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PNM300 EXAM PREP VERIFIED QUESTIONS &
100% ACCURATE ANSWERS | COMPLETELY
UPDATED 2025–2026 EDITION A+
PERFORMANCE GUARANTEED
An older adult client with mild hypothermia has been admitted to the health care
facility. Which intervention will the nurse use to promote comfort and sleep for the
older adult client?
Raise the side rails of the bed.
Use a bright light at night for safety.
Keep an attendant with the client.
Ensure that the environment is warmer. –
- ANSWER: :Ensure that the environment is warmer.
A nurse is administering antihypertensive drugs to older adult patients. What
adverse effect would be of most concern to the nurse??
a. Dry mouth
b. Hypotension
c. Restlessness
d. Constipation
- ANSWER: :B
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A patient was ordered antihypertensive drugs. What class of drug will the nurse
consider when giving the first dose of an antihypertensive drug at bedtime ?
a. Alpha blockers such as prazosin (Minipress)
b. Diuretics such as furosemide (Lasix®)
c. ACE inhibitors such as captopril (Capoten)
d. Vasodilators such as hydralazine (Apresoline) –
- ANSWER: :A
A 56-year-old man started antihypertensive drug therapy 3 months ago. He informs
the nurse that he is having problems with sexual intercourse. What would be the
most appropriate response by the nurse?
a. "Not to worry. Tolerance will develop."
b. "Your health care provider can work with you on changing the dosage or
drugs."
c. "Sexual dysfunction happens with this therapy, and you will learn to accept
it."
d. "This is an unusual occurrence, but it is important to stay on your
medications." - ANSWER: B
The nurse is providing medication teaching to a patient about ACE inhibitors.
What adverse effect should the nurse mention to the patient?
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a. Diarrhea
b. Nausea
c. Dry, nonproductive cough
d. Sedation –
- ANSWER: :C
A patient has a new prescription for an ACE inhibitor. During a review of the
patient's list of current medications, which would cause concern about a possible
interaction with this new prescription? (Select all that apply.)
a. A benzodiazepine taken as needed for allergies
b. A potassium supplement taken daily
c. An oral anticoagulant taken daily
d. An opioid used for occasional severe pain
e. A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug taken as needed for headaches –
- ANSWER: :B, E
- K+ taken daily
- NSAIDs
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The order reads: Give hydralazine (Apresoline) 0.75 mg/kg/ day. The child weighs
16 pounds. How much hydralazine will be given? Round to hundredths. -
ANSWER: 5.45mg
The nurse is assessing a patient who will be starting antihypertensive therapy with
an ACE inhibitor. Which of the following conditions would lead the nurse to
exercise caution prior to administering the medication?
a. Asthma
b. Rheumatoid arthritis
c. Hyperthyroidism
d. Renal insufficiency
- ANSWER: :D
A patient has a new prescription for nitroglycerine tablets to be administered
sublingually. The nurse teaches the patient that the tablets are most appropriately
used for which purpose?
a. To relieve exertional angina
b. To prevent palpitations
c. To prevent the occurrence of angina
d. To stop an episode of angina –
- ANSWER: :C.
PNM300 EXAM PREP VERIFIED QUESTIONS &
100% ACCURATE ANSWERS | COMPLETELY
UPDATED 2025–2026 EDITION A+
PERFORMANCE GUARANTEED
An older adult client with mild hypothermia has been admitted to the health care
facility. Which intervention will the nurse use to promote comfort and sleep for the
older adult client?
Raise the side rails of the bed.
Use a bright light at night for safety.
Keep an attendant with the client.
Ensure that the environment is warmer. –
- ANSWER: :Ensure that the environment is warmer.
A nurse is administering antihypertensive drugs to older adult patients. What
adverse effect would be of most concern to the nurse??
a. Dry mouth
b. Hypotension
c. Restlessness
d. Constipation
- ANSWER: :B
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A patient was ordered antihypertensive drugs. What class of drug will the nurse
consider when giving the first dose of an antihypertensive drug at bedtime ?
a. Alpha blockers such as prazosin (Minipress)
b. Diuretics such as furosemide (Lasix®)
c. ACE inhibitors such as captopril (Capoten)
d. Vasodilators such as hydralazine (Apresoline) –
- ANSWER: :A
A 56-year-old man started antihypertensive drug therapy 3 months ago. He informs
the nurse that he is having problems with sexual intercourse. What would be the
most appropriate response by the nurse?
a. "Not to worry. Tolerance will develop."
b. "Your health care provider can work with you on changing the dosage or
drugs."
c. "Sexual dysfunction happens with this therapy, and you will learn to accept
it."
d. "This is an unusual occurrence, but it is important to stay on your
medications." - ANSWER: B
The nurse is providing medication teaching to a patient about ACE inhibitors.
What adverse effect should the nurse mention to the patient?
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a. Diarrhea
b. Nausea
c. Dry, nonproductive cough
d. Sedation –
- ANSWER: :C
A patient has a new prescription for an ACE inhibitor. During a review of the
patient's list of current medications, which would cause concern about a possible
interaction with this new prescription? (Select all that apply.)
a. A benzodiazepine taken as needed for allergies
b. A potassium supplement taken daily
c. An oral anticoagulant taken daily
d. An opioid used for occasional severe pain
e. A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug taken as needed for headaches –
- ANSWER: :B, E
- K+ taken daily
- NSAIDs
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The order reads: Give hydralazine (Apresoline) 0.75 mg/kg/ day. The child weighs
16 pounds. How much hydralazine will be given? Round to hundredths. -
ANSWER: 5.45mg
The nurse is assessing a patient who will be starting antihypertensive therapy with
an ACE inhibitor. Which of the following conditions would lead the nurse to
exercise caution prior to administering the medication?
a. Asthma
b. Rheumatoid arthritis
c. Hyperthyroidism
d. Renal insufficiency
- ANSWER: :D
A patient has a new prescription for nitroglycerine tablets to be administered
sublingually. The nurse teaches the patient that the tablets are most appropriately
used for which purpose?
a. To relieve exertional angina
b. To prevent palpitations
c. To prevent the occurrence of angina
d. To stop an episode of angina –
- ANSWER: :C.
