🧪 Pharmacology (20)
1. A client on warfarin is advised to avoid?
Answer: Vitamin K–rich foods (spinach, kale).
2. Metformin’s primary action is?
Answer: Decreases hepatic glucose production.
3. Side effect of ACE inhibitors?
Answer: Persistent dry cough.
4. Antidote for heparin overdose?
Answer: Protamine sulfate.
5. Digoxin toxicity signs include?
Answer: Visual disturbances (yellow halos).
6. Ondansetron is classified as?
Answer: A 5-HT₃ receptor antagonist (antiemetic).
7. Naloxone reverses effects of?
Answer: Opioids.
8. Common side effect of morphine?
Answer: Respiratory depression.
9. Nitroglycerin sublingual tablets—nursing priority?
Answer: Check blood pressure before administering.
10. Therapeutic level of lithium?
Answer: 0.6–1.2 mEq/L.
11. Atorvastatin works by inhibiting?
Answer: HMG-CoA reductase.
12. Most serious side effect of nitroprusside?
Answer: Cyanide toxicity.
13. Levothyroxine should be taken?
Answer: In the morning on an empty stomach.
, 14. Albuterol is a?
Answer: Beta₂ agonist (bronchodilator).
15. Antibiotic safe during pregnancy?
Answer: Amoxicillin.
16. Phenobarbital is used to treat?
Answer: Seizure disorders.
17. Haloperidol adverse effect?
Answer: Extrapyramidal symptoms.
18. Metoclopramide helps with?
Answer: Gastroparesis.
19. Theophylline toxicity includes?
Answer: Tachycardia and seizures.
20. Furosemide important electrolyte to monitor?
Answer: Potassium.
🧹 Fundamentals (15)
21. First step in nursing process?
Answer: Assessment.
22. Normal adult respiratory rate?
Answer: 12–20 breaths/min.
23. When donning PPE, sequence?
Answer: Gown → mask → goggles → gloves.
24. Best action to maintain client safety?
Answer: Keep bed in lowest position, call-light within reach.
25. Normal capillary refill time?
Answer: <2 seconds.
26. Pain scale when non-verbal?
, Answer: Use FLACC or FACES tool.
27. Proper handwashing time?
Answer: At least 20 seconds.
28. Normal adult heart rate?
Answer: 60–100 bpm.
29. Vital sign before blood transfusion?
Answer: Baseline temperature, BP, pulse, respirations.
30. Priority in case of airway obstruction?
Answer: Perform Heimlich maneuver or abdominal thrusts.
31. Check NG tube placement by?
Answer: pH aspirate and x-ray confirmation.
32. Raises HOB reduces?
Answer: Risk of aspiration.
33. Aseptic technique means?
Answer: Eliminate pathogens to prevent infection.
34. Proper position for enema?
Answer: Left Sims’ side-lying.
35. When chest tube no drainage check for?
Answer: Occlusion or kinks in tubing.
💉 Medical–Surgical (20)
36. Chest pain + ST-elevation indicates?
Answer: ST-elevation MI (STEMI).
37. Right-sided heart failure symptom?
Answer: Jugular vein distention.
38. Priority after abdominal surgery?
Answer: Monitor bowel sounds and return of peristalsis.
, 39. Normal potassium level?
Answer: 3.5–5.0 mEq/L.
40. Most indicative burn depth?
Answer: Full-thickness = painless and white/leathery.
41. Peptic ulcer bleeding sign?
Answer: Hematemesis (“coffee ground” emesis).
42. PE sign?
Answer: Sudden dyspnea, chest pain, tachycardia.
43. Priority in hyperglycemia (DKA)?
Answer: IV fluids then insulin.
44. COPD priority?
Answer: Encourage pursed-lip breathing.
45. Appendicitis feature?
Answer: Pain in right lower quadrant (McBurney’s).
46. TIA warning sign?
Answer: Sudden temporary weakness or vision loss.
47. DVT prevent by?
Answer: Early ambulation and compression stockings.
48. PEEP in ventilator helps?
Answer: Keep alveoli open.
49. Stroke priority assessment?
Answer: Neuro (NIH Stroke Scale) and CT scan.
50. Shock vital signs reveal?
Answer: Hypotension + tachycardia.
51. Acute pancreatitis pain location?
Answer: Epigastric radiating to back.
