PHARMACOLOGY FOR PROFESSIONAL
NURSING NUR 2474 EXAM 2: COMPLETE
EXAM (LATEST ) RASMUSSEN
GREAT DOC
, 1. A nurse is administering an opioid analgesic to a postoperative
client. Which of the following should be included in the nurse's
assessment before administration?
A.Bowel sounds
B.Respiratory rate
C. Blood pressure
D.Heart rate
Answer: b) Respiratory rate
Rationale: Opioids can depress the respiratory system,so it is essential
to assess the client's respiratory rate before administration.
2. A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed ciprofloxacin for a
urinary tract infection. The nurse should instruct the client to avoid
which of the following?
A. Dairy products
B. Citrus fruits
C.Caffeine
D. Carbonated beverages
Answer: a) Dairy products
Rationale:Dairy products can interfere with the absorption of
ciprofloxacin, reducing its effectiveness.
3. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who is prescribed
prednisone for an autoimmune disorder. Which of the following
statements by the client indicates the need for further teaching?
A."I should avoid large crowds to prevent infection."
B. "I need to gradually taper off the medication."
C. "I will take the medication with food to reduce stomach
, irritation."
D. "I can stop the medication as soon as I feel better."Answer: d)
"I can stop the medication as soon as I feel better."
Rationale: Prednisone is a corticosteroid that must not be stopped
abruptly.It should be tapered gradually to prevent adrenal insufficiency.
4. 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.
5.A nurse is administering a dose of phenytoin to a client with seizures.
The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse
effects?
A. Gingival hyperplasia
B.Weight loss
C.Tremors
D.Hypoglycemia
Answer: a) Gingival hyperplasia
Rationale: Phenytoin is associated with gingival
hyperplasia, an overgrowth of the gum tissue, as a common adverse
effect.
NURSING NUR 2474 EXAM 2: COMPLETE
EXAM (LATEST ) RASMUSSEN
GREAT DOC
, 1. A nurse is administering an opioid analgesic to a postoperative
client. Which of the following should be included in the nurse's
assessment before administration?
A.Bowel sounds
B.Respiratory rate
C. Blood pressure
D.Heart rate
Answer: b) Respiratory rate
Rationale: Opioids can depress the respiratory system,so it is essential
to assess the client's respiratory rate before administration.
2. A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed ciprofloxacin for a
urinary tract infection. The nurse should instruct the client to avoid
which of the following?
A. Dairy products
B. Citrus fruits
C.Caffeine
D. Carbonated beverages
Answer: a) Dairy products
Rationale:Dairy products can interfere with the absorption of
ciprofloxacin, reducing its effectiveness.
3. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who is prescribed
prednisone for an autoimmune disorder. Which of the following
statements by the client indicates the need for further teaching?
A."I should avoid large crowds to prevent infection."
B. "I need to gradually taper off the medication."
C. "I will take the medication with food to reduce stomach
, irritation."
D. "I can stop the medication as soon as I feel better."Answer: d)
"I can stop the medication as soon as I feel better."
Rationale: Prednisone is a corticosteroid that must not be stopped
abruptly.It should be tapered gradually to prevent adrenal insufficiency.
4. 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.
5.A nurse is administering a dose of phenytoin to a client with seizures.
The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse
effects?
A. Gingival hyperplasia
B.Weight loss
C.Tremors
D.Hypoglycemia
Answer: a) Gingival hyperplasia
Rationale: Phenytoin is associated with gingival
hyperplasia, an overgrowth of the gum tissue, as a common adverse
effect.
