NSG5240 WEEK 7 QUIZ WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS LATEST
UPDATED 2026
Question 1: A patient regularly takes nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
(NSAIDs) to manage arthritis pain. Which class of medication can the provider
prescribe concurrently to minimize the risk of developing NSAID-induced gastric
ulcers?
A) H2 receptor antagonists
B) Proton pump inhibitors ✔✔
C) Antacids
D) Bulk-forming laxatives
Question 2: A patient's medication regimen includes orlistat, warfarin, and
levothyroxine. Based on the drug-drug interactions associated with this
combination, what clinical guidance should the provider give to the patient?
A) Instruct the patient to take the levothyroxine at least 4 hours before or
after taking the orlistat ✔✔
B) Discontinue the warfarin completely while on orlistat therapy
C) Advise the patient to take all three medications simultaneously with
breakfast
D) Increase the daily dosage of orlistat to counteract the levothyroxine
Question 3: Which of the following medications is considered the most
appropriate choice for managing symptoms in a patient experiencing acute,
uncomplicated diarrhea?
A) Loperamide ✔✔
B) Senna
C) Magnesium citrate
, D) Lactulose
Question 4: A patient diagnosed with heart failure is initiated on an ACE inhibitor.
Which adverse effect should the nursing staff monitor for most closely during the
initial phase of this treatment?
A) Hypertension
B) Hypokalemia
C) Hypotension ✔✔
D) Fluid retention
A patient uses St. John's wort in addition to regular prescription drugs. Which
effect of this dietary supplement would most concern the provider? -ANSWER
✔✔Its tendency to accelerate the metabolism of some drugs.
A patient with a history of peptic ulcer disease takes ranitidine and sucralfate. The
patient reports that discomfort is usually controlled but that symptoms occasionally
flare up. What action will the provider take to address the patient's concern? -
ANSWER ✔✔Discuss testing for H. pylori and an antibiotic.
A patient is prescribed phentermine and topiramate to help with weight loss. When
the patient asks why topiramate is necessary, how will the provider respond? -
ANSWER ✔✔"Topiramate helps produce feelings of satiety to augment the drug
effects."
A patient with postoperative hemorrhage admits taking, but not reporting, multiple
dietary supplements. Which dietary supplement does the provider identify as a
likely contributor to the patient's bleeding? -ANSWER ✔✔Ginkgo biloba
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS LATEST
UPDATED 2026
Question 1: A patient regularly takes nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
(NSAIDs) to manage arthritis pain. Which class of medication can the provider
prescribe concurrently to minimize the risk of developing NSAID-induced gastric
ulcers?
A) H2 receptor antagonists
B) Proton pump inhibitors ✔✔
C) Antacids
D) Bulk-forming laxatives
Question 2: A patient's medication regimen includes orlistat, warfarin, and
levothyroxine. Based on the drug-drug interactions associated with this
combination, what clinical guidance should the provider give to the patient?
A) Instruct the patient to take the levothyroxine at least 4 hours before or
after taking the orlistat ✔✔
B) Discontinue the warfarin completely while on orlistat therapy
C) Advise the patient to take all three medications simultaneously with
breakfast
D) Increase the daily dosage of orlistat to counteract the levothyroxine
Question 3: Which of the following medications is considered the most
appropriate choice for managing symptoms in a patient experiencing acute,
uncomplicated diarrhea?
A) Loperamide ✔✔
B) Senna
C) Magnesium citrate
, D) Lactulose
Question 4: A patient diagnosed with heart failure is initiated on an ACE inhibitor.
Which adverse effect should the nursing staff monitor for most closely during the
initial phase of this treatment?
A) Hypertension
B) Hypokalemia
C) Hypotension ✔✔
D) Fluid retention
A patient uses St. John's wort in addition to regular prescription drugs. Which
effect of this dietary supplement would most concern the provider? -ANSWER
✔✔Its tendency to accelerate the metabolism of some drugs.
A patient with a history of peptic ulcer disease takes ranitidine and sucralfate. The
patient reports that discomfort is usually controlled but that symptoms occasionally
flare up. What action will the provider take to address the patient's concern? -
ANSWER ✔✔Discuss testing for H. pylori and an antibiotic.
A patient is prescribed phentermine and topiramate to help with weight loss. When
the patient asks why topiramate is necessary, how will the provider respond? -
ANSWER ✔✔"Topiramate helps produce feelings of satiety to augment the drug
effects."
A patient with postoperative hemorrhage admits taking, but not reporting, multiple
dietary supplements. Which dietary supplement does the provider identify as a
likely contributor to the patient's bleeding? -ANSWER ✔✔Ginkgo biloba
