Nursing Pharmacology Test Preparation
Course Introduction
Nursing Pharmacology explores the fundamental principles of pharmacology as they apply to nursing practice, focusing on the actions, uses, side effects, and nursing implications of various drug categories. The course emphasizes safe medication administration, dosage calculations, drug interactions, and patient education, equipping students with the knowledge to make informed clinical decisions. Students learn to assess patient responses to medications, recognize adverse reactions, and apply evidence-based strategies to optimize therapeutic outcomes across diverse patient populations.
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Understanding Pharmacology Essentials for Medication Safety 1st Edition by M. Linda Workman
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Chapter 1: Drug Actions and Body Responses
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Q1) Which drug administration route is the most dangerous?
A) Enteral
B) Intravenous
C) Transdermal
D) Subcutaneous
Answer: B
Q2) Which patient response indicates a drug's therapeutic response?
A) Ankle swelling
B) Bone strengthening
C) Constipation
D) Dizziness
Answer: B
Q3) In the United States,which group is responsible for enforcing established standards for drug manufacturing?
A) United States Pharmacopeia
B) National Institutes of Health
C) Food and Drug Administration
D) Association of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers
Answer: C
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Chapter 2: Safely Preparing and Giving Drugs
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Q1) When giving a drug to a patient who is awake but confused,what is the best way for the nurse to identify the patient?
A) Check the room and bed number that the patient occupies.
B) Ask the patient to state his or her name and birth date.
C) Check the name on the patient's wristband.
D) Ask the patient if he or she is Mr. or Ms. [name].
Answer: C
Q2) Which question is most important for the nurse to ask a patient before administering a new drug?
A) "Are you allergic to any drugs?"
B) "Do you know what this drug is for?"
C) "When was the last time you ate or drank?"
D) "What other drugs have you taken in the last 24 hours?"
Answer: A
Q3) A sublingual drug is administered by placing the drug in what part of the body?
A) Between the cheek and the upper jaw
B) Under the tongue
C) In the nose
D) In the eyes
Answer: B
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Chapter 3: Teaching Patients About Drug Therapy
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Q1) Which information noted by the nurse during a patient interview is considered part of cultural assessment?
A) The patient's personal appearance and clothing are neat and clean.
B) The patient is considerably overweight for his or her height and age.
C) The skin tone and eye coloring of all family members is very similar.
D) The wife looks to her husband to answer questions about her health.
Answer: D
Q2) Which statement by the nurse is more likely to motivate a patient to adhere to a drug therapy regimen for hypertension?
A) "Your doctor prescribed this drug and your doctor knows what is best for your health."
B) "If you do not take this drug you are at greater risk to die of stroke or heart attack within the next 10 years."
C) "As an artist, your eyes are important, and taking this drug daily helps prevent eye damage from high blood pressure."
D) "If you are not taking this drug because you are too poor to afford it, I can call a social worker so you can get financial aid."
Answer: C
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Chapter 4: Medical Systems of Weights and Measures
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Q1) A patient is prescribed potassium 15 mEq in an oral solution.How many ounces does the nurse administer to the patient from a solution of potassium with a strength of 20 mEq in 8 ounces?
_____ ounces
Q2) An infant is to receive 6 mg of a liquid drug that is available in the strength of 10 mg/mL.How many drops (gtt)of this drug does the nurse administer to the infant?
A) 3
B) 6
C) 9
D) 12
Q3) The nurse is mixing a dry drug in a vial with 1 ounce of the accompanying diluting fluid (diluent).How many milliliters does the nurse add to the dry drug in the vial?
A) 15
B) 30
C) 45
D) 60
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Chapter 5: Mathematics Review and Introduction to Dosage Calculation
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Q1) What is the lowest common denominator for the fraction series of 10/15,9/27,10/30,34/51?
A) 3
B) 5
C) 6
D) 10
Q2) A patient is prescribed 4 mg of morphine IV.The drug on hand is morphine 10 mg in a 1-mL syringe.How many milliliters does the nurse administer? _____ mL
Q3) A patient is prescribed aspirin 650 mg orally.The aspirin form on hand is 325 mg/tablet.How many tablets does the nurse give this patient? _____ tablet(s)
Q4) What is the most important consideration when using a calculator for drug dosages?
