NRSG 2350 FINAL EXAM PREP 2026/2027 | ALL-IN-ONE TEST
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1. What specific laboratory values should nurses monitor in patients receiving
cephalosporins?
Blood pressure and heart rate
Electrolytes and BUN
Complete blood count and electrolytes
Liver enzymes and glucose
2. Describe the potential gastrointestinal risks associated with the use of
carbapenems.
Carbapenems primarily affect the liver and do not cause
gastrointestinal issues.
Carbapenems can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and increase
the risk of serious gastrointestinal issues like C. difficile infection.
Carbapenems are known to cause only mild stomach discomfort.
Carbapenems have no significant side effects related to the
gastrointestinal system.
3. Describe the clinical situations in which macrolides are preferred over
penicillin.
Macrolides are used exclusively for respiratory infections.
Macrolides are indicated for all bacterial infections regardless of
allergies.
Macrolides are preferred for patients with penicillin allergies and
for prophylaxis in dental procedures.
, Macrolides are only used in hospital settings.
4. If a patient taking codeine for a cough presents with excessive drowsiness,
what nursing intervention should be prioritized?
Increase the dosage of codeine to manage the cough more
effectively.
Encourage the patient to drink more fluids to alleviate drowsiness.
Administer an additional medication to counteract the sedation.
Assess the patient's level of consciousness and respiratory status.
5. Describe how lipoglycosides contribute to the treatment of bacterial
infections.
Lipoglycosides kill bacteria by inhibiting the synthesis of their cell
walls.
Lipoglycosides interfere with bacterial metabolism, reducing energy
production.
Lipoglycosides prevent bacteria from reproducing by inhibiting
protein synthesis.
Lipoglycosides weaken bacterial membranes, leading to cell lysis.
6. In a patient receiving a potassium-sparing diuretic, what monitoring
parameter is crucial to ensure patient safety?
Sodium levels
Potassium levels
Blood pressure
Heart rate
,7. In a scenario where a patient has been administered Narcan (naloxone) after
an opioid overdose, what immediate nursing consideration should be
prioritized?
Providing the patient with information about opioid use.
Encouraging the patient to eat and drink fluids.
Monitoring the patient for withdrawal symptoms and respiratory
status.
Administering additional opioids to stabilize the patient.
8. Why is it necessary to monitor CBC and liver function tests when
administering anti-epileptics?
These tests are only needed for patients with a history of liver disease.
They help in assessing the effectiveness of the anti-epileptic
medication.
Monitoring CBC and liver function tests is necessary to detect
potential side effects and ensure patient safety.
These tests are required to determine the patient's blood type.
9. Aminoglycosides mainly cover what type of bacteria?
atypical
anaerobes
gram-negatives
gram-positive
10. Describe how potassium-sparing diuretics differ from other types of
diuretics in terms of electrolyte balance.
, Potassium-sparing diuretics increase both sodium and potassium
levels in the body.
Potassium-sparing diuretics do not affect electrolyte balance at all.
Potassium-sparing diuretics specifically retain potassium while
promoting sodium excretion, unlike other diuretics that may cause
potassium loss.
Potassium-sparing diuretics only affect sodium levels without
impacting potassium.
11. A patient with a known penicillin allergy requires antibiotic treatment for a
dental procedure. Which class of antibiotics would be most appropriate to
prescribe?
Cephalosporins
Penicillins
Macrolides
Tetracyclines
12. Describe the potential risks associated with the concurrent use of
benzodiazepines and alcohol.
The concurrent use can improve metabolism of medications.
The concurrent use can reduce the side effects of diuretics.
The concurrent use can lead to increased sedation and respiratory
depression.
The concurrent use can enhance the effectiveness of antibiotics.
13. What is the primary pharmacological use of Phenobarbital?
Anticoagulant
BANK & STUDY GUIDE | MOST TESTED QUESTIONS | VERIFIED
ANSWERS| LATEST UPDATED VERSION
1. What specific laboratory values should nurses monitor in patients receiving
cephalosporins?
Blood pressure and heart rate
Electrolytes and BUN
Complete blood count and electrolytes
Liver enzymes and glucose
2. Describe the potential gastrointestinal risks associated with the use of
carbapenems.
Carbapenems primarily affect the liver and do not cause
gastrointestinal issues.
Carbapenems can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and increase
the risk of serious gastrointestinal issues like C. difficile infection.
Carbapenems are known to cause only mild stomach discomfort.
Carbapenems have no significant side effects related to the
gastrointestinal system.
3. Describe the clinical situations in which macrolides are preferred over
penicillin.
Macrolides are used exclusively for respiratory infections.
Macrolides are indicated for all bacterial infections regardless of
allergies.
Macrolides are preferred for patients with penicillin allergies and
for prophylaxis in dental procedures.
, Macrolides are only used in hospital settings.
4. If a patient taking codeine for a cough presents with excessive drowsiness,
what nursing intervention should be prioritized?
Increase the dosage of codeine to manage the cough more
effectively.
Encourage the patient to drink more fluids to alleviate drowsiness.
Administer an additional medication to counteract the sedation.
Assess the patient's level of consciousness and respiratory status.
5. Describe how lipoglycosides contribute to the treatment of bacterial
infections.
Lipoglycosides kill bacteria by inhibiting the synthesis of their cell
walls.
Lipoglycosides interfere with bacterial metabolism, reducing energy
production.
Lipoglycosides prevent bacteria from reproducing by inhibiting
protein synthesis.
Lipoglycosides weaken bacterial membranes, leading to cell lysis.
6. In a patient receiving a potassium-sparing diuretic, what monitoring
parameter is crucial to ensure patient safety?
Sodium levels
Potassium levels
Blood pressure
Heart rate
,7. In a scenario where a patient has been administered Narcan (naloxone) after
an opioid overdose, what immediate nursing consideration should be
prioritized?
Providing the patient with information about opioid use.
Encouraging the patient to eat and drink fluids.
Monitoring the patient for withdrawal symptoms and respiratory
status.
Administering additional opioids to stabilize the patient.
8. Why is it necessary to monitor CBC and liver function tests when
administering anti-epileptics?
These tests are only needed for patients with a history of liver disease.
They help in assessing the effectiveness of the anti-epileptic
medication.
Monitoring CBC and liver function tests is necessary to detect
potential side effects and ensure patient safety.
These tests are required to determine the patient's blood type.
9. Aminoglycosides mainly cover what type of bacteria?
atypical
anaerobes
gram-negatives
gram-positive
10. Describe how potassium-sparing diuretics differ from other types of
diuretics in terms of electrolyte balance.
, Potassium-sparing diuretics increase both sodium and potassium
levels in the body.
Potassium-sparing diuretics do not affect electrolyte balance at all.
Potassium-sparing diuretics specifically retain potassium while
promoting sodium excretion, unlike other diuretics that may cause
potassium loss.
Potassium-sparing diuretics only affect sodium levels without
impacting potassium.
11. A patient with a known penicillin allergy requires antibiotic treatment for a
dental procedure. Which class of antibiotics would be most appropriate to
prescribe?
Cephalosporins
Penicillins
Macrolides
Tetracyclines
12. Describe the potential risks associated with the concurrent use of
benzodiazepines and alcohol.
The concurrent use can improve metabolism of medications.
The concurrent use can reduce the side effects of diuretics.
The concurrent use can lead to increased sedation and respiratory
depression.
The concurrent use can enhance the effectiveness of antibiotics.
13. What is the primary pharmacological use of Phenobarbital?
Anticoagulant
