PHARMACOLOGY MSN 571 NEWEST ACTUAL
EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
,1.A nurse is teaching a client about the use of a transdermal
nitroglycerin patch for angina.Which of the following should be
included in the teaching?
A."You should apply a new patch every 12 hours."
B. "The patch should be applied over the area of pain."
C."The patch can be left in place during bathing or
showering."
D. "You should remove the patch for 10-12 hours each day to
prevent tolerance."
Answer: d) "You should remove the patch for 10-12 hours each day
to prevent tolerance."
Rationale: To prevent the development of tolerance to
nitroglycerin,the patch should be removed for 10-12 hours each
day,usually at night.
2. A client is prescribed warfarin. The nurse should instruct the client
to avoid which of the following foods?
A.Bananas
B. Leafy green vegetabes
C.Tomatoes
D.Potatoes
Answer: b) Leafy green vegetables
Rationale: Leafy green vegetables contain high levels of vitamin K,
which can interfere with the anticoagulant effect of warfarin, requiring
a consistent intake of vitamin K.
3.A nurse is caring for a client receiving the antibiotic gentamicin. The
nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse
effects?
A.Ototoxicity
, B.Hypoglycemia
C.Hypertension
D.Hyperkalemia
Answer: a) Ototoxicity
Rationale: Gentamicin,an aminoglycoside antibiotic,can cause
ototoxicity, leading to hearing loss or tinnitus.The nurse should
monitor the client's hearing.
4.A nurse is caring for a client receiving antibiotics for a urinary
tract infection. Which of the following should the nurse include in
the teaching?
A."Increase your fluid intake to help prevent crystal
formation."
B."Avoid citrus fruits while taking this medication."
C."Take the medication on an empty stomach."
D. "You can stop the medication once your symptoms subside."
Answer: a) "Increase your fluid intake to help prevent crystal
formation."
Rationale: Increasing fluid intake can help dilute the urine and
prevent crystal formation, which can occur with some antibiotics
like sulfonamides.
5. A nurse is caring for a client receiving enalapril.Which of the
following should be monitored regularly?
A. Blood pressure
B. Blood glucose level
C. Respiratory rate
D.Serum calcium
Answer: a) Blood pressure
Rationale: Enalapril is an ACE inhibitor,primarily used for
hypertension management. Blood pressure should be
EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
,1.A nurse is teaching a client about the use of a transdermal
nitroglycerin patch for angina.Which of the following should be
included in the teaching?
A."You should apply a new patch every 12 hours."
B. "The patch should be applied over the area of pain."
C."The patch can be left in place during bathing or
showering."
D. "You should remove the patch for 10-12 hours each day to
prevent tolerance."
Answer: d) "You should remove the patch for 10-12 hours each day
to prevent tolerance."
Rationale: To prevent the development of tolerance to
nitroglycerin,the patch should be removed for 10-12 hours each
day,usually at night.
2. A client is prescribed warfarin. The nurse should instruct the client
to avoid which of the following foods?
A.Bananas
B. Leafy green vegetabes
C.Tomatoes
D.Potatoes
Answer: b) Leafy green vegetables
Rationale: Leafy green vegetables contain high levels of vitamin K,
which can interfere with the anticoagulant effect of warfarin, requiring
a consistent intake of vitamin K.
3.A nurse is caring for a client receiving the antibiotic gentamicin. The
nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse
effects?
A.Ototoxicity
, B.Hypoglycemia
C.Hypertension
D.Hyperkalemia
Answer: a) Ototoxicity
Rationale: Gentamicin,an aminoglycoside antibiotic,can cause
ototoxicity, leading to hearing loss or tinnitus.The nurse should
monitor the client's hearing.
4.A nurse is caring for a client receiving antibiotics for a urinary
tract infection. Which of the following should the nurse include in
the teaching?
A."Increase your fluid intake to help prevent crystal
formation."
B."Avoid citrus fruits while taking this medication."
C."Take the medication on an empty stomach."
D. "You can stop the medication once your symptoms subside."
Answer: a) "Increase your fluid intake to help prevent crystal
formation."
Rationale: Increasing fluid intake can help dilute the urine and
prevent crystal formation, which can occur with some antibiotics
like sulfonamides.
5. A nurse is caring for a client receiving enalapril.Which of the
following should be monitored regularly?
A. Blood pressure
B. Blood glucose level
C. Respiratory rate
D.Serum calcium
Answer: a) Blood pressure
Rationale: Enalapril is an ACE inhibitor,primarily used for
hypertension management. Blood pressure should be
