NLN Medication Exam Questions And
Answers latest 2025/2026 GRADED A+
Which medication is contraindicated for renal failure patients?
• Ampicillin sodium (Omnipien-N)
• Calcitriol (Rocaltrol)
• Diphenhydramine hydrochloride (Benadryl)
• Tobramycin sulfate (Nebcin) - CORRECT ANSWER --Tobramycin sulfate (Nebcin)
What should a nurse do prior to administration of an initial dose of an antibiotic?
• Ensure culture and sensitivity specimens have been obtained
• Obtain the client's body temperature
• Measure the client's urine output
• Determine the client's weight - CORRECT ANSWER --Ensure culture and sensitivity
specimens have been obtained
Prior to administering the next dose of glyburide (Diabeta) which of the following signs
and symptoms would alert the nurse to further assess the patient?
• Cool, wet skin
• Elevated blood pressure
• Frequent urination
• Blurred vision - CORRECT ANSWER --Cool, wet skin
Which statement by a patient on warfarin sodium (Coumadin) would indicate that he/she
is knowledgeable about the medication?
• I will shave with an electric razor.
• I will increase my intake of green vegetables.
• I will use unwaxed dental floss twice daily.
• I will decrease my daily dose if I feel fatigued. - CORRECT ANSWER --I will shave
with an electric razor
What is the appropriate teaching for a patient on fentanyl (Duragesic) for several
weeks?
, • Taper this medication slowly when discontinuing its use
• Increase the dosage when pain persists for several hours
• Limit physical activity while on this medication
• Vigorously rub medication into skin - CORRECT ANSWER --Taper this medication
slowly when discontinuing its use
An adverse effect of captopril (Capoten) is...?
• Dehydration
• Peripheral edema
• Hyperglycemia
• Persistent cough - CORRECT ANSWER --Persistent cough
A therapeutic effect to amlodipine (Norvasc) is...?
• Greater flexibility
• Decreased blood pressure
• Improved cognition
• Decreased pain - CORRECT ANSWER --Decreased blood pressure
What is a common side effect of a calcium channel blocker?
• Hypertension
• Urinary retention
• Weight loss
• Diplopia - CORRECT ANSWER --Diplopia
Enoxaparin (Lovenox) is CONTRAINDICATED for patients with...?
• Congestive health failure
• Kidney stones
• Bleeding disorders
• Asthma - CORRECT ANSWER --Bleeding disorders
A nurse should include which of these instructions for a patient on naproxen
(Naprosyn)?
• Maximum effectiveness may take two to four weeks of continued therapy
• The medication may be taken with aspirin to improve pain relief.
• You will need to carefully monitor your blood sugar levels
• It is important that you avoid sun exposure - CORRECT ANSWER --Maximum
effectiveness may take two to four weeks of continued therapy
A nurse should monitor ________________ for a patient who is taking furosemide
(Lasix)?
Answers latest 2025/2026 GRADED A+
Which medication is contraindicated for renal failure patients?
• Ampicillin sodium (Omnipien-N)
• Calcitriol (Rocaltrol)
• Diphenhydramine hydrochloride (Benadryl)
• Tobramycin sulfate (Nebcin) - CORRECT ANSWER --Tobramycin sulfate (Nebcin)
What should a nurse do prior to administration of an initial dose of an antibiotic?
• Ensure culture and sensitivity specimens have been obtained
• Obtain the client's body temperature
• Measure the client's urine output
• Determine the client's weight - CORRECT ANSWER --Ensure culture and sensitivity
specimens have been obtained
Prior to administering the next dose of glyburide (Diabeta) which of the following signs
and symptoms would alert the nurse to further assess the patient?
• Cool, wet skin
• Elevated blood pressure
• Frequent urination
• Blurred vision - CORRECT ANSWER --Cool, wet skin
Which statement by a patient on warfarin sodium (Coumadin) would indicate that he/she
is knowledgeable about the medication?
• I will shave with an electric razor.
• I will increase my intake of green vegetables.
• I will use unwaxed dental floss twice daily.
• I will decrease my daily dose if I feel fatigued. - CORRECT ANSWER --I will shave
with an electric razor
What is the appropriate teaching for a patient on fentanyl (Duragesic) for several
weeks?
, • Taper this medication slowly when discontinuing its use
• Increase the dosage when pain persists for several hours
• Limit physical activity while on this medication
• Vigorously rub medication into skin - CORRECT ANSWER --Taper this medication
slowly when discontinuing its use
An adverse effect of captopril (Capoten) is...?
• Dehydration
• Peripheral edema
• Hyperglycemia
• Persistent cough - CORRECT ANSWER --Persistent cough
A therapeutic effect to amlodipine (Norvasc) is...?
• Greater flexibility
• Decreased blood pressure
• Improved cognition
• Decreased pain - CORRECT ANSWER --Decreased blood pressure
What is a common side effect of a calcium channel blocker?
• Hypertension
• Urinary retention
• Weight loss
• Diplopia - CORRECT ANSWER --Diplopia
Enoxaparin (Lovenox) is CONTRAINDICATED for patients with...?
• Congestive health failure
• Kidney stones
• Bleeding disorders
• Asthma - CORRECT ANSWER --Bleeding disorders
A nurse should include which of these instructions for a patient on naproxen
(Naprosyn)?
• Maximum effectiveness may take two to four weeks of continued therapy
• The medication may be taken with aspirin to improve pain relief.
• You will need to carefully monitor your blood sugar levels
• It is important that you avoid sun exposure - CORRECT ANSWER --Maximum
effectiveness may take two to four weeks of continued therapy
A nurse should monitor ________________ for a patient who is taking furosemide
(Lasix)?
