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NURS 3132 – PHARMACOLOGY 2026
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ACE YOUR GRADES.
b
The nurse correctly teaches a client who is taking
the benzodiazapine ozazepam (Serax) to avoid excessive intake
of :
a) Cheese
b) Coffee
c) Sugar
d) Shellfish
a
The nurse understands that the therapeutic effects of typical
antipsychotic medications are associated with which
neurotransmitter change?
a) Decreased dopamine level
b) Increased acetylcholine level
c) Stabilization of seratonin
d) Stimulation of GABA
d
To prevent the occurrence of lithium toxicity the nurse should
teach the client to maintain adequate intake of:
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a) Fruits and veg
b) Low-fat foods
c) Proteins and vitamin C
d) Water and sodium
d
When the nurse suspects a client is experiencing
either serotonin syndrome or neuroleptic malignant
syndrome as a result of psychotropic medications, which action
takes priority?
a) Providing adequate fluids
b) Maintaining bedrest
c) Monitoring for expected symptoms
d) Withholding further drug doses
c
Sertraline (Zoloft), an SSRI, is prescribed for a client with major
depression. After one week the client complains of no
improvement and refuses to take the meds from the nurse. Which
of the following would be the first response?
a) Chart the refusal to take this dose
b) Inform the clients doctor about the noncompliance
c) Informing the client that 2-4 wks is typically needed for a
positive response to the med
d) Reviewing the client’s presenting symptoms and complaints
d
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While assessing a client who is taking haloperidol (Haldol), the
nurse notes a temp or 38.9 C, BP of 180/92 and profuse
diaphoresis. Which side effect should the nurse suspect?
a) Agranulocytosis
b) Extrapyramidal reaction
c) Hepatoxicity
d) Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
a
Which of the following is the first-line drug used to treat mania?
a) Lithium carbonate (Lithium)
b) Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
c) Lamotrigine (Lamictal)
d) Clonazepam (Rivotril)
a
When a patient reports that lithium causes an upset stomach,
the nurse suggests taking the medication in which of the following
ways?
a) With meals
b) With an antacid
c) 30 minutes before meals
d) 2 hours after meals
d
Which adverse effect of antipsychotic medication is
generally non-reversible?
NURS 3132 – PHARMACOLOGY 2026
LATEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS|
ACE YOUR GRADES.
b
The nurse correctly teaches a client who is taking
the benzodiazapine ozazepam (Serax) to avoid excessive intake
of :
a) Cheese
b) Coffee
c) Sugar
d) Shellfish
a
The nurse understands that the therapeutic effects of typical
antipsychotic medications are associated with which
neurotransmitter change?
a) Decreased dopamine level
b) Increased acetylcholine level
c) Stabilization of seratonin
d) Stimulation of GABA
d
To prevent the occurrence of lithium toxicity the nurse should
teach the client to maintain adequate intake of:
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a) Fruits and veg
b) Low-fat foods
c) Proteins and vitamin C
d) Water and sodium
d
When the nurse suspects a client is experiencing
either serotonin syndrome or neuroleptic malignant
syndrome as a result of psychotropic medications, which action
takes priority?
a) Providing adequate fluids
b) Maintaining bedrest
c) Monitoring for expected symptoms
d) Withholding further drug doses
c
Sertraline (Zoloft), an SSRI, is prescribed for a client with major
depression. After one week the client complains of no
improvement and refuses to take the meds from the nurse. Which
of the following would be the first response?
a) Chart the refusal to take this dose
b) Inform the clients doctor about the noncompliance
c) Informing the client that 2-4 wks is typically needed for a
positive response to the med
d) Reviewing the client’s presenting symptoms and complaints
d
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While assessing a client who is taking haloperidol (Haldol), the
nurse notes a temp or 38.9 C, BP of 180/92 and profuse
diaphoresis. Which side effect should the nurse suspect?
a) Agranulocytosis
b) Extrapyramidal reaction
c) Hepatoxicity
d) Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
a
Which of the following is the first-line drug used to treat mania?
a) Lithium carbonate (Lithium)
b) Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
c) Lamotrigine (Lamictal)
d) Clonazepam (Rivotril)
a
When a patient reports that lithium causes an upset stomach,
the nurse suggests taking the medication in which of the following
ways?
a) With meals
b) With an antacid
c) 30 minutes before meals
d) 2 hours after meals
d
Which adverse effect of antipsychotic medication is
generally non-reversible?
