Pharmacology 1 Final Exam Questions and Answers A+
PHARM QUESTIONS
Question 8,
Type: MCSA
The client has MRSA and receives vancomycin (Vancocin) intravenously (IV). The nurse
assesses an upper body rash and decreased urine output. What is the nurse's priority action?
1. Hold the next dose of vancomycin (Vancocin) and notify the physician.
2. Obtain a stat X-ray and notify the physician.
3. Administer an antihistamine and notify the physician.
4. Obtain a sterile urine specimen and notify the physician.
Linezolid (Zyvox) is one of two drugs in a class of antibiotics called the
oxazolidinones. Linezolid is an alternative to vancomycin for treating MRSA
infections. It also is approved to treat VRE infections. The drug is administered IV
or PO. Most patients can be converted from IV to PO in about 5 days PG 555
PHARM TXTBK.
Question 22, Ch 35
Following surgery, a client is placed on cefotaxime (Claforan). The assessment for possible
adverse effects should include observing for
1. diarrhea.
2. headache.
3. constipation.
4. tachycardia.
,Question 17, Ch 35
Type: MCSA
Discharge planning for the client prescribed tetracycline will include which instruction?
1. Take the medication with antacids.
2. Take the medication with iron supplements.
3. Do not take the medication with milk.
4. Decrease the amount of vitamins.
Question 13, Ch 35
Type: MCSA
The physician orders penicillin for a female client who has a sinus infection. What is a priority
question to ask the client prior to administering the medication?
1. "Are you pregnant?"
2. "Do you plan to become pregnant?"
3. "Are you breastfeeding?"
4. "Are you taking birth control pills?
Question 10, Ch 36
Type: MCSA
The female client has a fungal infection and will receive nystatin (Mycostatin). What
assessment data is critical for the nurse to review prior to administering this medication?
1. The type of diet the client is eating
2. The amount of fat in the client's diet
3. Whether the patient could be pregnant
4. The client's height and weight
Ch 34, Q 30
,Question 30
Type: MCMA
A patient has taken two doses of interferon Alfa-2b (Intron-A). He comes to the clinic
today with the following complaints. Which symptoms would the nurse identify as
common adverse effects of this therapy?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. “I am so dizzy.”
2. “I have an itchy rash on my legs.”
3. “I have no appetite.”
4. “I am so tired.”
5. “My bones ache.”
Correct Answer: 1,3,4
Question 7, Ch 36
Type: MCSA
The client receives nystatin (Nilstat) for a fungal infection in the mouth. The nurse plans to do
medication education prior to discharge. What will the best plan by the nurse include?
1. Dissolve the oral tablet in your mouth and then swallow it.
2. Take the oral suspension with a straw to prevent tooth discoloration.
3. Crush the oral tablet, mix it with orange juice, and then swallow it.
4. Swallow the oral tablet whole without chewing or crushing it.
, Question 23, Ch 36
Type: MCMA
An infant is prescribed nystatin (Mycostatin) for treatment of infant oral candidiasis, or thrush.
Which information should the nurse provide to the infant’s caregiver in regard to this
medication?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Give the medication right before a feeding.
2. Give the infant a small amount of water prior to administering the medication.
3. Use a cotton swab to place medication in several parts of the infant’s mouth.
4. The infant should not breastfeed until this infection is gone.
5. The breastfeeding mother may also require treatment.
Question 16, Ch 37
Type: MCSA
Which drug is most likely to be ordered for the client with herpes simplex virus?
1. Acyclovir (Zovirax)
2. Zidovudine (Retrovir)
3. Nystatin (Fungizone)
4. Metronidazole (Flagyl)
PHARM QUESTIONS
Question 8,
Type: MCSA
The client has MRSA and receives vancomycin (Vancocin) intravenously (IV). The nurse
assesses an upper body rash and decreased urine output. What is the nurse's priority action?
1. Hold the next dose of vancomycin (Vancocin) and notify the physician.
2. Obtain a stat X-ray and notify the physician.
3. Administer an antihistamine and notify the physician.
4. Obtain a sterile urine specimen and notify the physician.
Linezolid (Zyvox) is one of two drugs in a class of antibiotics called the
oxazolidinones. Linezolid is an alternative to vancomycin for treating MRSA
infections. It also is approved to treat VRE infections. The drug is administered IV
or PO. Most patients can be converted from IV to PO in about 5 days PG 555
PHARM TXTBK.
Question 22, Ch 35
Following surgery, a client is placed on cefotaxime (Claforan). The assessment for possible
adverse effects should include observing for
1. diarrhea.
2. headache.
3. constipation.
4. tachycardia.
,Question 17, Ch 35
Type: MCSA
Discharge planning for the client prescribed tetracycline will include which instruction?
1. Take the medication with antacids.
2. Take the medication with iron supplements.
3. Do not take the medication with milk.
4. Decrease the amount of vitamins.
Question 13, Ch 35
Type: MCSA
The physician orders penicillin for a female client who has a sinus infection. What is a priority
question to ask the client prior to administering the medication?
1. "Are you pregnant?"
2. "Do you plan to become pregnant?"
3. "Are you breastfeeding?"
4. "Are you taking birth control pills?
Question 10, Ch 36
Type: MCSA
The female client has a fungal infection and will receive nystatin (Mycostatin). What
assessment data is critical for the nurse to review prior to administering this medication?
1. The type of diet the client is eating
2. The amount of fat in the client's diet
3. Whether the patient could be pregnant
4. The client's height and weight
Ch 34, Q 30
,Question 30
Type: MCMA
A patient has taken two doses of interferon Alfa-2b (Intron-A). He comes to the clinic
today with the following complaints. Which symptoms would the nurse identify as
common adverse effects of this therapy?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. “I am so dizzy.”
2. “I have an itchy rash on my legs.”
3. “I have no appetite.”
4. “I am so tired.”
5. “My bones ache.”
Correct Answer: 1,3,4
Question 7, Ch 36
Type: MCSA
The client receives nystatin (Nilstat) for a fungal infection in the mouth. The nurse plans to do
medication education prior to discharge. What will the best plan by the nurse include?
1. Dissolve the oral tablet in your mouth and then swallow it.
2. Take the oral suspension with a straw to prevent tooth discoloration.
3. Crush the oral tablet, mix it with orange juice, and then swallow it.
4. Swallow the oral tablet whole without chewing or crushing it.
, Question 23, Ch 36
Type: MCMA
An infant is prescribed nystatin (Mycostatin) for treatment of infant oral candidiasis, or thrush.
Which information should the nurse provide to the infant’s caregiver in regard to this
medication?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Give the medication right before a feeding.
2. Give the infant a small amount of water prior to administering the medication.
3. Use a cotton swab to place medication in several parts of the infant’s mouth.
4. The infant should not breastfeed until this infection is gone.
5. The breastfeeding mother may also require treatment.
Question 16, Ch 37
Type: MCSA
Which drug is most likely to be ordered for the client with herpes simplex virus?
1. Acyclovir (Zovirax)
2. Zidovudine (Retrovir)
3. Nystatin (Fungizone)
4. Metronidazole (Flagyl)
