EDAPT: NCLEX READINESS
PHARMACOLOGY REVIEW PART 6 REAL
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
The nurse is caring for a client who presents to the emergency
department after reportedly consuming twenty 5 mg pills of
diazepam. The nurse should prepare to administer __________. --
CORRECT ANSWER--Flumazenil
The nurse is caring for a client with a new prescription for sertraline.
Review the note and highlight the findings that will require the nurse
to provide education. --CORRECT ANSWER--Insomnia
St. John's wort
Lisinopril
Stopped taking it after 2 weeks
The nurse is caring for a client who has been taking lithium 600 mg
PO every 12 hours for 6 months. The client takes the medication at
0800 and 2000. The client is scheduled for a serum lithium level. The
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,nurse should plan to obtain the trough lithium serum level at
__________. The trough lithium serum result was 0.5 mEq/L
(Reference range: 0.6 and 1.2 mEq/L). The nurse should anticipate the
healthcare provider will __________ the dose. --CORRECT
ANSWER--0730
Increase
The nurse is caring for a client who has been taking lithium 600 mg
PO every 12 hours for 6 months. Available is lithium 150 mg tablets.
How many tablet(s) should the nurse administer per dose? --
CORRECT ANSWER--4
The nurse is caring for a client with schizophrenia who is prescribed
haloperidol. The client develops tremors, muscle rigidity, a fever, and
is confused.
The client is most likely experiencing __________ caused by
__________. --CORRECT ANSWER--Neuroleptic malignant
syndrome
Antipsychotics
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, For each client with a new prescription for a benzodiazepine, click to
indicate if the nurse should be concerned or not concerned about the
new order. --CORRECT ANSWER--*Should Cause Concern:*
A 29-year-old pregnant client with an anxiety disorder
A 54-year-old client with anxiety and alcohol use disorder
An 82-year-old client with insomnia
*No Concern:*
A 42-year-old client with an acute back injury who is experiencing
muscle spasms
A nurse is caring for a client with a new prescription for lithium. For
each client statement, click to specify whether the statement indicates
understanding or a need for further education about the medication. --
CORRECT ANSWER--*Indicates Understanding:*
"I will need to have blood drawn regularly while taking this
medication."
"I should report severe vomiting, diarrhea, or confusion to my
healthcare provider."
"I should limit my intake of coffee, tea, and soda."
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PHARMACOLOGY REVIEW PART 6 REAL
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
The nurse is caring for a client who presents to the emergency
department after reportedly consuming twenty 5 mg pills of
diazepam. The nurse should prepare to administer __________. --
CORRECT ANSWER--Flumazenil
The nurse is caring for a client with a new prescription for sertraline.
Review the note and highlight the findings that will require the nurse
to provide education. --CORRECT ANSWER--Insomnia
St. John's wort
Lisinopril
Stopped taking it after 2 weeks
The nurse is caring for a client who has been taking lithium 600 mg
PO every 12 hours for 6 months. The client takes the medication at
0800 and 2000. The client is scheduled for a serum lithium level. The
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,nurse should plan to obtain the trough lithium serum level at
__________. The trough lithium serum result was 0.5 mEq/L
(Reference range: 0.6 and 1.2 mEq/L). The nurse should anticipate the
healthcare provider will __________ the dose. --CORRECT
ANSWER--0730
Increase
The nurse is caring for a client who has been taking lithium 600 mg
PO every 12 hours for 6 months. Available is lithium 150 mg tablets.
How many tablet(s) should the nurse administer per dose? --
CORRECT ANSWER--4
The nurse is caring for a client with schizophrenia who is prescribed
haloperidol. The client develops tremors, muscle rigidity, a fever, and
is confused.
The client is most likely experiencing __________ caused by
__________. --CORRECT ANSWER--Neuroleptic malignant
syndrome
Antipsychotics
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, For each client with a new prescription for a benzodiazepine, click to
indicate if the nurse should be concerned or not concerned about the
new order. --CORRECT ANSWER--*Should Cause Concern:*
A 29-year-old pregnant client with an anxiety disorder
A 54-year-old client with anxiety and alcohol use disorder
An 82-year-old client with insomnia
*No Concern:*
A 42-year-old client with an acute back injury who is experiencing
muscle spasms
A nurse is caring for a client with a new prescription for lithium. For
each client statement, click to specify whether the statement indicates
understanding or a need for further education about the medication. --
CORRECT ANSWER--*Indicates Understanding:*
"I will need to have blood drawn regularly while taking this
medication."
"I should report severe vomiting, diarrhea, or confusion to my
healthcare provider."
"I should limit my intake of coffee, tea, and soda."
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