NUR 378 Exam 2 Practice Questions 2026 | High-Yield
Concepts | Graded A+
1. HIV treatment works via which antiviral modes of action?
Stop penetration into host
Block replication, transcription, translation
Prevent maturation
all of the above
2. Describe the mechanism of action of Metoclopramide in the gastrointestinal
system.
Metoclopramide reduces inflammation in the intestines.
Metoclopramide inhibits gastric acid secretion.
Metoclopramide acts as an anticholinergic agent.
Metoclopramide works by increasing gastrointestinal motility and
accelerating gastric emptying.
3. Describe the significance of antibiotic resistant infections in healthcare
settings.
Antibiotic resistant infections are easily treated with standard
antibiotics.
Antibiotic resistant infections do not affect patient outcomes.
Antibiotic resistant infections are only a concern in outpatient settings.
Antibiotic resistant infections pose a significant challenge in
healthcare due to their difficulty to treat and the potential for
increased morbidity and mortality.
,4. Describe the mechanisms by which different antacids can lead to either
constipation or diarrhea.
The effects of antacids on bowel movements are unrelated to their
chemical composition.
Some antacids contain aluminum, which can cause constipation,
while others contain magnesium, which can lead to diarrhea.
All antacids have the same effect on bowel movements regardless of
their composition.
Antacids do not affect bowel movements but only neutralize stomach
acid.
5. Adverse effects for Ondansetron worth noting are serotonin syndrome and
_________.
increased bleeding risk
ototoxicity
QT prolongation
bronchospasm
6. Identify a true statement about opioid antitussives.
Opioid antitussives have a direct inhibiting effect on the coughing
center in the medulla.
Opioid antitussives are considered to be more potent analgesics than
morphine.
Opioid antitussives are used to treat the underlying cause of the
irritation associated with a cough.
Opioid antitussives possess a higher addiction liability than morphine.
,7. What is a potential risk of using over-the-counter cold medications in patients
with hypertension?
Improved respiratory function
Decreased heart rate
Increased blood pressure
Reduced allergy symptoms
8. The nurse is teaching a patient who is to receive acyclovir for a herpes virus
infection. Which information should be included while teaching this patient?
Side effects are rare with this med
Increase fluid intake while taking this med
Dizziness and confusion are harmless side effects
Blood cell counts should be monitored closely
9. What is a potential adverse effect of aminoglycoside antibiotics like
gentamicin, particularly when used at high doses or for extended periods?
Hypoglycemia
Peripheral neuropathy
Photosensitivity
Nephrotoxicity
10. Before antimicrobial therapy can begin, which factors should be known?
identity of the microbes causing the infection
degree of the microbes susceptibility to various drugs
overall medical condition of the patient
, all of the above
11. Which medication is an effective antiemetic in cancer patients?
Metoclopramide (Reglan)
Ondansetron (Zofran)
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
Promethazine (Phenergan)
12. Antibiotic resistance can be prevented by ____ _.
not taking an antibiotic for viral infection
not saving an antibiotic for next sickness
taking the antibiotic exactly as prescribed by the healthcare provider
All of the above
13. When there are multiple species of bacteria causing an infection which type
of antibiotic would be used?
Narrow spectrum
Broad spectrum
Narrow and broad spectrums together
Any antibiotic would do
14. A patient with a penicillin allergy is prescribed a new antibiotic. What
considerations should the healthcare provider make regarding cross
sensitivity?
The provider should only consider the patient's current infection
when prescribing antibiotics.
Concepts | Graded A+
1. HIV treatment works via which antiviral modes of action?
Stop penetration into host
Block replication, transcription, translation
Prevent maturation
all of the above
2. Describe the mechanism of action of Metoclopramide in the gastrointestinal
system.
Metoclopramide reduces inflammation in the intestines.
Metoclopramide inhibits gastric acid secretion.
Metoclopramide acts as an anticholinergic agent.
Metoclopramide works by increasing gastrointestinal motility and
accelerating gastric emptying.
3. Describe the significance of antibiotic resistant infections in healthcare
settings.
Antibiotic resistant infections are easily treated with standard
antibiotics.
Antibiotic resistant infections do not affect patient outcomes.
Antibiotic resistant infections are only a concern in outpatient settings.
Antibiotic resistant infections pose a significant challenge in
healthcare due to their difficulty to treat and the potential for
increased morbidity and mortality.
,4. Describe the mechanisms by which different antacids can lead to either
constipation or diarrhea.
The effects of antacids on bowel movements are unrelated to their
chemical composition.
Some antacids contain aluminum, which can cause constipation,
while others contain magnesium, which can lead to diarrhea.
All antacids have the same effect on bowel movements regardless of
their composition.
Antacids do not affect bowel movements but only neutralize stomach
acid.
5. Adverse effects for Ondansetron worth noting are serotonin syndrome and
_________.
increased bleeding risk
ototoxicity
QT prolongation
bronchospasm
6. Identify a true statement about opioid antitussives.
Opioid antitussives have a direct inhibiting effect on the coughing
center in the medulla.
Opioid antitussives are considered to be more potent analgesics than
morphine.
Opioid antitussives are used to treat the underlying cause of the
irritation associated with a cough.
Opioid antitussives possess a higher addiction liability than morphine.
,7. What is a potential risk of using over-the-counter cold medications in patients
with hypertension?
Improved respiratory function
Decreased heart rate
Increased blood pressure
Reduced allergy symptoms
8. The nurse is teaching a patient who is to receive acyclovir for a herpes virus
infection. Which information should be included while teaching this patient?
Side effects are rare with this med
Increase fluid intake while taking this med
Dizziness and confusion are harmless side effects
Blood cell counts should be monitored closely
9. What is a potential adverse effect of aminoglycoside antibiotics like
gentamicin, particularly when used at high doses or for extended periods?
Hypoglycemia
Peripheral neuropathy
Photosensitivity
Nephrotoxicity
10. Before antimicrobial therapy can begin, which factors should be known?
identity of the microbes causing the infection
degree of the microbes susceptibility to various drugs
overall medical condition of the patient
, all of the above
11. Which medication is an effective antiemetic in cancer patients?
Metoclopramide (Reglan)
Ondansetron (Zofran)
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
Promethazine (Phenergan)
12. Antibiotic resistance can be prevented by ____ _.
not taking an antibiotic for viral infection
not saving an antibiotic for next sickness
taking the antibiotic exactly as prescribed by the healthcare provider
All of the above
13. When there are multiple species of bacteria causing an infection which type
of antibiotic would be used?
Narrow spectrum
Broad spectrum
Narrow and broad spectrums together
Any antibiotic would do
14. A patient with a penicillin allergy is prescribed a new antibiotic. What
considerations should the healthcare provider make regarding cross
sensitivity?
The provider should only consider the patient's current infection
when prescribing antibiotics.
