Nurs 1140- Pharmacology Finals- Review Ques ons and
answers | Updated RATED A+ 2026
A pa ent undergoing withdrawal from an opiate agonist asks the nurse how long the
withdrawal symptoms will last. Which response by the nurse is best?
1. It is impossible to say because there is so much individual varia on.
2. Symptoms can last for as long as 6 weeks, depending on how long the opiate was used.
3. Symptoms last 3 weeks, depending on the amount of drug used before withdrawal.
4. Symptoms peak in about 2 days and then disappear by the end of a week.
4. Symptoms peak in about 2 days and then disappear by the end of a week.
Which medica on does the nurse hold if a pa ent’s vital signs are blood pressure 144/90 mm
Hg, pulse 60, and respira ons 10?
1. Irbesartan (Avapro)
2. Morphine
3. Digoxin (Lanoxin)
4. Furosemide (Lasix)
2. Morphine
A pa ent who has received an ini al dose of an opiate par al agonist reports feeling clammy,
dizzy, and nauseated. Which ac on does the nurse implement next?
1. Obtains an order for an an dote
2. Assists the pa ent to rest in a supine posi on
3. Gives a glass of orange juice or other glucose source
4. Administers an an eme c
2. Assists the pa ent to rest in a supine posi on
Which pa ent illustrates a physical dependence to an opioid agonist?
1. Pa ent who experiences abs nence syndrome when the drug is abruptly discon nued
,2. Pa ent who requires increasing doses to receive the same amount of pain relief
3. Pa ent who maintains adequate pain relief within the prescribed range of therapy
4. Pa ent who seeks other avenues for pain relief besides the prescribed medica on
1. Pa ent who experiences abs nence syndrome when the drug is abruptly discon nued
Which explana on should the nurse provide when instruc ng a pa ent chronically taking
opioids on how to discon nue the medica on?
1. “Taper the medica on slowly over 7 to 10 days.”
2. “Simply stop taking the medica on when ready.”
3. “Change the medica on to a weaker opioid and then discon nue the new medica on a5er 3
weeks.”
4. “Taper the medica on slowly over 3 to 4 weeks.”
1. "Taper the medica on slowly over 7 to 10 days."
A pa ent has overdosed on morphine. Which medica on does the nurse an cipate will be
ordered by the physician to treat the pa ent’s overdose?
1. Propranolol (Inderal)
2. Naloxone (Narcan)
3. Flumazenil (Romazicon)
4. Atropine
2. Naloxone (Narcan)
Which informa on does the nurse include for a pa ent taking tramadol (Ultram)?
1. “Tramadol may cause cons pa on, so be sure to include sufficient roughage in your diet.”
2. “Have your liver enzymes monitored un l you complete the medica on.”
3. “Take tramadol as o5en as needed for pain relief.”
4. “Con nue to take tramadol even if you are not experiencing pain or discomfort.”
1. "Tramadol may cause cons pa on, so be sure to include sufficient roughage in your diet."
Which adult pa ent should the nurse hold an order for an opioid agonist?
1. Pa ent who con nually reports pain although there are no physical symptoms
, 2. Pa ent who is experiencing cons pa on from opioid use
3. Pa ent whose pulse rate is 75
4. Pa ent whose respiratory rate is 10
4. Pa ent whose respiratory rate is 10
Which assessment would be expected in a pa ent receiving high dosages of morphine?
1. Urinary urgency
2. Increased bowel sounds
3. Hypertension
4. Constricted pupils
4. Constricted pupils
Which property of aspirin does acetaminophen (Tylenol) lack?
1. An pyre c
2. An nausea
3. Analgesic
4. An inflammatory
4. An inflammatory
Which pa ent best illustrates the ceiling effect?
1. Pa ent who experiences lacrima on, runny nose, and perspira on
2. Pa ent who cannot func on properly without taking the opiate, even though he or she is not
experiencing pain
3. Pa ent who receives an increasing dosage of medica on and does not receive increased pain
relief, but does experience an increased incidence of adverse effects
4. Pa ent who requires a higher dose of medica on to receive pain relief
3. Pa ent who receives an increasing dosage of medica on and does not receive increased pain
relief, but does experience an increased incidence of adverse effects
Which pa ent is addicted to an opioid agonist?
