NUR 185 Final Questions And Answers Complete
Study Test
1.A nurse is giving a presentation at a unit meeting on Methotrexate. Which will be included?
SATA
a. It is used as a treatment for some cancers
b. It is used for treatment of RA
c. A serious side effect is renal failure
d. It can cause high blood counts
e. It is a hepatotoxic med ANS a. It is used as a treatment for some cancers
b. It is used for treatment of RA
c. A serious side effect is renal failure
e. It is a hepatotoxic med
What is hyperthyroidism, S/S, TX, patient education? ANS • Overactive thyroid that promotes the
production of thyroxine
• S/S are goiter, weight loss, exophthalmos, nervous/jittery, hypertension, insomnia, hyperactivity, tachycardia,
intolerance to heat, heart palpitations, clumsiness
• Radioactive iodine is gold standard (patient will swallow this) for tx of overactive thyroid and thyroid cancer-
surgery is last resort
• Increase protein and calories
The LPN Suspects her patient is septic. What signs and symptoms will the patient have? ANS Fever, chills,
positive blood culture, hypotension, tachycardia, elevated WBC
Which medication stimulates production of WBC and is used in patients receiving Chemotherapy? ANS
Filgrastim (neupogen)
The nurse is educating the family and patient on the general side effects of Narcotics. Which will she include
in her teaching? SATA
, A. Increased blood pressure and heart rate
B. Hypoxia
C. Decreased LOC/Lethargy
D. Increased urine output
E. Respiratory depression
F. Constipation ANS A. Increased blood pressure and heart rate
B. Hypoxia
E. Respiratory depression
F. Constipation
6. What is hypothyroidism, S/S, TX, patient education? ANS The thyroid gland doesn't produce enough
thyroid hormone
S / S are fatigue , weight gain , depression , cold intolerance , constipation , mood swings , thinning hair ,
bradycardia , hypotension , myxedema ileus ( obstruction ) .
Synthroid medication
Decrease calorie and increase protein
Use laxative as needed
Exercise regularly
Which of the following should be included when administering a Ng tube feeding? SATA
a. Position patient in high fowlers (45 degrees or greater)
b. X-ray to confirm placement
c. Check residual q 2 hours
d. Check placement before each feeding
e. Flush every 4 hours per order
Study Test
1.A nurse is giving a presentation at a unit meeting on Methotrexate. Which will be included?
SATA
a. It is used as a treatment for some cancers
b. It is used for treatment of RA
c. A serious side effect is renal failure
d. It can cause high blood counts
e. It is a hepatotoxic med ANS a. It is used as a treatment for some cancers
b. It is used for treatment of RA
c. A serious side effect is renal failure
e. It is a hepatotoxic med
What is hyperthyroidism, S/S, TX, patient education? ANS • Overactive thyroid that promotes the
production of thyroxine
• S/S are goiter, weight loss, exophthalmos, nervous/jittery, hypertension, insomnia, hyperactivity, tachycardia,
intolerance to heat, heart palpitations, clumsiness
• Radioactive iodine is gold standard (patient will swallow this) for tx of overactive thyroid and thyroid cancer-
surgery is last resort
• Increase protein and calories
The LPN Suspects her patient is septic. What signs and symptoms will the patient have? ANS Fever, chills,
positive blood culture, hypotension, tachycardia, elevated WBC
Which medication stimulates production of WBC and is used in patients receiving Chemotherapy? ANS
Filgrastim (neupogen)
The nurse is educating the family and patient on the general side effects of Narcotics. Which will she include
in her teaching? SATA
, A. Increased blood pressure and heart rate
B. Hypoxia
C. Decreased LOC/Lethargy
D. Increased urine output
E. Respiratory depression
F. Constipation ANS A. Increased blood pressure and heart rate
B. Hypoxia
E. Respiratory depression
F. Constipation
6. What is hypothyroidism, S/S, TX, patient education? ANS The thyroid gland doesn't produce enough
thyroid hormone
S / S are fatigue , weight gain , depression , cold intolerance , constipation , mood swings , thinning hair ,
bradycardia , hypotension , myxedema ileus ( obstruction ) .
Synthroid medication
Decrease calorie and increase protein
Use laxative as needed
Exercise regularly
Which of the following should be included when administering a Ng tube feeding? SATA
a. Position patient in high fowlers (45 degrees or greater)
b. X-ray to confirm placement
c. Check residual q 2 hours
d. Check placement before each feeding
e. Flush every 4 hours per order
