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Post Test Answers:
1. Which of the following medications may predispose the client to hearing loss?
a. Aspirin--ototoxic
b. Ampicillin
c. Demerol
d. Tylenol
2. The typical acute asthmatic attack is usually due to a combination of bronchial spasm, bronchial
edema, and the presence of mucoid secretions in the bronchial lumen. The client with asthma was
given mucomyst for which of the following reasons?
a. To decrease the viscosity of secretions.
b. To encourage the movement of the secretions in the bronchi.
c. To stimulate the cough reflex.
d. To dilate the bronchi.
3. Most asthmatic attacks respond to Epinephrine (Adrenalin) and it may be used as a therapeutic
agent in the treatment of some allergic conditions because it:
a. Improves cardiac output due to its positive inotropic effect.
b. Acts as a hypertensive agent elevating BP.
c. Dilates the bronchi.
d. Antagonizes histamine.
4. A 78-year-old-client is taking a combination of 3 drugs: Lasix, Digoxin, and Isordil. Which of the
following will be a desired, accumulative effect of the drugs?
a. Constipation
b. Weight loss = lasix (diuretic), digoxin (improves cardiac output), isordil (vasodilator)
c. Postural hypotension
d. Dizziness
5. Propanolol (Inderal) is used in the treatment of clients with
a. heart block.
b. asthma.
c. hyperthyroid.—beta-blocker
d. pulmonary edema.
6. Which of the following types of insulin is administered IV and during emergency?
a. NPH
b. Regular insulin
c. PZI
d. Combination of Regular and NPH
7. A manic-depressive client was placed on MAO inhibitor therapy. Which of the following foods will
not be appropriate for the client?
a. Fatty foods
b. Coffee and tea
c. Salty foods
d. Vegetables
8. A client who is suffering from Osteoarthritis is given Naprosyn (Naproxen) and asked the nurse,
“How does this drug help me”? The PN’s appropriate response would be:
a. “It relieves your spasm.”
b. “It prevents demineralization of your bones.”
c. “It strengthens bone structures.”
d. “It relieves discomfort.”
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9. A client is receiving Kayexalate (Sodium Polystyrene). Which of the following statements indicates that
the client understands the teaching given?
a. “My stool will be hard.”
b. “It will lessen the bacteria in my stomach.”
c. “It will decrease the serum K⁺ level in my blood.”
d. “It will decrease the Ca⁺⁺ level in my blood.”
10. All of these infants attended an infant care class with their mothers. Who among these babies can
be given an oral polio vaccine?
a. Annie, 5 months old, who finished her 120 ml formula an hour ago.
b. Ronnie, 3 months old, who upon arriving to the clinic vomited 2X.
c. Jocelyn, 6 months with oral thrush.
d. Larry, 6 months, teething and drooling.
11. While the client is receiving Heparin therapy, which of these should be readily available?
a. Vitamin K
b. Protamine Sulfate
c. Calcium Gluconate
d. Magnesium Sulfate
12. Why Prednisone dosage is decreased gradually and not abruptly?
a. Triggers the adrenal cortex to release ACTH to function normally.
b. Costicosteroid suppression.
c. Adrenal insufficiency.
d. GI irritation.
13. Butch is started on Disulfiram (Antabuse) as a part of his treatment for alcoholism. He will continue
this medication at home. Which of the following is contraindicated while Butch is taking Disulfiram?
a. Elixir of Terpin Hydrate
b. Coated Aspirin
c. Bicarbonate of Soda
d. Antihistamine
14. The nurse will anticipate which of the following effects when administering Epinephrine to the client who
is experiencing anaphylactic shock?
a. Brochoconstriction and positive inotropic effect.
b. Bronchoconstriction and negative inotropic effect.
c. Bronchodilation and positive inotropic effect.
d. Bronchodilation and negative inotropic effect.
15. Which of the following is a potential side effect of Elavil?
a. Dizziness upon getting up.
b. Diuresis
c. Potential addiction to the drug.
d. Mental confusion
16. The nurse on the day shift receives a report which says, “IV solution to be absorbed is 500 ml”. The
IV is infusing at 75 ml/hr. At the end of the shift at 3:30 PM, which of the following amount should
be reported to the incoming shift as IV to be absorbed?
a. 100 ml
b. 300 ml
c. 600 ml
d. 900 ml
Post Test Answers:
1. Which of the following medications may predispose the client to hearing loss?
a. Aspirin--ototoxic
b. Ampicillin
c. Demerol
d. Tylenol
2. The typical acute asthmatic attack is usually due to a combination of bronchial spasm, bronchial
edema, and the presence of mucoid secretions in the bronchial lumen. The client with asthma was
given mucomyst for which of the following reasons?
a. To decrease the viscosity of secretions.
b. To encourage the movement of the secretions in the bronchi.
c. To stimulate the cough reflex.
d. To dilate the bronchi.