A) Always check the answers with a pharmacist.
B) Ensure the numbers are entered in the correct order.
C) Work the problem by hand and then check all work using the computer.
D) Calculate the answer with the computer and then check the answer by working the problem by hand.
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Chapter 6: Dosage Calculation of Intravenous Solutions and Drugs
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Q1) An 82-year-old patient returns to the floor after being gone for 1 hour for an x-ray examination.On return,the nurse notes that 700 mL of fluid have infused during the last hour and the patient is short of breath.What is the nurse's best action?
A) Check the intravenous (IV) site and document the findings.
B) Slow the IV rate and notify the prescriber immediately.
C) Discontinue the IV therapy and notify the prescriber immediately.
D) Notify the prescriber and ask whether the IV therapy should be discontinued.
Q2) How is extravasation different from infiltration?
A) Infiltration occurs in the hand, whereas extravasation occurs in the arm.
B) Both conditions lead to swelling, but extravasation causes tissue damage.
C) Infiltration is swelling accompanied by pain, whereas extravasation is not painful.
D) Extravasation causes phlebitis along with tissue swelling, whereas infiltration causes fluid overload along with swelling.
Q3) A patient is to receive 1000 mL of D<sub>5</sub>W intravenously over 6 hours.The nurse selects a tubing set with a drop factor of 15 gtt/mL.How many drops per minute are needed to infuse this fluid in the prescribed time? _____ gtt per minute
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Chapter 7: Drugs for Pain and Sleep Problems
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Q1) Which statement about narcolepsy is true?
A) Narcolepsy is an acute neurologic disorder.
B) With narcolepsy, the brain cannot regulate sleep-wake cycles.
C) The underlying problem in narcolepsy is increased oxygenation.
D) Sleep episodes with narcolepsy usually occur during the evening hours.
Q2) The nurse is preparing to teach a patient about oxybate (Xyrem)for the treatment of narcolepsy.Which precaution does the nurse stress?
A) "Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this drug."
B) "Be sure to take this drug with food or milk."
C) "Report constipation to your prescriber."
D) "Use mints to prevent dry mouth."
Q3) A drug for narcolepsy is prescribed for a 70-year-old nursing home patient.What adjustment in drug administration does the nurse expect to make for this patient?
A) Ensuring that the drug is taken with a meal to prevent nausea.
B) Giving the drug earlier in the day to prevent nighttime incontinence.
C) Giving a lower-than-normal dose to avoid changes in thinking patterns.
D) Crushing the capsule and mixing it with gelatin to make swallowing easier.
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Chapter 8: Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
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Q1) A patient with an inflammatory response is prescribed ranitidine (Zantac)75 mg once a day.What is the nurse's best action?
A) Give the drug as ordered.
B) Hold the drug and notify the prescriber.
C) Teach the patient to take the drug first thing in the morning.
D) Ask the patient if he or she is allergic to any drugs or other substances.
Q2) Which statement about stage I of the inflammatory process is true?
A) Vascular changes occur, including dilation of blood vessels and capillary leak.
B) White blood cells (WBCs) secrete chemicals that trigger resolution of pain and swelling.
C) The body prepares to replace scar tissue with healthy tissue to maintain function.
D) An exudate called pus is formed and white blood cell levels are four to five times above normal.
Q3) Why are aspirin and aspirin-containing drugs avoided for use in children?
A) Aspirin is associated with the development of Reye's syndrome.
B) Aspirin would drop a child's body temperature below normal.
C) Children are at higher risk for bleeding with aspirin use.
D) A child's liver is unable to metabolize aspirin.
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Chapter 9: Anti-Infectives: Antibacterial Drugs
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Q1) A patient is being discharged home on antibacterial drug therapy.What instructions must the nurse teach the patient about allergic reactions?
A) "Notify your prescriber immediately if you vomit."
