BSN 215 Pharmacology I Quiz

BSN 215 Pharmacology I Quiz Questions & Answers (Latest Update 2025 / 2026) | 100% Correct | Grade A - Nightingale

Question:

A patient will receive intravenous midazolam (Versed) combined with fentanyl while undergoing an endoscopic procedure. The nurse is explaining the reasons for this to a nursing student before the procedure. Which statement by the student indicates understanding of the teaching?

Answer:

"The patient will not remember the procedure."

Question:

A nurse is administering morphine sulfate to a postoperative patient. Which are appropriate routine nursing actions when giving this drug?

Answer:

• Encouraging physical activity and offering increased fluids
• Counting respirations before and after giving the medication
• Palpating the patient's lower abdomen every 4 to 6 hours
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Question:

A patient who has developed opioid tolerance will experience which effect?

Answer:

Decreased analgesic effect

Question:

A patient on the unit complains of cluster headaches. A new graduate nurse is asked to differentiate between a migraine headache and cluster headache.The graduate nurse is correct to state that manifestations and/or risk factors for a patient with cluster headaches include what?

Answer:

• Short duration (15 minutes to 2 hours)
• Throbbing, sometimes piercing pain
• Male sex

Question:

Parent ask the nurse why an over-the-counter cough suppressant with sedative side effects is not recommended for infants.

Answer:

"Infants are more susceptible to central nervous system effects than are adults."

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Question:

A nurse caring for a 5-year-old child notes that the child has discoloration of several teeth. When taking a medication history, the nurse will ask about which group of medications?

Answer:

Tetracyclines

Question:

A child will receive 750 mg of an antibiotic for 10 days. The child attends day care. The drug may be dosed in several ways and is available in two concentrations. Which dosing regimen will the nurse discuss with the child's provider?

Answer:

500 mg/5mL to 375 mg PO twice daily

Question:

A thin older adult is admitted to the hospital after several days of vomiting, diarrhea, and poor intake of foods and fluids. She has not voided since admission. In preparing to care for this patient, the nurse will look for what laboratory values to help guide medication administration?

Answer:

• Plasma drug levels
• Creatinine clearance
• Serum albumin
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