PHARM EAQS EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS 100% VERIFIED 2024
A nurse is caring for a postoperative client who has a nasogastric (NG) tube set
to low intermittent suction. The nurse recalls that the primary reason that an
intravenous infusion of 5% dextrose with 0.45% sodium chloride and 20 mEq of
potassium has been prescribed is to prevent which complication?
Electrolyte imbalance
Nitroglycerin sublingual tablets are prescribed for a client with the diagnosis of
angina. The client asks the nurse how long it should take for the chest pain to
subside after nitroglycerin is taken. What should the nurse tell the client?
1 to 3 minutes
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition. Which
responses indicate that the client is experiencing hyperglycemia? Select all that
apply.
Polyuria
Polydipsia
Respiratory rate of 16 (so fking wrong)
Herpes simplex
Acyclovir sodium- antiviral
A client with heart failure is to receive digoxin and asks the nurse why the
medication is necessary. What physiologic response will the nurse include when
answering the client's question?
Slows and strengthens cardiac contractions
A client presents with extensive lesions due to psoriasis. Which intervention
does the nurse anticipate from the healthcare provider?
Topical application of steroids
, A client who had a femoropopliteal bypass graft is receiving clopidogrel (plavix)
postoperatively. What should the nurse teach the client related to the
medication?
Report any occurrence of multiple bruises
A 3-year-old child is to receive a liquid iron preparation. What will the nurse teach
the mother regarding this medication?
Have the child drink the diluted iron preparation through a straw.
Which drug may cause sudden infant death syndrome?
Phenothiazines
The protein binding capacity of drugs in infants is low. Which is an implication of
this physiologic process?
The free levels of a drug will increase.
Which antidepressant drug is a selective monoamine oxidase-B inhibitor?
Selegiline
Nortriptyline three times a day is prescribed for a depressed client. When does
the nurse expect a therapeutic response?
2 to 3 weeks
An antianxiety medication is prescribed for an extremely anxious client. The
client says, "I'm afraid to take this medication because I heard they're addictive."
The nurse teaches the client that antianxiety medications have what properties?
Have the potential for physiologic and psychological dependence
A depressed client is prescribed citalopram hydrobromide. Six days later the
client tearfully says to the nurse, "I'm taking an antidepressant, but it's not
working. I'm hopeless." What is the best response by the nurse?
"It takes 2 or 3 weeks before it begins to relieve depression."
Which statement is true regarding antipsychotic drugs?
Clozapine is more effective than other second-generation antipsychotics. Causes
agranulocytosis Ataxia, asthenia, and insomnia
Which client condition is contraindicated for prescribing clozapine?
Bone marrow depression
SOLUTIONS 100% VERIFIED 2024
A nurse is caring for a postoperative client who has a nasogastric (NG) tube set
to low intermittent suction. The nurse recalls that the primary reason that an
intravenous infusion of 5% dextrose with 0.45% sodium chloride and 20 mEq of
potassium has been prescribed is to prevent which complication?
Electrolyte imbalance
Nitroglycerin sublingual tablets are prescribed for a client with the diagnosis of
angina. The client asks the nurse how long it should take for the chest pain to
subside after nitroglycerin is taken. What should the nurse tell the client?
1 to 3 minutes
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition. Which
responses indicate that the client is experiencing hyperglycemia? Select all that
apply.
Polyuria
Polydipsia
Respiratory rate of 16 (so fking wrong)
Herpes simplex
Acyclovir sodium- antiviral
A client with heart failure is to receive digoxin and asks the nurse why the
medication is necessary. What physiologic response will the nurse include when
answering the client's question?
Slows and strengthens cardiac contractions
A client presents with extensive lesions due to psoriasis. Which intervention
does the nurse anticipate from the healthcare provider?
Topical application of steroids
, A client who had a femoropopliteal bypass graft is receiving clopidogrel (plavix)
postoperatively. What should the nurse teach the client related to the
medication?
Report any occurrence of multiple bruises
A 3-year-old child is to receive a liquid iron preparation. What will the nurse teach
the mother regarding this medication?
Have the child drink the diluted iron preparation through a straw.
Which drug may cause sudden infant death syndrome?
Phenothiazines
The protein binding capacity of drugs in infants is low. Which is an implication of
this physiologic process?
The free levels of a drug will increase.
Which antidepressant drug is a selective monoamine oxidase-B inhibitor?
Selegiline
Nortriptyline three times a day is prescribed for a depressed client. When does
the nurse expect a therapeutic response?
2 to 3 weeks
An antianxiety medication is prescribed for an extremely anxious client. The
client says, "I'm afraid to take this medication because I heard they're addictive."
The nurse teaches the client that antianxiety medications have what properties?
Have the potential for physiologic and psychological dependence
A depressed client is prescribed citalopram hydrobromide. Six days later the
client tearfully says to the nurse, "I'm taking an antidepressant, but it's not
working. I'm hopeless." What is the best response by the nurse?
"It takes 2 or 3 weeks before it begins to relieve depression."
Which statement is true regarding antipsychotic drugs?
Clozapine is more effective than other second-generation antipsychotics. Causes
agranulocytosis Ataxia, asthenia, and insomnia
Which client condition is contraindicated for prescribing clozapine?
Bone marrow depression
