NUR 210 Exam 4 Complete Study Guide 2026 | Galen College
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1. Which populations should avoid using Doxycycline due to contraindications?
Individuals with a history of heart disease
Patients with asthma and diabetes
Children under 8 and pregnant women
Elderly patients and those with liver disease
2. A patient receiving Vancomycin develops symptoms of Redman syndrome.
What immediate nursing intervention should be taken?
Administer an antihistamine immediately.
Increase the dosage to alleviate symptoms.
Slow the infusion rate of Vancomycin.
Discontinue the medication entirely.
3. A patient presents with severe dehydration and an electrolyte imbalance.
What would be the appropriate nursing intervention regarding Bisacodyl
administration?
Do not administer Bisacodyl.
Administer Bisacodyl immediately.
Administer Bisacodyl with caution.
Increase the dosage of Bisacodyl.
4. What are the two primary conditions treated with testosterone?
Anemia and osteoporosis
, Asthma and allergies
Diabetes and hypertension
Hypogonadism and delayed puberty
5. Sucralfate alleviates the symptoms of peptic ulcer disease by:
preventing the secretion of gastrin
enhancing the production of H. pylori-directed antibodies
preventing the secretion of gastric acid
forming a viscous gel that coats and protects gastric epithelial cells
neutralizing gastric acid
6. Describe the anticholinergic effects that can occur with the use of
Promethazine.
Anticholinergic effects include dryness of mucous membranes and
reduced secretions.
Anticholinergic effects cause increased heart rate and blood pressure.
Anticholinergic effects lead to increased saliva production and
sweating.
Anticholinergic effects result in enhanced gastrointestinal motility.
7. Some adverse side effects to metronidazole use are nausea, metallic taste,
and darkened urine.
true
false
8. If a patient undergoing hormone replacement therapy with conjugated
estrogen reports persistent hot flashes, what nursing intervention should be
, prioritized?
Suggest the patient stop taking the medication.
Assess the patient's hormone levels and medication adherence.
Refer the patient to a specialist without further assessment.
Immediately increase the dosage of conjugated estrogen.
9. When counseling the adequate administration of pantoprazole what would
you recommend?
Take one tablet after each meal
Take the tablet any time during the day irrespective of meals
Take the tablet 30mins before breakfast
Take the tablet when needed, when you experience symptoms
10. What are two common side effects associated with Promethazine?
Rash and itching
Headache and fatigue
Nausea and vomiting
Dizziness and dryness
11. Sucralfate is prescribed for a client with an ulcer. What is the purpose of this
medication?
Decrease production of gastric secretions.
Produce an adherent barrier over the ulcer.
Maintain a gastric pH of 3.5 or above.
Decrease gastric motor activity.
, 12. Describe why monitoring for seizure disorders is important when
administering Acyclovir.
Monitoring for seizure disorders is only needed in patients with a
history of epilepsy.
Monitoring for seizure disorders is important because Acyclovir
can potentially induce seizures in susceptible patients.
Monitoring for seizure disorders is irrelevant to Acyclovir
administration.
Monitoring for seizure disorders is not necessary when administering
Acyclovir.
13. A patient is prescribed Pantoprazole and several other medications. If the
patient forgets to take Pantoprazole 30 minutes before the other drugs,
what potential issue might arise?
Reduced effectiveness of Pantoprazole
No impact on medication effectiveness
Increased risk of side effects from Pantoprazole
Improved absorption of the other medications
14. List three common types of viruses that nursing students should know.
Norovirus, rotavirus, and adenovirus
Ebola, rabies, and smallpox
Influenza, herpes, and hepatitis A, B, & C.
HIV, HPV, and Zika virus
of Nursing | Exam Q&A | Latest Update | Graded A+
1. Which populations should avoid using Doxycycline due to contraindications?
Individuals with a history of heart disease
Patients with asthma and diabetes
Children under 8 and pregnant women
Elderly patients and those with liver disease
2. A patient receiving Vancomycin develops symptoms of Redman syndrome.
What immediate nursing intervention should be taken?
Administer an antihistamine immediately.
Increase the dosage to alleviate symptoms.
Slow the infusion rate of Vancomycin.
Discontinue the medication entirely.
3. A patient presents with severe dehydration and an electrolyte imbalance.
What would be the appropriate nursing intervention regarding Bisacodyl
administration?
Do not administer Bisacodyl.
Administer Bisacodyl immediately.
Administer Bisacodyl with caution.
Increase the dosage of Bisacodyl.
4. What are the two primary conditions treated with testosterone?
Anemia and osteoporosis
, Asthma and allergies
Diabetes and hypertension
Hypogonadism and delayed puberty
5. Sucralfate alleviates the symptoms of peptic ulcer disease by:
preventing the secretion of gastrin
enhancing the production of H. pylori-directed antibodies
preventing the secretion of gastric acid
forming a viscous gel that coats and protects gastric epithelial cells
neutralizing gastric acid
6. Describe the anticholinergic effects that can occur with the use of
Promethazine.
Anticholinergic effects include dryness of mucous membranes and
reduced secretions.
Anticholinergic effects cause increased heart rate and blood pressure.
Anticholinergic effects lead to increased saliva production and
sweating.
Anticholinergic effects result in enhanced gastrointestinal motility.
7. Some adverse side effects to metronidazole use are nausea, metallic taste,
and darkened urine.
true
false
8. If a patient undergoing hormone replacement therapy with conjugated
estrogen reports persistent hot flashes, what nursing intervention should be
, prioritized?
Suggest the patient stop taking the medication.
Assess the patient's hormone levels and medication adherence.
Refer the patient to a specialist without further assessment.
Immediately increase the dosage of conjugated estrogen.
9. When counseling the adequate administration of pantoprazole what would
you recommend?
Take one tablet after each meal
Take the tablet any time during the day irrespective of meals
Take the tablet 30mins before breakfast
Take the tablet when needed, when you experience symptoms
10. What are two common side effects associated with Promethazine?
Rash and itching
Headache and fatigue
Nausea and vomiting
Dizziness and dryness
11. Sucralfate is prescribed for a client with an ulcer. What is the purpose of this
medication?
Decrease production of gastric secretions.
Produce an adherent barrier over the ulcer.
Maintain a gastric pH of 3.5 or above.
Decrease gastric motor activity.
, 12. Describe why monitoring for seizure disorders is important when
administering Acyclovir.
Monitoring for seizure disorders is only needed in patients with a
history of epilepsy.
Monitoring for seizure disorders is important because Acyclovir
can potentially induce seizures in susceptible patients.
Monitoring for seizure disorders is irrelevant to Acyclovir
administration.
Monitoring for seizure disorders is not necessary when administering
Acyclovir.
13. A patient is prescribed Pantoprazole and several other medications. If the
patient forgets to take Pantoprazole 30 minutes before the other drugs,
what potential issue might arise?
Reduced effectiveness of Pantoprazole
No impact on medication effectiveness
Increased risk of side effects from Pantoprazole
Improved absorption of the other medications
14. List three common types of viruses that nursing students should know.
Norovirus, rotavirus, and adenovirus
Ebola, rabies, and smallpox
Influenza, herpes, and hepatitis A, B, & C.
HIV, HPV, and Zika virus
