Pharmacology in Nursing Quiz

A patient receiving furosemide (Lasix) should be monitored closely for:

• Hyperkalemia

• Hypokalemia

• Hyponatremia

• Hypercalcemia

The antidote for heparin overdose is:

• Vitamin K

• Protamine sulfate

• Naloxone

• Atropine

Which of the following should be avoided in a patient with asthma:

• Paracetamol

• Ibuprofen

• Loratadine

• Acetaminophen

A nurse must check which parameter before administering digoxin:

• Blood glucose level

• Serum sodium

• Apical pulse

• Blood pressure

Which route has the fastest drug absorption:

• Oral

• Subcutaneous

• Intramuscular

• Intravenous

Which medication is a beta-blocker:

• Lisinopril

• Metoprolol

• Amlodipine

• Furosemide

An expected side effect of opioid analgesics is:

• Diarrhea

• Hypertension

• Constipation

• Polyuria

Which drug is classified as an ACE inhibitor:

• Losartan

• Atenolol

• Captopril

• Nifedipine

What is the purpose of enteric coating on tablets:

• Improve taste

• Delay absorption

• Increase potency

• Reduce side effects

Before giving insulin, the nurse must:

• Warm it to body temperature

• Check the patient's blood glucose level

• Shake the vial vigorously

• Dilute with sterile water