WGU Pharmacology D441 exam 2026
Your time: 30 min.
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1 of 55
Term
A client who is experiencing vasomotor symptoms related to
menopause receives a new prescription for estrogen replacement.
Which client condition should the nurse report the healthcare
provider prior to administering the first dose of the medication?
A. Colorectal cancer.
B.Pulmonary embolism.
C. Dyspareunia.
D.Osteoporosis.
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A. Worsening headache. B. Pulmonary embolism.
Turn these into questions
, B.Pruritis and macular rash. B. Avoid crowds and people who
are sick.
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2 of 55
Term
A male client is admitted for observation because he is reporting
progressively increasing fatigue over the past month and a brief
episode of dizziness that occurred today. He has a history of
heartburn and indigestion that he self-treats with ibuprofen and
antacids. Which assessment finding should the nurse report
immediately to the healthcare provider?
Reference Ranges:Hemoglobin (14 to 18 g/dL (8.7 to 11.2
mmol/L)]Hematocrit [42% to 52% (0.42 to 0.52 volume
fraction)]Gastric pH [1.5 to 3.5]
A. Hematocrit 42% (0.42 volume fraction).
B.Hemoglobin 13 g/dL (8.07 mmol/L).
C. Positive guaiac of stool.
D.Gastric pH 2.0.
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B. Gastric pH 2.0. C. Positive guaiac of stool
, A. No known allergies
B. Peripheral IV in large vein
B. Monitor blood
pressure. D. Used for prophylaxis
F. Dosage in safe range
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3 of 55
Term
The nurse is educating a client about acetaminophen. Which
information provided by the client requires additional instruction by
the nurse?
A. Stop medication if a rash develops.
B.Report any color changes to urine.
C. Avoid the consumption of alcohol.
D.Take additional doses as needed.
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D. Rapid weight gain. B. A dimly lit room.
D. Take additional doses
A. Low density lipoprotein (LDL) as
needed.
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, 4 of 55
Term
A client who is taking dextroamphetamine-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.
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D. Decrease cigarette use to a D. Stop taking the medication if
pack per day. intended effect is not immediate
D. Hemoglobin level increased to . Determine what time the dose
12 g/dL (7.45 mmol/L). is taken.
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5 of 55
Term
The nurse is assessing a client who was recently diagnosed with
Parkinson's disease and is taking carbidopa-levodopa. The client is
Your time: 30 min.
100% Correct 55
Incorrect 0
Your answers
1 of 55
Term
A client who is experiencing vasomotor symptoms related to
menopause receives a new prescription for estrogen replacement.
Which client condition should the nurse report the healthcare
provider prior to administering the first dose of the medication?
A. Colorectal cancer.
B.Pulmonary embolism.
C. Dyspareunia.
D.Osteoporosis.
Give this one a go later!
A. Worsening headache. B. Pulmonary embolism.
Turn these into questions
, B.Pruritis and macular rash. B. Avoid crowds and people who
are sick.
Don't know?
2 of 55
Term
A male client is admitted for observation because he is reporting
progressively increasing fatigue over the past month and a brief
episode of dizziness that occurred today. He has a history of
heartburn and indigestion that he self-treats with ibuprofen and
antacids. Which assessment finding should the nurse report
immediately to the healthcare provider?
Reference Ranges:Hemoglobin (14 to 18 g/dL (8.7 to 11.2
mmol/L)]Hematocrit [42% to 52% (0.42 to 0.52 volume
fraction)]Gastric pH [1.5 to 3.5]
A. Hematocrit 42% (0.42 volume fraction).
B.Hemoglobin 13 g/dL (8.07 mmol/L).
C. Positive guaiac of stool.
D.Gastric pH 2.0.
Give this one a go later!
B. Gastric pH 2.0. C. Positive guaiac of stool
, A. No known allergies
B. Peripheral IV in large vein
B. Monitor blood
pressure. D. Used for prophylaxis
F. Dosage in safe range
Don't know?
3 of 55
Term
The nurse is educating a client about acetaminophen. Which
information provided by the client requires additional instruction by
the nurse?
A. Stop medication if a rash develops.
B.Report any color changes to urine.
C. Avoid the consumption of alcohol.
D.Take additional doses as needed.
Give this one a go later!
D. Rapid weight gain. B. A dimly lit room.
D. Take additional doses
A. Low density lipoprotein (LDL) as
needed.
Don't know?
, 4 of 55
Term
A client who is taking dextroamphetamine-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.
Give this one a go later!
D. Decrease cigarette use to a D. Stop taking the medication if
pack per day. intended effect is not immediate
D. Hemoglobin level increased to . Determine what time the dose
12 g/dL (7.45 mmol/L). is taken.
Don't know?
5 of 55
Term
The nurse is assessing a client who was recently diagnosed with
Parkinson's disease and is taking carbidopa-levodopa. The client is
