Exam 2: NUR2474 / NUR 2474
(Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Pharmacology | Review Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | A Grade - Rasmussen
Question:
A client has 2+ pitting edema of the lower extremities bilaterally. Osculation of the lungs reveals bibasilar crackles and a serum potassium level of 6mEq/L.Which diuretic agent would the burse clarify with the provider?(a) Bumetanide (b) Furosemide (c) Spironolactone (this is a potassium sparing diuretic)
Answer:
(c) Spironolactone (this is a potassium sparing diuretic)
Question:
Which statement by a client indicates an understanding of the teaching regarding nitroglycerin?(a) I should not participate in aerobic exercise while taking this drug (b) I should take aspirin daily to reduce my needs for nitroglycerin 1 / 3
(c) If I take nitroglycerin before exhaustion, I can reduce the chance of anginal attack (d) I take nitroglycerin to increase the amount of oxygen in my heart.
Answer:
(c) If I take nitroglycerin before exhaustion, I can reduce the chance of anginal attack
Question:
The provider orders dabigatran etexilate to replace warfarin in a client's medication protocol. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching regarding this?(a) I may need to adjust the dose of dabigatran after weaning off the warfarin (b) I should continue to take the warfarin after beginning the dabigatran until my INR is greater than 3 (c) I should stop taking the warfarin 3 days before starting the dabigatran (d) I will stop taking the warfarin and start t
Answer:
d) I will stop taking the warfarin and start taking the dabigatran when my
INR is less than 2
Question:
A seven-year-old child has a cough, running nose, congestion, and fever, and the parents ask the nurse to recommend an OTC product. Which response by the nurse is correct?(a) Any product will be effective when combined with Vit C and Zinc 2 / 3
(b) It is best to use single agent medications to treat individual symptoms (c) The fiver indicates that your child might need an antibiotic. You should call your provider (d) You should ask your provider to prescribe a combination product that will treat
Answer:
(b) It is best to use single agent medications to treat individual symptoms
Question:
A client taking angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor complains of a dry cough. What is the nurse's best respond to this client's concern?(a) A serious side effect has occurred (b) This occurrence is a common side effect that occurs in all clients taking the drug (c) If the cough is uncomfortable, the drug will need to be discontinued (d) The cough frequently occurs but will subside over time
Answer:
(c) If the cough is uncomfortable, the drug will need to be discontinued
Question:
A client accidentally takes too much warfarin and presents with a heart rate of
78b/m, BP:120/80mm/Hg and no pain or visible petechiae. What will the
nurse expect the provider to order?(a) Vitamin K
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