RPN - Pharmacology
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.
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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
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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
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.
,RPN - Pharmacology
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
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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.�
, RPN - Pharmacology
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
