NUR PHARMACOLOGY EXAM NEWEST 2024 WITH UPDATED AND VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS (GRADED A+)

NUR PHARMACOLOGY EXAM NEWEST 2024
WITH UPDATED AND VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED ANSWERS (GRADED A+)
The nurse is caring for a female client diagnosed with chronic
severe diarrhea- predominant irritable bowel syndrome that has not
responded to conventional therapy. Which medication should the
nurse anticipate being prescribed? - ANSWER-Alosetron
A client who has been treated successfully for diarrhea has had
only one loose bowel movement during the day. Which food should
be introduced back into the diet first? - ANSWER-Baked potato
The nurse is reviewing the history of a client who has been
prescribed diphenonylate. The nurse is aware that documentation
of what disorder in the history requires that the drag be
administered cautiously? - ANSWER-Hepatorenal disease
A client diagnosed with HIV/AIDS has diarrhea that is not
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responding to antidiarrheal agents. Which medication will best
assist in treating this client's diarnhea? - ANSWER- Octreotide
acetate
20-month-old child is experiencing diarthea. When planning the
child's care, the nurse should prioritize assessments related to
what health problem? - ANSWER-Electrolyte deficiencies
An adult client has presented to the emergency department (ED)
after 36 hours of severe diarrhea that shows no sign of abating.
The ED nurse should be aware that the use of diphenoxylate would
be contraindicated in which circumstance? - ANSWER-The client's
diarrhea is caused by the ingestion of toxins.
A client has contacted the clinic, stating to the nurse, "1 have been
taking loperamide for the past day-and-a-half, and my diarhea
shows no signs of slowing down." The nurse should respond to the
client in the knowledge that loperamide should be discontinued if
the diarrhea does not improve within what time frame? - ANSWER-
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12 hours
An older adult client has received a third dose of diphenoxylate. In
addition to monitoring the number and consistency of the client's
stools, the nurse should prieritize what assessment? - ANSWERFluid and electrolyte balance
A client's severe diarrhea has necessitated treatment with
polycarbophil. The nurse should caution the client about the
possibility of what adverse effect? - ANSWER- Abdominal fullness
and bloating
When reviewing a client's medication history, the nurse notes that
the client has recently completed a course of treatment with
nitazoxanide. The nurse is justified in suspecting that the client was
infected with what microorganism? - ANSWER-Giardia lamblia
Cholestyramine and colestipol are useful in treating diarhea due to
which cause? - ANSWER-Bile salt accumulation
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A client asks the nurse, "Why is my 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