Karch's Focus on
Pharmacology 8th Ed. |
Chapter 40 Exam Questions
with Answers
A client who is taking an estrogen reports swelling and weight gain. The nurse notes some peripheral
edema. Which nursing diagnosis would the nurse identify as the priority? - Correct Answers: Fluid
volume excess
A nurse should monitor a client receiving oxytocin for which adverse effects? - Correct Answers: Cardiac
arrhythmias
A nurse is caring for a patient who has been administered menotropins by the intramuscular route for
the secretion of sex hormones. The patient reports pain after the drug is injected. Which intervention
should the nurse perform for the patient? - Correct Answers: Rotate sites and examine previous sites for
redness.
A 7 months' pregnant woman is experiencing contractions. She is admitted to the hospital in preterm
labor. What will be prescribed to stop the labor? - Correct Answers: Tocolytics
Estropipate is sometimes administered to postmenopausal women to prevent which condition? -
Correct Answers: Osteoporosis
The nurse is on the phone with a woman who is taking an antispasmodic for overactive bladder
syndrome. The woman states that her mouth is very dry, but she is afraid to drink because she does not
want the urge to urinate to increase. What is the nurse's best response to this client? - Correct Answers:
"You shouldn't restrict your fluid intake because it will only make your bladder problems worse."
A client who is taking estrogen therapy calls the clinic and tells the nurse that she is experiencing
sudden, sharp chest pain. The nurse suspects the client is experiencing what adverse reaction related to
estrogen therapy? - Correct Answers: Pulmonary embolism
