NURS 221 USFCA Exam Study Questions With
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Why are antacids not recommended in patients with chronic kidney disease?
A. Risk of acid base intolerance
B. Antacids offer little to no benefit in most patients
C. There is no contraindication
D. Risk of electrolyte imbalance - ANSWER D. Risk of electrolyte imbalance
Te nurse anticipates prochlorperazine would be the antiemetic of choice for which
condition?
A. N/V after anesthesia
B. N/V due to cancer treatment
C. Intractable hiccoughs
D. Motion sickness - ANSWER C. Intractable hiccoughs
Claire is given her fluticasone inhaler treatment in the morning as maintenance
treatment for her asthma. What is an important nursing indication to prevent thrush?
A. Rinse mouth
B. Use after administration of morning medications
C. Use Spacer
D. Give breakfast right after treatment - ANSWER A. Rinse mouth
Which patient population should not be given Odansetron for their nausea/ vomiting?
A. Nausea and vomiting related to cancer treatment
B. Nausea vomiting related to surgery and anesthesia
C. Hx of QT elongation
, D. Hx of headache - ANSWER C. Hx of QT elongation
Felicity has been taking diphenhydramine for her seasonal allergies. She states that the
medications are effective, but she does not like the drowsiness that comes with the
medication. Why is this medication more sedating than a second generation
antihistamine?
A. Diphenhydramine should not cause drowsiness as it is second generation
B. Both medications cause drowsiness
C. Diphenhydramine has to be taken more frequently, allowing for higher concentrations
of the drug in the body
D. Second generation antihistamines do not cross the blood brain barrier - ANSWER D.
Second generation antihistamines do not cross the blood brain barrier
Out of the options below, which is not an indication for laxative use?
A. Short term constipation
B. None
C. To evacuate the bowels for diagnostic procedures
D. To remove ingested poisons from the lower GI tract
E. Prevent straining when it is clinically undesirable - ANSWER B. None
Nitrates are commonly used antianginal drugs that primarily act to
A. Decrease preload
B. Increase after load
C. Increase Preload
D. Decrease after load - ANSWER A. Decrease Preload
Which patient should be advised to take OTC (over the counter) antihistamines for their
seasonal allergies?
A. Runny nose and cough history of DUI's
Complete Solutions
Why are antacids not recommended in patients with chronic kidney disease?
A. Risk of acid base intolerance
B. Antacids offer little to no benefit in most patients
C. There is no contraindication
D. Risk of electrolyte imbalance - ANSWER D. Risk of electrolyte imbalance
Te nurse anticipates prochlorperazine would be the antiemetic of choice for which
condition?
A. N/V after anesthesia
B. N/V due to cancer treatment
C. Intractable hiccoughs
D. Motion sickness - ANSWER C. Intractable hiccoughs
Claire is given her fluticasone inhaler treatment in the morning as maintenance
treatment for her asthma. What is an important nursing indication to prevent thrush?
A. Rinse mouth
B. Use after administration of morning medications
C. Use Spacer
D. Give breakfast right after treatment - ANSWER A. Rinse mouth
Which patient population should not be given Odansetron for their nausea/ vomiting?
A. Nausea and vomiting related to cancer treatment
B. Nausea vomiting related to surgery and anesthesia
C. Hx of QT elongation
, D. Hx of headache - ANSWER C. Hx of QT elongation
Felicity has been taking diphenhydramine for her seasonal allergies. She states that the
medications are effective, but she does not like the drowsiness that comes with the
medication. Why is this medication more sedating than a second generation
antihistamine?
A. Diphenhydramine should not cause drowsiness as it is second generation
B. Both medications cause drowsiness
C. Diphenhydramine has to be taken more frequently, allowing for higher concentrations
of the drug in the body
D. Second generation antihistamines do not cross the blood brain barrier - ANSWER D.
Second generation antihistamines do not cross the blood brain barrier
Out of the options below, which is not an indication for laxative use?
A. Short term constipation
B. None
C. To evacuate the bowels for diagnostic procedures
D. To remove ingested poisons from the lower GI tract
E. Prevent straining when it is clinically undesirable - ANSWER B. None
Nitrates are commonly used antianginal drugs that primarily act to
A. Decrease preload
B. Increase after load
C. Increase Preload
D. Decrease after load - ANSWER A. Decrease Preload
Which patient should be advised to take OTC (over the counter) antihistamines for their
seasonal allergies?
A. Runny nose and cough history of DUI's
