PHARMACOLOGY MIDTERM PRACTICE
SCRIPT 2026 TESTED SOLUTIONS GRADED
A+
⩥ C.
Answer: A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving IV vancomycin.
The nurse notes a flushing of the neck and tachycardia, which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
A. document the client experienced an anaphylactic reaction to the
medication.
B. change the IV infusion site
C. Decrease the infusion rate on the IV
D. apply cold compresses to the neck area.
⩥ D.
Answer: A nurse is preparing to administer penicillin IM to an adult
client. Which of the following angles should the nurse use for injection
into the client ventrogluteal muscle?
A. 45
B. 60
C. 75
D. 90
,⩥ A.
Answer: A nurse is preparing a presentation about ginkgo biloba to a
group of clients which of the following information should the nurse
include in the teaching?
A. ginkgo biloba can help reduce feelings of restlessness.
B. Ginkgo biloba but may enhance wound healing.
C. Ginkgo biloba can improve senile dementia
D. ginkgo biloba relieves pain and inflammation of the mouth
⩥ B.
Answer: A nurse is caring for an older adult client who reports taking
bisacodyl tablets daily. Which of the following responses should the
nurse make?
A. irregular bowel movements are an indication of poor intestinal health.
B. excessive laxative use may cause an electrolyte imbalance
C. Chronic use of laxatives can lead to a tear in the rectal mucosa
D. decrease your intake of foods high in fiber
⩥ D.
Answer: A nurse is assessing a client after administering IV vancomycin.
Which of the following findings is the nurses priority to report to the
provider?
A. localized redness of the catheter insertion site
B. Client report of a headache
, C. Client report of tinnitus
D. Audible inspiratory stridor
⩥ B.
Answer: A nurse is caring for a client who is taking sucralfate. Which of
the following outcomes indicates a therapeutic effect of the medication?
A. Alleviate Heliobacter pylori
B. Relief of GI pain
C. Prevention of opportunistic infections
D. Improvement of impaired vision.
⩥ C.
Answer: A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for
esomeprazole to manage his GERD. Which of the following statements
by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. I won't pass gas as often now that I'm taking his medication.
B. I will take this medication each morning with my breakfast.
C. I have an increased risk of getting pneumonia while taking this
medication.
D. I will need to take a daily stool softener while taking this medication.
⩥ D.
SCRIPT 2026 TESTED SOLUTIONS GRADED
A+
⩥ C.
Answer: A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving IV vancomycin.
The nurse notes a flushing of the neck and tachycardia, which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
A. document the client experienced an anaphylactic reaction to the
medication.
B. change the IV infusion site
C. Decrease the infusion rate on the IV
D. apply cold compresses to the neck area.
⩥ D.
Answer: A nurse is preparing to administer penicillin IM to an adult
client. Which of the following angles should the nurse use for injection
into the client ventrogluteal muscle?
A. 45
B. 60
C. 75
D. 90
,⩥ A.
Answer: A nurse is preparing a presentation about ginkgo biloba to a
group of clients which of the following information should the nurse
include in the teaching?
A. ginkgo biloba can help reduce feelings of restlessness.
B. Ginkgo biloba but may enhance wound healing.
C. Ginkgo biloba can improve senile dementia
D. ginkgo biloba relieves pain and inflammation of the mouth
⩥ B.
Answer: A nurse is caring for an older adult client who reports taking
bisacodyl tablets daily. Which of the following responses should the
nurse make?
A. irregular bowel movements are an indication of poor intestinal health.
B. excessive laxative use may cause an electrolyte imbalance
C. Chronic use of laxatives can lead to a tear in the rectal mucosa
D. decrease your intake of foods high in fiber
⩥ D.
Answer: A nurse is assessing a client after administering IV vancomycin.
Which of the following findings is the nurses priority to report to the
provider?
A. localized redness of the catheter insertion site
B. Client report of a headache
, C. Client report of tinnitus
D. Audible inspiratory stridor
⩥ B.
Answer: A nurse is caring for a client who is taking sucralfate. Which of
the following outcomes indicates a therapeutic effect of the medication?
A. Alleviate Heliobacter pylori
B. Relief of GI pain
C. Prevention of opportunistic infections
D. Improvement of impaired vision.
⩥ C.
Answer: A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for
esomeprazole to manage his GERD. Which of the following statements
by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. I won't pass gas as often now that I'm taking his medication.
B. I will take this medication each morning with my breakfast.
C. I have an increased risk of getting pneumonia while taking this
medication.
D. I will need to take a daily stool softener while taking this medication.
⩥ D.
