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In this section are the practice problems and questions for nursing pharmacology. There are 530+ nursing pharmacology practice questions in this nursing test bank partitioned into 11 parts. Nursing topics included are medication administration, dosage calculations, general concepts about nursing pharmacology, cardiovascular drugs, antibiotics and anti-infectives, neurological medications, psychiatric medications, drugs for the respiratory system, gastrointestinal system, and endocrine system.
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2.Comprehensive Nursing Pharmacology NCLEX Practice Quiz #2 | 50 Questions
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Question 1 of 50
1. Question
The nursery nurse is putting erythromycin ointment in the newborn’s eyes to prevent infection. She places it in which of the following area of the eye:
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Question 2 of 50
2. Question
The physician orders penicillin for a patient with streptococcal pharyngitis. The nurse administers the drug as ordered, and the patient has an allergic reaction. The nurse checks the medication order sheet and finds that the patient is allergic to penicillin. Legal responsibility for the error is:
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Question 3 of 50
3. Question
James Perez, a nurse on a geriatric floor, is administering a dose of digoxin to one of his patients. The woman asks why she takes a different pill than her niece, who also has heart trouble. James replies that as people get older, liver and kidney function decline, and if the dose is as high as her niece’s, the drug will tend to:
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Question 4 of 50
4. Question
The nurse is administering augmentin to her patient with a sinus infection. Which is the best way for her to ensure that she is giving it to the right patient?
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Question 5 of 50
5. Question
The most important instructions a nurse can give a patient regarding the use of the antibiotic ampicillin prescribed for her are to
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Question 6 of 50
6. Question
Mr. Jessie Ray, a newly admitted patient, has a seizure disorder which is being treated with medication. Which of the following drugs would the nurse question if ordered for him?
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Question 7 of 50
7. Question
Mrs. Jane Gately has been dealing with uterine cancer for several months. Pain management is the primary focus of her current admission to your oncology unit. Her vital signs on admission are BP 110/64, pulse 78, respirations 18, and temperature 99.2 F. Morphine sulfate 6mg IV, q 4 hours, prn has been ordered. During your assessment after lunch, your findings are BP 92/60, pulse 66, respirations 10, and temperature 98.8. Mrs. Gately is crying and tells you she is still experiencing severe pain. Your action should be to
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Question 8 of 50
8. Question
When counseling a patient who is starting to take MAO (monoamine oxidase) inhibitors such as Nardil for depression, it is essential that they be warned not to eat foods containing tyramine, such as:
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Question 9 of 50
9. Question
The physician orders an intramuscular injection of Demerol for the postoperativepatient’s pain. When preparing to draw up the medication, the nurse is careful to remove the correct vial from the narcotics cabinet. It is labeled
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Question 10 of 50
10. Question
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 ten “rights” of drug administration?
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Question 11 of 50
11. Question
A nurse is preparing the client’s morning NPH insulin dose and notices a clumpy precipitate inside the insulin vial. The nurse should:
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Question 12 of 50
12. Question
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?
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Question 13 of 50
13. Question
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?
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Question 14 of 50
14. Question
A client who 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:
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Question 15 of 50
15. Question
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?
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Question 16 of 50
16. Question
A client with advanced cirrhosis of the liver is not tolerating protein well, as evidenced by abnormal laboratory values. The nurse anticipates that which of the following medications will be prescribed for the client?
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Question 17 of 50
17. Question
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?
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Question 18 of 50
18. Question
A nurse is providing instructions to a client regarding quinapril hydrochloride (Accupril). The nurse tells the client:
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Question 19 of 50
19. Question
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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Question 20 of 50
20. Question
A client has been taking benzonatate (Tessalon) as ordered. The nurse tells the client that this medication should do which of the following?
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Question 21 of 50
21. Question
During surgery, there is an increased potential for arrhythmias when catecholamines are given with:
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Question 22 of 50
22. Question
General anesthetics potentiate the effects of which of the following drugs?
