NURS 170 Pharmacology Test 3 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: Galen College (New-2023) Pharmacology test 3
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NURS 170 Pharmacology Test 3 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: Galen College (New-2023) Pharmacology test 3
A patient who experiences motion sickness when flying asks the nurse the best time to take the
medication prescribed to prevent motion sickness for a 0900 flight. The nurse will instruct the patient to...
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NURS 170 Pharmacology Test 3 QUESTIO
NS & ANSWERS: Galen College (New-202
3) Pharmacology test 3
Question 1
pts
A patient who experiences motion sickness when flying asks the nurse the best time to take the
medication prescribed to prevent motion sickness for a 0900 flight. The nurse will instruct the
patient to take the medication at which time?
As needed, at the first sign of nausea
At 0700, before leaving for the airport
At 0830, just prior to boarding the plane
When seated, just prior to takeoff
Question 2
pts
The nurse is caring for a patient who has unexplained, recurrent vomiting and who is unable to
keep anything down. Until the cause of the vomiting is determined, the nurse will anticipate
administering which treatment?
Antibiotics and antiemetics
Intravenous fluids and electrolytes
Non-prescription antiemetics
Prescription antiemetics
Question 3
pts
A patient is ordered bisacodyl (Ducolax). Before administering the medication, it is important for
the nurse to assess the patient for what?
Hypertension
Anemia
Allergy to penicillin
Appendicitis
Question 4
pts
The nurse is teaching a patient who is about to take a long car trip about using dimenhydrinate
(Dramamine) to prevent motion sickness. What information is important to include when
teaching this patient?
“Do not drive while taking this medication.”.
“Dry mouth is a sign of toxicity with this mediation.”
“Take the medication when you start the drive.”
,NURS 170 Pharmacology Test 3 QUESTIO
NS & ANSWERS: Galen College (New-202
3) Pharmacology test 3
“Take 100 mg up to 6 times daily for best effect.”
Question 5
pts
, NURS 170 Pharmacology Test 3 QUESTIO
NS & ANSWERS: Galen College (New-202
3) Pharmacology test 3
The nurse is caring for a patient who has postoperative nausea and vomiting. The surgeon has
ordered promethazine HCl (Phenergan). Which aspect of this patient’s health history would be of
concern?
Ulcerative Colitis
Diabetes
GERD
Glaucoma
Question 6
pts
A patient who is receiving chemotherapy will be given dronabinol (Marinol) to prevent nausea
and vomiting. The nurse will tell the patient that this drug will be given at which time?
Before and after the chemotherapy
During chemotherapy
Immediately prior to chemotherapy
24 hours prior to chemotherapy
Question 7
pts
A woman who is 2 months pregnant reports having morning sickness every day and asks if she
can take any medications to treat this problem. The nurse will recommend that the patient take
which action first?
Contact the provider to discuss a possible need for intravenous fluids.
Contact your mother to discuss an antiemetic.
Use nonpharmacologic measures such as saltine crackers.
Take over-the-counter antiemetics such as diphenhydramine.
Question 8
pts
The child who is a candidate for treatment with syrup of ipecac after ingestion or an overdose is
the child who has ingested which substance?
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