NURS 320 Patho/Pharm- Final Exam
Review Questions with Complete
Answers
Which of the following is an example of a crystalloid?
A.Hetastarch
B.FFP
C.0.9% NaCl
D.Albumin - ANSWER-C.0.9% NaCl
Which of the following blood products would be appropriate for a patient that has
been in a traumatic accident and has had significant blood loss?
A.FFP
B.Albumin
C.Cryoprecipitate
D.PRBC's - ANSWER-D.PRBC's
Which of the following blood products would be appropriate for a patient who is
lacking certain clotting factors or has continual, prolonged bleeding because of
clotting issues?
A.FFP
B.Albumin
C.Cryoprecipitate
D.PRBC's - ANSWER-A.FFP
Which of the following blood products would be appropriate for a patient who is
lacking fibrinogen and other clotting factors?
A.FFP
B.Albumin
C.Cryoprecipitate
D.PRBC's - ANSWER-C.Cryoprecipitate
Which of the following blood products would be appropriate for a patient who has low
blood volume, low blood pressure and low albumin levels?
A.FFP
B.Albumin
C.Cryoprecipitate
D.PRBC's - ANSWER-B.Albumin
A 56 year old man is taking over the counter antacids for relief of indigestion. He tells
the nurse that he drinks at least one bottle a week and has done so for over a month
because "it works for me". The nurses' main concern is that:
A.The expense of this treatment
B.This self treatment may be delaying treatment of a more serious problem
C.This self treatment may be the best treatment for his indigestion
, D.The long term use of antacids may make the indigestion worse - ANSWER-B.This
self treatment may be delaying treatment of a more serious problem
The clinical manifestations for hyperkalemia include which of the following?
A.Cardiac dysrhythmias
B.Muscle spasms
C.Seizures
D.Diarrhea - ANSWER-A.Cardiac dysrhythmias
Reye's syndrome, a potentially fatal illness associated with liver failure and
encephalopathy is associated with the administration of which over-the-counter
(OTC) medication?
A.Acetaminophen
B.Ibuprofen
C.Aspirin
D.Robitussin - ANSWER-C.Aspirin
All of the following are acceptable treatments for hyperkalemia except?
A.Sodium polystyrene (Kayexalate)
B.Dextrose with insulin
C.Calcium gluconate
D.3% NaCl - ANSWER-D. 3% NaCl
Which of the following clinical manifestations would be consistent with
hyponatremia?
A.Muscle weakness
B.Hypertension
C.Dysrhythmias
D.Seizures - ANSWER-D.Seizures
All of the following are complications of calcium deficiency except?
A.Infantile rickets
B.Osteoporosis
C.Cardiac irregularities
D.Osteomalacia - ANSWER-C. Cardiac irregularities
All of the following are considered triggers of asthma except?
A. Allergens
B. Pneumonia
C.GERD
D. Exposure to TB - ANSWER-D. Exposure to TB
A 78 year old patient has developed pneumonia and has a productive cough with
thick mucous that is difficult to cough up. The patient is requesting something for his
cough. Which medication would be appropriate?
A. Tylenol with codeine, an opioid
B. Guaifenesin, an expectorant
C. Tessalon perles, an antitussive
D. Cough drops - ANSWER-B. Guaifenesin, an expectorant
Review Questions with Complete
Answers
Which of the following is an example of a crystalloid?
A.Hetastarch
B.FFP
C.0.9% NaCl
D.Albumin - ANSWER-C.0.9% NaCl
Which of the following blood products would be appropriate for a patient that has
been in a traumatic accident and has had significant blood loss?
A.FFP
B.Albumin
C.Cryoprecipitate
D.PRBC's - ANSWER-D.PRBC's
Which of the following blood products would be appropriate for a patient who is
lacking certain clotting factors or has continual, prolonged bleeding because of
clotting issues?
A.FFP
B.Albumin
C.Cryoprecipitate
D.PRBC's - ANSWER-A.FFP
Which of the following blood products would be appropriate for a patient who is
lacking fibrinogen and other clotting factors?
A.FFP
B.Albumin
C.Cryoprecipitate
D.PRBC's - ANSWER-C.Cryoprecipitate
Which of the following blood products would be appropriate for a patient who has low
blood volume, low blood pressure and low albumin levels?
A.FFP
B.Albumin
C.Cryoprecipitate
D.PRBC's - ANSWER-B.Albumin
A 56 year old man is taking over the counter antacids for relief of indigestion. He tells
the nurse that he drinks at least one bottle a week and has done so for over a month
because "it works for me". The nurses' main concern is that:
A.The expense of this treatment
B.This self treatment may be delaying treatment of a more serious problem
C.This self treatment may be the best treatment for his indigestion
, D.The long term use of antacids may make the indigestion worse - ANSWER-B.This
self treatment may be delaying treatment of a more serious problem
The clinical manifestations for hyperkalemia include which of the following?
A.Cardiac dysrhythmias
B.Muscle spasms
C.Seizures
D.Diarrhea - ANSWER-A.Cardiac dysrhythmias
Reye's syndrome, a potentially fatal illness associated with liver failure and
encephalopathy is associated with the administration of which over-the-counter
(OTC) medication?
A.Acetaminophen
B.Ibuprofen
C.Aspirin
D.Robitussin - ANSWER-C.Aspirin
All of the following are acceptable treatments for hyperkalemia except?
A.Sodium polystyrene (Kayexalate)
B.Dextrose with insulin
C.Calcium gluconate
D.3% NaCl - ANSWER-D. 3% NaCl
Which of the following clinical manifestations would be consistent with
hyponatremia?
A.Muscle weakness
B.Hypertension
C.Dysrhythmias
D.Seizures - ANSWER-D.Seizures
All of the following are complications of calcium deficiency except?
A.Infantile rickets
B.Osteoporosis
C.Cardiac irregularities
D.Osteomalacia - ANSWER-C. Cardiac irregularities
All of the following are considered triggers of asthma except?
A. Allergens
B. Pneumonia
C.GERD
D. Exposure to TB - ANSWER-D. Exposure to TB
A 78 year old patient has developed pneumonia and has a productive cough with
thick mucous that is difficult to cough up. The patient is requesting something for his
cough. Which medication would be appropriate?
A. Tylenol with codeine, an opioid
B. Guaifenesin, an expectorant
C. Tessalon perles, an antitussive
D. Cough drops - ANSWER-B. Guaifenesin, an expectorant
