Pharmacology WGU Final Exam
Questions And 100% Correct Answers.
While caring for a client who is taking furosemide (Lasix), the nurse recognizes dietary teaching has been
affective if the patient includes which foods in the daily menus - Answer Oranges and sweet potatoes,
they help to replace potassium losses from the Furosemide
A client newly diagnosed with diabetes tells the nurse, "I cant take any insulin from pigs or cows." Which
response bu the nurse is best. - Answer Most insulin is synthetic now, so your insulin won't be from
animal sources.
While providing medications to clients on the cardiac unit, the nurse anticipates that hydralazine
hydrochloride and isosorbide dinitrate (BiDi) would most likely be prescribed for which of the following
clients? - Answer a 64 year old african american male diagnosed with heart failure
While caring for a patient scheduled for knee replacement surgery, the nurse provides cefazolin (ancef)
as ordered 30 mins preoperatively. The nurse knows that teaching has been affective by which of the
following client statements? - Answer This antibiotic is given as a prophylactic to help reduce the risk of
infection after surgery
While caring for a patient with a history of hypothyroidism, the nurse expects which medications to be
included in the patients medication list? - Answer Levothyroxine sodium (Synthroid)
A 55 year old patient with a history of vomiting is scheduled for a diagnostic radiograph of the upper GI
tract. What statement would the nurse include in the client's teaching? - Answer You will be asked to
drink a barium contrast about 30 minutes before the test to help highlight any digestive problems. It is
used to assist in viewing the upper GI tract to allow the practitioner to diagnose conditions
Which medication order should the nurse use to carry out palliative care measures for a 29 year old
woman with advanced cancer? - Answer Morphine Sulfate (Roxanol) 5mg PO every 4 hours as needed
for pain. This is a common treatment for palliative care
, A woman experiencing menopausal symptoms asks the nurse about conjugated estrogen (Pramarin).
Which of the following statements by the individual indicates an understanding for the medications
origin. - Answer "I was told the medication is actually derived from the urine of pregnant horses."
-estrogen is derived from a pregnant mare's urine.
What describes the benefit of the use of pharmacogenetics in the treatment of conditions? - Answer
Pharmacogenetics is used to identify the best drug and dose to be used.
The nurse working in a diagnostic center is responsible for verifying client allergies prior to testing. A 47
year old woman reports being allergic to iodine. Which tests should the nurse inform the physician of
the iodine allergy? - Answer Thyroid scan, CAT scan, MRI
While shopping for an over-the-counter cough suppressant, the nurse identifies the medication will be
classified as a _____ - Answer Schedule 5 medication
-have the lowest potential for abuse, some may still need a prescription, OTC cough suppressants are in
this category
Describe the role of the DEA in maintaining patient safety. - Answer Indicating which medications are
controlled substances and enforcing laws
The nurse provides a patient who was admitted with GERD a dose of IV pantoprazole (protonix). 15 mins
later, the patient calls for help and is gasping for breath. Emergency measures are instituted and the
patient is transferred to the ICU. Which action should be included in the nurse's follow up activities. -
Answer Identify the episode as an adverse reaction and ensure it is reported to the FDA. The FDA
tracks adverse reactions to monitor for the need to have the drug recalled. The MedWatch program is
voluntary.
A patient with advanced colorectal cancer is going to start taking long-acting morphine sulfate (MS
Contin). Which of the following statements by the nurse is best? - Answer "I am faxing the prescription
to the pharmacy, but you must also take this written prescription with you to pick it up.
A patient with a compressed disc in the lumbar region takes Vicodin every 6 hours for pain control. The
patient tells the nurse, "This pain medication just doesn't seem to be working anymore." How should the
nurse respond? - Answer "You may be developing a tolerance to the medication." This indicates a need
to change medication, increase dose, or add additional medications.
Questions And 100% Correct Answers.
While caring for a client who is taking furosemide (Lasix), the nurse recognizes dietary teaching has been
affective if the patient includes which foods in the daily menus - Answer Oranges and sweet potatoes,
they help to replace potassium losses from the Furosemide
A client newly diagnosed with diabetes tells the nurse, "I cant take any insulin from pigs or cows." Which
response bu the nurse is best. - Answer Most insulin is synthetic now, so your insulin won't be from
animal sources.
While providing medications to clients on the cardiac unit, the nurse anticipates that hydralazine
hydrochloride and isosorbide dinitrate (BiDi) would most likely be prescribed for which of the following
clients? - Answer a 64 year old african american male diagnosed with heart failure
While caring for a patient scheduled for knee replacement surgery, the nurse provides cefazolin (ancef)
as ordered 30 mins preoperatively. The nurse knows that teaching has been affective by which of the
following client statements? - Answer This antibiotic is given as a prophylactic to help reduce the risk of
infection after surgery
While caring for a patient with a history of hypothyroidism, the nurse expects which medications to be
included in the patients medication list? - Answer Levothyroxine sodium (Synthroid)
A 55 year old patient with a history of vomiting is scheduled for a diagnostic radiograph of the upper GI
tract. What statement would the nurse include in the client's teaching? - Answer You will be asked to
drink a barium contrast about 30 minutes before the test to help highlight any digestive problems. It is
used to assist in viewing the upper GI tract to allow the practitioner to diagnose conditions
Which medication order should the nurse use to carry out palliative care measures for a 29 year old
woman with advanced cancer? - Answer Morphine Sulfate (Roxanol) 5mg PO every 4 hours as needed
for pain. This is a common treatment for palliative care
, A woman experiencing menopausal symptoms asks the nurse about conjugated estrogen (Pramarin).
Which of the following statements by the individual indicates an understanding for the medications
origin. - Answer "I was told the medication is actually derived from the urine of pregnant horses."
-estrogen is derived from a pregnant mare's urine.
What describes the benefit of the use of pharmacogenetics in the treatment of conditions? - Answer
Pharmacogenetics is used to identify the best drug and dose to be used.
The nurse working in a diagnostic center is responsible for verifying client allergies prior to testing. A 47
year old woman reports being allergic to iodine. Which tests should the nurse inform the physician of
the iodine allergy? - Answer Thyroid scan, CAT scan, MRI
While shopping for an over-the-counter cough suppressant, the nurse identifies the medication will be
classified as a _____ - Answer Schedule 5 medication
-have the lowest potential for abuse, some may still need a prescription, OTC cough suppressants are in
this category
Describe the role of the DEA in maintaining patient safety. - Answer Indicating which medications are
controlled substances and enforcing laws
The nurse provides a patient who was admitted with GERD a dose of IV pantoprazole (protonix). 15 mins
later, the patient calls for help and is gasping for breath. Emergency measures are instituted and the
patient is transferred to the ICU. Which action should be included in the nurse's follow up activities. -
Answer Identify the episode as an adverse reaction and ensure it is reported to the FDA. The FDA
tracks adverse reactions to monitor for the need to have the drug recalled. The MedWatch program is
voluntary.
A patient with advanced colorectal cancer is going to start taking long-acting morphine sulfate (MS
Contin). Which of the following statements by the nurse is best? - Answer "I am faxing the prescription
to the pharmacy, but you must also take this written prescription with you to pick it up.
A patient with a compressed disc in the lumbar region takes Vicodin every 6 hours for pain control. The
patient tells the nurse, "This pain medication just doesn't seem to be working anymore." How should the
nurse respond? - Answer "You may be developing a tolerance to the medication." This indicates a need
to change medication, increase dose, or add additional medications.
