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Pharmacology Mastery Quiz

Test your knowledge in pharmacology with our comprehensive quiz designed for healthcare professionals and students alike. This quiz covers important concepts in medication administration, side effects, and patient care guidelines.

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A hospital nurse is aware that the nosocomial (healthcare-acquired) infections pose a significant threat to many clients' health status. In order to reduce the spread of nosocomial infections the nurse should prioritize what action?

Use of disinfectants when providing client hygiene

Client education on the causes of infection

Increased use empiric antibiotic that apply

Vigilant frequent and through hand hygiene

The diabetes nurse educator describes diabetes type 1 with what statement?

It is always diagnosed before adulthood

Exogenous insulin is required for life

Blood glucose level can be controlled with diet

Oral agents can help to control blood glucose levels

A client is admitted to the emergency department with a suspected overdose of acetaminophen. What adverse effect is the most___?

Nephrotoxicity

Pancreatitis

Pulmonary infection

Hepatotoxicity

What antiernetic is the most common first-line drug for the treatment of postoperative nausea and vomiting?

Dimenhydrinate

Ondansetron

Hydroxyzine

A client is being treated with Amphotericin B. What statement indicates that the client has understood the teaching?

The medication may cause pancreatitis

The medication may cause diabetes

The medication will cause liver necrosis

The medication may cause kidney damage

A 60 year old has developed a tremor of the right hand with a gill rolling motion . Upon interviewing the client states having sustained several head injuries. This information supports which possible diagnosis?

Parkinson's disease

Seizure disorder

Degenerative joint disease

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

A client is prescribed ibuprofen for knee pain when the client is admitted to the hospital with abdominal pain, which assessment should the nurse prioritize?

Assess for diarrhea

Assess for hemoptysis

Assess for hematuria

Assess for occult blood

A health care provider is caring for a client who is about to begin levothyroxine (Synthroid) therapy to treat hypothyroidism. Which of the following instructions shows when talking with the client about taking the drug?

Expect life-long therapy with the drug

Take levothyroxine with an antacid to reduce gastrointestinal effects

Carry a carbohydrate snack at all times

Take levothyroxine with food to increase absorption

While studying the hypertensive drugs, the nursing students learn the pressure in the cardiovascular system is regulated by various elements.. What are they SATA

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