Exam 4: NUR 210/ NUR210 (Latest 2024/
2025) Principles of Pharmacology Exam|
Questions and Verified ANSWERs| Grade
A| Galen
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
who is experiencing an increase in symptoms. Which statement by the client would
best explain the source of the increased symptoms?
A) "I have decreased oral intake at night."
B) "I recently had a vasectomy."
C) "I am using an over-the-counter cold medication for a cold."
D) "I am drinking very little caffeine."
**P-5** - ANSWER C
("I am using an over-the-counter cold medication for a cold.")
The nurse is providing care to a client who is diagnosed with benign prostatic
hyperplasia (BPH). Which items in the client's health history indicate a risk factor
for this diagnosis? (Select all that apply)
A) Excessive exercise
B) Decreased fluid intake
C) Diet high in milk
D) 70 years of age
E) African American ethnicity
**P-5** - ANSWER D&E
(70 years of age)
,(African American ethnicity)
The nurse is caring for a middle-aged male client who is experiencing urinary
retention. The client asks the nurse if it is possible that he is experiencing benign
prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). During the client history, the client reports that he is
of Japanese descent. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A) "No, you are not old enough to have BPH."
B) "Your symptoms are not consistent with BPH."
C) "You are considered low-risk for BPH."
D) "Where did you get an idea that you might have BPH?"
**P-5** - ANSWER C
("You are considered low-risk for BPH.")
The nurse is providing follow-up care for a client was recently diagnosed with
benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Which nursing diagnosis is the priority for the
nurse to include in the client's plan of care?
A) Chronic Pain
B) Impaired Urinary Elimination
C) Constipation
D) Diarrhea
**P-5** - ANSWER B
(Impaired urinary elimination)
A client is recovering from minimally invasive surgery due to a diagnosis of
benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). After assessing the client, the nurse expects
which outcome for this client?
A) Bowel continence
,B) Absence of pain
C) No postoperative treatment
D) Urinary continence
**P-5** - ANSWER D
(Urinary continence)
The nurse is providing care to a client who is diagnosed with mild benign prostatic
hyperplasia (BPH). Which lifestyle change is appropriate for this client?
A) Increasing caffeine intake
B) Increasing alcohol intake
C) Urinating at first urge
D) Using over-the-counter antihistamines
**P-5** - ANSWER C
(Urinating at first urge)
A client presents to the urologist with complaints of getting up to urinate several
times a night and difficulty starting a stream of urine. After medical testing is
completed, a diagnosis of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is made. After
conducting teaching regarding BPH, which statement by the client indicates the
need for further education?
A) "Alpha blockers can be used to control my symptoms."
B) "I know I will get cancer of the prostate because of this."
C) "As my condition progresses, I may need to consider surgical management."
D) "There are nonsurgical treatment options available."
**P-5** - ANSWER B
("I know I will get cancer of the prostate because of this.")
, A client is diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Which topics are
appropriate for the nurse to include in the teaching session related to the client's
condition? (Select all that apply)
A) Self-care
B) Nutrition
C) Surgical approaches to treatment
D) Pharmacologic approaches to treatment
E) Permanent urinary catheterization
**P-5** - ANSWER A, B, C, & D
(Self-care)
(Nutrition)
(Surgical approaches to treatment)
(Pharmacologic approaches to treatment)
The nurse is providing care to a client in the healthcare clinic. The client's brother
was recently diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and the client
wants to know if he is also at risk. Which item in the client's history increases the
risk for BPH?
A) Decreased levels of progesterone
B) Increased levels of estrogen
C) 35 years of age
D) Testicle removal due to cancer
**P-5** - ANSWER B
(Increased levels of estrogen)
2025) Principles of Pharmacology Exam|
Questions and Verified ANSWERs| Grade
A| Galen
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
who is experiencing an increase in symptoms. Which statement by the client would
best explain the source of the increased symptoms?
A) "I have decreased oral intake at night."
B) "I recently had a vasectomy."
C) "I am using an over-the-counter cold medication for a cold."
D) "I am drinking very little caffeine."
**P-5** - ANSWER C
("I am using an over-the-counter cold medication for a cold.")
The nurse is providing care to a client who is diagnosed with benign prostatic
hyperplasia (BPH). Which items in the client's health history indicate a risk factor
for this diagnosis? (Select all that apply)
A) Excessive exercise
B) Decreased fluid intake
C) Diet high in milk
D) 70 years of age
E) African American ethnicity
**P-5** - ANSWER D&E
(70 years of age)
,(African American ethnicity)
The nurse is caring for a middle-aged male client who is experiencing urinary
retention. The client asks the nurse if it is possible that he is experiencing benign
prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). During the client history, the client reports that he is
of Japanese descent. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A) "No, you are not old enough to have BPH."
B) "Your symptoms are not consistent with BPH."
C) "You are considered low-risk for BPH."
D) "Where did you get an idea that you might have BPH?"
**P-5** - ANSWER C
("You are considered low-risk for BPH.")
The nurse is providing follow-up care for a client was recently diagnosed with
benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Which nursing diagnosis is the priority for the
nurse to include in the client's plan of care?
A) Chronic Pain
B) Impaired Urinary Elimination
C) Constipation
D) Diarrhea
**P-5** - ANSWER B
(Impaired urinary elimination)
A client is recovering from minimally invasive surgery due to a diagnosis of
benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). After assessing the client, the nurse expects
which outcome for this client?
A) Bowel continence
,B) Absence of pain
C) No postoperative treatment
D) Urinary continence
**P-5** - ANSWER D
(Urinary continence)
The nurse is providing care to a client who is diagnosed with mild benign prostatic
hyperplasia (BPH). Which lifestyle change is appropriate for this client?
A) Increasing caffeine intake
B) Increasing alcohol intake
C) Urinating at first urge
D) Using over-the-counter antihistamines
**P-5** - ANSWER C
(Urinating at first urge)
A client presents to the urologist with complaints of getting up to urinate several
times a night and difficulty starting a stream of urine. After medical testing is
completed, a diagnosis of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is made. After
conducting teaching regarding BPH, which statement by the client indicates the
need for further education?
A) "Alpha blockers can be used to control my symptoms."
B) "I know I will get cancer of the prostate because of this."
C) "As my condition progresses, I may need to consider surgical management."
D) "There are nonsurgical treatment options available."
**P-5** - ANSWER B
("I know I will get cancer of the prostate because of this.")
, A client is diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Which topics are
appropriate for the nurse to include in the teaching session related to the client's
condition? (Select all that apply)
A) Self-care
B) Nutrition
C) Surgical approaches to treatment
D) Pharmacologic approaches to treatment
E) Permanent urinary catheterization
**P-5** - ANSWER A, B, C, & D
(Self-care)
(Nutrition)
(Surgical approaches to treatment)
(Pharmacologic approaches to treatment)
The nurse is providing care to a client in the healthcare clinic. The client's brother
was recently diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and the client
wants to know if he is also at risk. Which item in the client's history increases the
risk for BPH?
A) Decreased levels of progesterone
B) Increased levels of estrogen
C) 35 years of age
D) Testicle removal due to cancer
**P-5** - ANSWER B
(Increased levels of estrogen)
