NSG 240 FINAL EXAM REVIEW 2026/2027 | HIGH-YIELD NURSING
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS | EXAM-STYLE PRACTICE | COMPLETE
STUDY GUIDE | CORRECT ANSWERS
1. A patient is experiencing bronchospasm due to inhalation of sarin gas, a
chemical weapon. Which of the following antidotes should the nurse prepare
to administer
Sodium nitrate
Terbutaline
Naloxone
Atropine
2. What is the primary class of medication used to manage premature labor?
Anticoagulants
Analgesics
Antibiotics
Tocolytics
3. What is the name of the medication for migraines that carries a Black Box
Warning regarding cardiovascular risks?
Beta-blockers
NSAIDs
Triptans
Antidepressants
4. What is the primary use of proparacaine eyedrops in medical practice?
To reduce intraocular pressure
, To dilate the pupil for examination
To treat bacterial eye infections
To facilitate the removal of a foreign body from the eye
5. While obtaining a health history of a client prescribed Sumatriptan, the
registered nurse know what the purpose of this drug?
To prevent the occurrence of a cluster headache
To prevent the occurrence of a migraine headache
To treat the symptoms of a migraine headache
To treat the symptoms of a tension headache
6. Why do older adult patients sometimes require reduced doses of
medications?
It can be difficult for some older adult patients to remember to take
their scheduled medications.
Some older adult patients have a decreased ability to metabolize
drugs, which can lead to drug toxicity.
Some older adult patients have increased drug absorption, which can
lead to elevated drug levels.
Some older adult patients are unable to swallow larger doses of
medications.
7. If a patient is unable to take oral medications due to nausea, what alternative
route should be considered for administering antibiotics?
Intramuscular
Topical
Intravenous
, Oral
8. Benzodiazepines must be given with caution when given parenterally
because of what risk?
Dependence
Seizures
CNS excitement
Respiratory depression
9. A patient states that his eyes are "watering" excessively, and he claims that he
has a gritty feeling of the eye. What common eye disorder is suspected?
Glaucoma
Conjunctivitis
Hordeolum
Blepharitis
10. Which drug is administered when a patient is experiencing premature labor?
Magnesium sulfate
Levonorgestrel (Mirena)
Terbutaline (Brethine)
Oxytocin (Pitocin)
11. A patient on Acyclovir presents with elevated creatinine levels. What should
be your immediate nursing intervention?
Administer a diuretic to promote kidney function.
Continue Acyclovir as prescribed without changes.
, Increase the patient's fluid intake without notifying anyone.
Notify the healthcare provider and assess the patient's hydration
status.
12. If a patient receiving Carbapenems develops a rash and difficulty breathing,
what should be your immediate nursing action?
Notify the physician and prepare for a follow-up dose.
Continue the medication and monitor vital signs.
Stop the medication and assess the patient's airway.
Administer an antihistamine and document the reaction.
13. What is a common adverse effect of isotretinoin treatment that should be
assessed?
Headache
Fatigue
Nausea
Dry skin
14. Describe the role of proparacaine eyedrops in ocular procedures.
Proparacaine eyedrops are used to treat infections by killing bacteria
in the eye.
Proparacaine eyedrops are used to reduce inflammation in the eye.
Proparacaine eyedrops are used as a local anesthetic to numb the
eye, allowing for painless removal of foreign bodies.
Proparacaine eyedrops are used to enhance vision during eye exams.
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS | EXAM-STYLE PRACTICE | COMPLETE
STUDY GUIDE | CORRECT ANSWERS
1. A patient is experiencing bronchospasm due to inhalation of sarin gas, a
chemical weapon. Which of the following antidotes should the nurse prepare
to administer
Sodium nitrate
Terbutaline
Naloxone
Atropine
2. What is the primary class of medication used to manage premature labor?
Anticoagulants
Analgesics
Antibiotics
Tocolytics
3. What is the name of the medication for migraines that carries a Black Box
Warning regarding cardiovascular risks?
Beta-blockers
NSAIDs
Triptans
Antidepressants
4. What is the primary use of proparacaine eyedrops in medical practice?
To reduce intraocular pressure
, To dilate the pupil for examination
To treat bacterial eye infections
To facilitate the removal of a foreign body from the eye
5. While obtaining a health history of a client prescribed Sumatriptan, the
registered nurse know what the purpose of this drug?
To prevent the occurrence of a cluster headache
To prevent the occurrence of a migraine headache
To treat the symptoms of a migraine headache
To treat the symptoms of a tension headache
6. Why do older adult patients sometimes require reduced doses of
medications?
It can be difficult for some older adult patients to remember to take
their scheduled medications.
Some older adult patients have a decreased ability to metabolize
drugs, which can lead to drug toxicity.
Some older adult patients have increased drug absorption, which can
lead to elevated drug levels.
Some older adult patients are unable to swallow larger doses of
medications.
7. If a patient is unable to take oral medications due to nausea, what alternative
route should be considered for administering antibiotics?
Intramuscular
Topical
Intravenous
, Oral
8. Benzodiazepines must be given with caution when given parenterally
because of what risk?
Dependence
Seizures
CNS excitement
Respiratory depression
9. A patient states that his eyes are "watering" excessively, and he claims that he
has a gritty feeling of the eye. What common eye disorder is suspected?
Glaucoma
Conjunctivitis
Hordeolum
Blepharitis
10. Which drug is administered when a patient is experiencing premature labor?
Magnesium sulfate
Levonorgestrel (Mirena)
Terbutaline (Brethine)
Oxytocin (Pitocin)
11. A patient on Acyclovir presents with elevated creatinine levels. What should
be your immediate nursing intervention?
Administer a diuretic to promote kidney function.
Continue Acyclovir as prescribed without changes.
, Increase the patient's fluid intake without notifying anyone.
Notify the healthcare provider and assess the patient's hydration
status.
12. If a patient receiving Carbapenems develops a rash and difficulty breathing,
what should be your immediate nursing action?
Notify the physician and prepare for a follow-up dose.
Continue the medication and monitor vital signs.
Stop the medication and assess the patient's airway.
Administer an antihistamine and document the reaction.
13. What is a common adverse effect of isotretinoin treatment that should be
assessed?
Headache
Fatigue
Nausea
Dry skin
14. Describe the role of proparacaine eyedrops in ocular procedures.
Proparacaine eyedrops are used to treat infections by killing bacteria
in the eye.
Proparacaine eyedrops are used to reduce inflammation in the eye.
Proparacaine eyedrops are used as a local anesthetic to numb the
eye, allowing for painless removal of foreign bodies.
Proparacaine eyedrops are used to enhance vision during eye exams.
