2026 WITH QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS | MCQs | GRADED
A+ | GUARANTEED PASS | PHARM
KAPLAN LATEST EXAM
The nurse learns a client has been taking simvastatin for 7 months. Which
statement by a colleague does the nurse correct?
1. I should take the client's blood pressure in supine, sitting, and standing
positions.
2. I will check the laboratory blood values for both HDL and LDL and their
ratio.
3. I will check the laboratory blood values for liver function tests.
4. I will ask the client if an eye exam has been completed since beginning the
medication. - ANSWER-1. I should take the client's blood pressure in supine,
sitting, and standing positions.
A client is prescribed morphine sulfate 4 mg IV every 4 hours PRN for pain
after surgery. The nurse assesses the client 30 minutes after giving the
medication for a report of pain of 8 on the 1-10 numeric pain scale. The client's
vital signs are: BP 172/88 mm Hg, pulse 92/min, and respirations 22/min. The
client reports a pain level of 8. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate.
1. Notify the health care provider to increase the dose.
,2. Tell the client to cough and deep breathe.
3. Suggest the client listen to music.
4. Assess the client's IV site. - ANSWER-4. Assess the client's IV site
The nurse provides care for a client admitted with a diagnosis of diabetic
ketoacidosis. The nurse anticipates that which type of insulin will be
prescribed?
1. Rapid acting insulin
2. Long action insulin
3. Short acting insulin
4. Intermediate acting insulin - ANSWER-3. Short acting insulin
A client with a diagnosis of metastatic lung cancer is prescribed a transdermal
fentanyl patch. Which information must the nurse understand to ensure the
client achieves effective pain relief?
1. The transdermal patch is fully effective immediately after application.
2. There is little risk of respiratory depression when using a transdermal
fentanyl patch.
3. The client will require administration of pain medication for several hours
after application of the patch.
4. Desired and adverse effects of the patch cease as soon as the patch is
removed/ - ANSWER-3. The client will require administration of pain
medication for several hours after application of the patch.
The nurse recognizes which antipsychotic is used as a treatment for Tourette
syndrome?
1. Risperidone
, 2. Quetiapine
3. Ziprasidone
4. Haloperidol - ANSWER-4. Haloperidol
A client reports multiple watery bowel movements after taking a prescribed
antibiotic for several weeks. The client is prescribed loperamide. It is most
important for the nurse to follow up on which client statement?
1. My mouth is so dry and I feel really dizzy
2. I am checking my bowel movements for blood
3. I will stop taking the antibiotic until this diarrhea stops
4. This medication makes me feel very drowsy and sleepy. - ANSWER-3. I will
stop taking the antibiotic until this diarrhea stops
The nurse in the cardiac rehabilitation unit knows the maintenance dose of oral
digoxin for adults is in which range?
1. 1-3 mg
2. 0.5-1 mg
3. 3.5-5 mg
4. 0.125-0.5 mg - ANSWER-4. 0.125-0.5 mg
A client diagnosed with gastroenteritis is instructed to take loperamide for
episodes of diarrhea. Which information does the nurse include when teaching
the client about this medication?
1. Take two tablets after every loose bowel movement.
2. You may be very wakeful and restless when taking the medication.
3. This medication may cause you to have a dry mouth.