Final Exam: NR293/ NR 293 Pharmacology
for Nursing Practice Final Exam Review|
Complete Guide|Questions and Verified
Answers (2023/ 2024 Update) -Chamberlain
Q: How many milliliters (mL) are there in 1 cup?
Answer: 1 cup= 240 mL
Q: A patient is going to receive pantoprazole for an upper GI bleed. What would the RN want
to educate the patient prior to discharge?
Answer: Oral (PO) medication route will be given at home (IV only in hospital setting)
Q: What are the common adverse effects of Angiotensin Receptor Blockers
(ARB)?
Answer: -Hypoglycemia
-Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
-Upper Respiratory Infection (URI)
Q: A patient is going to receive cefoxitin (cephalosporin) IV. What would
be important to assess before administering this antibiotic?
Answer: Penicillin (PCN)
allergy
Q: A patient is allergic to penicillin. Why would it be an issue to administer cephalosporins?
Answer: Cross sensitivity
Q: What are the signs & symptoms of digoxin toxicity?
Answer: -Diarrhea
-Nausea
-Vomiting
-Anorexia
-Halo lights
-Blue and green vision
Q: An RN has a patient who is receiving chemotherapy for Non-Hodgkins
Lymphoma and their absolute neutrophil count is
Q: Why is this occurring?-
Answer: Nadir (blood count is at the lowest point)
Q: What is an adverse effect of the HIV medication Retrovir (zidovudine)?
Answer: –
Immunosuppression, aplastic anemia
Q: If a patient is going to be administered Ambisome (amphotericin). What kind of
premedications would he receive?
Answer: Antiemetic & antipyretic
Q: Which foods and drinks should a patient taking amoxicillin avoid?
Answer: -Coffee
(caffeinated beverages)
-Acidic drinks
-Chocolate
-Tomato