NR293: FINAL EXAM LATEST 2023-2024
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE
Good luck!
Dr. Wright
Question 1 3.25 pts
A client is being discharged after surgery with an emollient and opioid. Which of the following should the nurse emphasize when educating the client regarding the emollient?
"Expect abdominal pain with this medication." "Take this medication
on an full stomach."
"You can crush this medication and mix with food." "Take the medication
with a full glass of water."
Question 2 4.25 pts
A client is being started on medication to treat their hypertension. Which of the following classifications should the nurse be aware of as being commonly used to treat
hypertension? (Select all that apply)
Diuretics Nitrates
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors Calcium-Channel
Blockers (CCBs) Anticholinergics
Question 3 3.25 pts
A nurse is caring for a client experiencing chemotherapy-induced nausea. The provider prescribed a serotonin blocker, which of the following adverse effects would the
nurse be most concerned about?
Prolonged QT interval Photosensitivity
Constipation
Polyuria
Question 4 3.25 pts
A nurse is administering lactulose to a client with cirrhosis. The client states, "I don't need this medication. I'm not constipated." The nurse explains to the client that this
medication, while a laxative, is also used to decrease blood levels of which of the following?
Ammonia Glucose Iron
Potassium
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, Question 5 3.25 pts
A pregnant client is receiving a calcium channel blocker (CCB) but does not have a history of cardiac disease. What is another reason the nurse would give a CCB to
this client?
As a hormone replacement agent
As a tocolytic to reduce contractions
As a uterine stimulant
As an anxiolytic for anxiety related hypotension
Question 6 3.25 pts
A client is being treated with hormone replacement therapy (HRT) related to menopause. Which of the following medications should the nurse verify with the provider
prior to administration?
Diphenhydramine (an antihistamine)
Rifampin (an antiinfective)
Docusate sodium (a laxative)
Acetaminophen (a analgesic)
Question 7 3.25 pts
A nurse is reviewing the medication list for a client with a new diagnosis of a small bowel obstruction. The nurse should withhold which of the following class of
medications?
Anticholinergics
Probiotics
Emollient laxative
Stimulant laxative
Question 8 3.25 pts
Which of the following clients should the nurse note as having a contraindication for receiving a thiazide diuretic?
Hypernatremia
Congestive heart failure (CHF)
Hyperkalemia
Severe renal failure
Question 9 3.25 pts
A nurse is educating a client on topical antipsoriatic medications. Which of the following is a common type of medication to treat psoriasis?
Topical antiviral
Topical vasodilator
Topical corticosteroid
Topical antibiotic
Question 10 4.25 pts
A nurse is caring for a client with glaucoma. Which of the following medication classes would be used to treat glaucoma? (Select all that apply)
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QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE
Good luck!
Dr. Wright
Question 1 3.25 pts
A client is being discharged after surgery with an emollient and opioid. Which of the following should the nurse emphasize when educating the client regarding the emollient?
"Expect abdominal pain with this medication." "Take this medication
on an full stomach."
"You can crush this medication and mix with food." "Take the medication
with a full glass of water."
Question 2 4.25 pts
A client is being started on medication to treat their hypertension. Which of the following classifications should the nurse be aware of as being commonly used to treat
hypertension? (Select all that apply)
Diuretics Nitrates
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors Calcium-Channel
Blockers (CCBs) Anticholinergics
Question 3 3.25 pts
A nurse is caring for a client experiencing chemotherapy-induced nausea. The provider prescribed a serotonin blocker, which of the following adverse effects would the
nurse be most concerned about?
Prolonged QT interval Photosensitivity
Constipation
Polyuria
Question 4 3.25 pts
A nurse is administering lactulose to a client with cirrhosis. The client states, "I don't need this medication. I'm not constipated." The nurse explains to the client that this
medication, while a laxative, is also used to decrease blood levels of which of the following?
Ammonia Glucose Iron
Potassium
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, Question 5 3.25 pts
A pregnant client is receiving a calcium channel blocker (CCB) but does not have a history of cardiac disease. What is another reason the nurse would give a CCB to
this client?
As a hormone replacement agent
As a tocolytic to reduce contractions
As a uterine stimulant
As an anxiolytic for anxiety related hypotension
Question 6 3.25 pts
A client is being treated with hormone replacement therapy (HRT) related to menopause. Which of the following medications should the nurse verify with the provider
prior to administration?
Diphenhydramine (an antihistamine)
Rifampin (an antiinfective)
Docusate sodium (a laxative)
Acetaminophen (a analgesic)
Question 7 3.25 pts
A nurse is reviewing the medication list for a client with a new diagnosis of a small bowel obstruction. The nurse should withhold which of the following class of
medications?
Anticholinergics
Probiotics
Emollient laxative
Stimulant laxative
Question 8 3.25 pts
Which of the following clients should the nurse note as having a contraindication for receiving a thiazide diuretic?
Hypernatremia
Congestive heart failure (CHF)
Hyperkalemia
Severe renal failure
Question 9 3.25 pts
A nurse is educating a client on topical antipsoriatic medications. Which of the following is a common type of medication to treat psoriasis?
Topical antiviral
Topical vasodilator
Topical corticosteroid
Topical antibiotic
Question 10 4.25 pts
A nurse is caring for a client with glaucoma. Which of the following medication classes would be used to treat glaucoma? (Select all that apply)
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