Nursing Pharmacology Practice Questions & Test Bank for NCLEX (500+ Questions)

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:

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:

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:

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?

The most important instructions a nurse can give a patient regarding the use of the antibiotic ampicillin prescribed for her are to

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?

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

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:

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

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?

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

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 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 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:

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 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?

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

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 client has been taking benzonatate (Tessalon) as ordered. The nurse tells the client that this medication should do which of the following?

During surgery, there is an increased potential for arrhythmias when catecholamines are given with:

General anesthetics potentiate the effects of which of the following drugs?

The most dangerous metabolic side effect of general anesthesia that can occur during surgery is:

Mr. Baltazar will be undergoing surgery with general anesthesia. The client should be given which of the following instructions preoperatively?

Geneva is reviewing for her upcoming quiz in Pharmacology. She should be aware that local and regional anesthesia act by:

Which of the following statements about shivering is correct?

Early signs and symptoms of local anesthetic toxicity include all but one of the following. Indicate the exception:

A preoperative patient receives atropine before induction of anesthesia. The nurse caring for this patient understands that this agent is used to prevent:

The nurse teaching a client who will receive thiopental (Pentothal) as an anesthetic explains what common adverse effects might occur?

A client received lidocaine viscous before a gastroscopy was performed. Following the procedure, the nurse places a priority on what assessment?

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:

During induction of anesthesia, the nurse notes the client becomes hyperactive and physically resists the treatment. The nurse concludes what interventions are needed?

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:

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?

The client asks the nurse to explain the action of infiltration anesthesia. The nurse’s response is based on the knowledge that infiltration anesthesia:

All narcotics, regardless of their origin, reduce pain by:

In addition to analgesia, narcotic effects include:

The half-life of morphine is:

Which of the following statements about morphine is correct?

When administering codeine, the nurse should be aware that:

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?

The client is receiving an eye ointment and an eye drop. The nurse instructs the client to?

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?

A client with glaucoma is receiving betaxolol hydrochloride (Betoptic) eye drops. Which of the following interventions will the nurse likely do before the administration?

A miotic medication has been given to a patient with glaucoma. The nurse tells the client that the purpose of this medication is to?

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?

The nurse is monitoring a client with glaucoma. Which of the following drugs, if prescribed for the client, would the nurse 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?

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?

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?