NUR 301 Extra Questions Exam 1 | Verified set | Spring
2026 | Questions and Answers | 100% correct
The nurse is educating a client with a new prescription for hydrochlorothiazide. Which client
statement indicates that the nurse's teaching about this medication has been effective?
a. " I will check my blood pressure weekly while taking this medicine."
b. "If I miss a dose, I will add the missed pill to the next dose."
c. " I may need to take a calcium supplement with this medicine"
d. " I will wear a hat and apply sunscreen before spending time outside." - ANSWER-d
The nurse is caring for a client receiving daily furosemide. The client's potassium levels are low,
and the health care provider orders repletion with an oral potassium supplement. Which action
is most important for the nurse to take?
a. Aucultate the clients lung sounds in all fields
b. Obtain hourly weights
c. Place the client on cardiac monitor
d. Offer the client a banana with lunch - ANSWER-c
The nurse is caring for a client who has an order for spironolactone. Which information is most
important for the nurse to include in the teaching plan about this medication?
a. Increase intake of melons, avocados, bananas and spinach
b. Limit intake of salt substitutes and sports drinks
c. Take this medication before bed with 8 ounces of water
d. Weigh weekly at the same time while wearing similar clothing - ANSWER-b
The nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed a diuretic to manage hypertension. The
nurse should caution the client about use of which type of over-the-counter medication? Select
all that apply.
a. Cold medicines
b. Nasal decongestants
, c. Ibuprofen
d. Antacids
e. Acetaminophen - ANSWER-a,b,c,d,e
The nurse is caring for a client who has an order for furosemide to be administered via
intravenous push. Which action is most important for the nurse to take first?
a. Determine the clients potassium and creatine levels
b. Administer the medication slowly at a rate of 10mg per minute
c. Assess the clients heart rate by auscultation of the apical pulse
d. Carefully calculate the clients intake and output for the shift - ANSWER-a
A client experiences nausea and vomiting after applying a fentanyl patch for chronic pain. Which
of the following nursing priorities should the nurse teach the client about long-term use of a
fentanyl patch?
a. Inform the client that there are no long term side effects of the fentanyl patch
b. Inform the client that tolerance may develop
c. Inform the client that the relief of the fentanyl patch is only temporary
d. Inform the client that multiple patches may be applied for severe pain - ANSWER-b
Which of the following clients must avoid using non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
(NSAIDs)? Select all that apply.
a. Client with asthma
b. Client with Peptic ulcer disease
c. Client with a recent nephrectomy
d. Client with rheumatoid arthritis
e. Client with gout - ANSWER-a,b,c
During an overdose of acetaminophen, which of the following labs must the nurse monitor?
Select all that apply.
a. ALT
b. AST
2026 | Questions and Answers | 100% correct
The nurse is educating a client with a new prescription for hydrochlorothiazide. Which client
statement indicates that the nurse's teaching about this medication has been effective?
a. " I will check my blood pressure weekly while taking this medicine."
b. "If I miss a dose, I will add the missed pill to the next dose."
c. " I may need to take a calcium supplement with this medicine"
d. " I will wear a hat and apply sunscreen before spending time outside." - ANSWER-d
The nurse is caring for a client receiving daily furosemide. The client's potassium levels are low,
and the health care provider orders repletion with an oral potassium supplement. Which action
is most important for the nurse to take?
a. Aucultate the clients lung sounds in all fields
b. Obtain hourly weights
c. Place the client on cardiac monitor
d. Offer the client a banana with lunch - ANSWER-c
The nurse is caring for a client who has an order for spironolactone. Which information is most
important for the nurse to include in the teaching plan about this medication?
a. Increase intake of melons, avocados, bananas and spinach
b. Limit intake of salt substitutes and sports drinks
c. Take this medication before bed with 8 ounces of water
d. Weigh weekly at the same time while wearing similar clothing - ANSWER-b
The nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed a diuretic to manage hypertension. The
nurse should caution the client about use of which type of over-the-counter medication? Select
all that apply.
a. Cold medicines
b. Nasal decongestants
, c. Ibuprofen
d. Antacids
e. Acetaminophen - ANSWER-a,b,c,d,e
The nurse is caring for a client who has an order for furosemide to be administered via
intravenous push. Which action is most important for the nurse to take first?
a. Determine the clients potassium and creatine levels
b. Administer the medication slowly at a rate of 10mg per minute
c. Assess the clients heart rate by auscultation of the apical pulse
d. Carefully calculate the clients intake and output for the shift - ANSWER-a
A client experiences nausea and vomiting after applying a fentanyl patch for chronic pain. Which
of the following nursing priorities should the nurse teach the client about long-term use of a
fentanyl patch?
a. Inform the client that there are no long term side effects of the fentanyl patch
b. Inform the client that tolerance may develop
c. Inform the client that the relief of the fentanyl patch is only temporary
d. Inform the client that multiple patches may be applied for severe pain - ANSWER-b
Which of the following clients must avoid using non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
(NSAIDs)? Select all that apply.
a. Client with asthma
b. Client with Peptic ulcer disease
c. Client with a recent nephrectomy
d. Client with rheumatoid arthritis
e. Client with gout - ANSWER-a,b,c
During an overdose of acetaminophen, which of the following labs must the nurse monitor?
Select all that apply.
a. ALT
b. AST
