NURA 1500 Exam 5 Study Guide
A nurse is reviewing the prescriptions of a client who has tuberculosis. The nurse should
recognize that which of the following medications is used to treat tuberculosis? SATA:
1. Rifampicin
2. Mirtazapine
3. Temazepam
4. Infliximab
5. Isoniazid - Answer 1. Rifampicin
5. Isoniazid
These medications used to treat tuberculosis by inhibiting the production of mycobacteria.
A nurse is preparing to administer medication to a client who has gout. The nurse discovers that
an error was made during the previous shift and the client received atenolol instead of
allopurinol. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
1. Obtain the client's blood pressure
2. Contact the client's provider
3. Inform the charge nurse
4. Complete an incident report - Answer 1. Obtain the client's blood pressure
The first action the nurse should take using the nursing process is to assess the client. By
checking for adverse reactions, such as hypotension, the nurse can prevent harm to the client.
A client is experiencing acute angle closure glaucoma and IV mannitol 25% is prescribed. Which
of the following client findings should the nurse recognize as being the best indication that the
medication is achieving its therapeutic effect?
1. Urine output 2,000 mL in 8 hr
2. Blood pressure 120/80 mm Hg
3. Decrease in intraocular pressure
4. Lung fields clear to auscultation - Answer 3. Decrease in intraocular pressure
Using safety and risk reduction as a priority framework, the nurse determines the greatest risk
for the client who has glaucoma is permanent impaired vision or blindness. Therefore, the nurse
A nurse is reviewing the prescriptions of a client who has tuberculosis. The nurse should
recognize that which of the following medications is used to treat tuberculosis? SATA:
1. Rifampicin
2. Mirtazapine
3. Temazepam
4. Infliximab
5. Isoniazid - Answer 1. Rifampicin
5. Isoniazid
These medications used to treat tuberculosis by inhibiting the production of mycobacteria.
A nurse is preparing to administer medication to a client who has gout. The nurse discovers that
an error was made during the previous shift and the client received atenolol instead of
allopurinol. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
1. Obtain the client's blood pressure
2. Contact the client's provider
3. Inform the charge nurse
4. Complete an incident report - Answer 1. Obtain the client's blood pressure
The first action the nurse should take using the nursing process is to assess the client. By
checking for adverse reactions, such as hypotension, the nurse can prevent harm to the client.
A client is experiencing acute angle closure glaucoma and IV mannitol 25% is prescribed. Which
of the following client findings should the nurse recognize as being the best indication that the
medication is achieving its therapeutic effect?
1. Urine output 2,000 mL in 8 hr
2. Blood pressure 120/80 mm Hg
3. Decrease in intraocular pressure
4. Lung fields clear to auscultation - Answer 3. Decrease in intraocular pressure
Using safety and risk reduction as a priority framework, the nurse determines the greatest risk
for the client who has glaucoma is permanent impaired vision or blindness. Therefore, the nurse
