Sherpath Quiz: Ch 30, 31,32,33,34,35, Study Set
The nurse is teaching safe administration of medication to a patient who has been
prescribed levothyroxine. Which statement will the nurse include in the teaching
session?
A. "Always take the medication thrice a day, after meals."
B. "Take this medication with 250 mL of orange juice regularly."
C. "There are no dietary restrictions while taking this medication."
D. "Consult your provider before taking over-the-counter medications." - ANSWER D
A patient with primary hypothyroidism receives levothyroxine and regular insulin. Which
finding does the nurse monitor in the patient to help prevent complications of the
pharmacotherapy?
A. Blood glucose
B. Heat intolerance
C. Fatigue and edema
D. Anxiety and warmth - ANSWER A
The nurse encounters a male patient who is taking finasteride. Which condition should
the nurse suspect in the patient?
A. Priapism
B. Bladder cancer
C. Testicular cancer
D. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) - ANSWER D
, The nurse is assessing an older adult who has asthma who has been prescribed an
inhaled corticosteroid. What should the nurse teach the patient to prevent oral
candidiasis?
A. "Rinse your mouth after inhaling the medication."
B. "Do not drink water immediately after inhalation."
C. "Minimize the use of the inhaler to every other day."
D. "Report any throat irritation to the primary health care provider." - ANSWER A
An unconscious patient is brought to the emergency department after experiencing a
seizure. The family members report the patient experienced tremors, sweating, and
irritability before losing consciousness. The patient's laboratory results indicate
hypoglycemia. Which medication does the nurse expect will be ordered by the health
care provider?
A. Insulin
B. Glucagon
C. Exenatide
D. Liraglutide - ANSWER B. Glucagon
The nurse is caring for a patient who has undergone nasal surgery for the removal of
polyps. Which treatment strategy should the nurse expect to be used to prevent the
recurrence of polyps?
A. Suggesting deep-breathing exercises
B. Administering antibiotics to the patient
C. Administering glucocorticoids to the patient
D. Suggesting avoiding drinking grape and citrus fruit juices - ANSWER C.
Administering glucocorticoids to the patient
A patient is prescribed somatropin injection subcutaneously. Which nursing intervention
promotes safe administration of the drug?
A. Rotating the injection site
B. Shaking the vial vigorously
The nurse is teaching safe administration of medication to a patient who has been
prescribed levothyroxine. Which statement will the nurse include in the teaching
session?
A. "Always take the medication thrice a day, after meals."
B. "Take this medication with 250 mL of orange juice regularly."
C. "There are no dietary restrictions while taking this medication."
D. "Consult your provider before taking over-the-counter medications." - ANSWER D
A patient with primary hypothyroidism receives levothyroxine and regular insulin. Which
finding does the nurse monitor in the patient to help prevent complications of the
pharmacotherapy?
A. Blood glucose
B. Heat intolerance
C. Fatigue and edema
D. Anxiety and warmth - ANSWER A
The nurse encounters a male patient who is taking finasteride. Which condition should
the nurse suspect in the patient?
A. Priapism
B. Bladder cancer
C. Testicular cancer
D. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) - ANSWER D
, The nurse is assessing an older adult who has asthma who has been prescribed an
inhaled corticosteroid. What should the nurse teach the patient to prevent oral
candidiasis?
A. "Rinse your mouth after inhaling the medication."
B. "Do not drink water immediately after inhalation."
C. "Minimize the use of the inhaler to every other day."
D. "Report any throat irritation to the primary health care provider." - ANSWER A
An unconscious patient is brought to the emergency department after experiencing a
seizure. The family members report the patient experienced tremors, sweating, and
irritability before losing consciousness. The patient's laboratory results indicate
hypoglycemia. Which medication does the nurse expect will be ordered by the health
care provider?
A. Insulin
B. Glucagon
C. Exenatide
D. Liraglutide - ANSWER B. Glucagon
The nurse is caring for a patient who has undergone nasal surgery for the removal of
polyps. Which treatment strategy should the nurse expect to be used to prevent the
recurrence of polyps?
A. Suggesting deep-breathing exercises
B. Administering antibiotics to the patient
C. Administering glucocorticoids to the patient
D. Suggesting avoiding drinking grape and citrus fruit juices - ANSWER C.
Administering glucocorticoids to the patient
A patient is prescribed somatropin injection subcutaneously. Which nursing intervention
promotes safe administration of the drug?
A. Rotating the injection site
B. Shaking the vial vigorously
