Online Nursing Practice Test about Pharmacology (66-70)

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66. The patient is receiving heparin. What should the nurse keep readily available?

a) aquamephyton
b) coumadin
c) ASA
d) protamine sulfate

67. Which of the following drugs more likely will be prescribed for a client with Zollinger-Ellison syndrome?

a) tapazole
b) propylthiouracil
c) omeprazole
d) hydrochlorothiazide

68. The client's serum albumin level is 2 mg/dL. Which of the following drugs does the nurse anticipate to be ordered by the physician?

a) hetastarch
b) ciprofloxacin
c) lisinopril (zestril)
d) furosemide (lasix)

69. Which of the following indicates effectiveness of levodopa in a client with Parkinson's disease?

a) relief of tremors and rigidity
b) improved emotional state
c) improve of memory
d) return of sensation

70. The client is receiving Retrovir. Which of the following are potential side effects of the drugs? Select all that apply

a) tingling sensation
b) elevated BUN, serum creatinine
c) hyperglycemia
d) elevated liver enzymes
e) hypertension



ANSWERS AND RATIONALE

66) D
- protamine sulfate is the antidote of heparin, if bleeding occurs.

67) C
- Zollinger-Ellison syndrome is characterized by multiple areas of ulcers in the gastrointestinal tract. Omeprazole reduces gastric acid production and help relieve signs and symptoms experienced by the patient.

68) A
- the normal serum albumin level is 3.5 to 5 mg/dl. If the level is low, the client needs plasma expander like hetastarch.

69) A
- levodopa relieves tremors and rigidity in clients with Parkinson's disease.

70) A, B, D
- these are potential side effects of Retrovir, an antiviral medication.


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