PHARMACOLOGY EXAM 1 – 2025/2026
ACTUAL TEST EDITION | FULLY VERIFIED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR
GUARANTEED A+ SUCCESS AND TOP
PERFORMANCE
The patient has been taking an over-the-counter (OTC)
acid-reducing drug because he has had "stomach
problems" for several months. He tells the nurse that the
medicine helps as long as he takes it, but once he stops it,
the symptoms return. Which statement by the nurse is the
best advice for this patient? - CORRECT ANSWER -using this
drug may relieve your symptoms, but it does not address
the cause. you should be seen by your health care
provider
A patient wants to take the herb gingko to help his
memory. The nurse reviews his current medication list
and would be concerned about potential interactions if he
is taking a medication from which class of drugs? -
CORRECT ANSWER -anticoagulants
The nurse is explaining the Human Genome Project to
colleagues. The main purpose of the Human Genome
Project is to - CORRECT ANSWER -map the human genome
When reviewing the allergy history of a patient, the nurse
notes that the patient is allergic to penicillin. Based on
, this finding, the nurse would question an order for which
class of antibiotics? - CORRECT ANSWER -cephalosporins
The nurse is providing teaching to a patient taking an oral
tetracycline antibiotic. Which statement by the nurse is
correct? - CORRECT ANSWER -avoid sunlight and tanning
beds, can't kid to kids or pregnant women
When reviewing the medication orders for a patient who is
taking penicillin, the nurse notes that the patient is also
taking the oral anticoagulant warfarin (Coumadin). What
possible effect may occur as the result of an interaction
between these drugs? - CORRECT ANSWER -the penicillin will
cause an enhanced action of warfarin
A patient is receiving his third intravenous dose of a
penicillin drug. He calls the nurse to report that he is
feeling "anxious" and is having trouble breathing. What
will the nurse do first? - CORRECT ANSWER -stop the IV
infusion (possible anaphylaxis reaction)
A patient is admitted with a fever of 102.8° F (39.3° C),
origin unknown. Assessment reveals cloudy, foul-smelling
urine that is dark amber in color. Orders have just been
written to obtain stat urine and blood cultures and to
administer an antibiotic intravenously. The nurse will
complete these orders in which sequence? - CORRECT
ANSWER -obtain stat urine and blood cultures first
ACTUAL TEST EDITION | FULLY VERIFIED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR
GUARANTEED A+ SUCCESS AND TOP
PERFORMANCE
The patient has been taking an over-the-counter (OTC)
acid-reducing drug because he has had "stomach
problems" for several months. He tells the nurse that the
medicine helps as long as he takes it, but once he stops it,
the symptoms return. Which statement by the nurse is the
best advice for this patient? - CORRECT ANSWER -using this
drug may relieve your symptoms, but it does not address
the cause. you should be seen by your health care
provider
A patient wants to take the herb gingko to help his
memory. The nurse reviews his current medication list
and would be concerned about potential interactions if he
is taking a medication from which class of drugs? -
CORRECT ANSWER -anticoagulants
The nurse is explaining the Human Genome Project to
colleagues. The main purpose of the Human Genome
Project is to - CORRECT ANSWER -map the human genome
When reviewing the allergy history of a patient, the nurse
notes that the patient is allergic to penicillin. Based on
, this finding, the nurse would question an order for which
class of antibiotics? - CORRECT ANSWER -cephalosporins
The nurse is providing teaching to a patient taking an oral
tetracycline antibiotic. Which statement by the nurse is
correct? - CORRECT ANSWER -avoid sunlight and tanning
beds, can't kid to kids or pregnant women
When reviewing the medication orders for a patient who is
taking penicillin, the nurse notes that the patient is also
taking the oral anticoagulant warfarin (Coumadin). What
possible effect may occur as the result of an interaction
between these drugs? - CORRECT ANSWER -the penicillin will
cause an enhanced action of warfarin
A patient is receiving his third intravenous dose of a
penicillin drug. He calls the nurse to report that he is
feeling "anxious" and is having trouble breathing. What
will the nurse do first? - CORRECT ANSWER -stop the IV
infusion (possible anaphylaxis reaction)
A patient is admitted with a fever of 102.8° F (39.3° C),
origin unknown. Assessment reveals cloudy, foul-smelling
urine that is dark amber in color. Orders have just been
written to obtain stat urine and blood cultures and to
administer an antibiotic intravenously. The nurse will
complete these orders in which sequence? - CORRECT
ANSWER -obtain stat urine and blood cultures first
