NURS 3100 - Final Exam 2025
Questions and Answers
Which statement should the nurse include in the education for a client prescribed a
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)? - ANSWER-"Take your
medication with food"
A client asks the nurse if they can use liquid acetaminophen (Tylenol) that is used
for an older child for their 4-month-old baby with a fever. Which response should
the nurse provide? - ANSWER-"Infant drops should be used because they are
different from liquid medicine"
Which laboratory tests should the nurse anticipate evaluating prior to a client
receiving ibuprofen (Advil) for long-term therapy? - ANSWER-Hemoglobin and
hematocrit
Bleeding times
Liver function tests
Which signs of inflammation should the nurse anticipate for a client that has
experienced a sports-related injury to their leg? - ANSWER-Swelling
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,Pain
Warmth
A client that is experiencing inflammation from an injury asks the nurse how long
it will take to respond to treatment. Which is the best response by the nurse? -
ANSWER-"It will take about a week and a half for the symptoms to resolve"
The nurse has provided education about the action of histamines for a client.
Which statement indicates an understanding of the information? - ANSWER-
"Histamines dilate vessels in the nose, so it is congested and stuffy"
A client tells the nurse they would prefer to indefinitely take prednisone to treat
their inflammatory disease. Which is the best response by the nurse? - ANSWER-
"This is not recommended due to the serious side effects"
Which describes the direct action of acetaminophen (Tylenol) for fever reduction?
- ANSWER-Dilation of the peripheral blood vessels
Direct action at the level of the hypothalamus
Which statement made by a client indicates an understanding of the maximum
daily amount of ibuprofen (Motrin)? - ANSWER-"I cannot take over 3200
mg/day"
Which statement should the nurse include in the parental teaching for the
administration of acetaminophen (Tylenol) to a child? - ANSWER-"Read the labels
of all over-the-counter medications for the amount of acetaminophen (Tylenol)."
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,Which outcome should the nurse include in the plan of care for the older client
receiving nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) therapy? - ANSWER-The
client will report any bleeding or bruising while taking the nonsteroidal anti-
inflammatory drug (NSAID).
For which finding should the nurse notify the healthcare provider for a client
prescribed prednisone? - ANSWER-unexplained fever
Which of the client's current prescriptions should the nurse consult the healthcare
provider about who has prescribed acetaminophen (Tylenol) four times a day? -
ANSWER-Warfarin (Coumadin) 2 mg orally every day
Which should the nurse monitor a client for that is receiving a salicylate? -
ANSWER-Ototoxicity
Nephrotoxicity
Which findings are symptoms of inflammation? - ANSWER-Redness
Warmth
Itching
Pain
Which is an early laboratory marker of inflammation? - ANSWER-C-reactive
protein
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, Which finding is a common adverse effect of an anti-inflammatory prescription? -
ANSWER-Heartburn
Which should a client be monitored for when prescribed a glucocorticoid? -
ANSWER-Bruising
Which describes the mechanism of action for Ibuprofen (Advil)? - ANSWER-
Inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis
Which instructions should the nurse include in the teaching for a client prescribed
aspirin (ASA)? - ANSWER-Take the aspirin with a glass of milk
Which symptom should the nurse instruct the client prescribed a salicylate to
report immediately to the healthcare provider? - ANSWER-Edema
Decreased urine output
Darkened urine
The nurse has provided education for a client prescribed a nonsteroidal anti-
inflammatory. Which statement made by the client indicates an understanding of
the information? - ANSWER-"I will make sure I increase my fluid intake"
A client with severe inflammation of the knee prescribed a corticosteroid asks why
they need to return to the clinic for a 10-day follow-up. Which information should
the nurse provide the client? - ANSWER-"Your prescribed treatment will be
evaluated."
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Questions and Answers
Which statement should the nurse include in the education for a client prescribed a
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)? - ANSWER-"Take your
medication with food"
A client asks the nurse if they can use liquid acetaminophen (Tylenol) that is used
for an older child for their 4-month-old baby with a fever. Which response should
the nurse provide? - ANSWER-"Infant drops should be used because they are
different from liquid medicine"
Which laboratory tests should the nurse anticipate evaluating prior to a client
receiving ibuprofen (Advil) for long-term therapy? - ANSWER-Hemoglobin and
hematocrit
Bleeding times
Liver function tests
Which signs of inflammation should the nurse anticipate for a client that has
experienced a sports-related injury to their leg? - ANSWER-Swelling
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,Pain
Warmth
A client that is experiencing inflammation from an injury asks the nurse how long
it will take to respond to treatment. Which is the best response by the nurse? -
ANSWER-"It will take about a week and a half for the symptoms to resolve"
The nurse has provided education about the action of histamines for a client.
Which statement indicates an understanding of the information? - ANSWER-
"Histamines dilate vessels in the nose, so it is congested and stuffy"
A client tells the nurse they would prefer to indefinitely take prednisone to treat
their inflammatory disease. Which is the best response by the nurse? - ANSWER-
"This is not recommended due to the serious side effects"
Which describes the direct action of acetaminophen (Tylenol) for fever reduction?
- ANSWER-Dilation of the peripheral blood vessels
Direct action at the level of the hypothalamus
Which statement made by a client indicates an understanding of the maximum
daily amount of ibuprofen (Motrin)? - ANSWER-"I cannot take over 3200
mg/day"
Which statement should the nurse include in the parental teaching for the
administration of acetaminophen (Tylenol) to a child? - ANSWER-"Read the labels
of all over-the-counter medications for the amount of acetaminophen (Tylenol)."
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,Which outcome should the nurse include in the plan of care for the older client
receiving nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) therapy? - ANSWER-The
client will report any bleeding or bruising while taking the nonsteroidal anti-
inflammatory drug (NSAID).
For which finding should the nurse notify the healthcare provider for a client
prescribed prednisone? - ANSWER-unexplained fever
Which of the client's current prescriptions should the nurse consult the healthcare
provider about who has prescribed acetaminophen (Tylenol) four times a day? -
ANSWER-Warfarin (Coumadin) 2 mg orally every day
Which should the nurse monitor a client for that is receiving a salicylate? -
ANSWER-Ototoxicity
Nephrotoxicity
Which findings are symptoms of inflammation? - ANSWER-Redness
Warmth
Itching
Pain
Which is an early laboratory marker of inflammation? - ANSWER-C-reactive
protein
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, Which finding is a common adverse effect of an anti-inflammatory prescription? -
ANSWER-Heartburn
Which should a client be monitored for when prescribed a glucocorticoid? -
ANSWER-Bruising
Which describes the mechanism of action for Ibuprofen (Advil)? - ANSWER-
Inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis
Which instructions should the nurse include in the teaching for a client prescribed
aspirin (ASA)? - ANSWER-Take the aspirin with a glass of milk
Which symptom should the nurse instruct the client prescribed a salicylate to
report immediately to the healthcare provider? - ANSWER-Edema
Decreased urine output
Darkened urine
The nurse has provided education for a client prescribed a nonsteroidal anti-
inflammatory. Which statement made by the client indicates an understanding of
the information? - ANSWER-"I will make sure I increase my fluid intake"
A client with severe inflammation of the knee prescribed a corticosteroid asks why
they need to return to the clinic for a 10-day follow-up. Which information should
the nurse provide the client? - ANSWER-"Your prescribed treatment will be
evaluated."
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