3. Most asthmatic attacks respond to Epinephrine (Adrenalin) and it may be used as a therapeutic
agent in the treatment of some allergic conditions because it:
a. Improves cardiac output due to its positive inotropic effect.
b. Acts as a hypertensive agent elevating BP.
c. Dilates the bronchi.
d. Antagonizes histamine.
4. A 78-year-old-client is taking a combination of 3 drugs: Lasix, Digoxin, and Isordil. Which of the
following will be a desired, accumulative effect of the drugs?
a. Constipation
b. Weight loss = lasix (diuretic), digoxin (improves cardiac output), isordil (vasodilator)
c. Postural hypotension
d. Dizziness
5. Propanolol (Inderal) is used in the treatment of clients with
a. heart block.
b. asthma.
c. hyperthyroid.—beta-blocker
d. pulmonary edema.
6. Which of the following types of insulin is administered IV and during emergency?
a. NPH
b. Regular insulin
c. PZI
d. Combination of Regular and NPH
7. A manic-depressive client was placed on MAO inhibitor therapy. Which of the following foods will
not be appropriate for the client?
a. Fatty foods
b. Coffee and tea
c. Salty foods
d. Vegetables
8. A client who is suffering from Osteoarthritis is given Naprosyn (Naproxen) and asked the nurse,
“How does this drug help me”? The PN’s appropriate response would be:
a. “It relieves your spasm.”
b. “It prevents demineralization of your bones.”
c. “It strengthens bone structures.”
d. “It relieves discomfort.”
, (solved) RPN - Pharmacology (A) latest 2022 100%
9. A client is receiving Kayexalate (Sodium Polystyrene). Which of the following statements indicates that
the client understands the teaching given?
a. “My stool will be hard.”
b. “It will lessen the bacteria in my stomach.”
c. “It will decrease the serum K⁺ level in my blood.”
d. “It will decrease the Ca⁺⁺ level in my blood.”
10. All of these infants attended an infant care class with their mothers. Who among these babies can
be given an oral polio vaccine?
a. Annie, 5 months old, who finished her 120 ml formula an hour ago.
b. Ronnie, 3 months old, who upon arriving to the clinic vomited 2X.
c. Jocelyn, 6 months with oral thrush.
d. Larry, 6 months, teething and drooling.
11. While the client is receiving Heparin therapy, which of these should be readily available?
a. Vitamin K
b. Protamine Sulfate
c. Calcium Gluconate
d. Magnesium Sulfate
12. Why Prednisone dosage is decreased gradually and not abruptly?
a. Triggers the adrenal cortex to release ACTH to function normally.
b. Costicosteroid suppression.
c. Adrenal insufficiency.
d. GI irritation.
13. Butch is started on Disulfiram (Antabuse) as a part of his treatment for alcoholism. He will continue
this medication at home. Which of the following is contraindicated while Butch is taking Disulfiram?
a. Elixir of Terpin Hydrate
b. Coated Aspirin
c. Bicarbonate of Soda
d. Antihistamine
14. The nurse will anticipate which of the following effects when administering Epinephrine to the client who
is experiencing anaphylactic shock?
a. Brochoconstriction and positive inotropic effect.
b. Bronchoconstriction and negative inotropic effect.
c. Bronchodilation and positive inotropic effect.
d. Bronchodilation and negative inotropic effect.
15. Which of the following is a potential side effect of Elavil?
a. Dizziness upon getting up.
b. Diuresis
c. Potential addiction to the drug.
d. Mental confusion
16. The nurse on the day shift receives a report which says, “IV solution to be absorbed is 500 ml”. The
IV is infusing at 75 ml/hr. At the end of the shift at 3:30 PM, which of the following amount should
be reported to the incoming shift as IV to be absorbed?
a. 100 ml
b. 300 ml
c. 600 ml
d. 900 ml
