NURS 371 PHARMACOLOGY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE ALREADY GRADED A+
A nurse is evaluating teaching for a client who has newly diagnosed depressed and a new prescription
for bupropion. Which of the following statements by the client indicated understanding of the
teaching?
A. "I may develop a slow heartbeat while taking Bupropion."
B. " I can drink one glass of wine with dinner each day while taking bupropion."
C. "I may not notice a lifting in my mood for at least 2 weeks."
D. "I should watch for increased salivation and drooling while taking Bupropion"
-->C
A nurse in a providers clinic is caring for a client who reports erectile dysfuntion and requests a
prescription for Sildenafil. Which of the following medications currently prescribed for the client is a
contraindication to taking Sildenafil?
A.Isosorbide
B.Phenytoin
C.Metronidazole
D. Prednisone
-->A
A nurse is caring for a client who has thrombophlebitis and is receiving heparin by continuous IV
infusion. The client asks the nurse how long it will take for the heparin to dissolve the clot. Which of
the following responses should the nurse give?
A. "It usually takes heparin at least 2 to 3 days to reach a therapeutic blood level."
B. "A pharmacist is the person to answer that question."
C. "Heparin does not dissolve clots. It stops new clots from forming."
D. "The oral medication you will take after this IV will dissolve the clot."
--> C
A nurse is teaching a client who has stable angina and new prescription for transdermal nitroglycerin.
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? (SATA)
A.Apply the patch to a hairless area and rotate sites.
B.Apply a new patch each morning.
C.Remove the patch for 10 to 12 hr daily.
D.Apply the patch to dry skin and cover the area with plastic wrap.
E. Apply a new patch at the onset of anginal pain.
--> A , B , C
, A nurse in a substance abuse clinic is assessing a client who recently started taking disulfiram. The
client reports having discontinued the medication after experiencing severe nausea and vomiting.
Which of the following reasons should the nurse suspect to be a likely cause of the client's distress?
A.The client demonstrated an allergic response to the medication.
B.The client experienced a common side effect to the medication.
C. The client consumed alcohol while taking the medication.
D. The client took an overdose of the medication.
--> C
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has stable angina and a new prescription for nitroglycerin
oral, sustained release capsules. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
A. Take 1 capsule at the onset of anginal pain
B. Stop the medication If the side effects are troublesome
C. take the medication with meals
D. swallow the capsules whole
-->D
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for levothyroxine for
hypothyroidism. The nurse should instruct the client to avoid which of the following herbal
supplements?
A. Saw palmetto
B. cranberry
C. soy
D. garlic
--> C
A nurse is instructing the caregiver of a toddler who has bacterial conjunctivitis and a new prescription
for an ophthalmic ointment. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide?
A."Apply the ointment in a thin line into the conjunctival sac."
B."Ask the child to look down before applying the ointment."
C. "Always wipe from the outer to the inner canthus when wiping away secretions."
D. "Use a sterile glove and applicator to apply the antibiotic ointment."
--> A
A nurse is receiving a client who is immediately postoperative following hip arthroplasty. Which of the
following medications should the nurse plan to administer for DVT prophylaxis?
A. Aspirin PO
B. Enoxaparin subcutaneous
LATEST UPDATE ALREADY GRADED A+
A nurse is evaluating teaching for a client who has newly diagnosed depressed and a new prescription
for bupropion. Which of the following statements by the client indicated understanding of the
teaching?
A. "I may develop a slow heartbeat while taking Bupropion."
B. " I can drink one glass of wine with dinner each day while taking bupropion."
C. "I may not notice a lifting in my mood for at least 2 weeks."
D. "I should watch for increased salivation and drooling while taking Bupropion"
-->C
A nurse in a providers clinic is caring for a client who reports erectile dysfuntion and requests a
prescription for Sildenafil. Which of the following medications currently prescribed for the client is a
contraindication to taking Sildenafil?
A.Isosorbide
B.Phenytoin
C.Metronidazole
D. Prednisone
-->A
A nurse is caring for a client who has thrombophlebitis and is receiving heparin by continuous IV
infusion. The client asks the nurse how long it will take for the heparin to dissolve the clot. Which of
the following responses should the nurse give?
A. "It usually takes heparin at least 2 to 3 days to reach a therapeutic blood level."
B. "A pharmacist is the person to answer that question."
C. "Heparin does not dissolve clots. It stops new clots from forming."
D. "The oral medication you will take after this IV will dissolve the clot."
--> C
A nurse is teaching a client who has stable angina and new prescription for transdermal nitroglycerin.
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? (SATA)
A.Apply the patch to a hairless area and rotate sites.
B.Apply a new patch each morning.
C.Remove the patch for 10 to 12 hr daily.
D.Apply the patch to dry skin and cover the area with plastic wrap.
E. Apply a new patch at the onset of anginal pain.
--> A , B , C
, A nurse in a substance abuse clinic is assessing a client who recently started taking disulfiram. The
client reports having discontinued the medication after experiencing severe nausea and vomiting.
Which of the following reasons should the nurse suspect to be a likely cause of the client's distress?
A.The client demonstrated an allergic response to the medication.
B.The client experienced a common side effect to the medication.
C. The client consumed alcohol while taking the medication.
D. The client took an overdose of the medication.
--> C
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has stable angina and a new prescription for nitroglycerin
oral, sustained release capsules. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
A. Take 1 capsule at the onset of anginal pain
B. Stop the medication If the side effects are troublesome
C. take the medication with meals
D. swallow the capsules whole
-->D
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for levothyroxine for
hypothyroidism. The nurse should instruct the client to avoid which of the following herbal
supplements?
A. Saw palmetto
B. cranberry
C. soy
D. garlic
--> C
A nurse is instructing the caregiver of a toddler who has bacterial conjunctivitis and a new prescription
for an ophthalmic ointment. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide?
A."Apply the ointment in a thin line into the conjunctival sac."
B."Ask the child to look down before applying the ointment."
C. "Always wipe from the outer to the inner canthus when wiping away secretions."
D. "Use a sterile glove and applicator to apply the antibiotic ointment."
--> A
A nurse is receiving a client who is immediately postoperative following hip arthroplasty. Which of the
following medications should the nurse plan to administer for DVT prophylaxis?
A. Aspirin PO
B. Enoxaparin subcutaneous
