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NP1 EXAM 1 REVIEW QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
2026/2027
A patient is taking oral acetazolamide, a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor, to decrease
intraocular pressure. When providing drug education, what will the nurse advise
the patient to anticipate?
a. increased weight
b. light sensitivity
c. burning or stinging of the eyes
d. increased urine output - correct-answer - D
The camp nurse is reviewing the shopping list of supplies needed for the
upcoming camping season. Which product will the nurse purchase to prevent and
treat cerumen impaction?
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a. hydrogen peroxide
b. rubbing alcohol
c. charcoal
d. clove oil - correct-answer - A
A patient is about to undergo a diagnostic eye exam. The ophthalmologist asks
the nurse to prepare to assist in the administration of tetracaine, fluorescein
stain, and atropine. Before assisting in the procedure, it is important for the nurse
to inform the ophthalmologist if the patient has a history of:
a. cataracts
b. angle-closure glaucoma
c. open-angle glaucoma
d. macular degeneration - correct-answer - B
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The nurse has a patient demonstrate self-administration of eyedrops. Place the
steps in order in which the patient will perform them.
a. pull the lower lid away from the ye so that a pouch is formed
b. gently shake the bottle to evenly distribute the drug
c. press a finger against the inner corner of the eye for 2 to 3 minutes
d. remove the cap
e. tilt the head backward, and loop upward
f. place the dropper just above the pouch without touching the tip to the eye or
finger
g. wash hands
h. gently squeeze one drop of medicine into the pouch - correct-answer - G, B, D,
E, A, F, H, C
When collecting a medication history from a patient with primary open-angle
glaucoma, the nurse identifies several drugs that could exacerbate glaucoma.
Which drug poses a priority concern for this particular patient?
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a. cyclobenzaprine, an antispasmodic
b. ocymetazoline, a decongestant
c. prednisone, a corticosteroid
d. sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim, a sulfonamide-antibiotic combination -
correct-answer - C
The nurse asks a parent to demonstrate administration of eardrops on a toddler.
Which steps by the parent indicate the need for additional education? (select all
that apply)
a. position with the affect ear upward
b. pull the ear backward and upward
c. instill one drop of medication at a time allowing 3 to 5 minutes between each
drop
d. apply gentle pressure to the flap (tragus) over the ear canal
e. keep the ear positioned upward for 5 minutes - correct-answer - B, C
NP1 EXAM 1 REVIEW QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
2026/2027
A patient is taking oral acetazolamide, a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor, to decrease
intraocular pressure. When providing drug education, what will the nurse advise
the patient to anticipate?
a. increased weight
b. light sensitivity
c. burning or stinging of the eyes
d. increased urine output - correct-answer - D
The camp nurse is reviewing the shopping list of supplies needed for the
upcoming camping season. Which product will the nurse purchase to prevent and
treat cerumen impaction?
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a. hydrogen peroxide
b. rubbing alcohol
c. charcoal
d. clove oil - correct-answer - A
A patient is about to undergo a diagnostic eye exam. The ophthalmologist asks
the nurse to prepare to assist in the administration of tetracaine, fluorescein
stain, and atropine. Before assisting in the procedure, it is important for the nurse
to inform the ophthalmologist if the patient has a history of:
a. cataracts
b. angle-closure glaucoma
c. open-angle glaucoma
d. macular degeneration - correct-answer - B
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The nurse has a patient demonstrate self-administration of eyedrops. Place the
steps in order in which the patient will perform them.
a. pull the lower lid away from the ye so that a pouch is formed
b. gently shake the bottle to evenly distribute the drug
c. press a finger against the inner corner of the eye for 2 to 3 minutes
d. remove the cap
e. tilt the head backward, and loop upward
f. place the dropper just above the pouch without touching the tip to the eye or
finger
g. wash hands
h. gently squeeze one drop of medicine into the pouch - correct-answer - G, B, D,
E, A, F, H, C
When collecting a medication history from a patient with primary open-angle
glaucoma, the nurse identifies several drugs that could exacerbate glaucoma.
Which drug poses a priority concern for this particular patient?
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a. cyclobenzaprine, an antispasmodic
b. ocymetazoline, a decongestant
c. prednisone, a corticosteroid
d. sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim, a sulfonamide-antibiotic combination -
correct-answer - C
The nurse asks a parent to demonstrate administration of eardrops on a toddler.
Which steps by the parent indicate the need for additional education? (select all
that apply)
a. position with the affect ear upward
b. pull the ear backward and upward
c. instill one drop of medication at a time allowing 3 to 5 minutes between each
drop
d. apply gentle pressure to the flap (tragus) over the ear canal
e. keep the ear positioned upward for 5 minutes - correct-answer - B, C
