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NUR 2407 Pharmacology Quiz 1 / NUR2407 Pharmacology Quiz 1(LATEST 2020): Rasmussen College NUR 2407 Section P2 Pharmacology Quiz 1: (Latest): Rasmussen College NUR2407 Section P2 Pharmacology Quiz 1: (Latest): Rasmussen College NUR2407 Pharmacology Quiz 1: (Latest): Rasmussen College • Question 1 0.25 out of 0.25 points The nurse is assessing a client who has requested an adrenergic drug for dyspnea. Which sign would make the nurse hesitate to give the medication? • Question 2 0.25 out of 0.25 points A nurse is caring for a client being treated with Minipress (prazosin), an alpha blocker. What counseling should the client receive? • Question 3 0.25 out of 0.25 points For which client would a beta adrenergic blocker like Atenolol be prescribed? • Question 4 0.25 out of 0.25 points How would a nurse explain the way pilocarpine (Salagen), a cholinergic, would resolve dry mouth symptoms? • Question 5 0 out of 0.25 points A nurse is caring for a patient who has been taking phenytoin (Dilantin) for 6 weeks. Upon review of the laboratory results, the nurse notes that the patient’s phenytoin level is 26 mcg/mL. What is the nurse’s best action? • Question 6 0.25 out of 0.25 points The provider is considering starting a diabetic client on valproic acid (Depakote) for nerve pain this week. During the health history, the patient tells the nurse, “I drink a six pack of beer daily and two to three six packs on weekends.” What would be the priority nursing action? • Question 7 0.25 out of 0.25 points A client is using a prn scopolamine patch for motion sickness. Knowing that the medication has anticholinergic side effects, the client should be taught to anticipate which side effects? (Select all that apply!) • Question 8 0.25 out of 0.25 points A 68 year old male has a history of seizures and has been taking phenytoin (Dilantin) for years. His last seizure occurred 2 years ago, so he has decided that he no longer needs the medication. What would be the best action of the nurse? (Select all that apply.) • Question 9 0.25 out of 0.25 points • Question 10 0.25 out of 0.25 points Which condition would the nurse expect to see the therapeutic use of caffeine citrate (CNS stimulant)? • Question 11 0.25 out of 0.25 points The nurse is caring for a patient who has asthma. The provider has ordered an albuterol metered-dose inhaler (MDI), 2 puffs q4 to 6h PRN wheezing. The patient’s last dose was 4 hours ago. What is the nurse’s next action? • Question 12 0.25 out of 0.25 points During a clinical drug trial for a new medication, researchers note a previously unknown serious adverse effect occurring in more than 50% of subjects. The study is discontinued. Which ethical principle is being exercised? • Question 13 0.25 out of 0.25 points Which law govern all drug administration by nurses? • Question 14 0.25 out of 0.25 points The nurse is teaching a patient who will be discharged home with a prescription for an enteric-coated tablet. Which statement by the patient indicates an understanding of the teaching? • Question 15 0 out of 0.25 points • Question 16 0.25 out of 0.25 points The nurse is preparing to administer a drug that is ordered to be given twice daily. The nurse reviews the medication information and learns that the drug has a half-life of 24 hours. What will the nurse do next? • Question 17 0.25 out of 0.25 points An older patient must learn to administer a medication using a device that requires manual dexterity. The patient becomes frustrated and expresses a lack of self-confidence in performing this task. Which action will the nurse perform next? • Question 18 0.25 out of 0.25 points The nurse is preparing to administer a tablet to a preschool-age child. The child’s parent reports always crushing the tablet and mixing it with pudding when giving it at home. What is the nurse’s next action? • Question 19 0 out of 0.25 points The nurse administers subcutaneous epinephrine to a patient who is experiencing an anaphylactic reaction. The nurse should expect to monitor the patient for which symptom? • Question 20 0 out of 0.25 points The nurse is preparing to administer a medication and reviews the patient’s chart for drug allergies, serum creatinine, and blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levels. The nurse’s actions are reflective of which phase of the nursing process?

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NUR2407 Pharmacology Quiz 1
User Fleejane Tbreza
Course NUR2407 Section P2 Pharmacology - Residential and Online - 2019 Fall Quarter
Test Pharmacology Quiz 1
Started 10/11/19 3:24 PM
Submitted 10/11/19 3:54 PM
Due Date 10/13/19 11:59 PM
Status Completed
Attempt Grade not available.
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Time 30 minutes out of 30 minutes
Elapsed
Instructions This is an open book quiz. You will use Respondus Lock-down Browser, but you
will not need a password or complete environment checks. You have thirty (30)
minutes to complete 20 questions and the quiz will shut-off when the time is up.
Similar to exams, you may only answer one question at a time and may not
back-track.
Results All Answers, Submitted Answers, Correct Answers, Incorrectly Answered
Displayed Questions
 Question 1
0.25 out of 0.25 points
The nurse is assessing a client who has requested an adrenergic drug for dyspnea.
Which sign would make the nurse hesitate to give the medication?
Selected Answer:
Irregular heart rate of 122

Answers: Pulse oximetry saturation of
88%

Blood pressure of 130/86

Respiratory rate of 28


Irregular heart rate of 122
 Question 2
0.25 out of 0.25 points
A nurse is caring for a client being treated with Minipress (prazosin), an alpha
blocker. What counseling should the client receive?
Selected
Answer: Rise slowly from lying to standing to avoid dizziness and a
possible fall.

, Answers:
Rise slowly from lying to standing to avoid dizziness and a
possible fall.

Void before taking the medication to avoid urine retention

Take a daily laxative to avoid constipation

Avoid drinking more than 600 mLs of fluid per day while taking
this medication
 Question 3
0.25 out of 0.25 points
For which client would a beta adrenergic blocker like Atenolol be prescribed?
Selected Answer:
A hypertensive client with a heart rate of 104

Answers: A client with urinary retention

A client who suffers from diarrhea


A hypertensive client with a heart rate of 104

A client who suffers from asthma
 Question 4
0.25 out of 0.25 points
How would a nurse explain the way pilocarpine (Salagen), a cholinergic, would
resolve dry mouth symptoms?
Selected
Answer: It stimulates salivation by stimulating muscarinic receptors

Answers: It stimulates salivation by blocking nicotinic receptors


It stimulates salivation by stimulating muscarinic receptors

It stimulates salivation by stimulating alpha receptors in the
brain

It stimulates salivation by redirecting fluid from the optic nerve
 Question 5
0 out of 0.25 points
A nurse is caring for a patient who has been taking phenytoin (Dilantin) for 6 weeks.
Upon review of the laboratory results, the nurse notes that the patient’s phenytoin
level is 26 mcg/mL. What is the nurse’s best action?

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