CMS PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED
2021 EXAM WITH CORRECT
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
A nurse is reviewing a client's 0800 Laboratory values at 1100. The nurse notes
that the client received heparin at 1100. Which of the following laboratory
values warrants an incident report ? - CORRECT-ANSWERSaPTT 90 seconds
A nurse is caring for a client who develops an anaphylactic reaction to IV
antibiotic administration. After assessing a client's respiratory status and
stopping the medication infusion, which of the following actions should the
nurse take next? - CORRECT-ANSWERSAdminister Epinephrine IM
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking triamterene. For which of the
following laboratory values should the nurse withhold the medication? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSPotassium 5.3 mEq/ L
A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin orally to a client. Identify the
sequence of steps the nurse should take. (Move the steps into the box on the
right, placing them in the order of performance. Use all the steps) - CORRECT-
ANSWERSObtain the client's apical heart rate
Remove the medication from the dispensing system
,Open the medication package
Compare the client's wristband to the medication administration record
Document administration of the medication
A nurse is reviewing the list of current medications for a client who is to start a
new prescription for carbamazepine. The nurse should identify which of the
following medications interacts with carbamazepine? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSestrogen-containing contraceptives
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for
clozapine. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the
teaching? - CORRECT-ANSWERSNotify your provider if you develop a fever while
taking this medication"
you should have your WBC monitor every week
A nurse is reviewing the medication list of a client who has erectile dysfunction
and is requesting for prescription for sildenafil. the nurse should identify which
of the following medications is a contraindication for receiving medication? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSnitroglycerin
A nurse in a medical surgical unit is preparing to administer an influenza
vaccine to a client. The client tells the nurse I no longer want this vaccine.
Which of the following responses should the nurse make? - CORRECT-
, ANSWERSthe influenza vaccine this strongly and coverage but I understand you
would like to decline right now
A nurse is discussing adverse reactions to pain medications in older adults
clients with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following findings should the
nurse include as risk factors for an adverse drug reaction? select all that applies
- CORRECT-ANSWERSmultiple health problems
decrease percentage of body fat
decreased renal function
A nurse is reviewing a client's medical record before administering
acetaminophen 650 mg by mouth every 6 hours. Which of the following
findings indicate a need for the nurse to notify the provider? - CORRECT-
ANSWERShistory of alcohol use disorder
a nurse is caring for a client who has hyponatremia and is receiving an infusion
of a prescribed hypertonic solution. Which of the following findings should
indicate to the nurse that the treatment is effective? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSimprove cognition
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who is receiving genital
medicine for Staphylococcus. Which of the following findings should the nurse
report to there immediately? - CORRECT-ANSWERSfasting blood glucose 130 mg
2021 EXAM WITH CORRECT
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
A nurse is reviewing a client's 0800 Laboratory values at 1100. The nurse notes
that the client received heparin at 1100. Which of the following laboratory
values warrants an incident report ? - CORRECT-ANSWERSaPTT 90 seconds
A nurse is caring for a client who develops an anaphylactic reaction to IV
antibiotic administration. After assessing a client's respiratory status and
stopping the medication infusion, which of the following actions should the
nurse take next? - CORRECT-ANSWERSAdminister Epinephrine IM
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking triamterene. For which of the
following laboratory values should the nurse withhold the medication? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSPotassium 5.3 mEq/ L
A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin orally to a client. Identify the
sequence of steps the nurse should take. (Move the steps into the box on the
right, placing them in the order of performance. Use all the steps) - CORRECT-
ANSWERSObtain the client's apical heart rate
Remove the medication from the dispensing system
,Open the medication package
Compare the client's wristband to the medication administration record
Document administration of the medication
A nurse is reviewing the list of current medications for a client who is to start a
new prescription for carbamazepine. The nurse should identify which of the
following medications interacts with carbamazepine? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSestrogen-containing contraceptives
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for
clozapine. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the
teaching? - CORRECT-ANSWERSNotify your provider if you develop a fever while
taking this medication"
you should have your WBC monitor every week
A nurse is reviewing the medication list of a client who has erectile dysfunction
and is requesting for prescription for sildenafil. the nurse should identify which
of the following medications is a contraindication for receiving medication? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSnitroglycerin
A nurse in a medical surgical unit is preparing to administer an influenza
vaccine to a client. The client tells the nurse I no longer want this vaccine.
Which of the following responses should the nurse make? - CORRECT-
, ANSWERSthe influenza vaccine this strongly and coverage but I understand you
would like to decline right now
A nurse is discussing adverse reactions to pain medications in older adults
clients with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following findings should the
nurse include as risk factors for an adverse drug reaction? select all that applies
- CORRECT-ANSWERSmultiple health problems
decrease percentage of body fat
decreased renal function
A nurse is reviewing a client's medical record before administering
acetaminophen 650 mg by mouth every 6 hours. Which of the following
findings indicate a need for the nurse to notify the provider? - CORRECT-
ANSWERShistory of alcohol use disorder
a nurse is caring for a client who has hyponatremia and is receiving an infusion
of a prescribed hypertonic solution. Which of the following findings should
indicate to the nurse that the treatment is effective? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSimprove cognition
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who is receiving genital
medicine for Staphylococcus. Which of the following findings should the nurse
report to there immediately? - CORRECT-ANSWERSfasting blood glucose 130 mg
