NUR 231 EXAM 4 / NUR 231 MATERNAL EXAM 4 LATEST 2025/2026
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REVISED NUR 231 EXAM 4
A client has a gastrostomy tube, and the pharmacy has delivered an
extended-release tablet. What is the most appropriate action taken by
the nurse to assure effective administration of the medication?
Answer- Call the pharmacy to obtain the medication in liquid form
A nurse begins a client interaction by systematically gathering
information on the client's care and eventually evaluating the
outcomes of care. Which represents this continuum of care?
Answer- Nursing process
Which assessment should be made by the nurse before administering
a new medication?
Answer- Determine the client's past medication history
A client who has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus is
being instructed on medication regimen, diet, and exercise. The client
is having difficulty grasping information about care. Which nursing
problem is most appropriate for this client?
,Answer- Deficient knowledge
A client, diagnosed with pneumonia, has been prescribed an antibiotic
to treat the infection. Which nursing action will assist in increasing
lung capacity?
Answer- Promoting deep breathing
The nurse has learned that a client has begun supplementing the
prescribed medication regiment with a series of herbal remedies.
Which is the most important nursing intervention regarding the safe
use of herbal supplements?
Answer- Research for potential interactions with medications
An older adult client has sought care for a dermatologic health
problem that most often requires treatment with an oral corticosteroid.
When considering whether to prescribe steroids to this client, the
health care provider should prioritize which question?
Answer- Do the potential benefits of this medication outweigh the
potential harm?
When appraising an older adult’s ability to excrete medications, what
laboratory or diagnostic finding should the nurse prioritize?
,Answer- Blood urea nitrogen and creatinine levels
An older adult client has developed chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD) and has consequently been prescribed albuterol, a
beta2-adrenergic agonist. When administering this medication, the
nurse should be aware that:
Answer- The drug may be less effective than in a younger client due
to decreased beta-receptor function
The adult child of an older adult client states that the client has been
taking alendronate for several years for the treatment of osteoporosis.
The child tells the nurse that the client never reported nausea after
taking this medication until recently. How should the nurse respond to
the child's statement?
Answer- It could be that your stomach empties more slowly than it
used to, which is a normal result of aging
An older adult client's most recent blood work reveals a serum
albumin level of 21 g/L (low). This will most influence what aspect of
pharmacokinetics?
Answer- Distribution
, Laboratory testing of an older adult client who is well-known to the
clinic nurse indicates that liver function has been gradually decreasing
over the last several years. How will this age-related physiologic
change influence drug metabolism?
Answer- Many of the client's medications will remain in the body for
a longer time
An erotological nurse is aware that age is a salient variable that must
be considered during pharmacotherapy in adults. However, the nurse
knows that many other important variables must also be considered,
including race. Members of which racial group typically require lower
doses of many common medications?
Answer- Clients of Asian descent
A nurse is reviewing a new client's admission blood work, which
indicates that the client's glomerular filtration rate is 51 mL/min/1.73
m2 (low). What implication does this have for the client's subsequent
pharmacotherapy?
Answer- The client may need lower-than-normal doses of some
medications
An older adult client has been prescribed a nitrate and a calcium
channel blocker for the treatment of unstable angina. When
performing health education to promote adherence to the client's
medication regimen, the nurse should emphasize which point?
TESTBANK, PREP QUESTIONS AND A NEW UPDATED STUDY
GUIDE ACCURATE EXAM ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH WELL
ELABORATED ANSWERS (VERIFIED SOLUTIONS) A NEW
UPDATED VERSION |GUARANTEED PASS A+ (BRAND NEW!) FULL
REVISED NUR 231 EXAM 4
A client has a gastrostomy tube, and the pharmacy has delivered an
extended-release tablet. What is the most appropriate action taken by
the nurse to assure effective administration of the medication?
Answer- Call the pharmacy to obtain the medication in liquid form
A nurse begins a client interaction by systematically gathering
information on the client's care and eventually evaluating the
outcomes of care. Which represents this continuum of care?
Answer- Nursing process
Which assessment should be made by the nurse before administering
a new medication?
Answer- Determine the client's past medication history
A client who has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus is
being instructed on medication regimen, diet, and exercise. The client
is having difficulty grasping information about care. Which nursing
problem is most appropriate for this client?
,Answer- Deficient knowledge
A client, diagnosed with pneumonia, has been prescribed an antibiotic
to treat the infection. Which nursing action will assist in increasing
lung capacity?
Answer- Promoting deep breathing
The nurse has learned that a client has begun supplementing the
prescribed medication regiment with a series of herbal remedies.
Which is the most important nursing intervention regarding the safe
use of herbal supplements?
Answer- Research for potential interactions with medications
An older adult client has sought care for a dermatologic health
problem that most often requires treatment with an oral corticosteroid.
When considering whether to prescribe steroids to this client, the
health care provider should prioritize which question?
Answer- Do the potential benefits of this medication outweigh the
potential harm?
When appraising an older adult’s ability to excrete medications, what
laboratory or diagnostic finding should the nurse prioritize?
,Answer- Blood urea nitrogen and creatinine levels
An older adult client has developed chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD) and has consequently been prescribed albuterol, a
beta2-adrenergic agonist. When administering this medication, the
nurse should be aware that:
Answer- The drug may be less effective than in a younger client due
to decreased beta-receptor function
The adult child of an older adult client states that the client has been
taking alendronate for several years for the treatment of osteoporosis.
The child tells the nurse that the client never reported nausea after
taking this medication until recently. How should the nurse respond to
the child's statement?
Answer- It could be that your stomach empties more slowly than it
used to, which is a normal result of aging
An older adult client's most recent blood work reveals a serum
albumin level of 21 g/L (low). This will most influence what aspect of
pharmacokinetics?
Answer- Distribution
, Laboratory testing of an older adult client who is well-known to the
clinic nurse indicates that liver function has been gradually decreasing
over the last several years. How will this age-related physiologic
change influence drug metabolism?
Answer- Many of the client's medications will remain in the body for
a longer time
An erotological nurse is aware that age is a salient variable that must
be considered during pharmacotherapy in adults. However, the nurse
knows that many other important variables must also be considered,
including race. Members of which racial group typically require lower
doses of many common medications?
Answer- Clients of Asian descent
A nurse is reviewing a new client's admission blood work, which
indicates that the client's glomerular filtration rate is 51 mL/min/1.73
m2 (low). What implication does this have for the client's subsequent
pharmacotherapy?
Answer- The client may need lower-than-normal doses of some
medications
An older adult client has been prescribed a nitrate and a calcium
channel blocker for the treatment of unstable angina. When
performing health education to promote adherence to the client's
medication regimen, the nurse should emphasize which point?