B) "Stop taking the drug if you develop hives or a rash."
C) "If you notice diarrhea be sure to stop taking the drug."
D) "Continue taking the drug even if you feel well because it is fighting the infection."
E) "Call 911 if you experience difficulty with breathing."
F) "Avoid drinking caffeinated beverages with the drug."
Q2) An older adult patient has been prescribed oral erythromycin tablets.Which precaution is most important for the nurse to teach?
A) "Take this drug with food or right after eating to reduce intestinal side effects."
B) "Avoid driving or operating dangerous equipment while taking this drug."
C) "Take your pulse daily and notify your prescriber if it becomes irregular."
D) "Wear a hat and sunscreen when outdoors."
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Chapter 10: Anti-Infectives: Antiviral Drugs
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Q1) Which statement about human immune deficiency virus (HIV)and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)is true?
A) Everyone with AIDS has HIV infection but not everyone with HIV infection has AIDS.
B) Everyone with HIV infection eventually dies of it because the disease cannot be cured.
C) With successful antiretroviral therapy, HIV-infected patients become HIV-antibody negative.
D) When HIV disease becomes AIDS, the infection is in the blood and treatment must be given intravenously.
Q2) A patient is prescribed to begin highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART).What is the most important question the nurse asks this patient before beginning therapy?
A) "Do you have any symptoms now of active infection?"
B) "Is there any possibility that you are pregnant?"
C) "Are you currently sexually active?"
D) "What other drugs do you take?"
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Chapter 11: Anti-Infectives: Antitubercular and Antifungal Drugs
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Q1) A pregnant patient is taking all four first-line drugs for tuberculosis (TB).Which additional health care actions are needed for this patient?
A) Ensuring that no weight is gained
B) Checking liver function tests monthly
C) Checking vision and intraocular pressure monthly
D) Testing urine for the presence of the TB organism
E) Supplementing with B-complex vitamins
F) Avoiding alcoholic beverages
Q2) A patient who is prescribed ethambutol (EMB,Myambutol)reports trouble distinguishing colors.What is the nurse's best action?
A) Document the report as the only action.
B) Hold the dose and notify the prescriber immediately.
C) Caution the patient to wear sunglasses and a hat when outside.
D) Reassure the patient that this is a common side effect of the drug.
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Chapter 12: Drugs That Affect Urine Output
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Q1) A patient who has been taking a diuretic for the past 2 weeks now experiences all of the following changes.Which change indicates to the nurse that the diuretic is effective?
A) Weight loss of 7 lb
B) Heart rate increased from 72 to 80 beats per minute
C) Respiratory rate decreased from 20 to 16 breaths per minute
D) Morning blood glucose decreased from 142 mg/dL to 110 mg/dL
Q2) An 82-year-old-man is prescribed a dihydrotestosterone (DHT)inhibitor to treat benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH).Which health promotion activity is most important for the nurse to teach this patient?
A) Have vision and glaucoma checks yearly.
B) Participate in yearly prostate cancer screening.
C) Avoid both alcohol and caffeine while on the drug.
D) Avoid donating blood when taking the drug and for at least 6 months after drug therapy has stopped.
Q3) Which side effect is associated only with loop diuretics?
A) Dizziness
B) Hearing loss
C) Urinary frequency
D) Increased sun sensitivity
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Chapter 13: Drugs for Hypertension
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Q1) A patient who has been prescribed enalopril (Vasotec)has developed a persistent nonproductive cough.What is the nurse's best action?
A) Ask the prescriber to order something for the patient's cough.
B) Suggest that the family bring the patient some cough drops.
C) Offer the patient sips of water and ice chips.
D) Hold the dose and notify the prescriber.
Q2) An older adult man who takes verapamil (Calan)reports that his breasts have enlarged.What is the nurse's best action?
A) Ask the patient whether he has had any difficulty getting or maintaining an erection.
B) Document the response and reassure the patient that this is a common side effect.
C) Instruct the patient to use an elastic wrap to bind his breasts during the day.
