Pharmacology NCLEX review

Front

A patient is found to have a blood glucose level of 430. Which of the following medications may cause this spike in blood sugar? Decadron, Metformin, Naprosyn, Cardizem

Back

Decadron

Front

A woman reports pruritus and an allergic-type reaction. Which medication should the nurse expect to be utilized for treatment? Options: Hydrogen peroxide, Hydrochlorothiazide, Hydroxychloroquine, Hydroxyzine

Back

Hydroxyzine

Front

What is the therapeutic range of digoxin?

Back

0.5-2

Front

A patient with type 2 diabetes is scheduled for a CT/MRI with contrast. Which medication should the nurse instruct the patient to hold leading up to the procedure? Options: Lantus, Metformin, Humalog, Semaglutide

Back

Metformin

Front

Place the insulins in order from shortest to longest acting:
A. Regular insulin
B. Insulin NPH
C. Insulin lispro
D. Insulin glargine

Back

C A B D

Front

A patient presents to the emergency department with a complaint of watery diarrhea for the past three days. Assessment findings include blood pressure 100/60, pulse 98, and dry mucous membranes. The healthcare provider would anticipate intravenous therapy administration with which of the following fluids? Options: Hypertonic crystalloid, Colloid solution, Hypotonic crystalloid, Isotonic crystalloid

Back

Isotonic crystalloid

Front

A health care provider (HCP) prescribes metronidazole PO bid x 7 days for a client with a diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis (BV). When the nurse reviews information about the medication with the client, which statement by the client indicates a need for FURTHER instruction? Options: “If I miss a dose, I will take two to catch up”, “I will take this with a full glass of water”, “I may get a metallic taste in my mouth”, “If I drink alcohol, I could get really sick”

Back

“If I miss a dose, I will take two to catch up”

Front

A clinician is teaching inhaled corticosteroid technique. Which of the following should be included in teaching? “It is not necessary to rinse your mouth after using your inhaler”, "Press the canister down, breathe in slowly and deeply, hold your breath for a few seconds and then slowly exhale.", “You should inhale as quickly and deeply as possible when you take a puff from the inhaler”, “Spacers are not necessary. They are mostly for convenience and ease of handling the inhaler”

Back

"Press the canister down, breathe in slowly and deeply, hold your breath for a few seconds and then slowly exhale."

Front

The nurse hangs an IV piggyback (IVPB) of vancomycin for a client who had a total knee replacement. When the nurse returns a few minutes later, which of the following indicates that the client is experiencing a serious reaction to the vancomycin? Cyanosis around the face and lips, Paresthesia of extremities, Hypertension and bradycardia, Rash on the face and neck

Back

Rash on the face and neck

Front

A patient is prescribed a thiazide diuretic for the treatment of hypertension. When teaching the patient about the medication, which of the following will the healthcare provider include? “Stop taking this medication if you notice changes in how much you urinate”, “Take this medication every day with a large glass of water after your evening meal”, “Be sure to include a number of foods in your diet that are rich in potassium”, “I'll teach you how to take your radial pulse before taking the medication”

Back

“Be sure to include a number of foods in your diet that are rich in potassium”