Pharmacology 1 Musculoskeletal
Meds Questions With Complete
Solutions Graded A+ (2025-2026
Latest Update)!!!
The nurse receives a client in the surgical unit who was transferred
from the post anesthesia care unit. The nurse checks the client for
which data first?
1.A patent airway
2.Surgical dressing
3.Adequate urine output
4.Orientation to the surroundings
1.A patent airway
The nurse caring for a client with a neurological disorder is assisting
in planning care to maintain nutritional status. The client has had a
swallowing study done that shows the client is at risk for aspiration
and is able to feed self. The nurse should review which interventions
with the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? Select all that apply.
1.Add the prescribed thickener to liquids.
2. Have the client sitting up at 45 degrees.
3. Follow each swallow of food with a sip of water.
4. Observe client for episodes of coughing or choking.
5. Take the client for a walk before the meal to provide stimulation.
1.Add the prescribed thickener to liquids.
4. Observe client for episodes of coughing or choking.
A client is diagnosed with cancer and is told that surgery followed by
chemotherapy will be necessary. The client states to the nurse, "I
,have read a lot about complementary therapies. Do you think I should
try any?" The nurse should respond by making which appropriate
statement?
1."I would try anything that I could if I had cancer."
2."No, because it will interact with the chemotherapy."
3."Tell me what you know about complementary therapies."
4."You need to ask your primary health care provider about it."
3."Tell me what you know about complementary therapies."
A primary health care provider's prescription reads "ketorolac 30 mg
intramuscular every 6 hours as needed." The medication label reads
"ketorolac 15 mg/mL." The nurse prepares to administer how many
milliliters to the client? Fill in the blank.
2 mL
The nurse is assigned to care for a client with a peripheral
intravenous (IV) infusion. The nurse is providing hygiene care to the
client and should avoid which while changing the client's hospital
gown?
1.Using a hospital gown with snaps at the sleeves
2.Disconnecting the IV tubing from the catheter in the vein 3.
Checking the IV flow rate immediately after changing the hospital
gown
4.Putting the bag and tubing through the sleeve, followed by the
client's arm
2.Disconnecting the IV tubing from the catheter in the vein
A client is admitted to the hospital with complaints of back spasms.
The client states, "I have been taking 2 or 3 aspirin every 4 hours for
the past week, and it hasn't helped my back." Aspirin intoxication is
suspected. Which complaint would indicate aspirin intoxication?
1.Tinnitus
2.Constipation
3.Photosensitivity
4. Abdominal cramps
1.Tinnitus
,A client has been diagnosed with functional incontinence. Which
interventions are most appropriate to care for this type of
incontinence? Select all that apply.
1.Schedule toileting every 2 hours.
2. Modify clothing for easy removal.
3. Assess environment for obstacles.
4. Decrease fluid intake to 1500 mL/day.
5. Obtain prescription for catheterization to eliminate embarrassment.
6.Set up schedule of cues such as mealtimes, awakening, and
bedtime.
1.Schedule toileting every 2 hours.
2. Modify clothing for easy removal.
3. Assess environment for obstacles.
6. Set up schedule of cues such as mealtimes, awakening, and
bedtime.
Penicillin G procaine 1 million units intramuscularly, has been
prescribed for the child with a throat infection. The child's weight is
62 pounds. The safe pediatric dosage for a child that weighs greater
than 60 pounds is 600,000 to 1,200,000 units daily. Which should the
nurse determine about the medication dosage?
1.The dosage is too low.
2. The dosage is too high.
3. The dosage is within the safe range.
4. There is not enough information to determine the safe dosage.
3.The dosage is within the safe range.
Which fluids are identified as insensible fluid losses? Select all that
apply.
1.Sweat
2.Sputum
3.Nasogastric tube output
4.Output from Jackson-Pratt drain
5.Urine output from indwelling catheter
1.Sweat
2.Sputum
, A client with multiple sclerosis is receiving diazepam, and the home
care nurse reinforces instructions to the client regarding the side
effects of the medication. The nurse tells the client that which is a
side effect of this medication?
1.Insomnia
2.Incoordination
3.Inability to urinate
4.Increased salivation
2.Incoordination
The nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed cold pack
applications to the right lower extremity. The nurse plans to collect
which data specifically associated with this therapy before the
initiation of therapy? Select all that apply.
1.Pedal pulses
2.Capillary refill
3.Color of the extremity
4.Temperature of the skin
5.Condition of the toenails
6.Presence of numbness
1.Pedal pulses
2.Capillary refill
3.Color of the extremity
4.Temperature of the skin
6.Presence of numbness
Morphine 8 mg IM has been prescribed by the primary health care
provider. The medication label reads morphine 4 mg/mL. The nurse
should prepare how many milliliters to administer the correct dose?
Fill in the blank.
2 mL
The nurse reinforces dietary instructions to a client at risk for
hypokalemia about the foods high in potassium that should be
included in the daily diet. The nurse determines the client has
understood if the client plans to include which foods in the diet?
