed tiotropium. After an initial
dose, the client reports only mild relief within 30 minutes.
What is the nurse's best response? - ANSWER-You
should see improved effect within the next week.
(Titropium is long acting, usually once a day and and it
may take several weeks to see full effect. Used for prevent
prevention, not acute flare.
