Nurs-2700 practice Questions And
Answers 2025
A patient has been admitted to the emergency department because of an overdose of an oral
benzodiazepine. He is extremely drowsy but still responsive. The nurse will prepare for which immediate
intervention?
a. hemodialysis to remove the medication
b. administration of flumazenil
c. administration of naloxone
d. intubation and mechanical ventilation - Answer - b. administration of flumazenil
An older adult had been given a barbiturate for sleep induction, but the night nurse noted that the
patient was awake most of the night, watching television, and reading in bed. The nurse documents that
the patient has had which type of reaction to the medication?
a. allergic
b. teratogenic
c. paradoxical
d. idiopathic - Answer - c. paradoxical
The nurse is preparing to administer a medication for sleep. Which intervention applies to the
administration of a non-benzodiazepine, such as zolpidem tartrate (sublinox)?
a. these drugs need to be taken about 1 hour before bed-time.
b. because of their rapid onset, these drugs need to be taken just before bedtime.
c. the patient needs to be cautioned about the high incidence of morning drowsiness that may occur
after taking these drugs
d. these drugs are less likely to interact with alcohol - Answer - c. the patient needs to be cautioned
about the high incidence of morning drowsiness that may occur after taking these drugs
,For a patient taking a muscle relaxant, the nurse will monitor for which adverse effect?
a. CNS depression
b. hypertension
c. peripheral edema
d. blurred vision - Answer - a. CNS depression
A hospital patient is reporting having difficulty sleeping. Which action will the nurse take first to address
this problem?
a. administer a sedative-hypnotic drug, if ordered
b. offer tea made with the herbal preparation valerian
c. encourage the patient to exercise by walking up and down the halls a few times, if tolerated.
d. provide a restful environment and reduce loud noises. - Answer - d. provide a restful environment and
reduce loud noises.
Which considerations are important for the nurse to remember when administering a benzodiazepine as
a sedative-hypnotic drug? (Select all that apply)
a. these drugs are intended for long-term management of insomnia
b. the drugs can be administered safely with other CNS depressants for insomnia
c. the dose needs to be given about 1 hour before the patient's bedtime
d. the drug is used as a first choice for treatment of sleeplessness
e. the patient needs to be evaluated for the drowsiness that may occur the morning after a
benzodiazepine is taken. - Answer - c. the dose needs to be given about 1 hour before the patient's
bedtime
e. the patient needs to be evaluated for the drowsiness that may occur the morning after a
benzodiazepine is taken.
, A child is to receive phenobarbital 2 mg/kg IV on call as pre-operative sedative. The child weighs 29
kilograms (64 pounds). How many milligrams will the child receive for this dose? - Answer - 58.2 mg
The nurse is reviewing the prescriptions for a patient who will be discharged to home after being
hospitalized for a hysterectomy. The patient asked for a sleeping pill, and the surgeon wrote a
prescription for Ambien, 10 mg at bedtime as needed for sleep. What is the nurse's priority action at this
time?
a. review the potential adverse effects with the patient
b. suggest that the patient try drinking a glass of wine at bedtime
c. contact the prescriber to question the dose of the Ambien
d. assist the patient to find a pharmacy to fill the prescription on her way home. - Answer - c. contact the
prescriber to question the dose of the Ambien
A patient informs the nurse, "I am unable to rest. I always feel tense." What is the rationale for utilizing a
low-dose hypnotic drug for this patient?
a. it produces sleep
b. it slows the destruction of dopamine
c. it prevents nausea and vomiting.
d. it relaxes the patient - Answer - a. it produces sleep
A patient who has been taking a benzodiazepine for 5 weeks has been instructed to stop the medication.
