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NUR 114 Final Exam Prep Questions and Answers with
Solutions
The nurse is caring for a newly admitted patient who will
receive digoxin to treat a cardiac dysrhythmia. The patient takes
hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL) and reports regular use of
over-the-counter laxatives. Before administering the first dose
of digoxin, the nurse will review the patient's electrolytes with
careful attention to the levels of which electrolytes? - ANSWER
potassium and magnesium (potassium is the key)
**(Yes, hydrochlorothiazide does alter sodium and calcium, but
it's not the most appropriate answer for what the question is
asking.)
Sulfa drug allergic reaction - ANSWER facial swelling, rash, itchy
eyes and breathing problems
A patient who is taking trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-
SMX) calls to report developing an all-over rash. The nurse will
instruct the patient to perform which action? - ANSWER Stop
taking immediately
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A patient who has recently begun taking captopril (Capoten) to
treat hypertension calls a clinic to report a persistent cough.
The nurse will perform which action? - ANSWER Have the
patient stop taking the medication.
**A cough is a side effect that warrants a change in medication
because it will only go away when an ACEI is stopped.
A child who weighs 10 kg will begin taking oral trimethoprim-
sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX). The liquid preparation contains
40 mg of TMP and 200 mg of SMX per 5 mL. The nurse
determines that the child's dose should be 8 mg of TMP and 40
mg of SMX/kg/day divided into two doses. Which order for this
child is correct? - ANSWER 5mL BID
The nurse is teaching a patient about taking
hydrochlorothiazide. Which statement by the patient indicates
a need for further teaching? - ANSWER "I may need extra
calcium while taking this drug" because this medication can
cause hypercalcemia.
what type of drug is hydrochlorothiazide?
what is it used to treat? - ANSWER is a thiazide diuretic "water
pills"
NUR 114 Final Exam Prep Questions and Answers with
Solutions
The nurse is caring for a newly admitted patient who will
receive digoxin to treat a cardiac dysrhythmia. The patient takes
hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL) and reports regular use of
over-the-counter laxatives. Before administering the first dose
of digoxin, the nurse will review the patient's electrolytes with
careful attention to the levels of which electrolytes? - ANSWER
potassium and magnesium (potassium is the key)
**(Yes, hydrochlorothiazide does alter sodium and calcium, but
it's not the most appropriate answer for what the question is
asking.)
Sulfa drug allergic reaction - ANSWER facial swelling, rash, itchy
eyes and breathing problems
A patient who is taking trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-
SMX) calls to report developing an all-over rash. The nurse will
instruct the patient to perform which action? - ANSWER Stop
taking immediately
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A patient who has recently begun taking captopril (Capoten) to
treat hypertension calls a clinic to report a persistent cough.
The nurse will perform which action? - ANSWER Have the
patient stop taking the medication.
**A cough is a side effect that warrants a change in medication
because it will only go away when an ACEI is stopped.
A child who weighs 10 kg will begin taking oral trimethoprim-
sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX). The liquid preparation contains
40 mg of TMP and 200 mg of SMX per 5 mL. The nurse
determines that the child's dose should be 8 mg of TMP and 40
mg of SMX/kg/day divided into two doses. Which order for this
child is correct? - ANSWER 5mL BID
The nurse is teaching a patient about taking
hydrochlorothiazide. Which statement by the patient indicates
a need for further teaching? - ANSWER "I may need extra
calcium while taking this drug" because this medication can
cause hypercalcemia.
what type of drug is hydrochlorothiazide?
what is it used to treat? - ANSWER is a thiazide diuretic "water
pills"
