Pharm Exam 3 Questions and Answers
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has emphysema and a new prescription for
theophylline. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide? - ANSWER
Avoid caffeine while taking this medication.
A nurse is caring for a client who has active TB and is to be started on intravenous
rifampin therapy. The nurse should instruct the client that this medication can cause
which of the following adverse effects? - ANSWER Body secretions turning a red-
orange color.
A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes insipidus and is receiving vasopressin.
The nurse should identify which of the following findings as an indication that the
medication is effective? - ANSWER A decrease in urine output.
A nurse is preparing to administer cephalexin oral suspension to an older adult client
who has difficulty swallowing pills. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
- ANSWER Check the client for a penicillin allergy.
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has breast cancer about the adverse
effects of chemotherapy. Which of the following client statements indicates an
understanding of the teaching? - ANSWER I'll call my doctor if I notice any unusual
menstrual bleeding.
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to the parent of a child who is prescribed
diphenhydramine 25 mg elixir every 4 hours as needed. The amount available is
diphenhydramine elixir 12.5mg/5ml. How many mL should the nurse administer per
dose? - ANSWER 10 mL
A nurse manager is providing an educational program on antibiotic sensitivity to
bacterial infections. The nurse should include in the teaching that vancomycin is
indicated for which of the following infections? - ANSWER MRSA
A nurse is reviewing the medication list for a client who has a new diagnosis of type 2
diabetes mellitus. The nurse should recognize which of the following medications can
cause glucose intolerance? - ANSWER Prednisone
A nurse is teaching a client about taking an expectorant to treat a cough. The nurse
should explain that this type of medication has which of the following actions? -
ANSWER Stimulates secretions.
A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes and a new prescription for 14 units of
regular insulin and 28 units of NPH insulin subcutaneously at breakfast daily. What is
the total number of units of insulin that the nurse should prepare in the insulin syringe? -
ANSWER 42 units
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has emphysema and a new prescription for
theophylline. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide? - ANSWER
Avoid caffeine while taking this medication.
A nurse is caring for a client who has active TB and is to be started on intravenous
rifampin therapy. The nurse should instruct the client that this medication can cause
which of the following adverse effects? - ANSWER Body secretions turning a red-
orange color.
A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes insipidus and is receiving vasopressin.
The nurse should identify which of the following findings as an indication that the
medication is effective? - ANSWER A decrease in urine output.
A nurse is preparing to administer cephalexin oral suspension to an older adult client
who has difficulty swallowing pills. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
- ANSWER Check the client for a penicillin allergy.
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has breast cancer about the adverse
effects of chemotherapy. Which of the following client statements indicates an
understanding of the teaching? - ANSWER I'll call my doctor if I notice any unusual
menstrual bleeding.
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to the parent of a child who is prescribed
diphenhydramine 25 mg elixir every 4 hours as needed. The amount available is
diphenhydramine elixir 12.5mg/5ml. How many mL should the nurse administer per
dose? - ANSWER 10 mL
A nurse manager is providing an educational program on antibiotic sensitivity to
bacterial infections. The nurse should include in the teaching that vancomycin is
indicated for which of the following infections? - ANSWER MRSA
A nurse is reviewing the medication list for a client who has a new diagnosis of type 2
diabetes mellitus. The nurse should recognize which of the following medications can
cause glucose intolerance? - ANSWER Prednisone
A nurse is teaching a client about taking an expectorant to treat a cough. The nurse
should explain that this type of medication has which of the following actions? -
ANSWER Stimulates secretions.
A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes and a new prescription for 14 units of
regular insulin and 28 units of NPH insulin subcutaneously at breakfast daily. What is
the total number of units of insulin that the nurse should prepare in the insulin syringe? -
ANSWER 42 units
