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Pharmacology-I

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Practice Questions

77. A patient with severe asthma is prescribed systemic corticosteroids (e.g., oral prednisone) for a short course. The nurse should include which instruction for discontinuing the medication?

A. Stop taking it immediately once symptoms improve.
B. Taper the dose gradually as directed by the physician.
C. Take a higher dose on alternate days.
D. Take it only when experiencing severe symptoms.
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Jun 6, 2026

78. A patient with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus requires an insulin regimen. The nurse understands that a combination of long-acting and rapid-acting insulin is often used to:

A. Provide only basal insulin coverage.
B. Mimic physiological insulin secretion.
C. Prevent all instances of hypoglycemia.
D. Reduce the number of injections needed.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026
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81. A patient is prescribed spironolactone. The nurse should advise the patient to avoid excessive intake of which food group?

A. Citrus fruits
B. Dairy products
C. Foods rich in potassium
D. Foods high in sodium
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Jun 6, 2026

84. A nurse is teaching a patient with active tuberculosis about multidrug therapy. The patient expresses concern about the number of pills. The nurse explains that multidrug therapy is essential to:

A. Reduce the cost of treatment.
B. Prevent antibiotic resistance.
C. Shorten the duration of therapy.
D. Minimize side effects.
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Jun 6, 2026

72. A patient with unstable angina is prescribed IV nitroglycerin. The nurse understands that the primary goal of this medication is to:

A. Increase systemic vascular resistance.
B. Improve myocardial oxygen supply by vasodilation.
C. Increase heart rate.
D. Promote fluid excretion.
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Jun 6, 2026

73. A nurse is caring for a patient on digoxin. The patient’s serum digoxin level is 2.5 ng/mL. The nurse recognizes this as:

A. Within the therapeutic range.
B. A sub-therapeutic level.
C. A toxic level.
D. Indicative of rapid metabolism.
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Jun 6, 2026

75. A patient with a new onset atrial fibrillation is prescribed an oral anticoagulant. The nurse should educate the patient on which primary purpose of this medication?

A. To convert atrial fibrillation to normal sinus rhythm.
B. To prevent stroke by inhibiting clot formation.
C. To increase cardiac output.
D. To relieve chest pain.
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Jun 6, 2026

76. A nurse is teaching a patient about the correct use of a metered-dose inhaler (MDI) with a spacer. Which instruction is correct?

A. Inhale quickly and deeply after activating the inhaler.
B. Activate the inhaler before placing it in the mouth.
C. Breathe in slowly and deeply through the mouthpiece.
D. Exhale immediately after inhalation.
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Jun 6, 2026

61. A nurse is assessing a patient receiving intravenous gentamicin. Which complaint by the patient would indicate a potential ototoxic effect?

A. Ringing in the ears
B. Blurred vision
C. Numbness in extremities
D. Abdominal pain
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Jun 6, 2026

62. A patient is prescribed clindamycin for a skin infection. The nurse should instruct the patient to report which severe adverse effect immediately?

A. Mild diarrhea
B. Headache
C. Pseudomembranous colitis (severe diarrhea)
D. Skin rash
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