NR 224 Fundamentals Final Exam with Questions and Answers

NR 224 Fundamentals Final Exam with Questions and Answers Which of the following patients receives a drug that requires parenteral route? a. a woman who takes diuretic pill each morning. b. a man who has an antifungal ointment applied to his skin rash daily. c. a man with emphysema who uses nebulized bronchodilators. d. a woman who has been ordered intravenous antibiotics. ANSWER D. a woman who has been ordered intravenous antibiotics. To which of the following patients would the nurse be most likely to administer a PRN medication? a. a patient who is experiencing severe and unprecedented chest pain. b. a patient whose asthma is treated with inhaled corticosteroids. c. a patient who is complaining of pain near her surgical site. d. a patient who requires daily medication to control hypertension. ANSWER C. A complain of "breakthrough" pain, especially post surgery, would likely require the nurse to administer a PRN analgesic. A new onset of chest pain would likely require a stat order, while longstanding treatment of hypertension and asthma would likely include standing orders for relevant medications. A nurse is providing care for a patient who has a history of dementia. Which of the following methods should the nurse use in order to determine the patient's identity prior to medication administration? ANSWER Check the patient's identification band.