NU 372 FINAL ACTUAL EXAM PREPARATION 2024 -
2025 NEWEST VERSION EXPECTED QUESTION AND
CORRECT ANSWER FROM VERIFIED SOURCES RATED A
GRADE.
A client was prescribed a medication for pregnancy-induced
hypertension and later developed muscle weakness, edema,
and nausea. Which medication was administered to the client
to treat pregnancy-induced hypertension?✔✔
ANSWER✔✔magnesium sulfate
After a short hospitalization for an episode of a transient
ischemic attack (TIA) related to hypertension, a client is
discharged on a regimen that includes chlorothiazide. Which
instruction will the nurse give the client regarding nutrition?✔✔
ANSWER✔✔"Eat more dark green, leafy vegetables such as
spinach."
A client is admitted to the hospital, and benazepril is prescribed
for hypertension. Which is an appropriate nursing action for
clients taking this medication?✔✔ ANSWER✔✔Assess for
dizziness.
The nurse provides dietary education for a client with
hypertension. The nurse recommends consuming foods that are
,low in natural sodium. Which item selected by the client
indicates correct understanding of the teaching?✔✔
ANSWER✔✔fruits
Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) has been prescribed for a client
with hypertension. The client reports hearing that furosemide is
more effective and requests a prescription change. How will the
nurse respond?✔✔ ANSWER✔✔"HCTZ has fewer side effects."
A client who is receiving atenolol for hypertension frequently
reports feeling dizzy. Which effect of atenolol is responsible for
this response?✔✔ ANSWER✔✔Blocking the adrenergic
response
A client with hypertension has received a prescription for
metoprolol. Which information will the nurse include when
teaching this client about metoprolol?✔✔ ANSWER✔✔Do not
abruptly discontinue the medication.
A health care provider prescribes a diuretic for a client with
hypertension. Which mechanism of action explains how
diuretics reduce blood pressure?✔✔ ANSWER✔✔They reduce
the circulating blood volume.
,A client taking multiple medications for hypertension develops
a persistent, hacking cough. Which antihypertensive medication
class would the nurse identify as the likely cause of the
cough?✔✔ ANSWER✔✔Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE)
inhibitors
Metoprolol is prescribed for a client with hypertension. The
nurse monitors the client for which adverse effect?✔✔
ANSWER✔✔Bradycardia
A client with gestational hypertension is receiving education
from the nurse in self-care. Which instruction would the nurse
give for this client?✔✔ ANSWER✔✔Ensure adequate sodium
intake
Which describes the purpose of restricting sodium for a client
with hypertension?✔✔ ANSWER✔✔To prevent reabsorption of
water in the distal tubules
The client with congestive heart failure is receiving furosemide
80 mg once daily. Which data collection assessment would be
performed to evaluate medication effectiveness? Select all that
, apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.✔✔
ANSWER✔✔Daily weight
Intake and output
Monitor for edema
Daily pulse oximetry
Auscultate breath sounds
Which parameter would the nurse assess in a client with right-
sided heart failure? Select all that apply. One, some, or all
responses may be correct.✔✔ ANSWER✔✔Fluid volume
Which nursing interventions promote safe administration of
digoxin in a child diagnosed with heart failure? Select all that
apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.✔✔
ANSWER✔✔Checking for compliance with the client's
medication regimen
2025 NEWEST VERSION EXPECTED QUESTION AND
CORRECT ANSWER FROM VERIFIED SOURCES RATED A
GRADE.
A client was prescribed a medication for pregnancy-induced
hypertension and later developed muscle weakness, edema,
and nausea. Which medication was administered to the client
to treat pregnancy-induced hypertension?✔✔
ANSWER✔✔magnesium sulfate
After a short hospitalization for an episode of a transient
ischemic attack (TIA) related to hypertension, a client is
discharged on a regimen that includes chlorothiazide. Which
instruction will the nurse give the client regarding nutrition?✔✔
ANSWER✔✔"Eat more dark green, leafy vegetables such as
spinach."
A client is admitted to the hospital, and benazepril is prescribed
for hypertension. Which is an appropriate nursing action for
clients taking this medication?✔✔ ANSWER✔✔Assess for
dizziness.
The nurse provides dietary education for a client with
hypertension. The nurse recommends consuming foods that are
,low in natural sodium. Which item selected by the client
indicates correct understanding of the teaching?✔✔
ANSWER✔✔fruits
Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) has been prescribed for a client
with hypertension. The client reports hearing that furosemide is
more effective and requests a prescription change. How will the
nurse respond?✔✔ ANSWER✔✔"HCTZ has fewer side effects."
A client who is receiving atenolol for hypertension frequently
reports feeling dizzy. Which effect of atenolol is responsible for
this response?✔✔ ANSWER✔✔Blocking the adrenergic
response
A client with hypertension has received a prescription for
metoprolol. Which information will the nurse include when
teaching this client about metoprolol?✔✔ ANSWER✔✔Do not
abruptly discontinue the medication.
A health care provider prescribes a diuretic for a client with
hypertension. Which mechanism of action explains how
diuretics reduce blood pressure?✔✔ ANSWER✔✔They reduce
the circulating blood volume.
,A client taking multiple medications for hypertension develops
a persistent, hacking cough. Which antihypertensive medication
class would the nurse identify as the likely cause of the
cough?✔✔ ANSWER✔✔Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE)
inhibitors
Metoprolol is prescribed for a client with hypertension. The
nurse monitors the client for which adverse effect?✔✔
ANSWER✔✔Bradycardia
A client with gestational hypertension is receiving education
from the nurse in self-care. Which instruction would the nurse
give for this client?✔✔ ANSWER✔✔Ensure adequate sodium
intake
Which describes the purpose of restricting sodium for a client
with hypertension?✔✔ ANSWER✔✔To prevent reabsorption of
water in the distal tubules
The client with congestive heart failure is receiving furosemide
80 mg once daily. Which data collection assessment would be
performed to evaluate medication effectiveness? Select all that
, apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.✔✔
ANSWER✔✔Daily weight
Intake and output
Monitor for edema
Daily pulse oximetry
Auscultate breath sounds
Which parameter would the nurse assess in a client with right-
sided heart failure? Select all that apply. One, some, or all
responses may be correct.✔✔ ANSWER✔✔Fluid volume
Which nursing interventions promote safe administration of
digoxin in a child diagnosed with heart failure? Select all that
apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.✔✔
ANSWER✔✔Checking for compliance with the client's
medication regimen
