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Pharmacology proctored exam (exemplify) is a nursing-school practice exam with 60 questions. It is written for nursing students preparing for this course exam and for NCLEX-style review. Every question has its own page showing the full stem, all answer options, the correct answer, and a written rationale explaining why each option is right or wrong.
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Start Practice ExamThe nurse is caring for a group of clients who have been prescribed insulin. For which client should the nurse withhold the prescribed dose of insulin?
What is an adverse effect of estradiol?
The nurse administers neutral protamine Hagedorn (NPH) insulin to a client at 0900. What action should the nurse plan to take to prevent hypoglycemia when the medication peaks?
A nurse is educating a client with diabetes who has a new prescription for U-300 insulin glargine. Which instruction should the nurse provide regarding administration of this insulin?
What is a side effect of vasopressin?
The nurse has administered vasopressin to a client with diabetes insipidus. What finding should indicate the drug is effective?
A nurse provided education to a client with a new prescription for methimazole. Which client statement indicates an understanding of the education?
A nurse provided education to a client with a new prescription for methimazole. Which client statement indicates an understanding of the education?
A nurse provided education to a client who was prescribed sitagliptin. Which client statement indicates an understanding of the education?
When should a STAT medication be administered?
A nurse administered insulin lispro via subcutaneous injection. What action should the nurse perform next?
The nurse is caring for a client with an order for regular insulin and neutral protamine Hagedorn (NPH) insulin. When mixing the insulins in a single syringe, which action by the nurse is correct?
Which of the following is a type of opioid drug?
When the nurse administered two parental drugs, the solution became cloudy. What is the likely reason for the cloudiness?
Metformin is adropdown and is indicated for a client diagnosed with dropdown
A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed a medication for an off-label use. Which statement best describes off-label use?
What is the maximum therapeutic effect of a drug?
A nurse is caring for a client with a prescription for levothyroxine. When should the nurse instruct the client to take this medication?
A nurse is reviewing the orders of a newly admitted client who has a prescription for a fentanyl transdermal patch for severe pain. Which new prescription should the nurse be concerned about causing a
What is an adverse effect of methimazole?
What describes the concept of half-life?
Which side effect should a client be educated about when prescribed an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor?
The nurse administered insulin lispro to a client 45 minutes ago. Which finding should cause the nurse to assess for hypoglycemia?
Which factor(s) contribute to decreased client adherence to medications? Select all that apply.
The nurse asks a client if they have any allergies to medication. Which part of the nursing process is the nurse utilizing?