PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM LATEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100%
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A patient has a new prescription for the transdermal form of
scopolamine. The nurse knows that this form of scopolamine is
used for which condiction?
A) angina
B) chronic pain
C) hypertension
D) motion sickess - ANSWER-D) motion sickess
A patient has been given a prescription for transdermal
scopalamine patches for motion sickness while on a cruise. The
nurse includes which instructions? (select all that apply)
A) "Apply the patch as soon as you board the ship"
B) "Apply the patch 3 to 4 hours before boarding the ship"
C) "The patch needs to be placed on a nonhairy area on your
upper chest or upper arm"
D) "The patch needs to be placed on a nonhairy area just behind
your ear"
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D) "Change the patch every 3 days"
F) "Rotate the application sites" - ANSWER-B, D, E, F
The nurse is giving intravenous nitroglycerin to a patient who has
just been admitted because of an acute myocardial infarction.
Which statement is true regarding the administration of the
intravenous form of this medication?
A) The solution will be slightly colored green or blue.
B) The intravenous form is given by bolus injection.
C) It can be given in infusions with other medications.
D) Non-polyvinylchloride (non-PVC) plastic intravenous bags and
tubing must be used. - ANSWER-D) Non-polyvinylchloride (non-
PVC) plastic intravenous bags and tubing must be used.
A patient has been diagnosed with angina and will be given a
prescription for sublingual nitroglycerin tablets. When teaching the
patient how to use sublingual nitroglycerin, the nurse will include
which instruction?
A) Take up to 5 doses at 15-minute intervals for an angina attack.
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B) If the tablet does not dissolve quickly, chew the tablet for
maximal effect.
C) If the chest pain is not relieved after one tablet, call 911
immediately.
D) Wait 1 minute between doses of sublingual tablets, up to 3
doses. - ANSWER-C) If the chest pain is not relieved after one
tablet, call 911 immediately.
When the nurse is administering topical nitroglycerin ointment,
which technique is correct?
A) Apply the ointment on the skin on the forearm.
B) Apply the ointment only in the case of a mild angina episode.
C) Remove the old ointment before new ointment is applied.
D) Massage the ointment gently into the skin, and then cover the
area with plastic wrap. - ANSWER-C) Remove the old ointment
before new ointment is applied.
When applying transdermal nitroglycerin patches, which
instruction by the nurse is correct?
A) "Rotate application sites with each dose."
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B) "Use only the chest area for application sites."
C) "Temporarily remove the patch if you go swimming."
D) "Apply the patch to the same site each time." - ANSWER-A)
"Rotate application sites with each dose."
The nurse is providing education about the use of sublingual
nitroglycerin tablets. She asks the patient, "What would you do if
you experienced chest pain while mowing your yard? You have
your bottle of sublingual nitroglycerin with you." Which actions by
the patient are appropriate in this situation? (Select all that apply.)
A) Stop the activity, and lie down or sit down.
B)Call 911 immediately.
C) Call 911 if the pain is not relieved after taking one sublingual
tablet.
D) Call 911 if the pain is not relieved after taking three sublingual
tablets in 15 minutes.
E) Place a tablet under the tongue.
F) Place a tablet in the space between the gum and cheek.
G) take another sublingual tablet if chest pain is not relieved after
5 minutes, up to three total. - ANSWER-A, C, E, G