NUR 5334 PHARM Final Exam Test Bank
NUR 5334 PHARM FINAL EXAM TEST BANK NEWEST 2025/2026
COMPLETE ALL 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+||BRAND
NEW VERSION!!
Patient taking Psyllium [Metamucil] BID to TID for several days. Patient C/O
stomach pain but has not had a stool. What will the RN do? - ANSWER-Palpate the
patient's abdomen & auscultate for bowel sounds.
6Y has frequent constipation. RN provides teaching after the parent asks the RN
why the provider recommended using Laxatives only PRN. Indicates a need for
further teaching - ANSWER-"Frequent use of laxatives can cause diverticulitis."
Patient w/GERD is to begin Oral Metoclopramide [Reglan]. Patient asks RN about
the med. Which response by the RN is correct? - ANSWER-"You should take the
drug 30 minutes before each meal & at bedtime."
Plan of care for patient about to undergo a third round of chemo with Cisplatin.
Treatment of CINV is correct? - ANSWER-"Aprepitant [Emend] will be necessary to
treat CINV caused by Cisplatin."
Patient taking Bismuth Subsalicylate [Pepto-Bismol] to prevent diarrhea. Patient's
tongue is black. What will the RN do? - ANSWER-Reassure patient that this is an
expected SE of this drug.
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RN Educate patient w/Ulcerative Colitis being treated with Sulfasalazine
[Azulfidine]. Patient best demonstrates understanding of the action of
Sulfasalazine? - ANSWER-"It reduces the inflammation."
Care for a Woman with irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D) who is
receiving Alosetron [Lotronex]. Student indicates a need for further teaching? -
ANSWER-"Pts w/Diverticulitis & IBS-C may take this drug."
Patient who undergoing a 3rd round of chemo is preparing to given Ondansetron
[Zofran] 30 min before initiation of the chemo. Patient tells the RN that
Ondansetron did not work as well the last time as it had the first time. What will
the RN do? - ANSWER-Request an order to administer Dexamethasone with the
Ondansetron.
Patient w/Crohn Disease will begin receiving an initial infusion of Infliximab
[Remicade]. RN explains how this drug works to treat this disease. Patient
indicates a need for further teaching? - ANSWER-"This drug sometimes provides a
complete cure of IBS."
Pregnant patient taking Ondansetron [Zofran] for Morning Sickness tells RN she is
experiencing headache & dizziness. RN tell her - ANSWER-These are common SEs
of Ondansetron.
Opioid Antidiarrheal meds are Classified as drugs with little or no abuse potential.
Indicates for a need for further teaching - ANSWER-"Formulations for the
treatment of diarrhea have very short half-lives."
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Patient has Oral Mucositis as a result of the chemo, & MD ordered Palifermin
[Kepivance]. An appropriate nursing action - ANSWER-Warning Patient about the
Potential for Distortion of Taste.
Patient treated for CINV w/Ondansetron [Zofran] & Dexamethasone. Patient
reports getting relief during & immediately after chemo but has significant N/V
several days after each chemo treatment. RN - ANSWER-Suggest adding
Aprepitant [Emend] to the med regimen.
Patient in 1st tri of pregnant asks RN to recommend Nonpharmaceutical Therapies
for Morning Sickness. RN suggest - ANSWER-Avoiding Fatty & Spicy Foods
RN is discussing the use of Immunosuppressants for the Tx of IBD. Indicates
understanding of the teaching - ANSWER-"Cyclosporine [Sandimmune] can be
used to induce remission of IBD."
Patient is receiving IV Promethazine [Phenergan] 25 mg for postoperative N/V. An
important nursing action when giving this drug? - ANSWER-Observing the IV
insertion site frequently for patency
Patient who has traveler's diarrhea asks RN about using Loperamide to stop the
symptoms. RN tell the Patient about this drug - ANSWER-"Use of this drug may
prolong symptoms by slowing peristalsis."
What are three drugs that can be combined with Hydrocodone? (Pain
Management Mod 3) - ANSWER-Aspirin
Acetaminophen
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Ibuprofen
Benzodiazepines and CNS depressants can be paired with acetaminophen-
hydrocodone,
True or False? - ANSWER-False, this could lead to respiratory depression
Why would you give a patient Buprenorphine for maintenance once they
recovered from opioid abuse? - ANSWER-Partial opioid agonist that activated
opioid receptors but produces less degree of euphoria and physical dependence
compared to a full agonist
Why would you give a patient Naltrexone for maintenance once they recovered
from opioid abuse? - ANSWER-Naltrexone is a opioid antagonist that blocks the
euphoric and sedative effects of opioids.
What are 3 side effects of Hydrocodone? - ANSWER-Constipation
Respiratory depression
Addition
What's the MOA of Sumatriptan? (-triptan) - ANSWER-Selective agonist for
serotonin 5HT receptors on intracranial blood vessels and sensory nerves of the
trigeminal system, causes VASOCONSTRICTION and reduces neurogenic
inflammation
What is the supplement Feverfew used for? - ANSWER-Migraine Prophylaxis
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NUR 5334 PHARM FINAL EXAM TEST BANK NEWEST 2025/2026
COMPLETE ALL 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+||BRAND
NEW VERSION!!
