NU150 PHARMACOLOGY EXAM 4 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ A nurse is administering morphine to a patient for pain. Which of
the following assessments is most critical before administering the
medication? Answer: Respiratory rate
◉ A patient is prescribed sulfonamide for a urinary tract infection.
Which nursing intervention is appropriate to include in the care
plan? Answer: Encourage increased fluid intake.
◉ A nurse is caring for a patient taking omeprazole. Which of the
following is the best indication that the medication is effective?
Answer: The patient reports no gastric reflux or heartburn.
◉ A patient is being treated for a superinfection caused by
prolonged antibiotic use. Which of the
following is the most likely explanation for the development of the
superinfection? Answer: Overgrowth of resistant organisms.
◉ Which statement indicates a patient needs further teaching about
nitrofurantoin therapy? Answer: "I can stop taking the medication
when I feel better."
,◉ A patient taking aspirin asks why the medication is prescribed
after a stroke. What is the nurse's
best response? Answer: "It prevents blood clot formation in your
arteries."
◉ A patient receiving penicillin develops a rash and itching. Which
action should the nurse take
first? Answer: Discontinue the medication immediately.
◉ A patient is prescribed acetaminophen for pain relief. Which
adverse effect should the nurse
monitor for? Answer: Hepatotoxicity
◉ The nurse is administering calcium carbonate to a patient. What is
a potential adverse effect of
this medication? Answer: Kidney stone formation
◉ A patient is scheduled for surgery and is prescribed an
anticholinergic medication. What is the
purpose of this medication? Answer: To decrease respiratory
secretions
, ◉ A nurse is administering ciprofloxacin to a patient. What adverse
effect should the nurse
monitor for? Answer: Superinfection
◉ A nurse is caring for a patient taking omeprazole. Which of the
following conditions is most likely to develop with long-term use?
Answer: Increased risk of fractures
◉ A nurse is educating a patient prescribed ibuprofen for pain
management. Which condition is a
contraindication for the use of ibuprofen? Answer: Clotting
disorders
◉ The nurse is administering meperidine to a postoperative patient.
What adverse effect should the
nurse assess for? Answer: Urinary retention
◉ A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin to a patient. What
is the most important step before administering this medication?
Answer: Obtain a culture and sensitivity test.
◉ A patient taking sulfonamide reports a rash and peeling skin.
What should the nurse do first? Answer: Discontinue the medication
immediately
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ A nurse is administering morphine to a patient for pain. Which of
the following assessments is most critical before administering the
medication? Answer: Respiratory rate
◉ A patient is prescribed sulfonamide for a urinary tract infection.
Which nursing intervention is appropriate to include in the care
plan? Answer: Encourage increased fluid intake.
◉ A nurse is caring for a patient taking omeprazole. Which of the
following is the best indication that the medication is effective?
Answer: The patient reports no gastric reflux or heartburn.
◉ A patient is being treated for a superinfection caused by
prolonged antibiotic use. Which of the
following is the most likely explanation for the development of the
superinfection? Answer: Overgrowth of resistant organisms.
◉ Which statement indicates a patient needs further teaching about
nitrofurantoin therapy? Answer: "I can stop taking the medication
when I feel better."
,◉ A patient taking aspirin asks why the medication is prescribed
after a stroke. What is the nurse's
best response? Answer: "It prevents blood clot formation in your
arteries."
◉ A patient receiving penicillin develops a rash and itching. Which
action should the nurse take
first? Answer: Discontinue the medication immediately.
◉ A patient is prescribed acetaminophen for pain relief. Which
adverse effect should the nurse
monitor for? Answer: Hepatotoxicity
◉ The nurse is administering calcium carbonate to a patient. What is
a potential adverse effect of
this medication? Answer: Kidney stone formation
◉ A patient is scheduled for surgery and is prescribed an
anticholinergic medication. What is the
purpose of this medication? Answer: To decrease respiratory
secretions
, ◉ A nurse is administering ciprofloxacin to a patient. What adverse
effect should the nurse
monitor for? Answer: Superinfection
◉ A nurse is caring for a patient taking omeprazole. Which of the
following conditions is most likely to develop with long-term use?
Answer: Increased risk of fractures
◉ A nurse is educating a patient prescribed ibuprofen for pain
management. Which condition is a
contraindication for the use of ibuprofen? Answer: Clotting
disorders
◉ The nurse is administering meperidine to a postoperative patient.
What adverse effect should the
nurse assess for? Answer: Urinary retention
◉ A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin to a patient. What
is the most important step before administering this medication?
Answer: Obtain a culture and sensitivity test.
◉ A patient taking sulfonamide reports a rash and peeling skin.
What should the nurse do first? Answer: Discontinue the medication
immediately
