Pharmacology Review 2
1) A substance release into a synapse in order to carry an impulse from one nerve to another is
known as a:
o Neurotransmitter
2) Cytological testing reveals that a client has impaired mitochondrial function. This client is likely
to have a deficiency of what substance
o Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
3) The nurse is caring for a client with meningitis who is not responding to prescribed antibiotic and
whose condition continues to deteriorate, explain to the family why the. Antibiotic is not as
effective as it was hoped?
o The blood-brain barrier prevents the antibiotics from crossing into the brain
4) A nurse received the seasonal influenza vaccine 10 weeks ago has now been exposed to that strain
of the influenza virus. What immunoglobulin will the immune response to this pathogen?
o IgG
5) The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with a primary brain tumor. The client asks the nurse
where the tumor came from. What is the nurse best response?
o Your tumor originated from a single cell that is genetically different from nearby cells.
6) The nurse understands that dilation of the pupil to permit more light to enter the eye is stimulated
by the:
o Sympathetic nervous system
7) The nurse is interviewing a client on iron therapy. Which of the client statements best indicates
compliance with therapy
o “My stools are darker than usual.”
8) A parent brings a child to the clinic where the child is diagnosed with hookworms. The parents
ask how the child got hookworms and how to prevent from happening it again. What should the
nurse teach the parent to prevent future occurrences?
o Ensure the child wears shoes or sandals outdoors
9) A local bioterrorism medical team is responding to a possible anthrax attack. The team is
instructed that a fluoroquinolone may be used to Tx exposed nurse should prepare to administer
what antibiotic?
o Levofloxacin
10) The client is prescribed warfarin 7.5 mg daily. The medication is supplied as 5 mg tablets. How
many tablets should the client get?
o 1½
11) The nurse is assessing a client who has been prescribed a cholinergic agonist. The nurse should
recognize that the therapeutic effect of this
o Increased activity of acetylcholine receptor sites throughout the body.
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12) The nurse is caring for a client who has a disorder of muscle contraction and relaxation. The
nurse should prioritize the assessment of what
o Calcium
13) A nurse working in radiology administers iodine to a client who is having a computed
tomography scan. The nurse working on the oncology unit chemotherapy to clients who have
cancer. At the public health department, a nurse administers a measles-mumps-rubella (MMR)
vaccine to a 14m routine immunization. Which branch of pharmacology best describes the actions
of all three nurses?
o Pharmacotherapeutics
14) A client’s muscle weakness has been found to result from a lack of neurotransmitters
communication btw nerves
o Acetylcholine
15) What client is exhibiting an expected assessment finding after administration of a
sympathomimetic drug
o A client whose respiratory rate has changed from 9-18 breaths/minute
16) The client reports pain caused by a muscle spasm in his back. The nurse assesses the client as
being very anxious due to intense psychosocial stressors, the anxiety results in tensing of
muscles. What medication would be most effective in treating this client?
o Diazepam
17) The nurse is caring for a client with a history of gastrectomy for gastric cancer. The nurse should:
o Monitor for vitamin B12 deficiency
18) A client has experienced a toxic ingestion of warfarin. The nurse anticipates what antidote to be
prescribed?
o Vitamin K
19) The nurse is preparing a client for surgery who will receive a neuromuscular junction blocker
during the procedure. It is important for the nurse to review the client medication history for
concurrent use of what class of medications?
o Calcium channel blockers
20) The nurse admitted the client diagnosed with systemic fungal infection. Before administering
ketoconazole as prescribed, what should the nurse confirm?
o The client’s hepatic function
21) The nurse is caring for several clients who are being treated with adrenergic antagonists. Which
client is most likely to benefit from the administration of tamsulosin
o 76-year-old male client with urinary hesitation and nocturia
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