NURS 3100 - Final Exam questions and
correct answers
Which statement should the nurse include in the education for a client prescribed a nonsteroidal anti-
inflammatory drug (NSAID)? - correct answer ✔✔"Take your medication with food"
A client asks the nurse if they can use liquid acetaminophen (Tylenol) that is used for an older child for
their 4-month-old baby with a fever. Which response should the nurse provide? - correct answer
✔✔"Infant drops should be used because they are different from liquid medicine"
Which laboratory tests should the nurse anticipate evaluating prior to a client receiving ibuprofen (Advil)
for long-term therapy? - correct answer ✔✔Hemoglobin and hematocrit
Bleeding times
Liver function tests
Which signs of inflammation should the nurse anticipate for a client that has experienced a sports-
related injury to their leg? - correct answer ✔✔Swelling
Pain
Warmth
A client that is experiencing inflammation from an injury asks the nurse how long it will take to respond
to treatment. Which is the best response by the nurse? - correct answer ✔✔"It will take about a week
and a half for the symptoms to resolve"
The nurse has provided education about the action of histamines for a client. Which statement indicates
an understanding of the information? - correct answer ✔✔"Histamines dilate vessels in the nose, so it is
congested and stuffy"
A client tells the nurse they would prefer to indefinitely take prednisone to treat their inflammatory
disease. Which is the best response by the nurse? - correct answer ✔✔"This is not recommended due to
the serious side effects"
,Which describes the direct action of acetaminophen (Tylenol) for fever reduction? - correct answer
✔✔Dilation of the peripheral blood vessels
Direct action at the level of the hypothalamus
Which statement made by a client indicates an understanding of the maximum daily amount of
ibuprofen (Motrin)? - correct answer ✔✔"I cannot take over 3200 mg/day"
Which statement should the nurse include in the parental teaching for the administration of
acetaminophen (Tylenol) to a child? - correct answer ✔✔"Read the labels of all over-the-counter
medications for the amount of acetaminophen (Tylenol)."
Which outcome should the nurse include in the plan of care for the older client receiving nonsteroidal
anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) therapy? - correct answer ✔✔The client will report any bleeding or
bruising while taking the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).
For which finding should the nurse notify the healthcare provider for a client prescribed prednisone? -
correct answer ✔✔unexplained fever
Which of the client's current prescriptions should the nurse consult the healthcare provider about who
has prescribed acetaminophen (Tylenol) four times a day? - correct answer ✔✔Warfarin (Coumadin) 2
mg orally every day
Which should the nurse monitor a client for that is receiving a salicylate? - correct answer
✔✔Ototoxicity
Nephrotoxicity
Which findings are symptoms of inflammation? - correct answer ✔✔Redness
Warmth
Itching
Pain
Which is an early laboratory marker of inflammation? - correct answer ✔✔C-reactive protein
, Which finding is a common adverse effect of an anti-inflammatory prescription? - correct answer
✔✔Heartburn
Which should a client be monitored for when prescribed a glucocorticoid? - correct answer ✔✔Bruising
Which describes the mechanism of action for Ibuprofen (Advil)? - correct answer ✔✔Inhibition of
prostaglandin synthesis
Which instructions should the nurse include in the teaching for a client prescribed aspirin (ASA)? -
correct answer ✔✔Take the aspirin with a glass of milk
Which symptom should the nurse instruct the client prescribed a salicylate to report immediately to the
healthcare provider? - correct answer ✔✔Edema
Decreased urine output
Darkened urine
The nurse has provided education for a client prescribed a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory. Which
statement made by the client indicates an understanding of the information? - correct answer ✔✔"I will
make sure I increase my fluid intake"
A client with severe inflammation of the knee prescribed a corticosteroid asks why they need to return
to the clinic for a 10-day follow-up. Which information should the nurse provide the client? - correct
answer ✔✔"Your prescribed treatment will be evaluated."
"The knee should be re-examined."
"Corticosteroids should only be taken for 1 to 3 weeks."
"Your prescription may be changed to an NSAID."
