Summary HESI RN Fundamentals & NURS 6521 Advanced Pharmacology Combined Test Bank | 3 Versions | Verified Answers

HESI RN Fundamentals & NURS 6521 Advanced
Pharmacology Combined Test Bank | 3 Versions |
Verified Answers

Question 1
Children age 6 to 11 are recommended to start with what dosage of Allegra?
A) 30 mg twice daily

Question 2
The lower respiratory system utilizes a number of different mechanisms that confer
protection and maintain homeostasis. Which of the following physiological processes
protects the lower respiratory system?
A) Mucociliary clearance

Question 3
A 20-year-old woman calls the clinic at 5 PM and reports to the nurse that she forgot to
take her morning dose of fexofenadine (Allegra). She usually takes her evening dose at 8
PM. She wants to know what she should do. The nurse will instruct her to:
A) Skip the missed morning dose and take the evening dose as scheduled

Question 4
A patient is being treated for respiratory infection. He is a recovering alcoholic and has
impaired liver function. The nurse will instruct the patient to be especially cautious when
taking:
A) Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

Question 5
A nurse is providing discharge planning for a 45-year-old woman who has a prescription
for oral albuterol. The nurse will question the patient about her intake of which of the
following?
A) Caffeine

Question 6
A 53-year-old man has been treated for severe asthma for several years with
prednisone. Recently, his physician initiated alternate-day therapy for him. The patient
tells the nurse that he would rather take the medication every day to prevent confusion.
Which of the following would be the best response by the nurse?
A) "Alternate-day therapy reduces side effects while still controlling your asthma."

, Question 7
Which of the following will a nurse inform the patient is one of the most common
adverse effects of guaifenesin (Robitussin)?
A) Nausea

Question 8
A 25-year-old woman comes to the clinic because of a chronic, nonproductive cough.
Assessment reveals that she has a history of asthma and dextromethorphan (Robitussin)
is prescribed for her. The nurse will question this order because:
A) Dextromethorphan can suppress cough in a patient who needs to clear
secretions

Question 9
A female patient, age 36, is prescribed inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) for daily use. Which
of the following adverse effects should the nurse closely monitor for in this patient?
A) Oral candidiasis

Question 10
A 47-year-old woman has been diagnosed with open-angle glaucoma. Pilocarpine
drops are prescribed. The nurse's assessment reveals that the patient has worn soft
contact lenses for 15 years. The nurse will instruct the patient to:
A) Remove contact lenses before instilling drops and wait 15 minutes before
reinserting

Question 11
A female patient calls the clinic and reports that since she has been taking
dextromethorphan (Robitussin), she has been extremely drowsy and dizzy. The nurse will
question the patient about which of the following?
A) Use of alcohol or other CNS depressants

Question 12
A nurse is providing education to a 56-year-old man who is admitted to the emergency
department with an acute asthma attack. The nurse's initial assessment reveals that the
patient has a history of pneumonia, drinks large quantities of coffee, and eats a high-
calorie diet. Albuterol is prescribed for him. The important consideration when the nurse
is preparing a teaching plan will be that the patient:
A) Should avoid excessive coffee intake due to increased risk of tachycardia

Question 13
A female patient has been taking zafirlukast for a week and is experiencing diarrhea. The
nurse should instruct her to do which of the following?
A) Report the diarrhea to the healthcare provider