Game Title: Pharm I & II, Units 5-6
Question: 1
A nurse has an order to administer heparin, before initiating therapy, a priority nursing assessment will be the patient’s:
APTT
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Game Title: Pharm I & II, Units 5-6
Question: 2
A nurse caring for a Patient who has a new prescription for verapamil to treat A-Fib. The nurse should instruct the patient to avoid drinking grapefruit juice while taking verapamil because it can cause the patient to experience which condition?
Hypotension
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Game Title: Pharm I & II, Units 5-6
Question: 3
A patient should be instructed to take sublingual Nitroglycerin how often if he experiences chest pain?
Every 5 minutes, up to 3 times
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Game Title: Pharm I & II, Units 5-6
Question: 4
A nurse is providing teaching to a patient who has new prescription for lisinopril. The nurse should instruct the patient to report which finding because it could indicate an adverse reaction to the new drug?
Angioedema
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Game Title: Pharm I & II, Units 5-6
Question: 5
What is the most common osmotic diuretic ordered for a patient with a sever head injury?
Mannitol (Osmitrol)
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Game Title: Pharm I & II, Units 5-6
Question: 6
What would a nurse administer for a Heparin overdose?
Protamine Sulfate
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Game Title: Pharm I & II, Units 5-6
Question: 7
What is the most common loop diuretic given?
Lasix- Furosemide
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Game Title: Pharm I & II, Units 5-6
Question: 8
A nurse should instruct a patient who will start taking an ACE inhibitor that a Rash is a common side effect.
False, Persistent Cough
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Game Title: Pharm I & II, Units 5-6
Question: 9
Antacids are known to react with Digoxin how?
Antacids decrease absorption of digoxin and its effectiveness.
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Game Title: Pharm I & II, Units 5-6
Question: 10
When should a nurse withhold Digoxin for their patient with heart failure?
If HR is less than 60
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Game Title: Pharm I & II, Units 5-6
Question: 11
What are the signs of Digoxin toxicity?
Anorexia, N\V, Vision changes (blurred, yellow\green or white halos), fatigue and weakness
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Game Title: Pharm I & II, Units 5-6
Question: 12
What type of medication is prescribed to treat hypercholesterolemia?
Statins
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Game Title: Pharm I & II, Units 5-6
Question: 13
What finding would indicate an adverse effect of Hydrochlorothiazide in a patient who has gouty arthritis?
Hyperuricemia
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Game Title: Pharm I & II, Units 5-6
Question: 14
A nurse is caring for a client who has gastroesophageal disease and a prescription for metoclopramide. A nurse would monitor for urinary retention because this is an adverse reaction.
False- A nurse would monitor for sedation
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Game Title: Pharm I & II, Units 5-6
Question: 15
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a peptic ulcer disease and is starting therapy with sucralfate. When would the nurse tell the patient to take the medication?
Take the medication 1 hour before meals
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Game Title: Pharm I & II, Units 5-6
Question: 16
Excessive laxative use can cause an electrolyte imbalance.
True
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Game Title: Pharm I & II, Units 5-6
Question: 17
A transdermal scopolamine patch is applied where?
Behind the ear
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Game Title: Pharm I & II, Units 5-6
Question: 18
How does sucralfate achieve a therapeutic effect?
By forming a protective barrier over the gastric mucosa
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Game Title: Pharm I & II, Units 5-6
Question: 19
To avoid fecal impaction, psyllium or Metamucil should be administered with atleast how many ounces of fluid?
8 ounces
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Game Title: Pharm I & II, Units 5-6
Question: 20
A patient stating that “I can move my joints more easily” would indicate that the omeprazole that they have been taking is effective.
False, The patient would state that they had relief from the pain in their stomach or something similar
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Game Title: Pharm I & II, Units 5-6
Question: 21
Ondansetron should be infused 1 hour before a patient is to receive Chemotherapy.
False, 30 minutes prior
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Game Title: Pharm I & II, Units 5-6
Question: 22
When a Histamine, H2 antagonist drug is prescribed for the treatment of a peptic ulcer, the nurse monitors the client for which adverse effect?
Headache and Somnolence
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Game Title: Pharm I & II, Units 5-6
Question: 23
A patient receiving an anticholinergic drug should be taught to expect to have a dry mouth.
True
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Game Title: Pharm I & II, Units 5-6
Question: 24
The nurse should teach a client about which antiemetic commonly used to prevent motion sickness?
Scopolamine
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Game Title: Pharm I & II, Units 5-6
Question: 25
A nurse is reviewing medications for a client who has been diagnosed with a small bowel obstruction. The nurse should withhold senna prescribed orally based on what understanding?
Laxatives are contraindicated in clients who have a small bowel obstruction
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