Final Exam: NUR2474 / NUR 2474
(Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Pharmacology for Professional Nursing | Exam Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Rasmussen
Question:
What should the nurse advise a client taking loop or thiazide diuretics regarding their self-care?
Answer:
weigh daily and report any loss or gain exceeding 2lbs in 24hrs
Question:
A nurse is caring for a client with an asthma attack. Blood pressure is 140/88, pulse is 116, RR is 40 BPM. The respiratory therapist administered a nebulizer with albuterol as ordered. One hour later, the nurse assesses which finding indicates the drug has been effective?
Answer:
RR of 24 BPM
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Question:
A nurse is teaching a client with asthma the appropriate use of inhaled fluticasone. What advice should the nurse give to help the client avoid inhaled steroid complications?
Answer:
Rinse your mouther after inhaling this medicine
Question:
A client diagnosed with high blood pressure is prescribed lisinopril. Which statement made by the client indicates discharge teaching has been effective
Answer:
-I should get up slowly when getting out of bed -I should check my BP daily
Question:
A client with asthma exacerbation has been using her albuterol rescue inhaler 10-20 times a day because she cannot take full breath. What possible side of albuterol does the nurse anticipate reporting?
Answer:
-palpitations -tremors
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Question:
The client has been receiving spironolactone 50 mg PO daily for heart failure.The nurse should closely monitor the client for which condition?
Answer:
Hypokalemia
Question:
Why is the preferable to manage constipation in elderly clients with daily polyethylene glycol or phylum fiber instead of magnesium hydroxide every third day?
Answer:
Magnesium accumulates in elderly clients with renal failure
Question:
A client whose atorvastatin dosage was recently increased, asks if there are any precautions he should take. How should the nurse respond?
Answer:
Call the provider if you experience muscle weakness and have your enzymes checked
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