Exam 2: NUR2474 / NUR 2474
(Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Pharmacology | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | A Grade - Rasmussen
Question:
The nurse is creating an education plan for a patient on lithium therapy?Which information would be important to include in the teaching plan?
Answer:
Limit all caffeinated beverages
Question:
Which preexisting conditions would require cautious use of trycyclic antidepressant?
Answer:
Peptic ulcer disease
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Question:
The nurse is working in a physician's office and receives a call from a patient who has been taking fucatine (Prozac) for 1 week. The patient informs the nurse she is still having symptoms of anxiety. Which is the nurse's best response?
Answer:
"It may take 4 weeks to notice any therapeutic effects from the medication.
Question:
The nurse is caring for a patient taking reperidone (Risperdal). The nurse understand this drug has which therapeutic effects?
Answer:
Decreased paranoia
Question:
The nurse is caring for a patient who will be intubated for a surgical procedure. The nurse is aware that which depolarizing blocking drug is most commonly used?
Answer:
Succinylcholine
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Question:
The nurse is completing a medication assessment form for a patient who is scheduled for surgery tomorrow morning. The Patient states that garlic is taken daily with his prescribed medications. Which is the surgical risk for this patient related to taking garlic daily?
Answer:
Increased risk of bleeding
Question:
Which statement is accurate regarding the use of clopidogrel (Plavix)?
Answer:
It reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke
Question:
The nurse is caring for a patient taking acetaminophen (tylenol), 500 mg orally every 4 hours. Which is the maximum daily dose of acetaminophen (tylenol) a healthy patient can take?
Answer:
3000mg
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