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An adult patient presents with symptomatic bradycardia. The nurse prepares to administer which dose of atropine intravenously? -0.3 mg -0.5 mg -1.25 mg -2 mg -0.5 mg The recommended dose of atropine to treat symptomatic bradycardia is 0.5 to 1 mg. An adult patient presents to the emergency room with insecticide poisoning. The nurse prepares to administer which dose of atropine intravenously? -0.3 mg -0.5 mg -2 mg -4 mg -2 mg Higher doses of atropine (1 to 3 mg) are needed to treat cholinergic...

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3 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

twishfrancis

N221 Module 6 Exam questions with verified answers graded A+ 2025 updated

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4 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

BravelRadon

NURS 221 Pharm Exam 1

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8 pages

Written in 2026/2027

Grade A+

EddieJessup

N221 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026/2027 COMPLETE EXAM PREP WITH VERIFIED SOLUTION

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9 pages

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EddieJessup

N221 Test 1 Study Guide With Complete Solutions...

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19 pages

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Zayla

N221 MedSurg Final Exam Questions With Correct Answers...

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20 pages

Written in 2025/2026

Grade A+

Zayla

When administering a bulk-forming laxative, the nurse instructs the patient to drunk the medication mixed in a full 6-8 ounces glass of water. Which statement best represents the rationale for this instruction? a. There will be fewer systemic effects b. The water will help to reduce the bulk of the intestinal contents c. The water acts as a lubricant to soften bowel movements d. These laxatives may cause esophageal obstruction if taken with insufficient water c. The water acts as lubricant to s...

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11 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

twishfrancis

Functions of the gallbladderconcentrates bile stores bile releases bile when food moves into intestines cholelithiasisgallstones: hardened cholesterol stones formed from bile crystallization Can be caused by abnormalities in composition of bile, stasis in bile, or inflammation of gallbladder Cholelithiasis risk factorsObesity/DM Female Multiple pregnancies weight fluctuations oral contraceptive use genetics s/s of cholelithiasisAsymptomatic (until obstruction). When obstruction occurs s/s= ...

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19 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

twishfrancis

While completing preoperative patient teaching, the nurse explains that general anesthesia -produces deep muscle relaxation and loss of consciousness. -results in moderate sedation in which the patient can follow commands but will not remember anything following the procedure. -provides anesthesia to a specific region of the body and generalized sedation. -typically is achieved using only one type of medication. -produces deep muscle relaxation and loss of consciousness. General anesthesia prod...

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3 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

twishfrancis

Which of the following items describes an infection of the kidney parenchyma and renal pelvis? 1. Nephrotic syndrome 2. Acute nephritic syndrome 3. Hydronephrosis 4. Pyelonephritis 4. Pyelonephritis The most common form of renal calculi are __________________ stones. 1. struvite (magnesium ammonium phosphate) 2. calcium oxalate 3. uric acid 4. cystine 2. calcium oxalate The most common of all inherited kidney diseases is 1. medullary cystic disease. 2. autosomal dominant polycystic kidney d...

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10 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

twishfrancis

Nonselective beta blockers may be used to treat hypertension and -chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). -heart failure. -heart block. -supraventricular dysrhythmias. -supraventricular dysrhythmias. Nonselective beta blockers are used to treat supraventricular dysrhythmias secondary to their negative chronotropic effects (decreasing heart rate). They may exacerbate heart failure, COPD, and heart block secondary to their negative inotropic effect (heart failure), blocking of bronchodilati...

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3 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

twishfrancis

Epinephrine, as an adrenergic (sympathomimetic) drug, produces which therapeutic effect? -Urinary retention -Bronchial constriction -Increased heart rate and contractility -Decreased intestinal motility -Increased heart rate and contractility Epinephrine causes sympathomimetic actions, including increased heart rate and contractility. The other effects listed are parasympathomimetic in nature. The physician has ordered dopamine to treat the patient's hypovolemic shock secondary to severe bloo...

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3 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

twishfrancis

A patient with severe trauma is admitted to the intensive care unit. The patient has received 5000 mL of normal saline, is exhibiting peripheral edema, and remains hypotensive. The nurse anticipates administering which substance to correct fluid balance? -Ringer's lactate -A 3% saline solution -hetastarch (Hespan) -D5W -hetastarch (Hespan) The patient needs to increase intravascular fluid volume. Hetastarch will enable this since it is a colloid that will increase osmotic pull from t...

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3 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

twishfrancis

Which of the following is NOT a sign of hypoglycemia? A. Pallor B. Diaphoresis C. Confusion D. Polyuria D. Polyuria Which of the following is true about the cause of GERD? A. The pyloric sphincter fails to close properly B. The LES fails to close properly C. The pyloric sphincter fails to open properly D. The LES fails to open properly B. The LES fails to close properly Hepatic encephalopathy is associated with...? A. Hyperuricemia B. Hyperbilirubinemia C. Toxic effects of alcohol on brain ...

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30 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

twishfrancis

When caring for a patient with serum potassium of 2.8 mEq/L, which is a priority nursing intervention when administering intravenous replacement therapy? -Administer potassium as a bolus over 10 minutes. -Maintain infusion rate at no greater than 20 mEq/hr. -Apply ice packs to site of intravenous administration. -Teach the patient and family the signs and symptoms of hypokalemia. -Maintain infusion rate at no greater than 20 mEq/hr. Too rapid an infusion of potassium can cause cardiac arrhythmi...

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2 pages

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Grade A+

twishfrancis

Cholinergic (parasympathomimetic) drugs have which therapeutic effect? -Urinary retention -Increased gastrointestinal motility -Mydriasis -Vasoconstriction -Increased gastrointestinal motility Cholinergic effects mimic the parasympathetic nervous system (rest and digest) as opposed to the sympathetic nervous system (fight or flight). Increasing gastrointestinal (GI) motility helps the body digest. Urinary retention, mydriasis, and vasoconstriction are sympathetic nervous system respon...

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3 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

twishfrancis

A patient needs to switch analgesic drugs secondary to an adverse reaction to the present regimen. The patient is concerned that he will not receive an effective dose of a new drug to control pain. The nurse responds based on knowledge that potencies of analgesics are determined using an equianalgesic table comparing doses of these drugs with what prototype? - meperidine - fentanyl - codeine - morphine - morphine The equianalgesic table identifies dosages of various narcotics that are equal to ...

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4 pages

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Grade A+

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Understand how professional formation relates to your education - Formation occurs over time - Transformation from a well-meaning layperson-->nurse - Nurse is prepared to respond w/ respect and skill to people who are vulnerable/suffering Describe what nursing is - The protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness/injury, facilitation of healing, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response and advocacy in the care of...

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6 pages

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Assessment Data collection Objective: sense (seen, felt, heard, smelled) Subjective: spoken information Nursing Diagnosis Part one: human response to patient to illness, injury, or sign. change Part two: defining characteristics and identifies the factor related to the response (no necessarily a cause and effect) Part three: contains cues, clues, evidence, sx, or other data that support nurses claim p.7 Planning SMART: specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, time Implementation initiatio...

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8 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

twishfrancis

Neoplasia "New Growth" It implies an abnormality of cellular growth. Synonymous with "tumor". Anemia A deficiency in circulating red blood cells. Tumors Thrombocytopenia A deficiency in the number of circulating platelets. Decrease is aggregation and clotting of blood. Epistaxis, metorrhagia hematuria, and petechiae often occur. Increased risk of intracranial hemorrhaging. Leukopenia A decrease in the number of circulating white blood cells. This causes an increased risk of infection and ...

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22 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

twishfrancis