NUR 3420- Pharmacology Exam 3 Test
Questions with All Correct Answers
2025-2026 Updated.
A nurse is teaching a client who has a prescription for zileuton. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse include?
A) Check apical pulse before taking the drug
B)Take the drug only as needed before exercising
C) Rinse mouth after using the drug
D) Have laboratory tests performed at regular intervals - Answer D) Have laboratory tests
performed at regular intervals.
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking codeine. The nurse should identify that which of the
following assessments is a priority to make?
A) Blood Pressure
B) Apical Heart Rate
C) Respirations
D) Level of consciousness - Answer C) Respirations
A nurse is teaching a client about ipratropium. The nurse should include that this drug has
which of the following adverse effects (Select All that apply)
A) Muscle Tremors
B) Urinary Retention
C) Dry Mouth
D) Insomnia
E) Tachycardia - Answer B) Urinary Retention
C) Dry Mouth
A nurse is teaching a client about the use of cromolyn sodium to prevent bronchospasm. The
nurse should explain that the drug has which of the following therapeutic effects?
A) Increases leukocyte activity
B) Blocks muscarinic receptors
,C) Causes bronchodilation
D) Reduces Inflammation - Answer D) Reduces Inflammation
A nurse is preparing to administer phenylephrine to a client. The nurse should identify that
which of the following manifestations is and adverse effect of this drug?
A) Headache
B) Sleepiness
C) Hypotension
D) Constipation - Answer A) Headache
A nurse is teaching a client who has a prescription for albuterol via inhaler and fluticasone for
asthma management. For which of the following reasons should the nurse instruct the client to
use the albuterol inhaler before using the fluticasone inhaler?
A) Albuterol will increase the absorption of fluticasone
B) Albuterol will decrease inflammation
C) Albuterol will reduce nasal secretions
D) Fluticasone will reduce the adverse effects of albuterol - Answer A) Albuterol will increase
the absorption of fluticasone
For which of the following reasons should a nurse instruct a client to avoid taking guaifenesin
with combination over-the-counter cold products?
A) Over-the-counter cold products can also contain guaifenesin
B) Blood Glucose levels are increased
C) Rebound congestion is likely
D) Drug tolerance is likely - Answer A) Over-the-counter cold products can also contain
guaifenesin
A nurse is teaching an adult client about diphenhydramine. The nurse should inform the client
to expect which of the following adverse effects while taking this drug?
A) Muscle Tremors
B) Drowsiness
C) Excitation
D) Insomnia - Answer B) Drowsiness
, A nurse is teaching a client about the use of a mucolytic to treat a cough. The nurse should
include that a mucolytic has which of the following therapeutic effects?
A) Suppresses the cough stimulus
B) Reduces Inflammation
C) Thins and loosens mucus
D) Dries secretions - Answer C) Thins and loosens mucus
A nurse is teaching a client about ipratropium. Which of the following instructions should the
nurse include?
A) Do not drink anything for 30 min after using the drug
B) Wait 5 min between using the drug and another inhaled drug
C) This drug is used to thin respiratory secretions
D) Check pulse rate after inhaling the drug - Answer B) Wait 5 minutes between using the
drug and another inhaled drug
Legal restrictions apply to the purchase of pseudoephedrine because of which of the following
risks?
A) Respiratory Depression
B) Drug Abuse
C) Drug tolerance
D) Rebound Congestion - Answer B) Drug Abuse
A nurse is teaching a client about the use of beclomethasone to treat asthma. The nurse should
explain that the drug has which of the following therapeutic effects?
A) Thins mucus
B) Relaxes bronchial smooth muscle
C) Decreases inflammation
D) Increases the cough threshold - Answer C) Decreases Inflammation
A nurse is teaching a client about albuterol. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for
and report which of the following adverse effect of this drug?
Questions with All Correct Answers
2025-2026 Updated.
A nurse is teaching a client who has a prescription for zileuton. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse include?
A) Check apical pulse before taking the drug
B)Take the drug only as needed before exercising
C) Rinse mouth after using the drug
D) Have laboratory tests performed at regular intervals - Answer D) Have laboratory tests
performed at regular intervals.
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking codeine. The nurse should identify that which of the
following assessments is a priority to make?
A) Blood Pressure
B) Apical Heart Rate
C) Respirations
D) Level of consciousness - Answer C) Respirations
A nurse is teaching a client about ipratropium. The nurse should include that this drug has
which of the following adverse effects (Select All that apply)
A) Muscle Tremors
B) Urinary Retention
C) Dry Mouth
D) Insomnia
E) Tachycardia - Answer B) Urinary Retention
C) Dry Mouth
A nurse is teaching a client about the use of cromolyn sodium to prevent bronchospasm. The
nurse should explain that the drug has which of the following therapeutic effects?
A) Increases leukocyte activity
B) Blocks muscarinic receptors
,C) Causes bronchodilation
D) Reduces Inflammation - Answer D) Reduces Inflammation
A nurse is preparing to administer phenylephrine to a client. The nurse should identify that
which of the following manifestations is and adverse effect of this drug?
A) Headache
B) Sleepiness
C) Hypotension
D) Constipation - Answer A) Headache
A nurse is teaching a client who has a prescription for albuterol via inhaler and fluticasone for
asthma management. For which of the following reasons should the nurse instruct the client to
use the albuterol inhaler before using the fluticasone inhaler?
A) Albuterol will increase the absorption of fluticasone
B) Albuterol will decrease inflammation
C) Albuterol will reduce nasal secretions
D) Fluticasone will reduce the adverse effects of albuterol - Answer A) Albuterol will increase
the absorption of fluticasone
For which of the following reasons should a nurse instruct a client to avoid taking guaifenesin
with combination over-the-counter cold products?
A) Over-the-counter cold products can also contain guaifenesin
B) Blood Glucose levels are increased
C) Rebound congestion is likely
D) Drug tolerance is likely - Answer A) Over-the-counter cold products can also contain
guaifenesin
A nurse is teaching an adult client about diphenhydramine. The nurse should inform the client
to expect which of the following adverse effects while taking this drug?
A) Muscle Tremors
B) Drowsiness
C) Excitation
D) Insomnia - Answer B) Drowsiness
, A nurse is teaching a client about the use of a mucolytic to treat a cough. The nurse should
include that a mucolytic has which of the following therapeutic effects?
A) Suppresses the cough stimulus
B) Reduces Inflammation
C) Thins and loosens mucus
D) Dries secretions - Answer C) Thins and loosens mucus
A nurse is teaching a client about ipratropium. Which of the following instructions should the
nurse include?
A) Do not drink anything for 30 min after using the drug
B) Wait 5 min between using the drug and another inhaled drug
C) This drug is used to thin respiratory secretions
D) Check pulse rate after inhaling the drug - Answer B) Wait 5 minutes between using the
drug and another inhaled drug
Legal restrictions apply to the purchase of pseudoephedrine because of which of the following
risks?
A) Respiratory Depression
B) Drug Abuse
C) Drug tolerance
D) Rebound Congestion - Answer B) Drug Abuse
A nurse is teaching a client about the use of beclomethasone to treat asthma. The nurse should
explain that the drug has which of the following therapeutic effects?
A) Thins mucus
B) Relaxes bronchial smooth muscle
C) Decreases inflammation
D) Increases the cough threshold - Answer C) Decreases Inflammation
A nurse is teaching a client about albuterol. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for
and report which of the following adverse effect of this drug?
