NUR 114 Final Exam Questions And Correct Detailed Answers
2026 Edition
Diuretics reduce-CORRECT ANSWER-preload
Positive Inotropics-CORRECT ANSWER-increase contractility
Heart Failure-CORRECT ANSWER-heart fails as a pump-causes poor perfusion-usually by
uncontrolled HTN and MI
Patients who take antihypertensives need to be sure they-CORRECT
ANSWERconsistently take their meds and that they don't stop taking them just because
they feel better.
During HF, BNP will be high, needs to be -CORRECT ANSWER-<100
Atrial Fib- CORRECT ANSWER-atria quiver and do not functionally pump-at risk for PE-give
anticoagulants
Left Sided HF-CORRECT ANSWER-patient is drowning-cough with pink frothy pink
sputum-crackles in lungs
,Stable Angina-CORRECT ANSWER-predictable pattern of chest pain-patients know when
the chest pain is going to occur-relieved by NTG and rest
,Right Sided HF-CORRECT ANSWER-Blood will pool in the peripheral-shoes and jewelry will be
too tight
·Restrict fluid and sodium intake
Schizotypal-CORRECT ANSWER-overly superstitious, magical thinking,high anxiety, will ramble,
paranoid. Probably teased and bullied in school. No specific medications, respect need for social
isolation, explain everything to them.
Histrionic Personality Disorder-CORRECT ANSWER-all about me,constantly seeking
attention. Common in women. Very flamboyant, impulsive and dramatic.Act flirtatious,
have overly intense attachment to the parent of opposite sex. Seek treatment for
depression. Keep your guard up with these patients and be concrete.
Narcissistic Personality-CORRECT ANSWER-Arrogant, need constant admiration,low self-
esteem. Lack empathy for others. Have fear of being abandoned.Benefit from group therapy.
Never get in an argument with these patients
Avoidant Personality-CORRECT ANSWER-low self esteem, feel inferior to everyone, don't like to
be involved in new activities with new people. Use SSRIs,benefit from group therapy. Do NOT
push into social interactions!
Dependant Personality-CORRECT ANSWER-clingy, submissive, need to be taken care of by
others, May have had chronic illness growing up. Main goal is to get patient to become more
independent. Patients will model what they see,understand (as the nurse) why this patient is
being excessively clingy.
Obsessive Compulsive-CORRECT ANSWER-perfectionists, rigid, inflexible, very critical of
themselves and others- Rituals are performed to relieve anxiety-
, Isolation is defense mechanism.Benefit from Prozac and group therapy. Be consistent
and set limits.
Digoxin therapy-CORRECT ANSWER-monitor potassium-change in mental status, yellow halos,
etc are signs of toxicity. Therapeutic level 0.5-2 Don't take with calcium or antacids- if apical
pulse is less than 60. hold medication
Unstable angina-CORRECT ANSWER-chest pain that occurs at rest
Cardiac cath-postop-CORRECT ANSWER-want to be sure to monitor pulses as well as
hematoma at cath site.
MONA-CORRECT ANSWER-Morphine, Oxygen, Nitro, Aspirin
NTG-CORRECT ANSWER-Given sublingual, under tongue,need baseline BP before given, can do
every 5 minutes for a total of 3 NTG, if no relief after 1,call 911-expect a tingling sensation
under tongue- Only good for 3 months-needs to be stored in dark glass container away from
light.
organic angina-CORRECT ANSWER-agingprocess,
functional angina-CORRECT ANSWER-psychological
angina causes-CORRECT ANSWER-alcohol,tobacco, HTN, DM, Parkinson's, MS,lumbosacral
injuries, pelvic fractures. THINK ABOUT 2 RISK FACTORS-(pick the option with the most risk
factors)
2026 Edition
Diuretics reduce-CORRECT ANSWER-preload
Positive Inotropics-CORRECT ANSWER-increase contractility
Heart Failure-CORRECT ANSWER-heart fails as a pump-causes poor perfusion-usually by
uncontrolled HTN and MI
Patients who take antihypertensives need to be sure they-CORRECT
ANSWERconsistently take their meds and that they don't stop taking them just because
they feel better.
During HF, BNP will be high, needs to be -CORRECT ANSWER-<100
Atrial Fib- CORRECT ANSWER-atria quiver and do not functionally pump-at risk for PE-give
anticoagulants
Left Sided HF-CORRECT ANSWER-patient is drowning-cough with pink frothy pink
sputum-crackles in lungs
,Stable Angina-CORRECT ANSWER-predictable pattern of chest pain-patients know when
the chest pain is going to occur-relieved by NTG and rest
,Right Sided HF-CORRECT ANSWER-Blood will pool in the peripheral-shoes and jewelry will be
too tight
·Restrict fluid and sodium intake
Schizotypal-CORRECT ANSWER-overly superstitious, magical thinking,high anxiety, will ramble,
paranoid. Probably teased and bullied in school. No specific medications, respect need for social
isolation, explain everything to them.
Histrionic Personality Disorder-CORRECT ANSWER-all about me,constantly seeking
attention. Common in women. Very flamboyant, impulsive and dramatic.Act flirtatious,
have overly intense attachment to the parent of opposite sex. Seek treatment for
depression. Keep your guard up with these patients and be concrete.
Narcissistic Personality-CORRECT ANSWER-Arrogant, need constant admiration,low self-
esteem. Lack empathy for others. Have fear of being abandoned.Benefit from group therapy.
Never get in an argument with these patients
Avoidant Personality-CORRECT ANSWER-low self esteem, feel inferior to everyone, don't like to
be involved in new activities with new people. Use SSRIs,benefit from group therapy. Do NOT
push into social interactions!
Dependant Personality-CORRECT ANSWER-clingy, submissive, need to be taken care of by
others, May have had chronic illness growing up. Main goal is to get patient to become more
independent. Patients will model what they see,understand (as the nurse) why this patient is
being excessively clingy.
Obsessive Compulsive-CORRECT ANSWER-perfectionists, rigid, inflexible, very critical of
themselves and others- Rituals are performed to relieve anxiety-
, Isolation is defense mechanism.Benefit from Prozac and group therapy. Be consistent
and set limits.
Digoxin therapy-CORRECT ANSWER-monitor potassium-change in mental status, yellow halos,
etc are signs of toxicity. Therapeutic level 0.5-2 Don't take with calcium or antacids- if apical
pulse is less than 60. hold medication
Unstable angina-CORRECT ANSWER-chest pain that occurs at rest
Cardiac cath-postop-CORRECT ANSWER-want to be sure to monitor pulses as well as
hematoma at cath site.
MONA-CORRECT ANSWER-Morphine, Oxygen, Nitro, Aspirin
NTG-CORRECT ANSWER-Given sublingual, under tongue,need baseline BP before given, can do
every 5 minutes for a total of 3 NTG, if no relief after 1,call 911-expect a tingling sensation
under tongue- Only good for 3 months-needs to be stored in dark glass container away from
light.
organic angina-CORRECT ANSWER-agingprocess,
functional angina-CORRECT ANSWER-psychological
angina causes-CORRECT ANSWER-alcohol,tobacco, HTN, DM, Parkinson's, MS,lumbosacral
injuries, pelvic fractures. THINK ABOUT 2 RISK FACTORS-(pick the option with the most risk
factors)