D) Hold the drug dose and notify the prescriber.
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Chapter 14: Drugs for Heart Failure
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Q1) Which symptom is commonly assessed by the nurse when a patient has left ventricular heart failure?
A) Weight gain
B) Swelling in the legs
C) Jugular vein distention
D) Crackles in the lungs
Q2) A patient is being discharged with prescribed sublingual nitroglycerin.Which teaching points does the nurse include in the patient's care plan?
A) Keep the tablet in place until it is dissolved.
B) Swallow the tablet with a full glass of water.
C) A tingling sensation means that the drug is potent.
D) Do not eat anything until after the tablet is dissolved.
E) Call your prescriber if chest pain persists after one tablet.
Q3) Which safety precaution does the nurse teach a patient going home on any antihypertensive drug for heart failure?
A) Always change positions slowly
B) Never get up without assistance
C) Take the drug in the evening before bedtime
D) Avoid all over-the-counter drugs while taking this drug
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Chapter 15: Antidysrhythmic Drugs
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Q1) A patient who is prescribed oral quinidine (Quinaglute)for a tachydysrhythmia is on a cardiac monitor,which shows lengthening PR intervals.What is the nurse's best action?
A) Perform a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG).
B) Send a serum potassium level to the laboratory.
C) Document this as an expected action of the drug.
D) Notify the prescriber immediately.
Q2) Which laboratory result for a patient receiving sotalol (Betapace)does the nurse immediately report to the prescriber?
A) Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) 21 mg/dL
B) Potassium (K) 3.4 mEq/L
C) Sodium (Na) 147 mEq/L
D) Creatinine 2.4 mg/dL
Q3) A patient is prescribed an oral loading dose of amiodarone (Cordarone)1600 mg.Amiodarone is available in 400-mg tablets.How many tablets does the nurse give?
A) 2
B) 4
C) 6
D) 8
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Chapter 16: Drugs for High Blood Lipids
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Q1) A patient prescribed atorvastatin (Lipitor)reports all of the following problems or changes since starting this drug.Which problem or change does the nurse report to the prescriber?
A) Abdominal cramps and bloating
B) Muscle aches and weakness
C) Urinating more at night
D) Loss of taste for sweets
Q2) The risk for which health problems can be reduced when blood levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL)cholesterol are controlled within the normal range?
A) Angina
B) Asthma
C) Colitis
D) Heart attack
E) High blood pressure
F) Parkinson disease
G) Stroke
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Chapter 17: Drugs That Affect Blood Clotting
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Q1) A patient who has been prescribed continuous intravenous (IV)heparin asks the nurse why being weighed is necessary.What is the nurse's best response?
A) "All patients are weighed upon admission to the hospital."
B) "IV heparin has been known to cause weight gain."
C) "The initial IV bolus of heparin is prescribed based on your weight."
D) "The rate of the heparin infusion is based on your weight."
Q2) A patient who received the thrombolytic drug alteplace (Activase)asks the nurse why continuous heparin is now infusing intravenously.What is the nurse's best response?
A) "There may be additional clots in your body and we want to be sure they are all dissolved."
B) "Once the clot is dissolved, heparin is given continuously to prevent any new clots from forming."
C) "The heparin finishes the job of dissolving the clot that the alteplace started."
D) "Heparin is infused continuously in case we need to give additional dosages of alteplase."
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Chapter 18: Drugs for Asthma and Other Respiratory Problems
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Q1) A patient is prescribed a dry powder inhaler (DPI)for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).Which statement made by the patient indicates to the nurse that more instruction is needed?
A) "I won't exhale into the inhaler."
B) "The inhaler will be kept in the drawer of my bedroom dresser."
C) "I will wash the inhaler mouthpiece daily with soap and water."
D) "I'll inhale twice as hard through this inhaler as I do with my aerosol inhaler."
Q2) A home care patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)has oral candidiasis.What additional information does the nurse obtain from this patient?
A) "How often are you using your steroid inhaler?"
B) "Do you share a toothbrush with any members of your family?"
