PN VATI PHARMACOLOGY 2026
TEST BANK COMPLETE QUESTIONS
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ a nurse is giving diclofenac sodium to a pt with chronic bursitis which
of the following action should the nurse take
Answer: give the med with food. Diclofenac is an NSAID and can cause
gastric irritation
◉ a nurse is planning care for a pt who is scheduled for surgery with a
latex allergy which action should the nurse take
Answer: place monitoring cords and tubes in a stokinette. to avoid
exposure to skin
◉ which of the following increases the pts risk for developing as aspirin
induced ulcer?
Answer: Cigarette smoking can increase the risk for developing a gastric
ulcer in the client who is receiving aspirin therapy. The nurse should
inform the client that smoking reduces secretion of gastric bicarbonate
and increases gastric emptying, transporting more acid into the
duodenum.
◉ a post menopausal pt is prescribed raloxifene what is it used for
Answer: to prevent breast cancer and reduces the amount of fractures
related to osteoporosis
, ◉ a nurse is providing teaching to a pt with a hx of DM and has a new
prescription for hydrochlorothiazide what should the nurse include in the
teaching?
Answer: hydrochlorothiazide can elevate your blood sugar
◉ what should the nurse monitor for the pt taking acetazolamide
Answer: electrolyte imbalances.
◉ teaching for pt taking zidovudine
Answer: limit exposure to people who have infections.
zidovudine is use to treat HIV, hep B and epstein barr
◉ allopurinol
Answer: decreases the production of uric acid
increase fluid consumption while taking to prevent kidney injury
◉ what should the nurse report to the provider when a pt is taking
codeine
Answer: agitation can lead to neurotoxicity caused by over use
◉ what is the nurses immediate priority in post op
Answer: monitor respiratory status
TEST BANK COMPLETE QUESTIONS
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ a nurse is giving diclofenac sodium to a pt with chronic bursitis which
of the following action should the nurse take
Answer: give the med with food. Diclofenac is an NSAID and can cause
gastric irritation
◉ a nurse is planning care for a pt who is scheduled for surgery with a
latex allergy which action should the nurse take
Answer: place monitoring cords and tubes in a stokinette. to avoid
exposure to skin
◉ which of the following increases the pts risk for developing as aspirin
induced ulcer?
Answer: Cigarette smoking can increase the risk for developing a gastric
ulcer in the client who is receiving aspirin therapy. The nurse should
inform the client that smoking reduces secretion of gastric bicarbonate
and increases gastric emptying, transporting more acid into the
duodenum.
◉ a post menopausal pt is prescribed raloxifene what is it used for
Answer: to prevent breast cancer and reduces the amount of fractures
related to osteoporosis
, ◉ a nurse is providing teaching to a pt with a hx of DM and has a new
prescription for hydrochlorothiazide what should the nurse include in the
teaching?
Answer: hydrochlorothiazide can elevate your blood sugar
◉ what should the nurse monitor for the pt taking acetazolamide
Answer: electrolyte imbalances.
◉ teaching for pt taking zidovudine
Answer: limit exposure to people who have infections.
zidovudine is use to treat HIV, hep B and epstein barr
◉ allopurinol
Answer: decreases the production of uric acid
increase fluid consumption while taking to prevent kidney injury
◉ what should the nurse report to the provider when a pt is taking
codeine
Answer: agitation can lead to neurotoxicity caused by over use
◉ what is the nurses immediate priority in post op
Answer: monitor respiratory status
