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

A cromolyn sodium (Intal) inhaler is prescribed to a client with asthma. A nurse provides instructions regarding the side effects of this medication. The nurse tells the client to immediately report which of the following side effects?

A client is prescribed with guaifenesin (Mucinex). The nurse determines that the client understands the proper administration of this medication if the client states that he or she will:

A nurse is about to administer albuterol (Ventolin HFA) 2 puff and budesonide (Pulmicort Turbohaler) 2 puff by a metered-dose inhaler. The nurse plans to administer by?

A nurse is about to administer naloxone hydrochloride (Narcan) to a client with a known opioid overdose. Which of the following equipment should be readily available at the bedside?

A 25 year old man with chronic bronchitis is receiving theophylline intravenously. After several dosages, the client started to become restless and complains of palpitations. The nurse determines that the client is experiencing theophylline toxicity in which of the following?

A client with a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is prescribed with ipratropium (Combivent). Upon a review of the medical history of the client, the nurse questions the prescription if which of the following is noted?

Montelukast (Singulair) is prescribed to a client with asthma. During the medication therapy, which of the following laboratories should be monitored?

The nurse is giving medication teachings to a client receiving theophylline. The nurse instructed the client to limit the intake of which of the following?

A nurse is giving teachings to a client receiving desloratadine (Clarinex). Which of the following statements made by the client will need further instructions?

A pediatric client with asthma has just received omalizumab (Xolair). The nurse determines that the client might be suffering a life-threatening effect in which of the following?

A client with influenza is prescribed with an antiviral drug. The nurse determines that the client indicates an understanding of the treatment if he or she states the following?

A client is to begin taking rifampin (Rifadin). The nurse correctly teaches the client this medication:

A nurse is caring for a client who is starting a long-term therapy of isoniazid (INH). The nurse plans to instruct the client to which of the following?

A client has been taking isoniazid (INH). The client went to the health care facility with complaints of numbness and tingling sensation in the extremities. The nurse determines that the client is most likely suffering from?

A nurse is monitoring a client receiving ethambutol (Myambutol) for adverse effects. The nurse determines that the client is experiencing a side effect of the medication, in which of the following?

A client with tuberculosis is receiving ethambutol (Myambutol). All of which are laboratories to be examined, except?

A nurse is giving instructions to a client receiving Pyrazinamide. Which of the following is not true regarding this medication?

A client is taking streptomycin. The nurse explains the nervous system side effects of this medication. The nurse correctly states that this medication causes damage in which cranial nerve?

All of which are examples of antiviral influenza medications except?

Rifabutin (Mycobutin) is prescribed to a client with active Mycobacterium avium complex disease and tuberculosis. The nurse determines that the client is experiencing side effects in which of the following, except?

Nurse Rita is giving instructions to her client who is taking antihistamine. Which of the following nurse teachings is appropriate for the client?

Daniel has vertigo, which antihistamine is best for his condition?

Raul, a 20-year-old student, used to buy OTC drugs whenever he felt sick. Which of the following statements best describes the danger of self-medication with over-the-counter drugs?

Tamisha will be having her exam in pharmacology tomorrow. She should be aware that antitussive is indicated to:

The nurse should instruct a client who is taking an expectorant to:

When administering the methylxanthine theophylline, the nurse can expect:

A client with which of the following conditions may experience a dangerous or fatal side effect of theophylline?

To evaluate the effectiveness of theophylline therapy, which of the following laboratory values must be drawn?

The effects of theophylline may be increased by:

Phenylephrine hydrochloride (Neo-Synephrine) is prescribed for a client with nasal congestion. The nurse who is providing teachings about the medication should include which of the following? Select all that apply.