WGU Pharmacology D441 | questions and Answers
A client receives a prescription for ciprofloxacin 400 mg 200
intravenously (IV) every 12 hours to be infused over an
hour. The IV bag contains ciprofloxacin 400 mg in
dextrose 5% in water (DW) 200 mL. The nurse should
program the infusion pump to deliver how many mL/hr?
(Enter numerical value only.)
A client with anemia secondary to chronic kidney .
disease (CKD) started a prescription for epoetin alfa D. Hemoglobin level
two months ago. Which client finding best indicates that
the medication is effective?
Reference Range:
Hemoglobin (Hgb) [14 to 18 g/dL (8.7 to 11.2 mmol/L)
A. Reports of increased energy levels and decreased
fatigue.
B. Takes concurrent iron therapy without adverse effects.
C. Food diary shows increased consumption of iron-rich
foods.
D.Hemoglobin level
, The nurse administers naloxone to a client with opioid- A. Administer a second dose of naloxone.
induced respiratory depression. One hour later, nursing
assessment reveals that the client has a respiratory
rate of 4 breaths/minute, oxygen saturation of 75%, and
is unable to be aroused. Which action should the
nurse implement?
A. Administer a second dose of naloxone.
B. Determine Glasgow Coma Scale score.
C. Initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
D. Prepare to assist with chest tube insertion.
The healthcare provider prescribes propylthiouracil D. Administer iodine one hour before PTU.
(PTU) and Lugol's solution, a strong iodine solution, for
a client with hyperthyroidism. How should the nurse
schedule the administration of these medications?
A. Offer both drugs together with a meal.
B. Schedule both medications at bedtime.
C. Give parental dose once every 24 hours.
D. Administer iodine one hour before PTU.
The nurse is assessing a client who was recently B. Explore what the client means by the drug "is not working."
diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and is taking
carbidopa-levodopa. The client is concerned that
the medication is not working. Which intervention
should the nurse implement first?
A. Ask if the dient's morning voids are dark colored.
B. Explore what the client means by the drug "is not
working."
C. Evaluate the client for signs of dyskinesia.
D. Determine if the client is taking the medication before
meals.
A client who is taking dextroamphetamine- . Determine what time the dose is taken.
amphetamine extended-release tablets for attention
deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), reports about
having difficulty sleeping at night. Which assessment is
most important for the nurse to obtain?
A. Determine what time the dose is taken.
B. Determine daily caffeine intake.
C. Ask about the client's bedtime routine.
D. Inquire about perceived anxiety.
A client receives a prescription for allopurinol. D. Double the dose if a dose is missed.
Which information provided by the client requires
additional instruction by the nurse?
A. Avoid taking on an empty stomach.
B. Reduce caffeine and acidic intake.
C. Consume 2 liters of water daily.
D. Double the dose if a dose is missed.
A client receives a prescription for ciprofloxacin 400 mg 200
intravenously (IV) every 12 hours to be infused over an
hour. The IV bag contains ciprofloxacin 400 mg in
dextrose 5% in water (DW) 200 mL. The nurse should
program the infusion pump to deliver how many mL/hr?
(Enter numerical value only.)
A client with anemia secondary to chronic kidney .
disease (CKD) started a prescription for epoetin alfa D. Hemoglobin level
two months ago. Which client finding best indicates that
the medication is effective?
Reference Range:
Hemoglobin (Hgb) [14 to 18 g/dL (8.7 to 11.2 mmol/L)
A. Reports of increased energy levels and decreased
fatigue.
B. Takes concurrent iron therapy without adverse effects.
C. Food diary shows increased consumption of iron-rich
foods.
D.Hemoglobin level
, The nurse administers naloxone to a client with opioid- A. Administer a second dose of naloxone.
induced respiratory depression. One hour later, nursing
assessment reveals that the client has a respiratory
rate of 4 breaths/minute, oxygen saturation of 75%, and
is unable to be aroused. Which action should the
nurse implement?
A. Administer a second dose of naloxone.
B. Determine Glasgow Coma Scale score.
C. Initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
D. Prepare to assist with chest tube insertion.
The healthcare provider prescribes propylthiouracil D. Administer iodine one hour before PTU.
(PTU) and Lugol's solution, a strong iodine solution, for
a client with hyperthyroidism. How should the nurse
schedule the administration of these medications?
A. Offer both drugs together with a meal.
B. Schedule both medications at bedtime.
C. Give parental dose once every 24 hours.
D. Administer iodine one hour before PTU.
The nurse is assessing a client who was recently B. Explore what the client means by the drug "is not working."
diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and is taking
carbidopa-levodopa. The client is concerned that
the medication is not working. Which intervention
should the nurse implement first?
A. Ask if the dient's morning voids are dark colored.
B. Explore what the client means by the drug "is not
working."
C. Evaluate the client for signs of dyskinesia.
D. Determine if the client is taking the medication before
meals.
A client who is taking dextroamphetamine- . Determine what time the dose is taken.
amphetamine extended-release tablets for attention
deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), reports about
having difficulty sleeping at night. Which assessment is
most important for the nurse to obtain?
A. Determine what time the dose is taken.
B. Determine daily caffeine intake.
C. Ask about the client's bedtime routine.
D. Inquire about perceived anxiety.
A client receives a prescription for allopurinol. D. Double the dose if a dose is missed.
Which information provided by the client requires
additional instruction by the nurse?
A. Avoid taking on an empty stomach.
B. Reduce caffeine and acidic intake.
C. Consume 2 liters of water daily.
D. Double the dose if a dose is missed.
