Pharmacology Practice Quiz 7

November 10, 2020

Pharmacology Practice Quiz 7

Is your knowledge about the foundation of nursing well and sound? This quiz will question your ability to handle different nursing procedures, and other concepts covered by Fundamentals of Nursing.

Topics

Topics or concepts included in this exam are:

Pharmacology nursing
Drug computation and dosages
Administration of medicine

Guidelines

To make the most out of this exam, follow the guidelines below:

Read each question carefully and choose the best answer.
You are given one minute per question. Spend your time wisely!
Answers and rationales (if any) are given below. Be sure to read them.
If you need more clarifications, please direct them to the comments section.

Pharmacology

Pharmacology Practice Quiz 7

1 / 10

A client with advanced cirrhosis of the liver is not tolerating protein well, as eveidenced by abnormal laboratory values. The nurse anticipates that which of the following medications will be prescribed for the client?

lactulose (Chronulac)

ethacrynic acid (Edecrin)

folic acid (Folvite)

thiamine (Vitamin B1)

2 / 10

The nurse is administering an antibiotic to her pediatric patient. She checks the patient’s armband and verifies the correct medication by checking the physician’s order, medication kardex, and vial. Which of the following is not considered one of the five “rights” of drug administration?

Right dose

Right route

Right frequency

Right time

3 / 10

A female client tells the clinic nurse that her skin is very dry and irritated. Which product would the nurse suggest that the client apply to the dry skin?

glycerin emollient

aspercreme

myoflex

acetic acid solution

4 / 10

A nurse has taught a client taking a xanthine bronchodilator about beverages to avoid. The nurse determines that the client understands the information if the client chooses which of the following beverages from the dietary menu?

chocolate milk

cranberry juice

coffee

cola

5 / 10

A client with histoplasmosis has an order for ketoconazole (Nizoral). The nurse teaches the client to do which of the following while taking this medication?

take the medication on an empty stomach

take the medication with an antacid

avoid exposure to sunlight

limit alcohol to 2 ounces per day

6 / 10

A nurse is providing instructions to a client regarding quinapril hydrochloride (Accupril). The nurse tells the client:

to take the medication with food only

to rise slowly from a lying to a sitting position

to discontinue the medication if nausea occurs

that a therapeutic effect will be noted immediately

7 / 10

A nurse is planning dietary counseling for the client taking triamterene (Dyrenium). The nurse plans to include which of the following in a list of foods that are acceptable?

baked potato

bananas

oranges

pears canned in water

8 / 10

Auranofin (Ridaura) is prescribed for a client with rheumatoid arthritis, and the nurse monitors the client for signs of an adverse effect related to the medication. Which of the following indicates an adverse effect?

nausea

diarrhea

anorexia

proteinuria

9 / 10

A nurse is preparing the client’s morning NPH insulin dose and notices a clumpy precipitate inside the insulin vial. The nurse should:

draw up and administer the dose

shake the vial in an attempt to disperse the clumps

draw the dose from a new vial

warm the bottle under running water to dissolve the clump

10 / 10

A client is taking famotidine (Pepcid) asks the home care nurse what would be the best medication to take for a headache. The nurse tells the client that it would be best to take:

aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid, ASA)

ibuprofen (Motrin)

acetaminophen (Tylenol)

naproxen (Naprosyn)

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Q.1 The nurse is administering an antibiotic to her pediatric patient. She checks the patient’s armband and verifies the correct medication by checking the physician’s order, medication kardex, and vial. Which of the following is not considered one of the five “rights” of drug administration?

A. Right dose

B. Right route

C. Right frequency

D. Right time

View Answer

Q.2 A nurse is preparing the client’s morning NPH insulin dose and notices a clumpy precipitate inside the insulin vial. The nurse should:

A. draw up and administer the dose

B. shake the vial in an attempt to disperse the clumps

C. draw the dose from a new vial

D. warm the bottle under running water to dissolve the clump

View Answer

Q.3 A client with histoplasmosis has an order for ketoconazole (Nizoral). The nurse teaches the client to do which of the following while taking this medication?

A. take the medication on an empty stomach

B. take the medication with an antacid

C. avoid exposure to sunlight

D. limit alcohol to 2 ounces per day

View Answer

Q.4 A nurse has taught a client taking a xanthine bronchodilator about beverages to avoid. The nurse determines that the client understands the information if the client chooses which of the following beverages from the dietary menu?

A. chocolate milk

B. cranberry juice

C. coffee

D. cola

View Answer

Q.5 A client is taking famotidine (Pepcid) asks the home care nurse what would be the best medication to take for a headache. The nurse tells the client that it would be best to take:

A. aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid, ASA)

B. ibuprofen (Motrin)

C. acetaminophen (Tylenol)

D. naproxen (Naprosyn)

View Answer

Q.6 A nurse is planning dietary counseling for the client taking triamterene (Dyrenium). The nurse plans to include which of the following in a list of foods that are acceptable?

A. baked potato

B. bananas

C. oranges

D. pears canned in water

View Answer

Q.7 A client with advanced cirrhosis of the liver is not tolerating protein well, as eveidenced by abnormal laboratory values. The nurse anticipates that which of the following medications will be prescribed for the client?

A. lactulose (Chronulac)

B. ethacrynic acid (Edecrin)

C. folic acid (Folvite)

D. thiamine (Vitamin B1)

View Answer

Q.8 A female client tells the clinic nurse that her skin is very dry and irritated. Which product would the nurse suggest that the client apply to the dry skin?

A. glycerin emollient

B. aspercreme

C. myoflex

D. acetic acid solution

View Answer

Q.9 A nurse is providing instructions to a client regarding quinapril hydrochloride (Accupril). The nurse tells the client:

A. to take the medication with food only

B. to rise slowly from a lying to a sitting position

C. to discontinue the medication if nausea occurs

D. that a therapeutic effect will be noted immediately

View Answer

Q.10 Auranofin (Ridaura) is prescribed for a client with rheumatoid arthritis, and the nurse monitors the client for signs of an adverse effect related to the medication. Which of the following indicates an adverse effect?

A. nausea

B. diarrhea

C. anorexia

D. proteinuria

View Answer

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Guidelines

Q.2 A nurse is preparing the client’s morning NPH insulin dose and notices a clumpy precipitate inside the insulin vial. The nurse should:

Q.3 A client with histoplasmosis has an order for ketoconazole (Nizoral). The nurse teaches the client to do which of the following while taking this medication?

Q.4 A nurse has taught a client taking a xanthine bronchodilator about beverages to avoid. The nurse determines that the client understands the information if the client chooses which of the following beverages from the dietary menu?

Q.5 A client is taking famotidine (Pepcid) asks the home care nurse what would be the best medication to take for a headache. The nurse tells the client that it would be best to take:

Q.6 A nurse is planning dietary counseling for the client taking triamterene (Dyrenium). The nurse plans to include which of the following in a list of foods that are acceptable?

Q.7 A client with advanced cirrhosis of the liver is not tolerating protein well, as eveidenced by abnormal laboratory values. The nurse anticipates that which of the following medications will be prescribed for the client?

Q.8 A female client tells the clinic nurse that her skin is very dry and irritated. Which product would the nurse suggest that the client apply to the dry skin?

Q.9 A nurse is providing instructions to a client regarding quinapril hydrochloride (Accupril). The nurse tells the client:

Q.10 Auranofin (Ridaura) is prescribed for a client with rheumatoid arthritis, and the nurse monitors the client for signs of an adverse effect related to the medication. Which of the following indicates an adverse effect?

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