Advance Pharmacology Final Exam Review Containing Questions
And Guided Answers.
While performing a skin assessment for a newly admitted 82-year-old patient, the nurse
notes that the patient has reddened, peeling areas between his toes and around the soles of
his feet. Which of the following medications would the nurse request? - Clotrimazole
Pediculicides kill nits and lice. - True
A nurse is reviewing systemic diseases that have an effect on bone mineralization. Which
clinical diseases are affected by hypocalcemia? (Select all that apply). - Osteoporosis
Osteomalacia
Fractures
The LPN is reviewing the patient's medication profile and finds that the patient is taking
NSAIDs to relieve generalized arthritic pain. Which physiological action does the nurse
identify with NSAIDs - Increased risk of gastric irritation
A patient is having painful muscle spasms. Which medications does the nurse anticipate that
the health-care provider might prescribe? (Select all that apply.) - Benzodiazepines
Muscle relaxants
The nurse is preparing to apply a topical ointment to a patient with a skin rash. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take first to help facilitate absorption of the medication? -
Ensure that the skin is clean and dry.
,A nurse is assessing a patient's mouth and observes patchy white plaques on the oral
mucosa. What clinical condition should the nurse suspect? - Thrush
The student nurse is preparing to give a patient 20 mEq of potassium chloride. Directions
state to mix the powdered medication with at least 4 oz of juice or water. The instructor
would be satisfied with the student's preparation if the student had which of the following
liquids? - 120 mL of grape juice
A 16-year-old patient comes to the urgent care clinic with symptoms of tonsillitis. The patient
tells the nurse she takes tetracycline daily for the treatment of acne. The nurse would be
most concerned if the health-care provider prescribed which of the following? - Amoxicillin
clavulanate
The nurse is providing care for a patient who is experiencing muscle spasms. The health-
care provider has ordered cyclobenzaprine. The nurse should inform the patient to anticipate
which of the following side effects from this medication - Dizziness and drowsiness
While caring for patients on the medical unit, the nurse should see which of the following
patients first? - A 61-year-old patient who takes ibuprofen for arthritis and is complaining of
severe stomach pain
While shopping for an over-the-counter (OTC) cough suppressant, the nurse identifies that
the medication will be classified as a: - Schedule V medication
While playing at the park with her children, the nurse notes a toddler who has honey-colored
crusts and open areas on the lips and nose. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take first? - Suggest the child's parent seek treatment for suspected thrush with an oral
antifungal agent.
HPV is an example of a - Viral infection
, A patient presents with a fever blister on the upper lip. Which medication should the nurse
anticipate that the health-care provider will order? - Topical/oral antiviral
A student nurse is preparing to pass out medications on the rehab unit. Which statement
would be included in the patient teaching for an individual taking metaxalone? - "This
medication helps reduce the spasticity in your muscles."
A patient has been prescribed methotrexate for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Which
information should be included in the plan of care? (Select all that apply). - Monitoring of
alanine transaminase
Monitoring of complete blood count (CBC)
Monitoring of aspartate transaminase
The nurse is caring for a 10-year-old child with profound cerebral palsy who takes muscle
relaxants and antispasmodics and has continued neck muscle rigidity, which increasingly
interferes with his ability to turn his head. Which of the following medications is most likely to
be added to the child's treatment plan? - Botulinum toxin A
Antifungals are used to treat impetigo. - False;
antibiotics treat impetigo.
A nurse's teenage daughter tearfully states, "I keep getting pimples on my face even though
I wash it every day and I'm not eating any chips or cookies. What can I do?" While
considering over-the-counter treatment options, what common ingredient will the nurse most
likely find in topical creams and lotions? - Benzoyl peroxide
A patient is being treated for severe acne with a retinoid. Which laboratory finding should the
nurse monitor for during this type of treatment? - Amylase and lipase
And Guided Answers.
While performing a skin assessment for a newly admitted 82-year-old patient, the nurse
notes that the patient has reddened, peeling areas between his toes and around the soles of
his feet. Which of the following medications would the nurse request? - Clotrimazole
Pediculicides kill nits and lice. - True
A nurse is reviewing systemic diseases that have an effect on bone mineralization. Which
clinical diseases are affected by hypocalcemia? (Select all that apply). - Osteoporosis
Osteomalacia
Fractures
The LPN is reviewing the patient's medication profile and finds that the patient is taking
NSAIDs to relieve generalized arthritic pain. Which physiological action does the nurse
identify with NSAIDs - Increased risk of gastric irritation
A patient is having painful muscle spasms. Which medications does the nurse anticipate that
the health-care provider might prescribe? (Select all that apply.) - Benzodiazepines
Muscle relaxants
The nurse is preparing to apply a topical ointment to a patient with a skin rash. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take first to help facilitate absorption of the medication? -
Ensure that the skin is clean and dry.
,A nurse is assessing a patient's mouth and observes patchy white plaques on the oral
mucosa. What clinical condition should the nurse suspect? - Thrush
The student nurse is preparing to give a patient 20 mEq of potassium chloride. Directions
state to mix the powdered medication with at least 4 oz of juice or water. The instructor
would be satisfied with the student's preparation if the student had which of the following
liquids? - 120 mL of grape juice
A 16-year-old patient comes to the urgent care clinic with symptoms of tonsillitis. The patient
tells the nurse she takes tetracycline daily for the treatment of acne. The nurse would be
most concerned if the health-care provider prescribed which of the following? - Amoxicillin
clavulanate
The nurse is providing care for a patient who is experiencing muscle spasms. The health-
care provider has ordered cyclobenzaprine. The nurse should inform the patient to anticipate
which of the following side effects from this medication - Dizziness and drowsiness
While caring for patients on the medical unit, the nurse should see which of the following
patients first? - A 61-year-old patient who takes ibuprofen for arthritis and is complaining of
severe stomach pain
While shopping for an over-the-counter (OTC) cough suppressant, the nurse identifies that
the medication will be classified as a: - Schedule V medication
While playing at the park with her children, the nurse notes a toddler who has honey-colored
crusts and open areas on the lips and nose. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take first? - Suggest the child's parent seek treatment for suspected thrush with an oral
antifungal agent.
HPV is an example of a - Viral infection
, A patient presents with a fever blister on the upper lip. Which medication should the nurse
anticipate that the health-care provider will order? - Topical/oral antiviral
A student nurse is preparing to pass out medications on the rehab unit. Which statement
would be included in the patient teaching for an individual taking metaxalone? - "This
medication helps reduce the spasticity in your muscles."
A patient has been prescribed methotrexate for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Which
information should be included in the plan of care? (Select all that apply). - Monitoring of
alanine transaminase
Monitoring of complete blood count (CBC)
Monitoring of aspartate transaminase
The nurse is caring for a 10-year-old child with profound cerebral palsy who takes muscle
relaxants and antispasmodics and has continued neck muscle rigidity, which increasingly
interferes with his ability to turn his head. Which of the following medications is most likely to
be added to the child's treatment plan? - Botulinum toxin A
Antifungals are used to treat impetigo. - False;
antibiotics treat impetigo.
A nurse's teenage daughter tearfully states, "I keep getting pimples on my face even though
I wash it every day and I'm not eating any chips or cookies. What can I do?" While
considering over-the-counter treatment options, what common ingredient will the nurse most
likely find in topical creams and lotions? - Benzoyl peroxide
A patient is being treated for severe acne with a retinoid. Which laboratory finding should the
nurse monitor for during this type of treatment? - Amylase and lipase