C) "When was the last time your inhaler drug prescriptions were filled?"
D) "Have you taken any over-the-counter drugs for a cold or flu lately?"
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Chapter 19: Drugs for Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and Constipation
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Q1) How do osmotic laxatives reduce constipation?
A) They cause retention of fluid in the bowel, increasing the water content in stool.
B) They add bulk to the stool, which increases stool mass that stimulates peristalsis.
C) They soften stool, allowing the stool to mix with fatty substances, making it easier to eliminate.
D) They cause chemical irritation of nerve receptors in the intestinal lining, which then triggers peristalsis.
Q2) A 10-year-old child is prescribed cyclizine (Marezine)25 mg orally for motion sickness.The drug is available as a 50 mg tablet.How many tablets does the nurse instruct the parent to give the child?
A) One fourth
B) One half
C) Two
D) Four
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Chapter 20: Drugs for Gastric Ulcers and Reflux
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Q1) Why are older patients who are prescribed proton pump inhibitors more at risk for drug-induced hip fracture?
A) Induced drowsiness increases the risk for falling.
B) Inhibited calcium absorption makes bones more fragile.
C) Excessive potassium loss reduces muscle strength and balance.
D) Anemia and fatigue prevent participation in exercise and reduce mobility.
Q2) To prevent a common risk among older adults who are prescribed proton pump inhibitors,which safety precaution does the nurse recommend?
A) "Be sure to take a daily multivitamin."
B) "Use handrails when going up or down stairs."
C) "Take this drug with food or a full glass of fluid."
D) "Notify your prescriber if you develop belching or gas."
Q3) What should the nurse plan to teach a patient about smoking and peptic ulcer disease?
A) Smoking increases acid secretion.
B) Smoking is not a cause of ulcer formation.
C) Smoking slows ulcer healing.
D) Smoking is related to the reoccurrence of ulcers.
E) Smoking decreases stomach mucus production.
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Chapter 21: Drugs for Seizures
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Q1) A patient who has been prescribed phenytoin (Dilantin)reports gum swelling around the teeth.What is the nurse's best action?
A) Tell the patient to document this unexpected change by taking a photograph.
B) Instruct the patient to stop the drug and notify the prescriber immediately.
C) Reassure the patient that this is a common and expected side effect.
D) Remind the patient to brush teeth gently and avoid flossing.
Q2) What is the priority safety measure for the nurse to implement when a patient has been started on carbamazepine (Tegretol)?
A) Ask the patient about symptoms of nausea and vomiting.
B) Monitor for and manage seizure activity.
C) Assist the patient when getting out of bed.
D) Always give this drug with food.
Q3) A patient who has been prescribed primidone (Mysoline)also takes warfarin (Coumadin).Which laboratory blood test results indicate to the nurse a possible drug interaction?
A) Hematocrit 32%
B) Hemoglobin 11.2 g/dL
C) Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) 21 mg/dL
D) International normalized ratio (INR) 0.5
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Chapter 22: Drugs for Depression,anxiety,and Psychosis
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Q1) Four hours after receiving risperidone (Risperdal),the patient on the psychiatric unit has a temperature elevation of 2S1U1P1\(\circ\)S1S1P0 F.What is the nurse's best action?
A) Administer the next dose of the drug as prescribed.
B) Assess the patient for other signs and symptoms of infection.
C) Hold the next drug dose and notify the prescriber immediately.
D) Attempt to arouse the patient from sleep by gently shaking his or her arm.
Q2) What type of medication could be prescribed for a patient who experiences anxiety when speaking before a group?
A) A benzodiazepine drug
B) An SSRI drug
C) A beta blocker
D) A TCA drug
Q3) Which statement about depression is true?
A) Depression does not affect the way a person interacts with others.
B) Men are twice as likely to experience depression as women.
C) Many older adults with depression are undiagnosed and untreated.
D) Women are less likely than men to seek treatment for depression.
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Chapter 23: Drugs for Alzheimers and Parkinsons Disease
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Q1) Which strategy best supports safe medication administration for patients with Alzheimer's disease?
