NR 293 PHARMACOLOGY EXAM
NR 293 PHARMACOLOGY EXAM
LATEST SPRING- SUMMER 2026
MULTIPLE CHOICE 100 OUT OF 100
VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERD
WITH GETAILED RATIONALES GRADED
A
An elderly patient needs to take an enteral supplement to improve her overall nutrition staus.
When considering enteral supplements, the nurse notes that which formulation provides
complex nutrients?
a. ensure
b.Moducal
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c.Propac
d.Microlipid –
Correct Answer :a. ensure
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the nurse is giving oral mineral oil as an ordered laxative dose. The nurse will take measure to
prevent which potential problem that may occur with mineral oil.
a. Fecal impaction
b.Constipation
C. Lipid pneumonia
d. Esophageal blockage –
Correct Answer :C. Lipid pneumonia
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Niacin is prescribed for a patient who has hyperlipidemia. The nurse checks the patient's
medical history, knowning this medication is contraindicated in which disorder?
a. Renal disease
b. Cardiac Disease
c. Liver disease
d. Thyroid disease –
Correct Answer :c. Liver disease
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A patient with a history of alcohol abuse has been admitted for severe weakness and
malnutrition. The nurse will prepare to administer which vitamin preparation to prevent
Wernicke's encephalopathy?
a. vitamin B3 (niacin)
b. Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
c. Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
d. Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) –
Correct Answer :b. Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
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A patient is taking two prescription medications that both cause bradycardia. The nurse
should monitor the patient for which type of effect?
A. An increased therapeutic effect
B. An increased adverse effect
C. A reduced therapeutic effect
D. A reduced adverse effect –
Correct Answer :B. An increased adverse effect
Which individual is at the highest risk for a drug-drug interaction?
A. A toddler who is prescribed two antibiotics for a serious infection
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B. An adolescent who takes over-the-counter medications for menstrual cramping
C. An adult who takes eight prescription medications for a chronic condition
D. An older adult who takes two prescription medications and a dietary supplement for
anxiety –
Correct Answer :C. An adult who takes eight prescription medications for a chronic condition
The nurse cares for a patient who is taking a calcium channel blocker for hypertension. The
nurse should be most concerned if the patient makes which statement?
A. "I take my medication with a glass of water."
B. "I eat foods high in fiber to prevent constipation."
C. "I drink a glass of grapefruit juice each evening."
D. "I avoid foods such as broccoli and cabbage." –
Correct Answer :C. "I drink a glass of grapefruit juice each evening."
A patient is prescribed a medication to be taken on an empty stomach. Which statement
should the nurse include when providing patient teaching?
A. "Take the medication 1 hour before eating."
B. "Take the medication with a small glass of water."
C. "Take the medication before going to bed at night."
D. "Take the medication 1 hour after a meal." –
Correct Answer :A. "Take the medication 1 hour before eating."
A+ TEST BANK 4
NR 293 PHARMACOLOGY EXAM
LATEST SPRING- SUMMER 2026
MULTIPLE CHOICE 100 OUT OF 100
VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERD
WITH GETAILED RATIONALES GRADED
A
An elderly patient needs to take an enteral supplement to improve her overall nutrition staus.
When considering enteral supplements, the nurse notes that which formulation provides
complex nutrients?
a. ensure
b.Moducal
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c.Propac
d.Microlipid –
Correct Answer :a. ensure
pg. 844
the nurse is giving oral mineral oil as an ordered laxative dose. The nurse will take measure to
prevent which potential problem that may occur with mineral oil.
a. Fecal impaction
b.Constipation
C. Lipid pneumonia
d. Esophageal blockage –
Correct Answer :C. Lipid pneumonia
pg. 803
Niacin is prescribed for a patient who has hyperlipidemia. The nurse checks the patient's
medical history, knowning this medication is contraindicated in which disorder?
a. Renal disease
b. Cardiac Disease
c. Liver disease
d. Thyroid disease –
Correct Answer :c. Liver disease
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pg. 830
A patient with a history of alcohol abuse has been admitted for severe weakness and
malnutrition. The nurse will prepare to administer which vitamin preparation to prevent
Wernicke's encephalopathy?
a. vitamin B3 (niacin)
b. Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
c. Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
d. Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) –
Correct Answer :b. Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
pg. 829
A patient is taking two prescription medications that both cause bradycardia. The nurse
should monitor the patient for which type of effect?
A. An increased therapeutic effect
B. An increased adverse effect
C. A reduced therapeutic effect
D. A reduced adverse effect –
Correct Answer :B. An increased adverse effect
Which individual is at the highest risk for a drug-drug interaction?
A. A toddler who is prescribed two antibiotics for a serious infection
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B. An adolescent who takes over-the-counter medications for menstrual cramping
C. An adult who takes eight prescription medications for a chronic condition
D. An older adult who takes two prescription medications and a dietary supplement for
anxiety –
Correct Answer :C. An adult who takes eight prescription medications for a chronic condition
The nurse cares for a patient who is taking a calcium channel blocker for hypertension. The
nurse should be most concerned if the patient makes which statement?
A. "I take my medication with a glass of water."
B. "I eat foods high in fiber to prevent constipation."
C. "I drink a glass of grapefruit juice each evening."
D. "I avoid foods such as broccoli and cabbage." –
Correct Answer :C. "I drink a glass of grapefruit juice each evening."
A patient is prescribed a medication to be taken on an empty stomach. Which statement
should the nurse include when providing patient teaching?
A. "Take the medication 1 hour before eating."
B. "Take the medication with a small glass of water."
C. "Take the medication before going to bed at night."
D. "Take the medication 1 hour after a meal." –
Correct Answer :A. "Take the medication 1 hour before eating."
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