Select all that apply.
Meds Questions With Complete
Solutions Graded A+ (2025-2026
Latest Update)!!!
The nurse receives a client in the surgical unit who was transferred
from the post anesthesia care unit. The nurse checks the client for
which data first?
1.A patent airway
2.Surgical dressing
3.Adequate urine output
4.Orientation to the surroundings
1.A patent airway
The nurse caring for a client with a neurological disorder is assisting
in planning care to maintain nutritional status. The client has had a
swallowing study done that shows the client is at risk for aspiration
and is able to feed self. The nurse should review which interventions
with the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? Select all that apply.
1.Add the prescribed thickener to liquids.
2. Have the client sitting up at 45 degrees.
3. Follow each swallow of food with a sip of water.
4. Observe client for episodes of coughing or choking.
5. Take the client for a walk before the meal to provide stimulation.
1.Add the prescribed thickener to liquids.
4. Observe client for episodes of coughing or choking.
A client is diagnosed with cancer and is told that surgery followed by
chemotherapy will be necessary. The client states to the nurse, "I
,have read a lot about complementary therapies. Do you think I should
try any?" The nurse should respond by making which appropriate
statement?
1."I would try anything that I could if I had cancer."
2."No, because it will interact with the chemotherapy."
3."Tell me what you know about complementary therapies."
4."You need to ask your primary health care provider about it."
3."Tell me what you know about complementary therapies."
A primary health care provider's prescription reads "ketorolac 30 mg
intramuscular every 6 hours as needed." The medication label reads
"ketorolac 15 mg/mL." The nurse prepares to administer how many
milliliters to the client? Fill in the blank.
2 mL
The nurse is assigned to care for a client with a peripheral
intravenous (IV) infusion. The nurse is providing hygiene care to the
client and should avoid which while changing the client's hospital
gown?
1.Using a hospital gown with snaps at the sleeves
2.Disconnecting the IV tubing from the catheter in the vein 3.
Checking the IV flow rate immediately after changing the hospital
gown
4.Putting the bag and tubing through the sleeve, followed by the
client's arm
2.Disconnecting the IV tubing from the catheter in the vein
A client is admitted to the hospital with complaints of back spasms.
The client states, "I have been taking 2 or 3 aspirin every 4 hours for
the past week, and it hasn't helped my back." Aspirin intoxication is
suspected. Which complaint would indicate aspirin intoxication?
1.Tinnitus
2.Constipation
3.Photosensitivity
4. Abdominal cramps
1.Tinnitus
,A client has been diagnosed with functional incontinence. Which
interventions are most appropriate to care for this type of
incontinence? Select all that apply.
1.Schedule toileting every 2 hours.
2. Modify clothing for easy removal.
3. Assess environment for obstacles.
4. Decrease fluid intake to 1500 mL/day.
5. Obtain prescription for catheterization to eliminate embarrassment.
6.Set up schedule of cues such as mealtimes, awakening, and
bedtime.
1.Schedule toileting every 2 hours.
2. Modify clothing for easy removal.
3. Assess environment for obstacles.
6. Set up schedule of cues such as mealtimes, awakening, and
bedtime.
Penicillin G procaine 1 million units intramuscularly, has been
prescribed for the child with a throat infection. The child's weight is
62 pounds. The safe pediatric dosage for a child that weighs greater
than 60 pounds is 600,000 to 1,200,000 units daily. Which should the
nurse determine about the medication dosage?
1.The dosage is too low.
2. The dosage is too high.
3. The dosage is within the safe range.
4. There is not enough information to determine the safe dosage.
3.The dosage is within the safe range.
Which fluids are identified as insensible fluid losses? Select all that
apply.
1.Sweat
2.Sputum
3.Nasogastric tube output
4.Output from Jackson-Pratt drain
5.Urine output from indwelling catheter
1.Sweat
2.Sputum
, A client with multiple sclerosis is receiving diazepam, and the home
care nurse reinforces instructions to the client regarding the side
effects of the medication. The nurse tells the client that which is a
side effect of this medication?
1.Insomnia
2.Incoordination
3.Inability to urinate
4.Increased salivation
2.Incoordination
The nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed cold pack
applications to the right lower extremity. The nurse plans to collect
which data specifically associated with this therapy before the
initiation of therapy? Select all that apply.
1.Pedal pulses
2.Capillary refill
3.Color of the extremity
4.Temperature of the skin
5.Condition of the toenails
6.Presence of numbness
1.Pedal pulses
2.Capillary refill
3.Color of the extremity
4.Temperature of the skin
6.Presence of numbness
Morphine 8 mg IM has been prescribed by the primary health care
provider. The medication label reads morphine 4 mg/mL. The nurse
should prepare how many milliliters to administer the correct dose?
Fill in the blank.
2 mL
The nurse reinforces dietary instructions to a client at risk for
hypokalemia about the foods high in potassium that should be
included in the daily diet. The nurse determines the client has
understood if the client plans to include which foods in the diet?
Select all that apply.