52. Osteoarthritis key feature?
1. A client on warfarin is advised to avoid?
Answer: Vitamin K–rich foods (spinach, kale).
2. Metformin’s primary action is?
Answer: Decreases hepatic glucose production.
3. Side effect of ACE inhibitors?
Answer: Persistent dry cough.
4. Antidote for heparin overdose?
Answer: Protamine sulfate.
5. Digoxin toxicity signs include?
Answer: Visual disturbances (yellow halos).
6. Ondansetron is classified as?
Answer: A 5-HT₃ receptor antagonist (antiemetic).
7. Naloxone reverses effects of?
Answer: Opioids.
8. Common side effect of morphine?
Answer: Respiratory depression.
9. Nitroglycerin sublingual tablets—nursing priority?
Answer: Check blood pressure before administering.
10. Therapeutic level of lithium?
Answer: 0.6–1.2 mEq/L.
11. Atorvastatin works by inhibiting?
Answer: HMG-CoA reductase.
12. Most serious side effect of nitroprusside?
Answer: Cyanide toxicity.
13. Levothyroxine should be taken?
Answer: In the morning on an empty stomach.
, 14. Albuterol is a?
Answer: Beta₂ agonist (bronchodilator).
15. Antibiotic safe during pregnancy?
Answer: Amoxicillin.
16. Phenobarbital is used to treat?
Answer: Seizure disorders.
17. Haloperidol adverse effect?
Answer: Extrapyramidal symptoms.
18. Metoclopramide helps with?
Answer: Gastroparesis.
19. Theophylline toxicity includes?
Answer: Tachycardia and seizures.
20. Furosemide important electrolyte to monitor?
Answer: Potassium.
🧹 Fundamentals (15)
21. First step in nursing process?
Answer: Assessment.
22. Normal adult respiratory rate?
Answer: 12–20 breaths/min.
23. When donning PPE, sequence?
Answer: Gown → mask → goggles → gloves.
24. Best action to maintain client safety?
Answer: Keep bed in lowest position, call-light within reach.
25. Normal capillary refill time?
Answer: <2 seconds.
26. Pain scale when non-verbal?
, Answer: Use FLACC or FACES tool.
27. Proper handwashing time?
Answer: At least 20 seconds.
28. Normal adult heart rate?
Answer: 60–100 bpm.
29. Vital sign before blood transfusion?
Answer: Baseline temperature, BP, pulse, respirations.
30. Priority in case of airway obstruction?
Answer: Perform Heimlich maneuver or abdominal thrusts.
31. Check NG tube placement by?
Answer: pH aspirate and x-ray confirmation.
32. Raises HOB reduces?
Answer: Risk of aspiration.
33. Aseptic technique means?
Answer: Eliminate pathogens to prevent infection.
34. Proper position for enema?
Answer: Left Sims’ side-lying.
35. When chest tube no drainage check for?
Answer: Occlusion or kinks in tubing.
💉 Medical–Surgical (20)
36. Chest pain + ST-elevation indicates?
Answer: ST-elevation MI (STEMI).
37. Right-sided heart failure symptom?
Answer: Jugular vein distention.
38. Priority after abdominal surgery?
Answer: Monitor bowel sounds and return of peristalsis.
, 39. Normal potassium level?
Answer: 3.5–5.0 mEq/L.
40. Most indicative burn depth?
Answer: Full-thickness = painless and white/leathery.
41. Peptic ulcer bleeding sign?
Answer: Hematemesis (“coffee ground” emesis).
42. PE sign?
Answer: Sudden dyspnea, chest pain, tachycardia.
43. Priority in hyperglycemia (DKA)?
Answer: IV fluids then insulin.
44. COPD priority?
Answer: Encourage pursed-lip breathing.
45. Appendicitis feature?
Answer: Pain in right lower quadrant (McBurney’s).
46. TIA warning sign?
Answer: Sudden temporary weakness or vision loss.
47. DVT prevent by?
Answer: Early ambulation and compression stockings.
48. PEEP in ventilator helps?
Answer: Keep alveoli open.
49. Stroke priority assessment?
Answer: Neuro (NIH Stroke Scale) and CT scan.
50. Shock vital signs reveal?
Answer: Hypotension + tachycardia.
51. Acute pancreatitis pain location?
Answer: Epigastric radiating to back.
52. Osteoarthritis key feature?
