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NUR 170 Exam 2 2026|2027 ACTUAL COMPLETE REAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
ALREADY GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED SUCCESS!! NEWEST
EXAM
The nurse should ask a client to take which action when testing the
function of the spinal accessory nerve (CN XI)?
Elevate the shoulders.
A client is receiving phenobarbital sodium. Which finding on the nursing
assessment would indicate that the client is experiencing a common
side or adverse effect of this medication?
drowsiness
The nurse is observing a new nursing graduate who is preparing an
intermittent intravenous (IV) infusion of phenytoin for a client with a
diagnosis of seizures. Which solution used by the nursing graduate
should indicate to the nurse an understanding of proper preparation of
this medication?
0.9% sodium chloride
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After review of the client's laboratory values, the nurse notes that a
phenytoin level for a client receiving phenytoin is 7 mcg/mL (27.78
mmol/L). The nurse makes which interpretation regarding this
laboratory result?
The level is lower than the expected therapeutic range.
A client with status epilepticus has been prescribed phenytoin to be
given by the intravenous (IV) route. The nurse administering the
medication is careful not to exceed which recommended infusion rate?
50 mg/min
A client is scheduled to begin medication therapy with valproic acid. The
nurse looks for the results of which laboratory test(s) before
administering the first dose?
liver function test
A client is scheduled to begin therapy with carbamazepine. The nurse
should assess the results of which test(s) before administering the first
dose of this medication to the client?
complete blood cell count
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A client who has been taking phenytoin for seizure control has a serum
phenytoin level of 8 mcg/mL (35.71 mmol/L). On the basis of this
finding, which note should the nurse enter in the client's health record?
Client has an inadequate medication level.
A client has a medication prescription for phenytoin to be administered
by the intravenous route. After drawing up the medication, the nurse
notes the presence of precipitate in the syringe. Which action should
the nurse take?
discard the syringe and begin again
A client began taking amantadine approximately 2 weeks ago. The client
reports to the clinic for a follow-up evaluation. The nurse determines
that the client is experiencing a side or adverse effect related to the use
of this medication if which is noted?
Client complaints of urinary retention
Phenytoin 100 mg to be given orally 3 times daily has been prescribed
to a client. The home health nurse visits the client and provides
instructions regarding the medication. Which statement, if made by the
client, would indicate an understanding of the instructions?
"I will use a soft toothbrush to brush my teeth."
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A client has been prescribed benztropine. The nurse should assess for
which gastrointestinal (GI) problems as a side or adverse effect of this
medication?
dry mouth
The nurse has a prescription to administer diazepam 5 mg by the
intravenous (IV) route to a client. The nurse should administer the
medication over a period of at least how long?
1 minute
A client is receiving phenytoin. To monitor for side and adverse effects
of this medication, the nurse assesses the results of which laboratory
test?
Complete blood count (CBC)
The nurse has a prescription to administer phenytoin 100 mg mixed in
5% dextrose in water by the intravenous (IV) route to a client. After
reading this prescription, which action should the nurse take?
Contact the primary health care provider (PHCP) to question the
prescription.
NUR 170 Exam 2 2026|2027 ACTUAL COMPLETE REAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
ALREADY GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED SUCCESS!! NEWEST
EXAM
The nurse should ask a client to take which action when testing the
function of the spinal accessory nerve (CN XI)?
Elevate the shoulders.
A client is receiving phenobarbital sodium. Which finding on the nursing
assessment would indicate that the client is experiencing a common
side or adverse effect of this medication?
drowsiness
The nurse is observing a new nursing graduate who is preparing an
intermittent intravenous (IV) infusion of phenytoin for a client with a
diagnosis of seizures. Which solution used by the nursing graduate
should indicate to the nurse an understanding of proper preparation of
this medication?
0.9% sodium chloride
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After review of the client's laboratory values, the nurse notes that a
phenytoin level for a client receiving phenytoin is 7 mcg/mL (27.78
mmol/L). The nurse makes which interpretation regarding this
laboratory result?
The level is lower than the expected therapeutic range.
A client with status epilepticus has been prescribed phenytoin to be
given by the intravenous (IV) route. The nurse administering the
medication is careful not to exceed which recommended infusion rate?
50 mg/min
A client is scheduled to begin medication therapy with valproic acid. The
nurse looks for the results of which laboratory test(s) before
administering the first dose?
liver function test
A client is scheduled to begin therapy with carbamazepine. The nurse
should assess the results of which test(s) before administering the first
dose of this medication to the client?
complete blood cell count
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A client who has been taking phenytoin for seizure control has a serum
phenytoin level of 8 mcg/mL (35.71 mmol/L). On the basis of this
finding, which note should the nurse enter in the client's health record?
Client has an inadequate medication level.
A client has a medication prescription for phenytoin to be administered
by the intravenous route. After drawing up the medication, the nurse
notes the presence of precipitate in the syringe. Which action should
the nurse take?
discard the syringe and begin again
A client began taking amantadine approximately 2 weeks ago. The client
reports to the clinic for a follow-up evaluation. The nurse determines
that the client is experiencing a side or adverse effect related to the use
of this medication if which is noted?
Client complaints of urinary retention
Phenytoin 100 mg to be given orally 3 times daily has been prescribed
to a client. The home health nurse visits the client and provides
instructions regarding the medication. Which statement, if made by the
client, would indicate an understanding of the instructions?
"I will use a soft toothbrush to brush my teeth."
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A client has been prescribed benztropine. The nurse should assess for
which gastrointestinal (GI) problems as a side or adverse effect of this
medication?
dry mouth
The nurse has a prescription to administer diazepam 5 mg by the
intravenous (IV) route to a client. The nurse should administer the
medication over a period of at least how long?
1 minute
A client is receiving phenytoin. To monitor for side and adverse effects
of this medication, the nurse assesses the results of which laboratory
test?
Complete blood count (CBC)
The nurse has a prescription to administer phenytoin 100 mg mixed in
5% dextrose in water by the intravenous (IV) route to a client. After
reading this prescription, which action should the nurse take?
Contact the primary health care provider (PHCP) to question the
prescription.