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Question 23 of 50
23. Question
The most dangerous metabolic side effect of general anesthesia that can occur during surgery is:
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Question 24 of 50
24. Question
Mr. Baltazar will be undergoing surgery with general anesthesia. The client should be given which of the following instructions preoperatively?
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Question 25 of 50
25. Question
Geneva is reviewing for her upcoming quiz in Pharmacology. She should be aware that local and regional anesthesia act by:
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Question 26 of 50
26. Question
Which of the following statements about shivering is correct?
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Question 27 of 50
27. Question
Early signs and symptoms of local anesthetic toxicity include all but one of the following. Indicate the exception:
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Question 28 of 50
28. Question
A preoperative patient receives atropine before induction of anesthesia. The nurse caring for this patient understands that this agent is used to prevent:
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Question 29 of 50
29. Question
The nurse teaching a client who will receive thiopental (Pentothal) as an anesthetic explains what common adverse effects might occur?
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Question 30 of 50
30. Question
A client received lidocaine viscous before a gastroscopy was performed. Following the procedure, the nurse places a priority on what assessment?
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Question 31 of 50
31. Question
The nurse observes a co-worker preparing to administer a solution of lidocaine and epinephrine to a client with multiple premature ventricular contractions. The appropriate action by the nurse is to:
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Question 32 of 50
32. Question
During induction of anesthesia, the nurse notes the client becomes hyperactive and physically resists the treatment. The nurse concludes what interventions are needed?
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Question 33 of 50
33. Question
The nurse receives the client in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) following a procedure requiring general anesthesia. The most important assessment made by the nurse relates to the client’s:
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Question 34 of 50
34. Question
Nurse Gretchen is discussing the use of cocaine as a local anesthetic with a nursing student. Which statement by the student indicates understanding of this agent?
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Question 35 of 50
35. Question
The client asks the nurse to explain the action of infiltration anesthesia. The nurse’s response is based on the knowledge that infiltration anesthesia:
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Question 36 of 50
36. Question
All narcotics, regardless of their origin, reduce pain by:
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Question 37 of 50
37. Question
In addition to analgesia, narcotic effects include:
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Question 38 of 50
38. Question
The half-life of morphine is:
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Question 39 of 50
39. Question
Which of the following statements about morphine is correct?
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Question 40 of 50
40. Question
When administering codeine, the nurse should be aware that:
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Question 41 of 50
41. Question
A client went to a health care facility to ask for instructions regarding how to administer ophthalmic medications. The nurse correctly instructs the client to?
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Question 42 of 50
42. Question
The client is receiving an eye ointment and an eye drop. The nurse instructs the client to?
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Question 43 of 50
43. Question
The nurse is preparing to administer cyclopentolate (Cyclogyl) who will undergo a corneal surgery. The nurse administers the medication, knowing that the purpose of this eye drop is to?
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Question 44 of 50
44. Question
A client with glaucoma is receiving betaxolol hydrochloride (Betoptic) eye drops. Which of the following interventions will the nurse likely do before the administration?
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Question 45 of 50
45. Question
A miotic medication has been given to a patient with glaucoma. The nurse tells the client that the purpose of this medication is to?
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Question 46 of 50
46. Question
A client went to a health care facility with a complaint of difficulty opening the eyelid because of pain. The physician diagnosed the client with keratitis and is prescribed with an eye lubricant. Which of the following medicines should the nurse expect to administer?
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Question 47 of 50
47. Question
The nurse is monitoring a client with glaucoma. Which of the following drugs, if prescribed for the client, would the nurse question?
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Question 48 of 50
48. Question
The nurse prepares an adult client for an ear irrigation as ordered by the physician. Which of the following procedures was correctly performed by the nurse?
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Question 49 of 50
49. Question
The nurse is reviewing the drug list of an elderly client who is taking a lot of medications given by different health care provider. The client reports that “Lately, there has been roaring in my ears”. Which medication would the nurse determine could be responsible for the client’s complaint?
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Question 50 of 50
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A nurse is providing instructions to a client with an impacted cerumen who is prescribed with Carbamide peroxide (Debrox). Which of the following teachings made by the nurse indicates further research?
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