NSG 318 Exam 3 Questions and
Complete Solutions
A secondary infection that develops because the normal flora of the body is distributed
by an abx: ✅superinfection
What would the nurse assess for when administering acyclovir via IV? ✅phlebitis at
the IV site
Which of the following is not an expected side effect of doxycycline? ✅tongue
discoloration
Aminoglycosides can decrease the level of which electrolyte? ✅potassium
Which OTC drug can cause seizures when taken with fluoroquinolone? ✅ibuprofen
Why is trimethoprim and sulfonamide combined in one antibiotic? ✅to prevent
bacterial resistance to sulfonamide drug
Which digoxin lab result would be reported to the HCP? ✅1.5 ng/mL
How often can a client take nitroglycerin SL tablets? ✅every 5 minutes for 15 minutes
encourage the patient to call 911 after the first tablet
How long should a client expect to take their antihypertensive medication for? ✅for the
remainder of their life
Which client would not be a candidate for alteplase (TPA)? ✅client who had a head
injury from a motor vehicle accident
Which IV medication would the nurse expect to administer for the client with a DVT?
✅heparin
Which is not an electrolyte that should be monitored when a client takes furosemide
(Lasix)? ✅aluminum
Which herb is used by some to help lower cholesterol but can reduce blood clotting?
✅garlic
Vitamin K is the antidote for which drug? ✅warfarin (coumadin)
Complete Solutions
A secondary infection that develops because the normal flora of the body is distributed
by an abx: ✅superinfection
What would the nurse assess for when administering acyclovir via IV? ✅phlebitis at
the IV site
Which of the following is not an expected side effect of doxycycline? ✅tongue
discoloration
Aminoglycosides can decrease the level of which electrolyte? ✅potassium
Which OTC drug can cause seizures when taken with fluoroquinolone? ✅ibuprofen
Why is trimethoprim and sulfonamide combined in one antibiotic? ✅to prevent
bacterial resistance to sulfonamide drug
Which digoxin lab result would be reported to the HCP? ✅1.5 ng/mL
How often can a client take nitroglycerin SL tablets? ✅every 5 minutes for 15 minutes
encourage the patient to call 911 after the first tablet
How long should a client expect to take their antihypertensive medication for? ✅for the
remainder of their life
Which client would not be a candidate for alteplase (TPA)? ✅client who had a head
injury from a motor vehicle accident
Which IV medication would the nurse expect to administer for the client with a DVT?
✅heparin
Which is not an electrolyte that should be monitored when a client takes furosemide
(Lasix)? ✅aluminum
Which herb is used by some to help lower cholesterol but can reduce blood clotting?
✅garlic
Vitamin K is the antidote for which drug? ✅warfarin (coumadin)
