NR293 Week 8 Final Exam
Question 1
What side effect is associated with tetracycline?
A Hypertension
B Dry skin
C Photosensitivity ✓
D Blurred vision
✓ CORRECT ANSWER C – Photosensitivity
Rationale: Tetracycline causes photosensitivity (increased UV sensitivity). Patients should avoid prolonged
sun exposure and use sunscreen while on this medication.
, Question 2
What is an adverse effect of clindamycin?
A Genitourinary infection
B Clostridioides difficile (C-diff) ✓
C Tachycardia
D Pancreatitis
✓ CORRECT ANSWER B – Clostridioides difficile (C-diff)
Rationale: Clindamycin is strongly associated with C. difficile overgrowth and colitis by disrupting normal gut
flora.
, Question 3
What is a common adverse effect of phenytoin?
A Blindness
B Lethargy ✓
C Hair loss
D Photosensitivity
✓ CORRECT ANSWER B – Lethargy
Rationale: Phenytoin commonly causes CNS depression including lethargy, drowsiness, and ataxia. Other
effects include gingival hyperplasia and nystagmus.
, Question 4
Which drug is contraindicated for a client with hyperkalemia?
A Hydralazine
B Furosemide
C Hydrochlorothiazide
D Spironolactone ✓
✓ CORRECT ANSWER D – Spironolactone
Rationale: Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic that retains potassium and is contraindicated in
hyperkalemia.
Question 1
What side effect is associated with tetracycline?
A Hypertension
B Dry skin
C Photosensitivity ✓
D Blurred vision
✓ CORRECT ANSWER C – Photosensitivity
Rationale: Tetracycline causes photosensitivity (increased UV sensitivity). Patients should avoid prolonged
sun exposure and use sunscreen while on this medication.
, Question 2
What is an adverse effect of clindamycin?
A Genitourinary infection
B Clostridioides difficile (C-diff) ✓
C Tachycardia
D Pancreatitis
✓ CORRECT ANSWER B – Clostridioides difficile (C-diff)
Rationale: Clindamycin is strongly associated with C. difficile overgrowth and colitis by disrupting normal gut
flora.
, Question 3
What is a common adverse effect of phenytoin?
A Blindness
B Lethargy ✓
C Hair loss
D Photosensitivity
✓ CORRECT ANSWER B – Lethargy
Rationale: Phenytoin commonly causes CNS depression including lethargy, drowsiness, and ataxia. Other
effects include gingival hyperplasia and nystagmus.
, Question 4
Which drug is contraindicated for a client with hyperkalemia?
A Hydralazine
B Furosemide
C Hydrochlorothiazide
D Spironolactone ✓
✓ CORRECT ANSWER D – Spironolactone
Rationale: Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic that retains potassium and is contraindicated in
hyperkalemia.