Which information in the health history should the nurse be concerned about for a client prescribed
ibuprofen for a mild ankle sprain? - correct answer ✔✔Hypertension
Alcohol abuse
Allergy to aspirin
correct answers
Which statement should the nurse include in the education for a client prescribed a nonsteroidal anti-
inflammatory drug (NSAID)? - correct answer ✔✔"Take your medication with food"
A client asks the nurse if they can use liquid acetaminophen (Tylenol) that is used for an older child for
their 4-month-old baby with a fever. Which response should the nurse provide? - correct answer
✔✔"Infant drops should be used because they are different from liquid medicine"
Which laboratory tests should the nurse anticipate evaluating prior to a client receiving ibuprofen (Advil)
for long-term therapy? - correct answer ✔✔Hemoglobin and hematocrit
Bleeding times
Liver function tests
Which signs of inflammation should the nurse anticipate for a client that has experienced a sports-
related injury to their leg? - correct answer ✔✔Swelling
Pain
Warmth
A client that is experiencing inflammation from an injury asks the nurse how long it will take to respond
to treatment. Which is the best response by the nurse? - correct answer ✔✔"It will take about a week
and a half for the symptoms to resolve"
The nurse has provided education about the action of histamines for a client. Which statement indicates
an understanding of the information? - correct answer ✔✔"Histamines dilate vessels in the nose, so it is
congested and stuffy"
A client tells the nurse they would prefer to indefinitely take prednisone to treat their inflammatory
disease. Which is the best response by the nurse? - correct answer ✔✔"This is not recommended due to
the serious side effects"
,Which describes the direct action of acetaminophen (Tylenol) for fever reduction? - correct answer
✔✔Dilation of the peripheral blood vessels
Direct action at the level of the hypothalamus
Which statement made by a client indicates an understanding of the maximum daily amount of
ibuprofen (Motrin)? - correct answer ✔✔"I cannot take over 3200 mg/day"
Which statement should the nurse include in the parental teaching for the administration of
acetaminophen (Tylenol) to a child? - correct answer ✔✔"Read the labels of all over-the-counter
medications for the amount of acetaminophen (Tylenol)."
Which outcome should the nurse include in the plan of care for the older client receiving nonsteroidal
anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) therapy? - correct answer ✔✔The client will report any bleeding or
bruising while taking the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).
For which finding should the nurse notify the healthcare provider for a client prescribed prednisone? -
correct answer ✔✔unexplained fever
Which of the client's current prescriptions should the nurse consult the healthcare provider about who
has prescribed acetaminophen (Tylenol) four times a day? - correct answer ✔✔Warfarin (Coumadin) 2
mg orally every day
Which should the nurse monitor a client for that is receiving a salicylate? - correct answer
✔✔Ototoxicity
Nephrotoxicity
Which findings are symptoms of inflammation? - correct answer ✔✔Redness
Warmth
Itching
Pain
Which is an early laboratory marker of inflammation? - correct answer ✔✔C-reactive protein
, Which finding is a common adverse effect of an anti-inflammatory prescription? - correct answer
✔✔Heartburn
Which should a client be monitored for when prescribed a glucocorticoid? - correct answer ✔✔Bruising
Which describes the mechanism of action for Ibuprofen (Advil)? - correct answer ✔✔Inhibition of
prostaglandin synthesis
Which instructions should the nurse include in the teaching for a client prescribed aspirin (ASA)? -
correct answer ✔✔Take the aspirin with a glass of milk
Which symptom should the nurse instruct the client prescribed a salicylate to report immediately to the
healthcare provider? - correct answer ✔✔Edema
Decreased urine output
Darkened urine
The nurse has provided education for a client prescribed a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory. Which
statement made by the client indicates an understanding of the information? - correct answer ✔✔"I will
make sure I increase my fluid intake"
A client with severe inflammation of the knee prescribed a corticosteroid asks why they need to return
to the clinic for a 10-day follow-up. Which information should the nurse provide the client? - correct
answer ✔✔"Your prescribed treatment will be evaluated."
"The knee should be re-examined."
"Corticosteroids should only be taken for 1 to 3 weeks."
"Your prescription may be changed to an NSAID."
Which information in the health history should the nurse be concerned about for a client prescribed
ibuprofen for a mild ankle sprain? - correct answer ✔✔Hypertension
Alcohol abuse
Allergy to aspirin
