NUR 378 Exam 2 Test Bank 2026 | Latest Update | Graded A+
1. Name a class of antibiotics that includes drugs such as sulfamethoxazole.
Penicillins
Sulfonamides
Cephalosporins
Tetracyclines
2. Which drug is a serotonin antagonist?
Granisetron (Kytril)
Meclizine
Trimethobenzamide (Tigan)
Promethazine (Phenergan)
3. The patient is receiving albuterol (Proventil) for treatment of bronchospasm
related to asthma. What is the primary nursing intervention as it relates to this
medication?
Monitor the patient for relief of bronchospasms.
Monitor the patient for nausea and headache.
Provide the patient with age-appropriate education about albuterol
(Proventil).
Monitor the patient's serum drug levels.
4. If a patient taking decongestants reports experiencing a rapid heartbeat,
what should the nurse advise the patient to do?
, Reduce the dosage of the medication.
Continue taking the medication as prescribed.
Contact their healthcare provider immediately.
Ignore the symptom as it is common.
5. The nurse is giving a client the first dose of Singulair (Montelukast). The nurse
should provide which instruction to the client?
This drug does not replace your need for your rescue inhaler
This drug may make your heart beat more rapidly for a while
You may not notice the benefits of this drug until after several doses
This drug works best if you drink eight 8 oz glasses of fluid with it
6. A client has been diagnosed with asthma and prescribed albuterol 2
inhalations q6h. When providing client education, what should the nurse
teach the client?
Restlessness and anxiety are possible after administration
The client must be in a high Fowler's position in order to inhale the
medication
Administration should be preceded by supplementary oxygen
Orthostatic hypotension is possible and the client should transfer
carefully following administration
7. If a patient on sulfonamides reports a rash and fever, what should the nurse's
immediate action be?
Assess the patient for signs of an allergic reaction.
Inform the patient that these symptoms are normal.
, Increase the dosage of sulfonamides.
Continue administering the medication as prescribed.
8. What is a common contraindication for the use of albuterol?
Asthma
Diabetes
Hypertension
Hypersensitivity to albuterol
9. A patient with lung disease is taking a leukotriene antagonist, montelukast
(Singulair). The nurse is aware that this medication is given for which purpose?
Reversing bronchospasm associated with COPD
Treatment of bronchoconstriction in chronic bronchitis
Treatment of acute asthmatic attack
Preventing inflammatory symptoms of asthma
10. What is sucralfate's mechanism of action?
Selective 5-HT3 receptor antagonist
Inhibits acetylcholine at post-ganglionic parasympathetic receptor
sites
Binds to intestinal opiate receptors decreasing peristalsis
Forms a viscous, adhesive barrier that locally protects the gastric
lining
11. Describe the primary therapeutic use of penicillins in medication treatment.
Penicillins are used to reduce inflammation.
, Penicillins are used to relieve pain and reduce fever.
Penicillins are primarily used to treat bacterial infections.
Penicillins are used to manage allergies.
12. What is one common nursing assessment for a patient receiving
vancomycin?
Assessing blood glucose levels
Monitoring renal function
Evaluating respiratory rate
Checking liver enzymes
13. A patient is newly prescribed sulfasalazine, and the nurse is assessing for
potential contraindications. What should the nurse thoroughly assess for
before administering sulfasalazine?
Recent bone marrow transplant.
Sulfa allergy.
History of cardiovascular events.
Allergy to penicillin.
14. What is a common nursing action for monitoring a patient on gentamicin?
Check blood glucose levels.
Administer the medication with food.
Assess for respiratory rate.
Monitor renal function.
1. Name a class of antibiotics that includes drugs such as sulfamethoxazole.
Penicillins
Sulfonamides
Cephalosporins
Tetracyclines
2. Which drug is a serotonin antagonist?
Granisetron (Kytril)
Meclizine
Trimethobenzamide (Tigan)
Promethazine (Phenergan)
3. The patient is receiving albuterol (Proventil) for treatment of bronchospasm
related to asthma. What is the primary nursing intervention as it relates to this
medication?
Monitor the patient for relief of bronchospasms.
Monitor the patient for nausea and headache.
Provide the patient with age-appropriate education about albuterol
(Proventil).
Monitor the patient's serum drug levels.
4. If a patient taking decongestants reports experiencing a rapid heartbeat,
what should the nurse advise the patient to do?
, Reduce the dosage of the medication.
Continue taking the medication as prescribed.
Contact their healthcare provider immediately.
Ignore the symptom as it is common.
5. The nurse is giving a client the first dose of Singulair (Montelukast). The nurse
should provide which instruction to the client?
This drug does not replace your need for your rescue inhaler
This drug may make your heart beat more rapidly for a while
You may not notice the benefits of this drug until after several doses
This drug works best if you drink eight 8 oz glasses of fluid with it
6. A client has been diagnosed with asthma and prescribed albuterol 2
inhalations q6h. When providing client education, what should the nurse
teach the client?
Restlessness and anxiety are possible after administration
The client must be in a high Fowler's position in order to inhale the
medication
Administration should be preceded by supplementary oxygen
Orthostatic hypotension is possible and the client should transfer
carefully following administration
7. If a patient on sulfonamides reports a rash and fever, what should the nurse's
immediate action be?
Assess the patient for signs of an allergic reaction.
Inform the patient that these symptoms are normal.
, Increase the dosage of sulfonamides.
Continue administering the medication as prescribed.
8. What is a common contraindication for the use of albuterol?
Asthma
Diabetes
Hypertension
Hypersensitivity to albuterol
9. A patient with lung disease is taking a leukotriene antagonist, montelukast
(Singulair). The nurse is aware that this medication is given for which purpose?
Reversing bronchospasm associated with COPD
Treatment of bronchoconstriction in chronic bronchitis
Treatment of acute asthmatic attack
Preventing inflammatory symptoms of asthma
10. What is sucralfate's mechanism of action?
Selective 5-HT3 receptor antagonist
Inhibits acetylcholine at post-ganglionic parasympathetic receptor
sites
Binds to intestinal opiate receptors decreasing peristalsis
Forms a viscous, adhesive barrier that locally protects the gastric
lining
11. Describe the primary therapeutic use of penicillins in medication treatment.
Penicillins are used to reduce inflammation.
, Penicillins are used to relieve pain and reduce fever.
Penicillins are primarily used to treat bacterial infections.
Penicillins are used to manage allergies.
12. What is one common nursing assessment for a patient receiving
vancomycin?
Assessing blood glucose levels
Monitoring renal function
Evaluating respiratory rate
Checking liver enzymes
13. A patient is newly prescribed sulfasalazine, and the nurse is assessing for
potential contraindications. What should the nurse thoroughly assess for
before administering sulfasalazine?
Recent bone marrow transplant.
Sulfa allergy.
History of cardiovascular events.
Allergy to penicillin.
14. What is a common nursing action for monitoring a patient on gentamicin?
Check blood glucose levels.
Administer the medication with food.
Assess for respiratory rate.
Monitor renal function.
