NUR 210 / NUR210 – 2026/2027 – Exam
4 Principles of Pharmacology Guide with
Verified Correct Answers – Galen College
The nurse is caring for a patieint who previously experienced an allergy while taking
Penicillin. Which of the following action is appropriate for the nurse to take before the
administration of an antihistamine Cephalosporin? -CORRECTANSWER Contact HCP
to report findings & request additional information
The nurse is caring for a patient who has been taking Amoxicillin. Which of the following
is important for the nurse to include in the plan of care for this clients? -
CORRECTANSWER Contact HCP if you notice swelling
THe nurse is teaching a client who has been newly prescribed amoxicillin and will be
taking it for the first time. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include
when teaching the client? -CORRECTANSWER If you develop an allergy, you need to
wear a medical ID alert bracelet or carry a card.
The nurse is teaching a patient who will be discharged home from the hospital to take
Amoxicillin BID x 10 days. Which of the following dietary statements by the nurse is
correct? -CORRECTANSWER Avoid drinking too much citrus juice while taking this
medication.
, The nurse is caring for a patient taking prescribed Amoxicillin. The nurse instructs the
patient on dietary precautions while taking this medication. Which of the foods from the
box below should the client avoid? -CORRECTANSWER OJ, Lemons and Grapefruit
(Citrus/Acidic)
While instructing a patient about antibiotic therapy, the nurse explains to the patient that
bacterial resistance to antibiotics can occur when what happens? -CORRECTANSWER
Stop taking ABT once you began to feel better, ABT used to treat yeast infection, ABT
shared with family member
The nurse is caring for a client who has been receiving Cephalosporin medication for 2
weeks. The nurse notes white patches and ulcers on the client's tongue and buccal
mucosa. Which of the following actions by the nurse is best. -CORRECTANSWER
Report findings to HCP
The nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for a wound culture abnd
sensitivity and an antibacterial medication. Which of the following should the nurse
take? -CORRECTANSWER Obtain culture before administering first dose of ABT
Which statement will the nurse include when teaching a patient about Cephalosporin
therapy? -CORRECTANSWER Inform the HCP if you develop Mouth ulcers
Photosensitivity -CORRECTANSWER Fear The Sun
4 Principles of Pharmacology Guide with
Verified Correct Answers – Galen College
The nurse is caring for a patieint who previously experienced an allergy while taking
Penicillin. Which of the following action is appropriate for the nurse to take before the
administration of an antihistamine Cephalosporin? -CORRECTANSWER Contact HCP
to report findings & request additional information
The nurse is caring for a patient who has been taking Amoxicillin. Which of the following
is important for the nurse to include in the plan of care for this clients? -
CORRECTANSWER Contact HCP if you notice swelling
THe nurse is teaching a client who has been newly prescribed amoxicillin and will be
taking it for the first time. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include
when teaching the client? -CORRECTANSWER If you develop an allergy, you need to
wear a medical ID alert bracelet or carry a card.
The nurse is teaching a patient who will be discharged home from the hospital to take
Amoxicillin BID x 10 days. Which of the following dietary statements by the nurse is
correct? -CORRECTANSWER Avoid drinking too much citrus juice while taking this
medication.
, The nurse is caring for a patient taking prescribed Amoxicillin. The nurse instructs the
patient on dietary precautions while taking this medication. Which of the foods from the
box below should the client avoid? -CORRECTANSWER OJ, Lemons and Grapefruit
(Citrus/Acidic)
While instructing a patient about antibiotic therapy, the nurse explains to the patient that
bacterial resistance to antibiotics can occur when what happens? -CORRECTANSWER
Stop taking ABT once you began to feel better, ABT used to treat yeast infection, ABT
shared with family member
The nurse is caring for a client who has been receiving Cephalosporin medication for 2
weeks. The nurse notes white patches and ulcers on the client's tongue and buccal
mucosa. Which of the following actions by the nurse is best. -CORRECTANSWER
Report findings to HCP
The nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for a wound culture abnd
sensitivity and an antibacterial medication. Which of the following should the nurse
take? -CORRECTANSWER Obtain culture before administering first dose of ABT
Which statement will the nurse include when teaching a patient about Cephalosporin
therapy? -CORRECTANSWER Inform the HCP if you develop Mouth ulcers
Photosensitivity -CORRECTANSWER Fear The Sun
