NURS 316B: ANALGESIC EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS | LATEST VERSION 2025/2026.
Which client statement indicates that teaching about acetaminophen is effective?
A. "I can drink beer with this but not wine."
B. "I need to limit my intake of acetaminophen to 650 mg a day."
C. "I should take an emetic if I accidentally overdose on acetaminophen."
D. "I have to be careful about which over-the-counter cold preparations I take." - ANS D. "I
have to be careful about which over-the-counter cold preparations I take."
When assessing an adolescent who recently overdosed on acetaminophen (Tylenol), it is most
important for the nurse to assess for pain in which area of the body?
A. Flank.
B. Abdomen.
C. Chest.
D. Head. - ANS B. Abdomen.
A client takes acetaminophen routinely. The nurse will advise the client to avoid which
substance?
A. Alcohol
B. Caffeine
C. Diphenhydramine
D. Ibuprofen - ANS A. Alcohol
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,Which response would the nurse give to a client taking ibuprofen for rheumatoid arthritis who
asks the nurse if acetaminophen can be substituted?
A. "Yes, both are antipyretics and have the same effect."
B. "Acetaminophen irritates the stomach more than ibuprofen does."
C. "Acetaminophen is the preferred treatment for rheumatoid arthritis."
D. "Ibuprofen has anti-inflammatory properties, and acetaminophen does not." - ANS D.
"Ibuprofen has anti-inflammatory properties, and acetaminophen does not."
Which medication is safest to take for pain in the week before a surgical procedure?
A) Naproxen
B. Aspirin
C. Ketorolac
D. Acetaminophen - ANS D. Acetaminophen
A nurse has administered acetaminophen for pain relief to an infant. Based on the client's
development stage, which action is most important to include in the medication administration
record?
A. The dose administered based on the client weight
B. The client pain level after administration of the medication
C. The time the dose was administered to the client
D. The client vital signs before the medication was administered - ANS A. The dose
administered based on the client weight
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving aspirin therapy. Which clinical indicator would
be related to this therapy?
A. Urinary calculi
B. Atrophy of the liver
C. Prolonged bleeding time
D. Premature erythrocyte destruction - ANS C. Prolonged bleeding time
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,A health care provider prescribes aspirin for a client with severe arthritis. Which advice will the
nurse provide to the client?
A. Take the medicine with meals.
B. See a dentist if bleeding gums develop.
C. Switch to acetaminophen if tinnitus occurs.
D. Avoid spicy foods while taking the medication. - ANS A. Take the medicine with meals.
A toddler ingested half a bottle of aspirin tablets. Which finding should the nurse expect to see
in this child?
A. Dyspnea
B. Hypothermia
C. Edema
D. Epistaxis - ANS D. Epistaxis
The nurse is caring for a client that is taking prednisone and aspirin for rheumatoid arthritis.
Which action by the nurse is appropriate for this client?
A. Assess the client's pain level once a shift
B. Monitor the client's temperature every two hours
C. Test the client's stool for occult blood
D. Apply a hot pack to a warm, acutely inflamed joint - ANS C. Test the client's stool for
occult blood
How would the nurse instruct a client with arthritis to take aspirin when the client states that
the aspirin causes stomach irritation?
A. An hour before a meal
B. With food and a full glass of water
C. With sodium bicarbonate
D. At the same time as the other medications - ANS B. With food and a full glass of water
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, Which medication increases the risk for upper gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding? Select all that
apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.
A. Aspirin
B. Ibuprofen
C. Ciprofloxacin
D. Acetaminophen
E. Methylprednisolone - ANS A. Aspirin
B. Ibuprofen
E. Methylprednisolone
A child with juvenile idiopathic arthritis is prescribed nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
(NSAID) therapy at home. Which important toxic effect of NSAIDs would the nurse include in
discharge instructions to the child and family?
A. Diarrhea
B. Hypothermia
C. Blood in the urine
D. Increased irritability - ANS C. Blood in the urine
The client is using nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to manage arthritis pain. The
nurse should caution the client about which potential side effect?
A. Urinary incontinence
B. Nystagmus
C. Constipation
D. Occult bleeding - ANS D. Occult bleeding
The nurse is teaching a group of clients diagnosed with arthritis about the use of non-steroidal
anti-inflammatory agents (NSAIDs). In order to minimize side effects of these drugs, which
action should the nurse emphasize?
