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1. A client has been on treatment for rheumatoid arthritis for 3 weeks.
During the administration of etanercept, which is most important for the
nurse to assess?
1. The injection site for itching and edema.
2. The white blood cell counts, and platelet counts.
3. Whether the client is experiencing fatigue and joint pain
4. Whether the client is experiencing a metallic taste in the mouth, and a loss
of appetite.
2. The white blood cell counts, and platelet counts
Allopurinol (Zyloprim) is prescribed for a client and the nurse
provides medication instructions to the client. Which instruction
should the nurse provide?
1. Drink 3000 mL of fluid a day.
2. Take the medication on an empty stomach.
3. The effect of the medication will occur immediately.
4. Any swelling of the lips is a normal expected response.
1. Drink 3000 mL of fluid a day.
PHARMACOLO 510 Skeletal muscle Medication
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,PHARMACOLO 510 Skeletal muscle Medication
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Colchicine (Colcrys) is prescribed for a client with a diagnosis of
gout. The nurse reviews the client's record, knowing that this
medication would be used with caution in which disorder?
1. Myxedema
2. Kidney disease
3. Hypothyroidism
4. Diabetes mellitus
2. kidney disease
Alendronate (Fosamax) is prescribed for a client with osteoporosis
and the nurse is providing instructions on administration of the
medication. Which instruction should the nurse provide?
1. Take the medication at bedtime.
2. Take the medication in the morning with breakfast.
3. Lie down for 30 minutes after taking the medication.
4. Take the medication with a full glass of water after rising in the
morning.
4. Take the medication with a full glass of water after rising in the
morning.
5. The nurse is preparing discharge instructions for a client receiving
PHARMACOLO 510 Skeletal muscle Medication
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,PHARMACOLO 510 Skeletal muscle Medication
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baclofen. Which instruction should be included in the teaching
plan?
1. Restrict fluid intake.
2. Avoid the use of alcohol.
3. Stop the medication if diarrhea occurs.
4. Notify the health care provider (HCP) if fatigue occurs.
2. Avoid the use of alcohol.
6. The nurse is analyzing the laboratory studies on a client receiving
dantrolene sodium (Dantrium). Which laboratory test would identify
an adverse effect associated with the administration of this
medication?
1. Platelet count
2. Creatinine level
3. Liver function tests
4. Blood urea nitrogen level
3. Liver function tests
7. Cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride (Flexeril) is prescribed for a client for
muscle spasms and the nurse is reviewing the client's record. Which
disorder, if noted in the record, would indicate a need to contact the
health care provider about the administration of this medication?
PHARMACOLO 510 Skeletal muscle Medication
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, PHARMACOLO 510 Skeletal muscle Medication
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1. Glaucoma
2. Emphysema
3. Hypothyroidism
4. Diabetes mellitus
1. Glaucoma
8. In monitoring a client's response to diseasemodifying
antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), which assessment findings would
the nurse consider acceptable responses? Select all that apply.
1. Symptom control during periods of emotional stress
2. Normal white blood cell, platelet, and neutrophil counts
3. Radiological findings that show no progression of joint degeneration
4. An increased range of motion in the affected joints 3 months into
therapy
5. Inflammation and irritation at the injection site 3 days after the
injection is given
6. A lowgrade temperature on rising in the morning that remains
throughout the day
o 1. Symptom control during periods of emotional stress
o 2. Normal white blood cell, platelet, and neutrophil counts
PHARMACOLO 510 Skeletal muscle Medication
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Pharmacology Exam questions and Answers
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1. A client has been on treatment for rheumatoid arthritis for 3 weeks.
During the administration of etanercept, which is most important for the
nurse to assess?
1. The injection site for itching and edema.
2. The white blood cell counts, and platelet counts.
3. Whether the client is experiencing fatigue and joint pain
4. Whether the client is experiencing a metallic taste in the mouth, and a loss
of appetite.
2. The white blood cell counts, and platelet counts
Allopurinol (Zyloprim) is prescribed for a client and the nurse
provides medication instructions to the client. Which instruction
should the nurse provide?
1. Drink 3000 mL of fluid a day.
2. Take the medication on an empty stomach.
3. The effect of the medication will occur immediately.
4. Any swelling of the lips is a normal expected response.
1. Drink 3000 mL of fluid a day.
PHARMACOLO 510 Skeletal muscle Medication
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,PHARMACOLO 510 Skeletal muscle Medication
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Colchicine (Colcrys) is prescribed for a client with a diagnosis of
gout. The nurse reviews the client's record, knowing that this
medication would be used with caution in which disorder?
1. Myxedema
2. Kidney disease
3. Hypothyroidism
4. Diabetes mellitus
2. kidney disease
Alendronate (Fosamax) is prescribed for a client with osteoporosis
and the nurse is providing instructions on administration of the
medication. Which instruction should the nurse provide?
1. Take the medication at bedtime.
2. Take the medication in the morning with breakfast.
3. Lie down for 30 minutes after taking the medication.
4. Take the medication with a full glass of water after rising in the
morning.
4. Take the medication with a full glass of water after rising in the
morning.
5. The nurse is preparing discharge instructions for a client receiving
PHARMACOLO 510 Skeletal muscle Medication
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,PHARMACOLO 510 Skeletal muscle Medication
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baclofen. Which instruction should be included in the teaching
plan?
1. Restrict fluid intake.
2. Avoid the use of alcohol.
3. Stop the medication if diarrhea occurs.
4. Notify the health care provider (HCP) if fatigue occurs.
2. Avoid the use of alcohol.
6. The nurse is analyzing the laboratory studies on a client receiving
dantrolene sodium (Dantrium). Which laboratory test would identify
an adverse effect associated with the administration of this
medication?
1. Platelet count
2. Creatinine level
3. Liver function tests
4. Blood urea nitrogen level
3. Liver function tests
7. Cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride (Flexeril) is prescribed for a client for
muscle spasms and the nurse is reviewing the client's record. Which
disorder, if noted in the record, would indicate a need to contact the
health care provider about the administration of this medication?
PHARMACOLO 510 Skeletal muscle Medication
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, PHARMACOLO 510 Skeletal muscle Medication
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1. Glaucoma
2. Emphysema
3. Hypothyroidism
4. Diabetes mellitus
1. Glaucoma
8. In monitoring a client's response to diseasemodifying
antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), which assessment findings would
the nurse consider acceptable responses? Select all that apply.
1. Symptom control during periods of emotional stress
2. Normal white blood cell, platelet, and neutrophil counts
3. Radiological findings that show no progression of joint degeneration
4. An increased range of motion in the affected joints 3 months into
therapy
5. Inflammation and irritation at the injection site 3 days after the
injection is given
6. A lowgrade temperature on rising in the morning that remains
throughout the day
o 1. Symptom control during periods of emotional stress
o 2. Normal white blood cell, platelet, and neutrophil counts
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