Pharmacology NR293
Exam 2 Questions And
Answers
,1.A nurse is providing education to a client prescribed
atorvastatin.Which of the following statements indicates a need for
further teaching?
A."I will avoid grapefruit while taking this medication."
B. "I should report any muscle pain or weakness to my provider."
C. "I can stop the medication once my cholesterol levels are normal."
D. "I will have regular liver function tests."
Answer: c) "I can stop the medication once my cholesterol levels are
normal."
Rationale:Atorvastatin should be continued indefinitely to manage
cholesterol levels. Stopping the medication may lead to an increase in
cholesterol levels.
2. A nurse is teaching a client who is prescribed a selective serotonin
reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) for depression.The nurse should instruct the
client to avoid which of the following substances?
A.Alcohol
B.Caffeine
C.Citrus fruits
D.Salt substitutes
Answer: a) Alcohol
Rationale: Alcohol can interact with SSRIs,increasing the risk of
sedation, and can also worsen depression. Clients should be advised
to avoid alcohol while taking SSRIs.
3.A nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed digoxin.
Which of the following findings is the most
, indicative of digoxin toxicity?
A.Hypertension
B.Bradycardia
C.Hyperkalemia
D.Dehydration
Answer: b) Bradycardia
Rationale: Digoxin toxicity can lead to bradycardia, which is a sign of
potential cardiac toxicity. Other symptoms include nausea, vomiting,
and visual disturbances.
4. A nurse is caring for a client with tuberculosis who is prescribed
isoniazid. The nurse should instruct the client to report which of the
following symptoms immediately?
A. Nausea and vomiting
B.Yellowing of the skin or eyes
C.Dizziness
D.Muscle pain
Answer: b) Yellowing of the skin or eyes
Rationale:Yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice) can
indicate hepatotoxicity, a serious side effect of isoniazid.
5.A nurse is administering levodopa to a client with
Parkinson's disease. The nurse should monitor for which of the
following side effects?
A. Muscle rigidity
B.Orthostatic hypotension
C.Tachycardia
D.Sedation
Answer: b) Orthostatic hypotension
Rationale: Levodopa can cause orthostatic hypotension,a drop in
blood pressure when moving from sitting or lying down to standing.
Exam 2 Questions And
Answers
,1.A nurse is providing education to a client prescribed
atorvastatin.Which of the following statements indicates a need for
further teaching?
A."I will avoid grapefruit while taking this medication."
B. "I should report any muscle pain or weakness to my provider."
C. "I can stop the medication once my cholesterol levels are normal."
D. "I will have regular liver function tests."
Answer: c) "I can stop the medication once my cholesterol levels are
normal."
Rationale:Atorvastatin should be continued indefinitely to manage
cholesterol levels. Stopping the medication may lead to an increase in
cholesterol levels.
2. A nurse is teaching a client who is prescribed a selective serotonin
reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) for depression.The nurse should instruct the
client to avoid which of the following substances?
A.Alcohol
B.Caffeine
C.Citrus fruits
D.Salt substitutes
Answer: a) Alcohol
Rationale: Alcohol can interact with SSRIs,increasing the risk of
sedation, and can also worsen depression. Clients should be advised
to avoid alcohol while taking SSRIs.
3.A nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed digoxin.
Which of the following findings is the most
, indicative of digoxin toxicity?
A.Hypertension
B.Bradycardia
C.Hyperkalemia
D.Dehydration
Answer: b) Bradycardia
Rationale: Digoxin toxicity can lead to bradycardia, which is a sign of
potential cardiac toxicity. Other symptoms include nausea, vomiting,
and visual disturbances.
4. A nurse is caring for a client with tuberculosis who is prescribed
isoniazid. The nurse should instruct the client to report which of the
following symptoms immediately?
A. Nausea and vomiting
B.Yellowing of the skin or eyes
C.Dizziness
D.Muscle pain
Answer: b) Yellowing of the skin or eyes
Rationale:Yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice) can
indicate hepatotoxicity, a serious side effect of isoniazid.
5.A nurse is administering levodopa to a client with
Parkinson's disease. The nurse should monitor for which of the
following side effects?
A. Muscle rigidity
B.Orthostatic hypotension
C.Tachycardia
D.Sedation
Answer: b) Orthostatic hypotension
Rationale: Levodopa can cause orthostatic hypotension,a drop in
blood pressure when moving from sitting or lying down to standing.
