Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification
Exam Study Questions and answers |
Updated 2024/25 RATED A+
A patient with mitral valve disease is admitted to a medical unit with fever, chills, SOB,
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malaise and a newly developed cardiac murmur. Based on the patient's new diagnosis of
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endocarditis, the nurse will begin preparing him for discharge by teaching about:
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a. lifestyle modifications.
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b. warfarin (Coumadin) therapy.
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c. self-administration of IV antibiotics.
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d. the need for fluid restrictions. - c. self-administration of IV antibiotics.
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A patient with hypercholesterolemia was prescribed pravastatin (Prevachol). The nurse
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should teach the patent about which of the following side effects for this medication?
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a. Muscle weakness
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b. Flushing II
c. Itching
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d. Hypotension - a. Muscle weakness
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Ms. Parsons, age 65, is transferred to a medical telemetry unit after several days in the
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coronary care unit for treatment of an acute MI. Ms. Parsons remains very anxious, with
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occasional episodes of chest pressure. Which medication does the nurse prepare for Ms.
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Parsons to decrease her anxiety and improve cardiac output?
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a. Nitroprusside (Nipride)
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b. Diazepam (Valium)
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c. Morphine sulfate (MS)
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d. Dopamine (Intropin) - c. Morphine sulfate (MS)
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The nurse's assessment of Mr. Harrison's response to digoxin will include which of the
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following as the most common early indicator of toxicity.
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a. Anorexia II
b. Diarrhea II
c. Headache
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d. Confusion - a. Anorexia
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The nurse is also aware that some of Mr. Harrison's medications can increase serum
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digitalis concentrations and thus the risk for digoxin toxicity. These include:
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a. calcium carbonate (Tums)
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b. cholestyramine (Questran)
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c. sulfasalazine (Azulfidine)
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d. amiodarone (Cordarone) - d. amiodarone (Cordarone)
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The nurse teaches Ms. Pratt about the use of nitroglycerin. Following teaching, it is most
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important for the patient to:
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Exam Study Questions and answers |
Updated 2024/25 RATED A+
A patient with mitral valve disease is admitted to a medical unit with fever, chills, SOB,
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malaise and a newly developed cardiac murmur. Based on the patient's new diagnosis of
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endocarditis, the nurse will begin preparing him for discharge by teaching about:
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a. lifestyle modifications.
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b. warfarin (Coumadin) therapy.
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c. self-administration of IV antibiotics.
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d. the need for fluid restrictions. - c. self-administration of IV antibiotics.
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A patient with hypercholesterolemia was prescribed pravastatin (Prevachol). The nurse
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should teach the patent about which of the following side effects for this medication?
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a. Muscle weakness
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b. Flushing II
c. Itching
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d. Hypotension - a. Muscle weakness
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Ms. Parsons, age 65, is transferred to a medical telemetry unit after several days in the
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coronary care unit for treatment of an acute MI. Ms. Parsons remains very anxious, with
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occasional episodes of chest pressure. Which medication does the nurse prepare for Ms.
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Parsons to decrease her anxiety and improve cardiac output?
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a. Nitroprusside (Nipride)
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b. Diazepam (Valium)
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c. Morphine sulfate (MS)
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d. Dopamine (Intropin) - c. Morphine sulfate (MS)
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The nurse's assessment of Mr. Harrison's response to digoxin will include which of the
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following as the most common early indicator of toxicity.
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a. Anorexia II
b. Diarrhea II
c. Headache
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d. Confusion - a. Anorexia
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The nurse is also aware that some of Mr. Harrison's medications can increase serum
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digitalis concentrations and thus the risk for digoxin toxicity. These include:
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a. calcium carbonate (Tums)
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b. cholestyramine (Questran)
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c. sulfasalazine (Azulfidine)
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d. amiodarone (Cordarone) - d. amiodarone (Cordarone)
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The nurse teaches Ms. Pratt about the use of nitroglycerin. Following teaching, it is most
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important for the patient to:
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