Patient taking Psyllium [Metamucil] BID to TID for several days. Patient C/O
stomach pain but has not had a stool. What will the RN do? - ANSWER-Palpate the
patient's abdomen & auscultate for bowel sounds.
6Y has frequent constipation. RN provides teaching after the parent asks the RN
why the provider recommended using Laxatives only PRN. Indicates a need for
further teaching - ANSWER-"Frequent use of laxatives can cause diverticulitis."
Patient w/GERD is to begin Oral Metoclopramide [Reglan]. Patient asks RN about
the med. Which response by the RN is correct? - ANSWER-"You should take the
drug 30 minutes before each meal & at bedtime."
Plan of care for patient about to undergo a third round of chemo with Cisplatin.
Treatment of CINV is correct? - ANSWER-"Aprepitant [Emend] will be necessary to
treat CINV caused by Cisplatin."
Patient taking Bismuth Subsalicylate [Pepto-Bismol] to prevent diarrhea. Patient's
tongue is black. What will the RN do? - ANSWER-Reassure patient that this is an
expected SE of this drug.
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, NUR 5334 PHARM Final Exam Test Bank
RN Educate patient w/Ulcerative Colitis being treated with Sulfasalazine
[Azulfidine]. Patient best demonstrates understanding of the action of
Sulfasalazine? - ANSWER-"It reduces the inflammation."
Care for a Woman with irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D) who is
receiving Alosetron [Lotronex]. Student indicates a need for further teaching? -
ANSWER-"Pts w/Diverticulitis & IBS-C may take this drug."
Patient who undergoing a 3rd round of chemo is preparing to given Ondansetron
[Zofran] 30 min before initiation of the chemo. Patient tells the RN that
Ondansetron did not work as well the last time as it had the first time. What will
the RN do? - ANSWER-Request an order to administer Dexamethasone with the
Ondansetron.
Patient w/Crohn Disease will begin receiving an initial infusion of Infliximab
[Remicade]. RN explains how this drug works to treat this disease. Patient
indicates a need for further teaching? - ANSWER-"This drug sometimes provides a
complete cure of IBS."
Pregnant patient taking Ondansetron [Zofran] for Morning Sickness tells RN she is
experiencing headache & dizziness. RN tell her - ANSWER-These are common SEs
of Ondansetron.
Opioid Antidiarrheal meds are Classified as drugs with little or no abuse potential.
Indicates for a need for further teaching - ANSWER-"Formulations for the
treatment of diarrhea have very short half-lives."
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Patient has Oral Mucositis as a result of the chemo, & MD ordered Palifermin
[Kepivance]. An appropriate nursing action - ANSWER-Warning Patient about the
Potential for Distortion of Taste.
Patient treated for CINV w/Ondansetron [Zofran] & Dexamethasone. Patient
reports getting relief during & immediately after chemo but has significant N/V
several days after each chemo treatment. RN - ANSWER-Suggest adding
Aprepitant [Emend] to the med regimen.
Patient in 1st tri of pregnant asks RN to recommend Nonpharmaceutical Therapies
for Morning Sickness. RN suggest - ANSWER-Avoiding Fatty & Spicy Foods
RN is discussing the use of Immunosuppressants for the Tx of IBD. Indicates
understanding of the teaching - ANSWER-"Cyclosporine [Sandimmune] can be
used to induce remission of IBD."
Patient is receiving IV Promethazine [Phenergan] 25 mg for postoperative N/V. An
important nursing action when giving this drug? - ANSWER-Observing the IV
insertion site frequently for patency
Patient who has traveler's diarrhea asks RN about using Loperamide to stop the
symptoms. RN tell the Patient about this drug - ANSWER-"Use of this drug may
prolong symptoms by slowing peristalsis."
What are three drugs that can be combined with Hydrocodone? (Pain
Management Mod 3) - ANSWER-Aspirin
Acetaminophen
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Ibuprofen
Benzodiazepines and CNS depressants can be paired with acetaminophen-
hydrocodone,
True or False? - ANSWER-False, this could lead to respiratory depression
Why would you give a patient Buprenorphine for maintenance once they
recovered from opioid abuse? - ANSWER-Partial opioid agonist that activated
opioid receptors but produces less degree of euphoria and physical dependence
compared to a full agonist
Why would you give a patient Naltrexone for maintenance once they recovered
from opioid abuse? - ANSWER-Naltrexone is a opioid antagonist that blocks the
euphoric and sedative effects of opioids.
What are 3 side effects of Hydrocodone? - ANSWER-Constipation
Respiratory depression
Addition
What's the MOA of Sumatriptan? (-triptan) - ANSWER-Selective agonist for
serotonin 5HT receptors on intracranial blood vessels and sensory nerves of the
trigeminal system, causes VASOCONSTRICTION and reduces neurogenic
inflammation
What is the supplement Feverfew used for? - ANSWER-Migraine Prophylaxis
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