Pharmacology 1st Semester Nursing Questions And
Answers With Verified Solutions Latest Update
2024/2025.
A patient on Psyllium (for constipation to promote peristalsis w/ low fiber diet) should take the
medication with and know that takes __ hours or 3 for a bm?
A. w/ juice OR milk and 2 hours
B. w/ sip of water and 12-24 hours
C. w/ full glass of water (OR juice OR milk) and 12-24 hours - ANSWER C. w/ full glass of water
and 12-24 hours
A patient to be cautious for taking Metronidazole (fights against anaerobic bacteria like Helicobacter
Pylori or tx for PUD) is...
A. smoker
B. alcoholic
C. pregnant woman - ANSWER B. alcoholic
A common side effect for a patient on Metrondazole is...
A. dark urine
B. dizziness
C. abdominal pain - ANSWER A. dark urine
A patient best fit for Metoclopramide (antiemic) is...
A. cancer patient undergoing chemo
B. alcoholic patient
C. bulimic patient
D. depressed patient - ANSWER A. cancer patient undergoing chemo
Metoclopramide (antiemic) should be taken 30 minutes at what time a day?
A. morning
B. night
C. before meals
D. with dinner - ANSWER B. before meals
, A post op patient should best be prescribed which medication: Metoclopramide OR Ondanestron? -
ANSWER Ondanestron
Which antiemic medication blocks serotonin peripherally, centrally and in the small intestine?
A. Ranitidine
B. Ondanestron
C. Metoclopramide - ANSWER B. Ondanestron
A common side effect for Ondanestron is:
A. headaches
B. nausea
C. fever - ANSWER A. headaches
While taking Ranitidine (inhibit gastric secretion), the best thing a nurse can teach the patient is:
A. do not drink alcohol
B. do not take with meals
C. do not smoke - ANSWER C. do not smoke
Common side effects of Ranitidine are:
A. confusion
B. drowsiness
C. altered taste
D. constipation
E. all of the aboce - ANSWER E. all of the above
The patients who should be assessed more frequently when taking Ranitidine are:
A. constipated patients
B. elderly patients
C. pregnant patients - ANSWER B. elderly patients
A patient who complains of hyperacidity, indigestion, and GERD have the best outcome if they take
Ranitidine OR Magnesium/Aluminum Salt. - ANSWER Magnesium/Aluminum Salt
When taking Magnesium/Aluminum salt (neutralize gastric acid) its best for the medication to be taken...
A. alone
B. with other medications
Answers With Verified Solutions Latest Update
2024/2025.
A patient on Psyllium (for constipation to promote peristalsis w/ low fiber diet) should take the
medication with and know that takes __ hours or 3 for a bm?
A. w/ juice OR milk and 2 hours
B. w/ sip of water and 12-24 hours
C. w/ full glass of water (OR juice OR milk) and 12-24 hours - ANSWER C. w/ full glass of water
and 12-24 hours
A patient to be cautious for taking Metronidazole (fights against anaerobic bacteria like Helicobacter
Pylori or tx for PUD) is...
A. smoker
B. alcoholic
C. pregnant woman - ANSWER B. alcoholic
A common side effect for a patient on Metrondazole is...
A. dark urine
B. dizziness
C. abdominal pain - ANSWER A. dark urine
A patient best fit for Metoclopramide (antiemic) is...
A. cancer patient undergoing chemo
B. alcoholic patient
C. bulimic patient
D. depressed patient - ANSWER A. cancer patient undergoing chemo
Metoclopramide (antiemic) should be taken 30 minutes at what time a day?
A. morning
B. night
C. before meals
D. with dinner - ANSWER B. before meals
, A post op patient should best be prescribed which medication: Metoclopramide OR Ondanestron? -
ANSWER Ondanestron
Which antiemic medication blocks serotonin peripherally, centrally and in the small intestine?
A. Ranitidine
B. Ondanestron
C. Metoclopramide - ANSWER B. Ondanestron
A common side effect for Ondanestron is:
A. headaches
B. nausea
C. fever - ANSWER A. headaches
While taking Ranitidine (inhibit gastric secretion), the best thing a nurse can teach the patient is:
A. do not drink alcohol
B. do not take with meals
C. do not smoke - ANSWER C. do not smoke
Common side effects of Ranitidine are:
A. confusion
B. drowsiness
C. altered taste
D. constipation
E. all of the aboce - ANSWER E. all of the above
The patients who should be assessed more frequently when taking Ranitidine are:
A. constipated patients
B. elderly patients
C. pregnant patients - ANSWER B. elderly patients
A patient who complains of hyperacidity, indigestion, and GERD have the best outcome if they take
Ranitidine OR Magnesium/Aluminum Salt. - ANSWER Magnesium/Aluminum Salt
When taking Magnesium/Aluminum salt (neutralize gastric acid) its best for the medication to be taken...
A. alone
B. with other medications