A) Include the patient's care provider when teaching about the patient's drugs.
B) Provide written guidelines about each drug to the patient.
C) Create a chart listing the drugs, dosages, and times they should be taken.
D) Suggest that the patient set up the drugs each week in labeled boxes.
Q2) A patient with Parkinson's disease informs the nurse that the stiffness and slowness of movements associated with the illness have become worse.What does the nurse teach the patient about this change?
A) "These changes are normal and expected as your disease progresses."
B) "You will need to use a walker at all times to avoid falls and accidents."
C) "Whenever your symptoms worsen, contact your prescriber right away."
D) "If your prescriber increases your drug dosage these functions will improve."
Q3) Which are major symptoms of Parkinson's disease?
A) Bradycardia
B) Rigidity
C) Abnormal gait
D) Tremor at rest
E) Lack of facial expression
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Chapter 24: Drugs for Endocrine Problems
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Q1) Which precaution is most important for the nurse to teach a patient who is newly prescribed a thyroid hormone replacement drug?
A) "Avoid taking fiber supplements while on this drug."
B) "Be sure to take this drug at the same time every day."
C) "Weigh yourself daily and keep a record of these weights."
D) "Do not increase the dose without your prescriber's knowledge."
Q2) Which symptom of hyperthyroidism occurs only with the Graves' disease form of the problem?
A) Goiter
B) Hypertension
C) Exophthalmos
D) Thinning scalp hair
Q3) A patient is prescribed levothyroxine 25 mcg by IV push.The drug on hand is levothyroxine sodium 100 mcg/mL.How many milliliters does the nurse administer?
A) 2.5
B) 1
C) 0.5
D) 0.25
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Chapter 25: Drugs for Diabetes
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Q1) A patient is prescribed repaglinide (Prandin)3 mg.The drug available is repaglinide 0.5 mg per tablet.How many tablets does the nurse administer to the patient? _____ tablet(s)
Q2) An older patient with diabetes is visually impaired and asks if syringes can be prefilled and stored for use later.What is the nurse's best response?
A) "Yes, prefilled syringes can be stored for up to 3 weeks in the refrigerator in a vertical position with the needle pointing up."
B) "Yes, prefilled syringes can be stored for up to 3 weeks in the refrigerator, placed in a horizontal position."
C) "Insulin reacts with plastic, so prefilled syringes must be made of glass and placed in a horizontal position."
D) "No, insulin cannot be stored for any length of time outside of the container."
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Chapter 26: Drugs for Glaucoma
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Q1) A patient who has been prescribed echothiophate (Phospholine Iodide)for the last 2 weeks reports all of the following symptoms or conditions.Which symptom or condition does the nurse report to the prescriber immediately?
A) Excessive drooling
B) Pinpoint pupils
C) Cold hands
D) Dry mouth
Q2) Which nursing actions help prevent infection when placing ointments into a patient's eye?
A) Having the patient remove contact lenses
B) Avoiding touching the tip of the applicator
C) Using separate drug tubes for the right and the left eye
D) Applying pressure over the punctum for 1 minute after instilling the drug
E) Waiting 10 minutes between the administration of more than one type of eye drug
F) Squeezing out and discarding a small amount of ointment before instilling the drug
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Chapter 27: Drugs for Cancer Therapy
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Q1) Which drug does the nurse prepare to administer to a patient receiving combination chemotherapy who has a red blood cell (RBC)count of 120 million/mm<sup>3</sup>?
A) Bleomycin (Blenoxane)
B) Oprelvekin (Neumega)
C) Epoetin alfa (Procrit)
D) Megestrol (Megace)
Q2) How does oncogene activation cause normal cells to transform into cancer cells?
A) By inhibiting the ability of suppressor gene products to regulate apoptosis
B) By increasing the amount of cyclins present so that cells keep entering the cell cycle and dividing
C) By preventing the immune system from recognizing and eliminating cells that are no longer totally normal
D) By reducing the amount of glucose and other nutrients that reach normal cells, resulting in the starvation and death of normal cells
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