What is the best way to discontinue the medication?
a. have the patient stop taking the medication immediately
b. plan a gradual reduction in dosage
c. overlap this medication with another medication
d. have the patient take the medication every other day for a number of weeks - Answer - b. plan a
gradual reduction in dosage
Answers 2025
A patient has been admitted to the emergency department because of an overdose of an oral
benzodiazepine. He is extremely drowsy but still responsive. The nurse will prepare for which immediate
intervention?
a. hemodialysis to remove the medication
b. administration of flumazenil
c. administration of naloxone
d. intubation and mechanical ventilation - Answer - b. administration of flumazenil
An older adult had been given a barbiturate for sleep induction, but the night nurse noted that the
patient was awake most of the night, watching television, and reading in bed. The nurse documents that
the patient has had which type of reaction to the medication?
a. allergic
b. teratogenic
c. paradoxical
d. idiopathic - Answer - c. paradoxical
The nurse is preparing to administer a medication for sleep. Which intervention applies to the
administration of a non-benzodiazepine, such as zolpidem tartrate (sublinox)?
a. these drugs need to be taken about 1 hour before bed-time.
b. because of their rapid onset, these drugs need to be taken just before bedtime.
c. the patient needs to be cautioned about the high incidence of morning drowsiness that may occur
after taking these drugs
d. these drugs are less likely to interact with alcohol - Answer - c. the patient needs to be cautioned
about the high incidence of morning drowsiness that may occur after taking these drugs
,For a patient taking a muscle relaxant, the nurse will monitor for which adverse effect?
a. CNS depression
b. hypertension
c. peripheral edema
d. blurred vision - Answer - a. CNS depression
A hospital patient is reporting having difficulty sleeping. Which action will the nurse take first to address
this problem?
a. administer a sedative-hypnotic drug, if ordered
b. offer tea made with the herbal preparation valerian
c. encourage the patient to exercise by walking up and down the halls a few times, if tolerated.
d. provide a restful environment and reduce loud noises. - Answer - d. provide a restful environment and
reduce loud noises.
Which considerations are important for the nurse to remember when administering a benzodiazepine as
a sedative-hypnotic drug? (Select all that apply)
a. these drugs are intended for long-term management of insomnia
b. the drugs can be administered safely with other CNS depressants for insomnia
c. the dose needs to be given about 1 hour before the patient's bedtime
d. the drug is used as a first choice for treatment of sleeplessness
e. the patient needs to be evaluated for the drowsiness that may occur the morning after a
benzodiazepine is taken. - Answer - c. the dose needs to be given about 1 hour before the patient's
bedtime
e. the patient needs to be evaluated for the drowsiness that may occur the morning after a
benzodiazepine is taken.
, A child is to receive phenobarbital 2 mg/kg IV on call as pre-operative sedative. The child weighs 29
kilograms (64 pounds). How many milligrams will the child receive for this dose? - Answer - 58.2 mg
The nurse is reviewing the prescriptions for a patient who will be discharged to home after being
hospitalized for a hysterectomy. The patient asked for a sleeping pill, and the surgeon wrote a
prescription for Ambien, 10 mg at bedtime as needed for sleep. What is the nurse's priority action at this
time?
a. review the potential adverse effects with the patient
b. suggest that the patient try drinking a glass of wine at bedtime
c. contact the prescriber to question the dose of the Ambien
d. assist the patient to find a pharmacy to fill the prescription on her way home. - Answer - c. contact the
prescriber to question the dose of the Ambien
A patient informs the nurse, "I am unable to rest. I always feel tense." What is the rationale for utilizing a
low-dose hypnotic drug for this patient?
a. it produces sleep
b. it slows the destruction of dopamine
c. it prevents nausea and vomiting.
d. it relaxes the patient - Answer - a. it produces sleep
A patient who has been taking a benzodiazepine for 5 weeks has been instructed to stop the medication.
What is the best way to discontinue the medication?
a. have the patient stop taking the medication immediately
b. plan a gradual reduction in dosage
c. overlap this medication with another medication
d. have the patient take the medication every other day for a number of weeks - Answer - b. plan a
gradual reduction in dosage
