NURS 676 ADV ANCED PHARMACOLOGY MIDTERM EXAM 2024 (WCU) COMPLETE QUESTION S AND ANSWERS ///LATEST UPDATE Question 1 A nurse is preparing to administer medication to a client. Which of the following routes of administration should the nurse use to ensure the medication has the fastest absorption rate? a) Intramuscular b) Intravenous c) Subcutaneous d) Oral Question 2 A client with a history of asthma is prescribed albuterol. The nurse should instruct the client that this medication may cause: a) Tachycardia b) Hypoglycemia c) Bradycardia d) Weight gain Question 3 A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has been prescribed warfarin. Which of the following statements indicates a need for further teaching? a) "I will avoid drinking alcohol." b) "I will eat a consistent amount of leafy green vegetables." c) "I will use an electric razor to shave." d) "I will take aspirin for my headaches." Question 4 A client is prescribed digoxin for heart failure. Which of the following should the nurse monitor to prevent toxicity? a) Serum potassium levels b) Heart rate below 80 bpm c) Blood glucose levels d) Blood pressure Question 5 A nurse is teaching a client about the adverse effects of lisinopril. Which of the following should the nurse include as a common adverse effect? a) Constipation b) Dry cough c) Hypokalemia d) Hyperglycemia Question 6 A client receiving furosemide is at risk for which of the following electrolyte imbalances? a) Hypercalcemia b) Hyperkalemia c) Hypernatremia d) Hypokalemia Question 7 A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving heparin therapy. Which of the following lab values indicates that the heparin is effective? a) aPTT of 60 seconds b) INR of 1.5 c) Platelet count of 200,000/mm³ d) Hemoglobin of 15 g/dL Question 8 Which of the following medications should be available in the emergency cart for a client receiving morphine who develops respiratory depression? a) Naloxone b) Flumazenil c) Protamine sulfate d) Acetylcysteine Question 9 A nurse is teaching a client who is taking phenytoin. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching? a) "You may experience a rash while taking this medication." b) "Good oral hygiene is important to prevent gum disease." c) "You will need to restrict your sodium intake." d) "You should take the medication with grapefruit juice." Question 10 A client is prescribed an MAOI. Which of the following foods should the client avoid to prevent hypertensive crisis? a) Fresh fruits b) Whole grains c) Aged cheese d) Leafy green vegetables Question 11 Which of the following is an adverse effect of long -term corticosteroid therapy? a) Weight loss b) Hypercalcemia c) Osteoporosis d) Hypoglycemia Question 12 A client receiving chemotherapy is prescribed ondansetron. The nurse should explain that this medication is used to prevent: a) Alopecia b) Mucositis c) Diarrhea d) Nausea and vomiting Question 13 A nurse is administering a nitroglycerin patch to a client. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide? a) "Apply the patch to the same site each day." b) "Keep the patch on 24 hours a day." c) "Avoid bathing while wearing the patch." d) "Rotate the application site to prevent skin irritation." Question 14 A client is receiving epoetin alfa. Which of the following findings indicates the medication is effective? a) Increased white blood cell count b) Decreased blood pressure c) Increased platelet count d) Increased hematocrit Question 15 A client with peptic ulcer disease is prescribed sucralfate. When should the nurse advise the client to take this medication? a) With meals b) After meals c) Before taking antacids d) On an empty stomach Question 16 Which of the following is a common side effect of metformin? a) Weight gain b) Hypoglycemia c) Gastrointestinal disturbances d) Hepatotoxicity
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