NUR 2474 Module 1 pharmacology questions
dule 1 pharmacology
QUIZIZZ QUESTIONS
The healthcare provider prescribes a
medication that is renally eliminated for a
patient with acute renal failure. The nurse
recognizes
...
NUR 2474 Module 1 pharmacology questions
dule 1 pharmacology
QUIZIZZ QUESTIONS
The healthcare provider prescribes a
medication that is renally eliminated for a
patient with acute renal failure. The nurse
recognizes that the patient is at risk for which
altered drug response?
a.Increased tolerance to the medication
b.Development of drug toxicity
c.Decreased drug levels in the blood
d.Increased drug excretion
b.Development of drug toxicity
The nurse is teaching a patient prescribed
felodipine [Plendil] for the treatment of
hypertension. Which statement is the most
appropriate for the nurse to include in the
teaching session?
a.“Avoid grapefruit juice while you are taking
this medication.”
b.“Herbal agents can help this drug work more
effectively.”
c.“Do not eat foods high in tyramine such as
aged cheese."
d.“This drug is free of dangerous drug
interactions.”
a.“Avoid grapefruit juice while you are taking
this medication.”
Why does the nurse administer naloxone to a d.Naloxone prevents the activation of opioidpatient receiving morphine sulfate who has a
respiratory rate of 8 breaths per minute?
a.Naloxone is a partial agonist, requiring a
lesser dose to achieve pain relief.
b.Naloxone is an agonist, leading to
desensitization of the opioid receptors.
c.Naloxone causes hypersensitivity of the
opioid receptors.
d.Naloxone prevents the activation of opioid
receptors.
receptors.
A nurse prepares to administer acetaminophen
[Tylenol] to a patient with an oral temperature of
101.7°F. Which preparation would the nurse
expect to have the most rapid onset of action?
a.Tylenol gel caps
b.Tylenol capsules
c.Tylenol elixir
d.Tylenol tablets
c.Tylenol elixir
The nurse is preparing to administer a dose of
penicillin. Before administering the medication,
the nurse assesses the patient’s allergy history.
Which aspect of drug therapy does this
represent?
a.Identifying high-risk patients
b.Ensuring proper dosage
c.Making PRN (as needed) decisions
d.Evaluating therapeutic effects
a.Identifying high-risk patients
A nursing student is caring for a patient
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