CMSP Pharmacology Exam Questions and Answers Complete

A nurse in a clinic receives a telephone call from a client who has tuberculosis and was prescribed rifampin 3 days ago. The client reports, "My saliva and tears are red. What should I do?" Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate? This is an expected adverse effect of the medication A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has multiple sclerosis and a new prescription for dantrolene. Which of the following statements indicates that the client understands the instructions? I know that I'll have to get the blood tests to make sure my liver is okay. A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder and is receiving lithium carbonate. The nurse should plan to monitor which of the following laboratory values? BUN A nurse is caring for a client who is immunosuppressed. The nurse should identify which of the following immunizations is contraindicated for this client? Varicella A nurse is assisting with the care of a group of clients. For which of the following client situations should the nurse complete an incident report? A client receiving packed RBCs through an 18-gauge IV catheter A nurse in a long-term care facility is collecting data from a client who has new prescription for glyburide. The client reports feeling anxious and having profuse sweating. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? Decreased blood glucose level A nurse is collecting data from a client who has schizophrenia and takes chlorpromazine. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following findings as an adverse effect of this medication. Tardive dyskinesia (adverse reaction) A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of an anaphylactic reaction to oxacillin. The provider prescribes amoxicillin (clavulanic acid) for the client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Request a prescription for a different antibiotic A nurse is caring for a client who is requesting assistance with smoking cessation. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer. Bupropion (Bupropion hydrochloride) A nurse is preparing to administer medications to an infant. Which of the following identifiers should the nurse use in identifying the infant? (select all that apply ) Medical identification number-Admitting the diagnosis of the infant-Guardian or parent-Date of birth A nurse is planning care for a client who has angina and a new prescription for nitroglycerin ointment. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? Cover the administration area with plastic wrap A nurse is collecting follow-up data from a client who has taken simvastatin for 3 months. Which of the following findings is the priority for the nurse to report Muscle pain A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative. For which of the following findings should the nurse administer ondansetron? Clients report nausea A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for lisinopril 20 mg daily. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the medication is effective? Blood pressure 118/60 mmHg