EXAM 4 NCLEX EXAM PHARMACOLOGY
PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS CURRENTLY TESTED AND
APPROVED
What is the role of corticosteroids in the treatment of acute respiratory
disorders?
A.) They decrease inflammation.
B.) They directly dilate the bronchi
C.) They stimulate the immune system
D.) They increase gas exchange in the alveoli --ANSWER--A
Which statement by a client best indicates an understanding of teaching on
fluisolide?
A.) "I will rinse my mouth with water after each use."
B.) "I will wash the plastic inhaler casing once a month."
C.) "I will take two puffs to treat an acute asthma attack."
D.) "I will not use my albuterol inhaler while I am taking AeroBid." --
ANSWER--A
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,Which statement by the nurse should be included when teaching a client about
the proper use of metered-dose inhalers?
A.) "After you inhale the medication once, repeat until you obtain relief."
B.) "Wait 1 to 2 minutes before you take a second puff of the same drug."
C.) "Make sure that you puff out air several times after you inhale the
medication."
D.) "Hold the inhaler in your mouth, take a deep breath, and then compress the
inhaler." --ANSWER--B
The nurse performs discharge teaching with a client who is prescribed the
anticholinergic inhaler ipratropium bromide. Which statement by the client
indicates to the nurse that teaching has been successful?
A.) "I will not drink grapefruit juice while taking this drug."
B.) "I may gain weight as a result of taking this medication."
C.) "This inhaler is not to be use alone to treat an acute asthma attack."
D.) Nausea and vomiting are common adverse effects of this medication." --
ANSWER--C
Which laboratory value would the nurse assess before administering zafirlukast
to a client?
A.) Liver enzymes
B.) Cardiac enzymes
C.) Renal function tests
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, D.) Compete blood count --ANSWER--A
The nurse receives laboratory values for a client with a theophylline level of 14
mcg/mL. How does the nurse interpret this theophylline level?
A.) Toxic
B.) Therapeutic
C.) Sub-therapeutic
D.) Life threatening --ANSWER--B
Discharge teaching to a patient receiving a beta-agonist bronchodilator should
emphasize reporting which side effect?
A.) Tachycardia
B.) Nonproductive cough
C.) Hypoglycemia
D.) Sedation --ANSWER--A
Which herbal product, when taken with theophylline, can decrease
theophylline's serum drug levels?
A.) Garlic
B.) Echinacea
C.) Peppermint oil
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PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS CURRENTLY TESTED AND
APPROVED
What is the role of corticosteroids in the treatment of acute respiratory
disorders?
A.) They decrease inflammation.
B.) They directly dilate the bronchi
C.) They stimulate the immune system
D.) They increase gas exchange in the alveoli --ANSWER--A
Which statement by a client best indicates an understanding of teaching on
fluisolide?
A.) "I will rinse my mouth with water after each use."
B.) "I will wash the plastic inhaler casing once a month."
C.) "I will take two puffs to treat an acute asthma attack."
D.) "I will not use my albuterol inhaler while I am taking AeroBid." --
ANSWER--A
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,Which statement by the nurse should be included when teaching a client about
the proper use of metered-dose inhalers?
A.) "After you inhale the medication once, repeat until you obtain relief."
B.) "Wait 1 to 2 minutes before you take a second puff of the same drug."
C.) "Make sure that you puff out air several times after you inhale the
medication."
D.) "Hold the inhaler in your mouth, take a deep breath, and then compress the
inhaler." --ANSWER--B
The nurse performs discharge teaching with a client who is prescribed the
anticholinergic inhaler ipratropium bromide. Which statement by the client
indicates to the nurse that teaching has been successful?
A.) "I will not drink grapefruit juice while taking this drug."
B.) "I may gain weight as a result of taking this medication."
C.) "This inhaler is not to be use alone to treat an acute asthma attack."
D.) Nausea and vomiting are common adverse effects of this medication." --
ANSWER--C
Which laboratory value would the nurse assess before administering zafirlukast
to a client?
A.) Liver enzymes
B.) Cardiac enzymes
C.) Renal function tests
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, D.) Compete blood count --ANSWER--A
The nurse receives laboratory values for a client with a theophylline level of 14
mcg/mL. How does the nurse interpret this theophylline level?
A.) Toxic
B.) Therapeutic
C.) Sub-therapeutic
D.) Life threatening --ANSWER--B
Discharge teaching to a patient receiving a beta-agonist bronchodilator should
emphasize reporting which side effect?
A.) Tachycardia
B.) Nonproductive cough
C.) Hypoglycemia
D.) Sedation --ANSWER--A
Which herbal product, when taken with theophylline, can decrease
theophylline's serum drug levels?
A.) Garlic
B.) Echinacea
C.) Peppermint oil
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