NUR PHARMACOLOGY EXAM NEWEST
2024 WITH UPDATED AND VERIFIED
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS
(GRADED A+)
A client asks the nurse, "Why is my
... [Show More] prescription being switched from furosemide to
spironolactone?" What is the nurse's best response? - ANSWER-"You will lose less
potassium with spironolactone than with furosemide."
An older adult client with a history of heart failure has presented to the emergency
department in respiratory distress. Assessment reveals the presence of pulmonary
edema, and an infusion of IV furosemide has been prescribed. For the duration of
treatment, the nurse should prioritize assessments related to which expected agerelated dysfunctions? Select all that apply. - ANSWER-Cardiac function, Renal
function,Hepatic function
A hospital client with a diagnosis of liver failure has been prescribed a low dose of
spironolactone in order to treat ascites. The nurse who is providing this client's care
should prioritize assessments for the signs and symptoms of what health problem? -
ANSWER-Hepatic encephalopathy
The nurse is preparing to administer the first dose of hydrochlorothiazide to a client.
What assessment should the nurse perform prior to administration? - ANSWERSulfonamide allergy
A client has edema of the lower extremities and abdomen. What is the reason to
administer stronger diuretic than a thiazide diuretic to this client? - ANSWER-A thiazide
diuretie will be ineffective when immediate diuresis is needed.
A client is unconscious and experiencing increasing intracranial pressure. What type of
diuretie will the client most likely be prescribed? - ANSWER-Osmotic diuretic
A client has been prescribed a combination diuretic agent. The nurse knows that the
major purpose of this combination is whar? - ANSWER-It prevents potassium
imbalance.
A client asks the nurse why two diuretics have been prescribed when a friend takes only
a single combination medication. The client takes hydrochlorothiazide 75 mg every day
with potassium-sparing diuretic. What is the nurse's best response? - ANSWER-"It
could be that you need a larger dose than is available in the combination medications."
A client has cdema of the lower extremities with crackles in the lang bases. What
diuretic is most likely to be prescribed for a client assessed with lower extremity edema
and bilateral lung crackles? - ANSWER-Furosemide
A client has been prescribed both digoxin and furosemide. The murse should monitor
the client for development of what adverse effect? - ANSWER-Digoxin toxicity
A client is receiving digoxin and a potassium supplement. When monitoring daily
laboratory values, what should the potassium level be for this client? - ANSWER-3.5-5.0
mEqL
The nurse is providing education to a client who has been prescribed furosemide 20 mg
PO. The nurse should teach the client that a diet high in sodium will cause what effect?
- ANSWER-Decreased diuresis
The majority of the reabsorption process takes place in what anatomical location? -
ANSWER-Proximal tubule
A hospital client demonstrating peripheral edema has been prescribed furosemide. How
should the nurse best determine the extent of the client's desired fluid loss? - ANSWERWeigh the client daily.
An adult elient diagnosed with hypertension has been prescribed oral furosemide. What
goal should the nurse identify when planning this client's medication teaching session? -
ANSWER-The client will identify strategies for limiting sodium intake. [Show Less]