NUR 222 FINAL EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS
◉ A patient complains of a sore throat and has been told it is due to
beta-hemolytic streptococcal infection. The nurse anticipates that
the patient has which acute condition? Answer: Pharyngitis
◉ A patient is prescribed the decongestant oxymetazoline (Afrin)
nasal spray. What will the nurse teach the patient? Answer: Limit
use of the drug to 5 to 7 days to prevent rebound nasal congestion.
◉ A patient has been prescribed guaifenesin (Robitussin). The nurse
understands that the purpose of the drug is too accomplish what?
Answer: Loosen bronchial secretions so coughing can eliminate
them.
◉ Beclomethasone (Beconase) has been prescribed for a patient
with allergic rhinitis. What should the nurse teach the patient
regarding this medication? Answer: With continuous use, dryness of
the nasal mucosa/ lining may occur.
◉ A patient with COPD has an acute bronchospasm. The nurse
anticipates that the health care provider will prescribe which
medication? Answer: Epinephrine (Adrenaline)
, ◉ A patient is prescribed aminophylline-theophylline. For what
adverse effect should the nurse monitor the patient? Answer:
Increased heart rate
◉ A patient is receiving IV aminophylline. The nurse checks the
patient's lab values. The serum theophylline level is 32 mcg/mL.
what action should the nurse take? Answer: Notify the health care
provider of the level
◉ A patient with COPD is taking leukotriene antagonist, montelukast
(Singulair). The nurse is aware that this medication is given for
which purpose? Answer: Maintenance treatment of asthma
◉ The patient is receiving digoxin for treatment of heart failure.
Which finding would suggest to the nurse that the heart failure is
improving? Answer: Absence of peripheral edema
◉ The patient's serum digoxin is 3.0 ng/mL. What does the nurse
know about this serum digoxin level? Answer: It is in the high
(elevated) range.
◉ The nurse is assessing a patient for possible evidence of digitalis
toxicity. The nurse acknowledges that which is included in the signs
VERIFIED ANSWERS
◉ A patient complains of a sore throat and has been told it is due to
beta-hemolytic streptococcal infection. The nurse anticipates that
the patient has which acute condition? Answer: Pharyngitis
◉ A patient is prescribed the decongestant oxymetazoline (Afrin)
nasal spray. What will the nurse teach the patient? Answer: Limit
use of the drug to 5 to 7 days to prevent rebound nasal congestion.
◉ A patient has been prescribed guaifenesin (Robitussin). The nurse
understands that the purpose of the drug is too accomplish what?
Answer: Loosen bronchial secretions so coughing can eliminate
them.
◉ Beclomethasone (Beconase) has been prescribed for a patient
with allergic rhinitis. What should the nurse teach the patient
regarding this medication? Answer: With continuous use, dryness of
the nasal mucosa/ lining may occur.
◉ A patient with COPD has an acute bronchospasm. The nurse
anticipates that the health care provider will prescribe which
medication? Answer: Epinephrine (Adrenaline)
, ◉ A patient is prescribed aminophylline-theophylline. For what
adverse effect should the nurse monitor the patient? Answer:
Increased heart rate
◉ A patient is receiving IV aminophylline. The nurse checks the
patient's lab values. The serum theophylline level is 32 mcg/mL.
what action should the nurse take? Answer: Notify the health care
provider of the level
◉ A patient with COPD is taking leukotriene antagonist, montelukast
(Singulair). The nurse is aware that this medication is given for
which purpose? Answer: Maintenance treatment of asthma
◉ The patient is receiving digoxin for treatment of heart failure.
Which finding would suggest to the nurse that the heart failure is
improving? Answer: Absence of peripheral edema
◉ The patient's serum digoxin is 3.0 ng/mL. What does the nurse
know about this serum digoxin level? Answer: It is in the high
(elevated) range.
◉ The nurse is assessing a patient for possible evidence of digitalis
toxicity. The nurse acknowledges that which is included in the signs
