Pharmacotherapy Exam 2 Practice Test
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The nurse should implement which action to provide analgesic titration for a client in pain?
A. teach the client to increase the time range between doses of pain medicatin
B. Monitor the effects of continuous intravenous infusion of narcotic analgesics
C. Plan with the client how to use a specific total dose of analgesic over a 24-hour period
D. Determine the optimal analgesic dosage required that causes the least side effects –
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Correct Answer :D
The nurse receives a unit of blood from the blood bank for a postoperative client who is currently in
the X-ray department. Which action should the nurse implement?
A. Return the blood to the blood bank for refrigeration within 30 minutes
B. Hang the blood transfusion as soon as the client returns to the unit
C. Store the blood bag in the nursing unit's refrigerator until the client returns
D. take the unit of blood to the X-ray department to initiate the transfusion –
Correct Answer :A
A client is admitted for atrial fibrillation, and the healthcare provider prescribes disopyramide
(Norpace). After explaining the action of the antidysrhythmic agent, which complaint should the nurse
instruct the client to report?
A. Joint pain
B. Dizziness of muscle weakness
C. Daily weight gain fo 2 pounds
D. dry mouth –
Correct Answer :C
The nurse is planning discharge instructions for a client prescribed pyridostigmine bromide tablets for
myasthenia gravis (MG). Which instruction should the nurse include in the instructions?
A. Increase activity in the afternoon when the medication is most effective
B. Take the medication 30 to 45 minutes before eating
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C. Use PRN dose for increasing muscular weakness or fasciculations
D. Maintain a diet that consists of low-protein foods –
Correct Answer :B
When assessing a client prior to the administration of digoxin (Lanoxin, APO-digoxin), which data is
most important for the nurse to consider?
A. Presence of a grade 2 murmur
B. Nailbed capillary refill of 5 seconds
c. Irregular apical pulse with a rate of 87
D. Bilateral lower extremity dependent rubor –
Correct Answer :C
A client with Paget's disease is started on calcitonin (Calcimar) 500 mcg subcutaneously daily. During
the initial treatment, what is the priority nursing action?
A. Assess the injection site for inflammation
B. Evaluate the client's level of pain
C. Monitor the client's alkaline phosphatase levels
D. Observe the client for signs of hypersensitivity –
Correct Answer :D
A 38-year-old gravida 2 para 2 is diagnosed with bacterial vaginosis 9-months postpartum. A
prescription is written for metronidazole (Flagyl). Which information is most important for the nurse to
obtain from the client before initiating treatment?
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A. Sexual history
B. Use of oral ontraceptives
C. Method of infant feeding
D. Possibility of pregnancy –
Correct Answer :C
A resident of a long-term care facility is taking lithium carbonate (Eskalith) to treat bipolar disorder.
Which instruction should the nurse provide to the client's caregivers?
A. Offer the morning dose of the medicine before breakfast
B. Have the client chew the pill if it is difficult to swallow
C. Encourage high energy fluid intake by providing sports drinks or sodas
D. Report symptoms of hypothyroidism such as fatigue and constipation –
Correct Answer :D
A 48-year-old client is experiencing a severe anaphylactic reaction to an injection of contrast media.
Which pharmacologic agent is of greatest use in this situation?
A. Dopamine (Intropin)
B. Loratadine (Claritin)
C. Nitroprusside (Nipride)
D. Epinephrine (Adrenalin) –
Correct Answer :D
A client calls the clinic and states that she forgot to take her oral contraceptives for the past two days.
Which instruction is best for the nurse to provide this client?
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