Miami Dade College Pharmacology Nur1141 Proctored Exam

A 25 year-old female patient will begin taking phenytoin for epilepsy. The patient tells the nurse she is taking oral contraceptives (OCPs). Which response will the nurse give?

Lactulose is ordered for a patient with liver disease. What would indicate the medication is exerting a positive therapeutic effect on the patient?

Ondansetron (Zofran) has been ordered for the patient undergoing cancer chemotherapy to control the severe nausea and vomiting. What side effects should the nurse observe for?

The nurse has taught a patient about sucralfate (Carafate). Which statement indicates that the patient requires further teaching?

Bisacodyl (Dulcolax) has been ordered for a patient who is constipated. The nurse realizes the drug:

The physician writes an order for Atacand 16 mg. Each tablet contains 8 mg. How many tablets would you administer?

The physician writes an order for furosemide (Lasix) 120 mg. Each table contains 40 mg. How many tablets would you administer?

The physician writes an order for ziprasidone hydrochloride (Geodon) 80 mg. Each tablet contains 20 mg. How many tablets would you administer?

The client drinks one container of milk (1 cup), one container of juice (4 oz.), and a 6 oz. bowl of juice. Record the client's intake in mL.

Order: 1,000 mL. NS to infuse in eight hours. At what rate in mL/h will you set the pump?

Calculate the infusion time for an IV of 1,500 mL running at 25 gtt/min. if the drop factor is 15 gtt/mL.

Order: Fluconazole (Diflucan) 5 mg/kg p.o. every day. The label on the bottle reads "50 mg/tablet." Calculate how many capsules you should administer for a child who weighs 44 pounds.

The nurse is instructing a patient recently diagnosed with GERD. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?

Patients taking phenytoin (Dilantin) for control of seizures must be aware of which adverse effect(s)? (Select all that apply.)

Constipation is a problem for many older adults. What intervention can a nurse educate the client about in order to prevent constipation? (Select all that apply)

A nurse is teaching the family of a child with ADHD about her diet and medications. The child is prescribed methylphenidate (Ritalin) every day. In teaching about the client's diet, it is most importa

A nurse understands that a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant would be indicated for a patient with which of the following health alterations?

A 10-year-old child will be receiving docusate sodium (Colace), 120 mg/day PO, divided into 3 doses. How many milligrams will the child receive per dose?

What does the pharmacotherapy for Parkinson's disease intended to do?

The physician prescribes an oral medication for the patient. What is the primary nursing assessment of the patient prior to receiving this medication?

The prescriber has written admission orders, and the nurse is transcribing them. The nurse is having difficulty transcribing one order because of the prescriber's handwriting. Which is the best action

A patient presents to the emergency department complaining of a severe headache. She is diaphoretic and is unable to sit still. Her family tells the nurse that the client has been taking "some herb."

The client has fallen off his mountain bike and sustained multiple abrasions to both of his knees. Which would be appropriate medication(s) for pain management for this client? (Select All That Apply)

What information should the nurse include in a teaching plan for a patient who is being discharged home after knee surgery with a prescription for hydrocodone? Select All That Apply

The client is brought to the emergency department with a reported overdose of morphine. Which drug does the nurse anticipate will be prescribed?