NU 150 EXAM 3 (2026/2027) QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+ GALEN
A patient prescribed broad-spectrum antibiotics for a bacterial infection asks why
this type of antibiotic was chosen. What is the nurse's best response?
"It can kill a variety of bacteria that may be causing your infection."
The nurse is educating a patient about tetracycline. Which of the following foods
should the patient avoid while taking this medication?
Dairy products
A patient who is prescribed penicillin reports itching and swelling of the face.
What is the nurse's first action?
Discontinue the penicillin
A nurse is caring for a patient taking omeprazole. Which complication should the
nurse monitor for in a postmenopausal patient?
Hip fractures
A nurse is monitoring a patient taking acetaminophen for fever. Which laboratory
value would indicate a potential adverse effect of this medication?
,Elevated liver enzymes (ALT/AST)
A patient has been prescribed meperidine for postoperative pain. Which of the
following is a
priority adverse effect to monitor?
Respiratory depression
A nurse is caring for an older adult receiving opioids. Which intervention is most
appropriate for
this patient?
Assess bowel function regularly to prevent constipation.
A nurse is caring for a patient prescribed tetracycline. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse include in patient teaching?
Avoid direct sunlight and wear protective clothing.
A nurse is administering morphine to a patient for pain. Which of the following
assessments is most critical before administering the medication?
Respiratory rate
A patient is prescribed sulfonamide for a urinary tract infection. Which nursing
intervention is appropriate to include in the care plan?
Encourage increased fluid intake.
, A nurse is caring for a patient taking omeprazole. Which of the following is the
best indication that the medication is effective?
The patient reports no gastric reflux or heartburn.
A patient is being treated for a superinfection caused by prolonged antibiotic use.
Which of the
following is the most likely explanation for the development of the superinfection?
Overgrowth of resistant organisms.
Which statement indicates a patient needs further teaching about nitrofurantoin
therapy?
"I can stop taking the medication when I feel better."
A patient taking aspirin asks why the medication is prescribed after a stroke. What
is the nurse's
best response?
"It prevents blood clot formation in your arteries."
A patient receiving penicillin develops a rash and itching. Which action should the
nurse take
first?
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+ GALEN
A patient prescribed broad-spectrum antibiotics for a bacterial infection asks why
this type of antibiotic was chosen. What is the nurse's best response?
"It can kill a variety of bacteria that may be causing your infection."
The nurse is educating a patient about tetracycline. Which of the following foods
should the patient avoid while taking this medication?
Dairy products
A patient who is prescribed penicillin reports itching and swelling of the face.
What is the nurse's first action?
Discontinue the penicillin
A nurse is caring for a patient taking omeprazole. Which complication should the
nurse monitor for in a postmenopausal patient?
Hip fractures
A nurse is monitoring a patient taking acetaminophen for fever. Which laboratory
value would indicate a potential adverse effect of this medication?
,Elevated liver enzymes (ALT/AST)
A patient has been prescribed meperidine for postoperative pain. Which of the
following is a
priority adverse effect to monitor?
Respiratory depression
A nurse is caring for an older adult receiving opioids. Which intervention is most
appropriate for
this patient?
Assess bowel function regularly to prevent constipation.
A nurse is caring for a patient prescribed tetracycline. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse include in patient teaching?
Avoid direct sunlight and wear protective clothing.
A nurse is administering morphine to a patient for pain. Which of the following
assessments is most critical before administering the medication?
Respiratory rate
A patient is prescribed sulfonamide for a urinary tract infection. Which nursing
intervention is appropriate to include in the care plan?
Encourage increased fluid intake.
, A nurse is caring for a patient taking omeprazole. Which of the following is the
best indication that the medication is effective?
The patient reports no gastric reflux or heartburn.
A patient is being treated for a superinfection caused by prolonged antibiotic use.
Which of the
following is the most likely explanation for the development of the superinfection?
Overgrowth of resistant organisms.
Which statement indicates a patient needs further teaching about nitrofurantoin
therapy?
"I can stop taking the medication when I feel better."
A patient taking aspirin asks why the medication is prescribed after a stroke. What
is the nurse's
best response?
"It prevents blood clot formation in your arteries."
A patient receiving penicillin develops a rash and itching. Which action should the
nurse take
first?