A. Eat a diet high in fiber
B. Limit foods high in Vitamin K
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QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS | LATEST VERSION 2025/2026.
Which client statement indicates that teaching about acetaminophen is effective?
A. "I can drink beer with this but not wine."
B. "I need to limit my intake of acetaminophen to 650 mg a day."
C. "I should take an emetic if I accidentally overdose on acetaminophen."
D. "I have to be careful about which over-the-counter cold preparations I take." - ANS D. "I
have to be careful about which over-the-counter cold preparations I take."
When assessing an adolescent who recently overdosed on acetaminophen (Tylenol), it is most
important for the nurse to assess for pain in which area of the body?
A. Flank.
B. Abdomen.
C. Chest.
D. Head. - ANS B. Abdomen.
A client takes acetaminophen routinely. The nurse will advise the client to avoid which
substance?
A. Alcohol
B. Caffeine
C. Diphenhydramine
D. Ibuprofen - ANS A. Alcohol
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,Which response would the nurse give to a client taking ibuprofen for rheumatoid arthritis who
asks the nurse if acetaminophen can be substituted?
A. "Yes, both are antipyretics and have the same effect."
B. "Acetaminophen irritates the stomach more than ibuprofen does."
C. "Acetaminophen is the preferred treatment for rheumatoid arthritis."
D. "Ibuprofen has anti-inflammatory properties, and acetaminophen does not." - ANS D.
"Ibuprofen has anti-inflammatory properties, and acetaminophen does not."
Which medication is safest to take for pain in the week before a surgical procedure?
A) Naproxen
B. Aspirin
C. Ketorolac
D. Acetaminophen - ANS D. Acetaminophen
A nurse has administered acetaminophen for pain relief to an infant. Based on the client's
development stage, which action is most important to include in the medication administration
record?
A. The dose administered based on the client weight
B. The client pain level after administration of the medication
C. The time the dose was administered to the client
D. The client vital signs before the medication was administered - ANS A. The dose
administered based on the client weight
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving aspirin therapy. Which clinical indicator would
be related to this therapy?
A. Urinary calculi
B. Atrophy of the liver
C. Prolonged bleeding time
D. Premature erythrocyte destruction - ANS C. Prolonged bleeding time
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,A health care provider prescribes aspirin for a client with severe arthritis. Which advice will the
nurse provide to the client?
A. Take the medicine with meals.
B. See a dentist if bleeding gums develop.
C. Switch to acetaminophen if tinnitus occurs.
D. Avoid spicy foods while taking the medication. - ANS A. Take the medicine with meals.
A toddler ingested half a bottle of aspirin tablets. Which finding should the nurse expect to see
in this child?
A. Dyspnea
B. Hypothermia
C. Edema
D. Epistaxis - ANS D. Epistaxis
The nurse is caring for a client that is taking prednisone and aspirin for rheumatoid arthritis.
Which action by the nurse is appropriate for this client?
A. Assess the client's pain level once a shift
B. Monitor the client's temperature every two hours
C. Test the client's stool for occult blood
D. Apply a hot pack to a warm, acutely inflamed joint - ANS C. Test the client's stool for
occult blood
How would the nurse instruct a client with arthritis to take aspirin when the client states that
the aspirin causes stomach irritation?
A. An hour before a meal
B. With food and a full glass of water
C. With sodium bicarbonate
D. At the same time as the other medications - ANS B. With food and a full glass of water
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, Which medication increases the risk for upper gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding? Select all that
apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.
A. Aspirin
B. Ibuprofen
C. Ciprofloxacin
D. Acetaminophen
E. Methylprednisolone - ANS A. Aspirin
B. Ibuprofen
E. Methylprednisolone
A child with juvenile idiopathic arthritis is prescribed nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
(NSAID) therapy at home. Which important toxic effect of NSAIDs would the nurse include in
discharge instructions to the child and family?
A. Diarrhea
B. Hypothermia
C. Blood in the urine
D. Increased irritability - ANS C. Blood in the urine
The client is using nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to manage arthritis pain. The
nurse should caution the client about which potential side effect?
A. Urinary incontinence
B. Nystagmus
C. Constipation
D. Occult bleeding - ANS D. Occult bleeding
The nurse is teaching a group of clients diagnosed with arthritis about the use of non-steroidal
anti-inflammatory agents (NSAIDs). In order to minimize side effects of these drugs, which
action should the nurse emphasize?
A. Eat a diet high in fiber
B. Limit foods high in Vitamin K
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