Pharmacology Exam 3 (NCLEX Questions) / Nclex Exam 3 Pharm
When giving a decongestant, the nurse must remember that these drugs have alpha-adrenergic-stimulating effects that may result in which effect?
A.) Fever
B.) Bradycardia
C.) Hypertension
D.) CNS depression - ANSWER-C
When giving a decongestant, the nurse must remember that these drugs have alpha-
adrenergic-stimulating effects that may result in which effect?
A.) Fever
B.) Bradycardia
C.) Hypertension
D.) CNS depression - ✔✔✔ANSWER-C
,When monitoring for a therapeutic response to prednisone, the nurse will look for
which potential outcome?
A.) Increased lymphocyte levels
B.) Decreased inflammation
C.) Increased growth characteristics
D.) Decrease in Cushing's syndrome characteristics - ✔✔✔ANSWER-B
When monitoring for the therapeutic effect of intranasal desmopressin in a patient
who has diabetes insipidus, which assessment finding will the nurse look for as an
indication that the medication therapy is successful?
A.) Increased insulin levels
B.) Decreased diarrhea
C.) Improved Nasal potency
D.) Decreased thirst - ✔✔✔ANSWER-D
A patient calls the family practice office to report that he has seen his pills in his
stools when has a bowl movement. How will the nurse respond?
A.) "The pills are not being digested properly. You need to take them on an empty
stomach"
B.) "The pills are not being digested properly. You need to take them with food."
C.) "What you are seeing is the wax matrix that contained the medication, but the
drug has been absorbed."
D.) "This indicates that you are not tolerating this medication and will need to
switch to a different form." - ✔✔✔ANSWER-C
A patient has been taking finasteride for almost 1 year. The nurse knows that which
is most important to evaluate at this time?
A.) Complete blood count
, B.) PSA levels
C.) Blood pressure
D.) Fluid retention - ✔✔✔ANSWER-B
A patient has received a double dose of heparin during surgery and is bleeding
through the incision site. While the surgeons are working to stop the bleeding at
the incision site, the nurse will prepare to take what action at this time?
A.) Give IV vitamin K as an antidote
B.) Give IV protamine sulfate as an antidote
C.) Call the blood bank for an immediate platelet transfusion
D.) Obtain an order for packed red blood cells. - ✔✔✔ANSWER-B
A patient is asking about the use of saw palmetto for prostate health. The nurse
tells him that drugs that interact with palmetto include:
A.) acetaminophen
B.) nitrates
C.) NSAIDs
D.) antihypertensive drugs - ✔✔✔ANSWER-C
A patient is being assessed before a newly ordered antilipemic medication is given.
Which condition would be a potential contraindication?
A.) Diabetes Insipidus
B.) Pulmonary fibrosis
C.) Liver Cirrhosis
D.) Myocardial Infarction - ✔✔✔ANSWER-C
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller NURSING2EXAM. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $17.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
