NR293 FINAL EXAM WITH 125 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) FREQUENTLY
TESTED QUESTIONS LATEST UPDATE 2024/2026
ALREADY GRADED A
The RN is caring for a client who is noncompliant with/ treatment for HTN. The RN
explained that untreated HTN increases the risk of what? SATA
A. migraine headache
B. cholecystitis
C. cerebral infarction
D. heart failure
E. Renal disease
BCD
Th RN teaches client how to use topical nitro. What teaching points should be included?
SATA
A. "do not shower with patch in place"
B. "make sure no one touches the side with medication"
C. "assess skin for signs of breakdown"
D. "increase fluid intake to avoid low blood pressure"
E. "rotate application sites"
ABCE
Patient has been prescribed furosemide daily. What are appropriate nursing actions
when beginning this therapy? SATA
A. administer medication in the morning
B. removed foods that are high in K+
C. Limit fluid intake to 1 L/day, unless contraindicated
D. have low-sodium diet until response is known
E. ensure easy access to restroom
AE
RN is caring for patient who is 25 lbs overweight and newly diagnosed with HTN. What
initial drug therapy should the RN anticipate?
,A. Ca2+ channel blocker
B. beta blocker
C. diuretic
D. ACE inhibitor
C
RN is giving education to patient prescribed enalapril. What adverse effects should the
RN include?
A. rash
B. persistent cough
C. sedation
D. tachycardia
B
Patients HTN has NOT responded to first-line therapies and is now prescribed
spironolactone. The RN should monitor BP and what else as a priority?
A. AST, ALT, & bilirubin
B. K+ levels
C. heart rhythm
D. COCA urine output
B
ED RN is asked to prepare a nitroprusside infusion for patient on their way to the
hospital. What is the patients most likely diagnosis?
A. HTN associated with DKA
B. hemorrhagic stroke
C. MI accompanied by HTN
D. HTN crisis
D
ED RN is assessing patient experiencing severe digoxin toxicity. What is priority action?
A. acetylcysteine IV STAT
B. auscultate apical HR for 90 seconds
C. administer Digoxin immune Fab
D. ID patients troponin levels
C
Patient is prescribed digoxin and states that they occasionally use herbal supplements.
what herb should the RN educate to avoid taking?
, A. Ginseng
B. valerian
C. black cohosh
D. saw palmetto
A
RN gives milrinone to patient with CHF. A precipitate will form if what medicine is given
in the same IV line without flushing?
A. Albuterol
B. lovastatin
C. furosemide
D. nifedipine
C
When would the RN hold digoxin and notify the physician?
A. RR below 14
B. history of liver failure
C. BP 102/66
D. apical pulse is 44 bpm
D
what should a patient taking propranolol monitor at home?
A. weekly HR
B. daily Is & Os
C. weekly week
D. daily BP
D
Patient has uncontrolled chest pain and currently taking nitro. Physician orders
nifedipine added to regimen. What adverse effects to monitor for?
A. hypotension
B. hypoglycemia
C. renal insufficiency
D. hyperkalemia
A
Patient is newly taking chlorothiazide for past month. Upon follow-up patient states they
now have leg cramps and "feel tired all the time". What would the mostly likely cause of
symptoms be?
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) FREQUENTLY
TESTED QUESTIONS LATEST UPDATE 2024/2026
ALREADY GRADED A
The RN is caring for a client who is noncompliant with/ treatment for HTN. The RN
explained that untreated HTN increases the risk of what? SATA
A. migraine headache
B. cholecystitis
C. cerebral infarction
D. heart failure
E. Renal disease
BCD
Th RN teaches client how to use topical nitro. What teaching points should be included?
SATA
A. "do not shower with patch in place"
B. "make sure no one touches the side with medication"
C. "assess skin for signs of breakdown"
D. "increase fluid intake to avoid low blood pressure"
E. "rotate application sites"
ABCE
Patient has been prescribed furosemide daily. What are appropriate nursing actions
when beginning this therapy? SATA
A. administer medication in the morning
B. removed foods that are high in K+
C. Limit fluid intake to 1 L/day, unless contraindicated
D. have low-sodium diet until response is known
E. ensure easy access to restroom
AE
RN is caring for patient who is 25 lbs overweight and newly diagnosed with HTN. What
initial drug therapy should the RN anticipate?
,A. Ca2+ channel blocker
B. beta blocker
C. diuretic
D. ACE inhibitor
C
RN is giving education to patient prescribed enalapril. What adverse effects should the
RN include?
A. rash
B. persistent cough
C. sedation
D. tachycardia
B
Patients HTN has NOT responded to first-line therapies and is now prescribed
spironolactone. The RN should monitor BP and what else as a priority?
A. AST, ALT, & bilirubin
B. K+ levels
C. heart rhythm
D. COCA urine output
B
ED RN is asked to prepare a nitroprusside infusion for patient on their way to the
hospital. What is the patients most likely diagnosis?
A. HTN associated with DKA
B. hemorrhagic stroke
C. MI accompanied by HTN
D. HTN crisis
D
ED RN is assessing patient experiencing severe digoxin toxicity. What is priority action?
A. acetylcysteine IV STAT
B. auscultate apical HR for 90 seconds
C. administer Digoxin immune Fab
D. ID patients troponin levels
C
Patient is prescribed digoxin and states that they occasionally use herbal supplements.
what herb should the RN educate to avoid taking?
, A. Ginseng
B. valerian
C. black cohosh
D. saw palmetto
A
RN gives milrinone to patient with CHF. A precipitate will form if what medicine is given
in the same IV line without flushing?
A. Albuterol
B. lovastatin
C. furosemide
D. nifedipine
C
When would the RN hold digoxin and notify the physician?
A. RR below 14
B. history of liver failure
C. BP 102/66
D. apical pulse is 44 bpm
D
what should a patient taking propranolol monitor at home?
A. weekly HR
B. daily Is & Os
C. weekly week
D. daily BP
D
Patient has uncontrolled chest pain and currently taking nitro. Physician orders
nifedipine added to regimen. What adverse effects to monitor for?
A. hypotension
B. hypoglycemia
C. renal insufficiency
D. hyperkalemia
A
Patient is newly taking chlorothiazide for past month. Upon follow-up patient states they
now have leg cramps and "feel tired all the time". What would the mostly likely cause of
symptoms be?
