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Pharmacology-I

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121. A nurse needs to administer a medication intramuscularly into the ventrogluteal site. The nurse identifies this site as preferred for adults due to:

A. Ease of access
B. Lack of major blood vessels or nerves
C. Close proximity to the sciatic nerve
D. Small muscle mass
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

109. A patient with asthma is prescribed a leukotriene modifier (e.g., montelukast). The nurse explains that this medication is used for:

A. Acute relief of bronchospasm
B. Long-term control and prevention of asthma symptoms
C. Cough suppression
D. Mucus thinning
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

110. A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a patient with newly diagnosed diabetes. The patient asks, “Why do I need to rotate my insulin injection sites?” The nurse’s best response is:

A. "It makes the injections less painful."
B. "It helps prevent lipodystrophy (fat accumulation or atrophy) at injection sites."
C. "It ensures faster absorption of insulin."
D. "It is required for all types of insulin."
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

111. A patient on insulin therapy experiences hypoglycemia and is unresponsive. The nurse’s priority action in a hospital setting should be to:

A. Administer oral glucose.
B. Administer IM glucagon or IV dextrose.
C. Offer fruit juice.
D. Call the dietary department.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

114. A nurse is preparing to administer an antibiotic that requires peak and trough levels. The nurse understands that the trough level should be drawn:

A. 30 minutes after the infusion is completed.
B. Immediately before the next dose is administered.
C. 1-2 hours after the start of the infusion.
D. Anytime during the infusion.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

116. A nurse is teaching a patient about antiviral medications for herpes simplex virus. The nurse explains that these medications primarily work by:

A. Killing the virus directly.
B. Preventing viral replication.
C. Boosting the patient's immune system.
D. Curing the infection completely.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

101. A patient is prescribed cimetidine (Tagamet) for peptic ulcer disease. The nurse understands this H2 receptor antagonist works by:

A. Blocking proton pumps
B. Neutralizing stomach acid
C. Inhibiting histamine's action on gastric parietal cells
D. Coating the ulcer crater
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

117. A patient is receiving chemotherapy and reports mouth sores. The nurse assesses severe oral mucositis. The appropriate nursing intervention would be to:

A. Provide hot, acidic foods.
B. Use a firm toothbrush to clean teeth.
C. Administer local anesthetics and encourage soft, bland foods.
D. Encourage alcohol-based mouthwash.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

102. A nurse is preparing to administer medication via intravenous piggyback (IVPB). After preparing the medication, what is the next step to ensure proper administration?

A. Hang the main IV fluid bag lower than the IVPB.
B. Spike the IVPB bag directly into the patient's primary IV.
C. Hang the IVPB bag higher than the main IV fluid bag.
D. Infuse the medication rapidly.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026
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