Pharmacology Final Exam (Questions from quizzes) Latest Update 2024-2025 Actual Exam 250 Questions and 100% Verified Correct Answers Guaranteed A+ Verified by Professor
A bulk-forming laxative should be administered with a full glass of water to prevent which of the following from occurring?
Select one:
- nausea
- appendicitis
- esophageal obstruction
d. cramps - CORRECT ANSWER: c. esophageal obstruction
A child is given a sedative before an invasive procedure. Instead of calming him, he becomes very excited. This an example of which effect?
Select one:
- hypersensitive
- tolerant
- displaced
d. idiosyncratic - CORRECT ANSWER: d. idiosyncratic
A child is placed on Amoxicillin for otitis media. One weak later the mother returns and states the Amoxicillin is not working. The client is given Augmentin and the mother asks
"isn't tht the same as Amoxicillin'? The provider responds:
Select one:
- Augmentin is different from Amoxicillin
- This is a stronger dose of Amoxicillin
- AUgmentin is a different class of antibiotics 1 / 4
- Augmentin also has Clauvulanic Acid which fights off the resisitance that the
pathogen has developed to AMoxicillin - CORRECT ANSWER: d. Augmentin also has
Clauvulanic Acid which fights off the resisitance that the pathogen has developed to AMoxicillin
A child receiving Amoxicillin 250 mg tid that comes as 125mg/tsp for 7 days would receive a total of 210 ml of Amoxicillin?
Select one:
True
False - CORRECT ANSWER: True
A client asks the nurse to leave a sleeping pill which is ordered at HS (bedtime) prn at the bedside as the client is reading for a few more minutes before going to sleep. Which of these actions should the nurse take?
Select one:
- Leave the pill.
- Tell client he must take it now.
- Tell client to call nurse when ready for pill.
- Notify physician for an order to leave pill. - CORRECT ANSWER: c. Tell client to call
nurse when ready for pill.
A client develops neutropenia after chemotherapy. Which of the following interventions would be appropriate for client safety?
Select one:
- Use bleeding precautions.
- Implement seizure precautions.
- Protect patient from infection.
- Limit intake of dark green vegetables. - CORRECT ANSWER: c. Protect patient from
infection
A client has a congested but nonproductive cough. Which cough preparation would be most helpful? 2 / 4
Select one:
- Benzonatate (Tessalon Perles)
- Guaifenesin (Humabid)
- Codeine
- Guaifenesin with dextromethorphan hydrobromide (Robitussin DM) - CORRECT
ANSWER: b. Guaifenesin (Humabid)
A client has a deep vein thrombosis, and is receiving a heparin drip as well as starting on Coumadin therapy. When the nurse is helping the client with her morning care, he notices that her gums bled when she brushed her teeth. Which of these actions should the nurse take?
Select one:
- Give Vitamin K.
- Offer the client a saline mouth rinse.
- Notify the physician immediately.
- Tell client not to brush teeth until heparin is discontinued. - CORRECT ANSWER: c.
Notify the physician immediately
A client is being treated for H. pylori with three medications. The client asks the nurse if it is necessary to take all of the medications. The nurse would be correct in responding, "H. pylori is most effectively treated with more than one drug, so the client should take all the medications as prescribed."
Select one:
True
False - CORRECT ANSWER: True
A client is on all the following drugs for asthma. Which one does the nurse suspect is most likely causing the side effects of tremor and nervousness?
Select one:
- Salmeterol (Serevent)
- Zafirlukast (Accolate) 3 / 4
- Loratadine (Claritin)
d. Fluticasone (Flovent - CORRECT ANSWER: a. Salmeterol (Serevent)
A client is receiving a first time dose of penicillin. Why is it essential for the nurse to monitor the client closely for a first time dose?
Select one:
- To detect an allergic reaction.
- To answer client questions
- To ensure all of dose is taken
- To document time of administration - CORRECT ANSWER: a. To detect an allergic
reaction.
A client is receiving ondansetron (Zofran). Which of these is a side effect of this agent?
Select one:
- Headache
- Dry mouth
- Tardive dyskinesia
d. Akathesia - CORRECT ANSWER: a. Headache
A client is started on a diabetic agent that is known as an incretin mimetic. Since starting on the medication the client has lost weight. The medication requires daily subq injection. Which of the following is the name of this medication?
Select one:
- metformin (Glucophage)
- exenatide (Byetta)
- repaglinide (Starlix)
d. NovoLog (insulin gargline) - CORRECT ANSWER: b. exenatide (Byetta)
A client reports a dry mouth when taking an over the counter antihistamine medication.Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend?
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