NU 150 EXAM 3 GALEN COLLEGE
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
A nurse is caring for a patient prescribed tetracycline. Which of the following instructions
should the nurse include in patient teaching? ANSWER - Avoid direct sunlight and wear
protective clothing.
A nurse is administering morphine to a patient for pain. Which of the following assessments
is most critical before administering the medication? ANSWER - Respiratory rate
A patient is prescribed sulfonamide for a urinary tract infection. Which nursing
intervention is appropriate to include in the care plan? ANSWER - Encourage increased
fluid intake.
A nurse is caring for a patient taking omeprazole. Which of the following is the best
indication that the medication is effective? ANSWER - The patient reports no gastric
reflux or heartburn.
A patient is being treated for a superinfection caused by prolonged antibiotic use. Which of
the
following is the most likely explanation for the development of the superinfection?
ANSWER - Overgrowth of resistant organisms.
Which statement indicates a patient needs further teaching about nitrofurantoin therapy?
ANSWER - "I can stop taking the medication when I feel better."
A patient taking aspirin asks why the medication is prescribed after a stroke. What is the
nurse's
best response? ANSWER - "It prevents blood clot formation in your arteries."
A patient receiving penicillin develops a rash and itching. Which action should the nurse
take
first? ANSWER - Discontinue the medication immediately.
A patient is prescribed acetaminophen for pain relief. Which adverse effect should the nurse
monitor for? ANSWER - Hepatotoxicity
, The nurse is administering calcium carbonate to a patient. What is a potential adverse effect
of
this medication? ANSWER - Kidney stone formation
A patient is scheduled for surgery and is prescribed an anticholinergic medication. What is
the
purpose of this medication? ANSWER - To decrease respiratory secretions
A nurse is administering ciprofloxacin to a patient. What adverse effect should the nurse
monitor for? ANSWER - Superinfection
A nurse is caring for a patient taking omeprazole. Which of the following conditions is most
likely to develop with long-term use? ANSWER - Increased risk of fractures
A nurse is educating a patient prescribed ibuprofen for pain management. Which condition
is a
contraindication for the use of ibuprofen? ANSWER - Clotting disorders
The nurse is administering meperidine to a postoperative patient. What adverse effect
should the
nurse assess for? ANSWER - Urinary retention
A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin to a patient. What is the most important step
before administering this medication? ANSWER - Obtain a culture and sensitivity test.
A patient taking sulfonamide reports a rash and peeling skin. What should the nurse do
first? ANSWER - Discontinue the medication immediately
Which of the following patients is most at risk for toxicity when prescribed morphine?
ANSWER - An 80-year-old with renal insufficiency
A patient with a history of heart failure asks about using sodium bicarbonate for
indigestion. How should the nurse respond? ANSWER - "Sodium bicarbonate may worsen
your heart failure symptoms."
A patient prescribed broad-spectrum antibiotics for a bacterial infection asks why this type
of antibiotic was chosen. What is the nurse's best response? ANSWER - "It can kill a
variety of bacteria that may be causing your infection."
The nurse is educating a patient about tetracycline. Which of the following foods should the
patient avoid while taking this medication? ANSWER - Dairy products
A patient who is prescribed penicillin reports itching and swelling of the face. What is the
nurse's first action? ANSWER - Discontinue the penicillin
LATEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
A nurse is caring for a patient prescribed tetracycline. Which of the following instructions
should the nurse include in patient teaching? ANSWER - Avoid direct sunlight and wear
protective clothing.
A nurse is administering morphine to a patient for pain. Which of the following assessments
is most critical before administering the medication? ANSWER - Respiratory rate
A patient is prescribed sulfonamide for a urinary tract infection. Which nursing
intervention is appropriate to include in the care plan? ANSWER - Encourage increased
fluid intake.
A nurse is caring for a patient taking omeprazole. Which of the following is the best
indication that the medication is effective? ANSWER - The patient reports no gastric
reflux or heartburn.
A patient is being treated for a superinfection caused by prolonged antibiotic use. Which of
the
following is the most likely explanation for the development of the superinfection?
ANSWER - Overgrowth of resistant organisms.
Which statement indicates a patient needs further teaching about nitrofurantoin therapy?
ANSWER - "I can stop taking the medication when I feel better."
A patient taking aspirin asks why the medication is prescribed after a stroke. What is the
nurse's
best response? ANSWER - "It prevents blood clot formation in your arteries."
A patient receiving penicillin develops a rash and itching. Which action should the nurse
take
first? ANSWER - Discontinue the medication immediately.
A patient is prescribed acetaminophen for pain relief. Which adverse effect should the nurse
monitor for? ANSWER - Hepatotoxicity
, The nurse is administering calcium carbonate to a patient. What is a potential adverse effect
of
this medication? ANSWER - Kidney stone formation
A patient is scheduled for surgery and is prescribed an anticholinergic medication. What is
the
purpose of this medication? ANSWER - To decrease respiratory secretions
A nurse is administering ciprofloxacin to a patient. What adverse effect should the nurse
monitor for? ANSWER - Superinfection
A nurse is caring for a patient taking omeprazole. Which of the following conditions is most
likely to develop with long-term use? ANSWER - Increased risk of fractures
A nurse is educating a patient prescribed ibuprofen for pain management. Which condition
is a
contraindication for the use of ibuprofen? ANSWER - Clotting disorders
The nurse is administering meperidine to a postoperative patient. What adverse effect
should the
nurse assess for? ANSWER - Urinary retention
A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin to a patient. What is the most important step
before administering this medication? ANSWER - Obtain a culture and sensitivity test.
A patient taking sulfonamide reports a rash and peeling skin. What should the nurse do
first? ANSWER - Discontinue the medication immediately
Which of the following patients is most at risk for toxicity when prescribed morphine?
ANSWER - An 80-year-old with renal insufficiency
A patient with a history of heart failure asks about using sodium bicarbonate for
indigestion. How should the nurse respond? ANSWER - "Sodium bicarbonate may worsen
your heart failure symptoms."
A patient prescribed broad-spectrum antibiotics for a bacterial infection asks why this type
of antibiotic was chosen. What is the nurse's best response? ANSWER - "It can kill a
variety of bacteria that may be causing your infection."
The nurse is educating a patient about tetracycline. Which of the following foods should the
patient avoid while taking this medication? ANSWER - Dairy products
A patient who is prescribed penicillin reports itching and swelling of the face. What is the
nurse's first action? ANSWER - Discontinue the penicillin
