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NUR 2474 / NUR2474 PHARMACOLOGY EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES.

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Question 95. A patient has been taking senna (Senokot) for several days, and the nurse notes that the urine is yellowish-brown. What does the nurse know about this symptom? a. It indicates that renal ... failure has occurred. b. It is caused by dehydration, which is a laxative side effect. c. It is a sign of toxicity, indicating immediate withdrawal of the drug. d. It is an expected, harmless effect of senna. Rationale: Systemic absorption of senna, followed by renal excretion, may impart a harmless yellowish-brown or pink color to the urine. This symptom is not an indication of renal failure, dehydration, or toxicity. Question 96. A pregnant patient who is taking ondansetron (Zofran) for morning sickness tells the nurse she is experiencing headache and dizziness. What will the nurse tell her? a. It is not safe to take this drug during pregnancy. b. These are common side effects of ondansetron. c. She should stop taking the ondansetron immediately. d. She should report these adverse effects to her provider. Rationale: The most common side effects of ondansetron are headache, diarrhea, and dizziness. Ondansetron is used off-label to treat morning sickness. These side effects do not indicate a need to stop taking the drug or to report the side effects to the provider. [Show More]

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