RN Pharmacology 2019

RN Pharmacology 2019

1.      A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving intravenous therapy and observes redness and inflammation along the vein. The nurse would identify this finding as which of the following complications of IV therapy?

a.      Phlebitis

b.      Infiltration

c.       Venous spasm

d.      Extravasation

2.      A nurse is reviewing the plan of care with a client who has a new prescription for lovastatin. Which of the following statements by the client should indicate to the nurse a need for further assessment?

a.      “I was just diagnosed with hepatitis B.”

b.      “I should avoid drinking grapefruit juice.”

c.       “I take metformin for my diabetes.”

d.        “I am trying to decrease my dietary fat intake.”

3.      A nurse is teaching a client who has active pulmonary tuberculosis about management of medication for the disease. Which of the following statements is appropriate for the nurse to make?

a.      “You should report monthly to have your blood drawn to monitor kidney function while taking this medication.”

b.      “You will need to take two or more medications to treat your disease.”

c.       “You should anticipate taking medication to treat your disease for at least the next three years.”

d.      “You will need to undergo tuberculin skin tests every 6 months while taking medication for your disease.”

4.      A nurse is reviewing the medication list of a client who has erectile dysfunction and is requesting a prescription for sildenafil. The nurse should identify that which of the following medications is a contraindication for receiving this medication?

a.      Furosemide

b.      Nitroglycerin

c.       Indomethacin

d.      Albuterol

5.      A nurse is providing discharge dietary teaching to a client who has a new prescription for theophylline. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

a.      “Avoid caffeinated beverages.”

b.      “Take the medication with meals.”

c.       “Restrict milk products.”

d.      “Limit your sodium intake.”