1. Pa ent who experiences lacrima on, runny nose, and perspira on
answers | Updated RATED A+ 2026
A pa ent undergoing withdrawal from an opiate agonist asks the nurse how long the
withdrawal symptoms will last. Which response by the nurse is best?
1. It is impossible to say because there is so much individual varia on.
2. Symptoms can last for as long as 6 weeks, depending on how long the opiate was used.
3. Symptoms last 3 weeks, depending on the amount of drug used before withdrawal.
4. Symptoms peak in about 2 days and then disappear by the end of a week.
4. Symptoms peak in about 2 days and then disappear by the end of a week.
Which medica on does the nurse hold if a pa ent’s vital signs are blood pressure 144/90 mm
Hg, pulse 60, and respira ons 10?
1. Irbesartan (Avapro)
2. Morphine
3. Digoxin (Lanoxin)
4. Furosemide (Lasix)
2. Morphine
A pa ent who has received an ini al dose of an opiate par al agonist reports feeling clammy,
dizzy, and nauseated. Which ac on does the nurse implement next?
1. Obtains an order for an an dote
2. Assists the pa ent to rest in a supine posi on
3. Gives a glass of orange juice or other glucose source
4. Administers an an eme c
2. Assists the pa ent to rest in a supine posi on
Which pa ent illustrates a physical dependence to an opioid agonist?
1. Pa ent who experiences abs nence syndrome when the drug is abruptly discon nued
,2. Pa ent who requires increasing doses to receive the same amount of pain relief
3. Pa ent who maintains adequate pain relief within the prescribed range of therapy
4. Pa ent who seeks other avenues for pain relief besides the prescribed medica on
1. Pa ent who experiences abs nence syndrome when the drug is abruptly discon nued
Which explana on should the nurse provide when instruc ng a pa ent chronically taking
opioids on how to discon nue the medica on?
1. “Taper the medica on slowly over 7 to 10 days.”
2. “Simply stop taking the medica on when ready.”
3. “Change the medica on to a weaker opioid and then discon nue the new medica on a5er 3
weeks.”
4. “Taper the medica on slowly over 3 to 4 weeks.”
1. "Taper the medica on slowly over 7 to 10 days."
A pa ent has overdosed on morphine. Which medica on does the nurse an cipate will be
ordered by the physician to treat the pa ent’s overdose?
1. Propranolol (Inderal)
2. Naloxone (Narcan)
3. Flumazenil (Romazicon)
4. Atropine
2. Naloxone (Narcan)
Which informa on does the nurse include for a pa ent taking tramadol (Ultram)?
1. “Tramadol may cause cons pa on, so be sure to include sufficient roughage in your diet.”
2. “Have your liver enzymes monitored un l you complete the medica on.”
3. “Take tramadol as o5en as needed for pain relief.”
4. “Con nue to take tramadol even if you are not experiencing pain or discomfort.”
1. "Tramadol may cause cons pa on, so be sure to include sufficient roughage in your diet."
Which adult pa ent should the nurse hold an order for an opioid agonist?
1. Pa ent who con nually reports pain although there are no physical symptoms
, 2. Pa ent who is experiencing cons pa on from opioid use
3. Pa ent whose pulse rate is 75
4. Pa ent whose respiratory rate is 10
4. Pa ent whose respiratory rate is 10
Which assessment would be expected in a pa ent receiving high dosages of morphine?
1. Urinary urgency
2. Increased bowel sounds
3. Hypertension
4. Constricted pupils
4. Constricted pupils
Which property of aspirin does acetaminophen (Tylenol) lack?
1. An pyre c
2. An nausea
3. Analgesic
4. An inflammatory
4. An inflammatory
Which pa ent best illustrates the ceiling effect?
1. Pa ent who experiences lacrima on, runny nose, and perspira on
2. Pa ent who cannot func on properly without taking the opiate, even though he or she is not
experiencing pain
3. Pa ent who receives an increasing dosage of medica on and does not receive increased pain
relief, but does experience an increased incidence of adverse effects
4. Pa ent who requires a higher dose of medica on to receive pain relief
3. Pa ent who receives an increasing dosage of medica on and does not receive increased pain
relief, but does experience an increased incidence of adverse effects
Which pa ent is addicted to an opioid agonist?
1. Pa ent who experiences lacrima on, runny nose, and perspira on
