Nursing 3100 Exam 3 Latest Test
Questions with All Correct Answers
(2025-2026) Update.
Which statement should the nurse include in the education for a client prescribed a non-
steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)? - Answer Take the medication with food
--Taking medication with food will decrease GI irritation
A client asks the nurse if they can use liquid acetaminophen (Tylenol) that is used for an older
child for their4-month-old baby with a fever. Which response should the nurse provide? -
Answer Infant drops should be used because they are different from liquid medicine
-- infant drops should be used bc it has a different concentration than a children formula
Which laboratory tests should the nurse anticipate evaluating prior to a client receiving
ibuprofen (Advil) for long-term therapy? - Answer Hemoglobin and hematocrit (can be
decreased)
Bleeding times (can be increased)
Liver function (AST and ALT may increase)
Which signs of inflammation should the nurse anticipate for a client that has experienced a
sports-related injury to theirleg? - Answer Swelling
Pain
Warmth
-- signs of inflammation
A client that is experiencing inflammation from an injury asks the nurse how long it will take to
respond to treatment. Which is the best response by the nurse? - Answer About a week and a
half for symptoms to resolve
-- acute inflammation, 8-10 days standard for symptoms to resolve and repair to begin
,A client tells the nurse they would prefer to indefinitely take prednisone to treat their
inflammatory disease. Which is the best response by the nurse? - Answer Not recommended
due to the serious side effects
-- systemic glucocorticoids are reserved for the short-term treatment of severe disease because
of potentially serious AEs
Which describes the direct action of acetaminophen (Tylenol) for fever reduction? - Answer
Dilation of peripheral blood vessels
Direct action at level of hypothalamus
-- enables sweating and dissipation of heat
Which statement made by a client indicates an understanding of the maximum daily amount of
ibuprofen (Motrin)? - Answer I cannot take over 3200 mg/day
-- 24 hours (80 mg 4x)
Which statement should the nurse include in the parental teaching for the administration of
acetaminophen (Tylenol) to a child? - Answer Read the labels of all OTC medications for
amount of Tylenol
-- to avoid overdoing child
Which outcome should the nurse include in the plan of care for the older client receiving non-
steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) therapy? - Answer Report any bleeding or bruising
while taking NSAID
-- older adults at risk for increased bleeding w NSAID therapy
For which finding should the nurse notify the healthcare provider for a client prescribed
prednisone? - Answer Unexplained fever
,Which of the client's current prescriptions should the nurse consult the healthcare provider
about who has prescribed acetaminophen (Tylenol) four times a day? - Answer Warfarin
(Coumadin) 2 mg orally every day
-- Tylenol inhibits metabolism of warfarin, use of both could result in toxic accumulation of
warfarin
Which should the nurse monitor a client for that is receiving a salicylate? - Answer Ototoxicity
Nephrotoxicity
-- monitored for tinnitus, difficulty hearing, light headedness, difficulty balancing
Urine output and periodic kidney functions should be evaluated
Which findings are symptoms of inflammation? - Answer Redness - antigen reaction
Warmth - vasodialtion
Itching - histamine release
Pain
Which is an early laboratory marker of inflammation? - Answer C-reactive protein
-- protein found in plasma and early marker of inflammation
Which finding is a common adverse effect of an anti-inflammatory prescription? - Answer
Heartburn and GI upset
Which should a client be monitored for when prescribed a glucocorticoid? - Answer Bruising
-- long-term glucocorticoid use can result in susceptibility to bruising
Which describes the mechanism of action for Ibuprofen (Advil)? - Answer Inhibition of
prostaglandin synthesis
Which instructions should the nurse include in the teaching for a client prescribed aspirin
, Which symptom should the nurse instruct the client prescribed a salicylate to report
immediately to the healthcareprovider? - Answer Edema
Decreased urine output
Darkening of urine
--can be nephrotoxic
The nurse has provided education for a client prescribed a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory.
Which statement made by the client indicates an understanding of the information? - Answer
Make sure to increase fluid intake
--can be nephrotoxic, drinking fluids helps clear the drug from their system
A client with severe inflammation of the knee prescribed a corticosteroid asks why they need to
return to the clinic for a 10-day follow-up. Which information should the nurse provide the
client? - Answer Your prescribed treatment will be evaluated
The knee should be re-examined
Corticosteroids should only be taken for 1 to 3 weeks
Your prescription may be changed to an NSAID
Which information in the health history should the nurse be concerned about for a client
prescribed ibuprofen for a mild ankle sprain? - Answer Hypertension
Alcohol Abuse
Allergy to aspirin
Recent history of a Peptic ulcer
Which client statement made by the client indicates the treatment with an anti-inflammatory
has beensuccessful? - Answer My fever went away yesterday
The pain in my should is gone
Which information should the nurse include in the explanation of inflammation for a client? -
Answer When cells are damaged nearby vessels get bigger
The vessels in the area allow fluids to escape
Inflammation produces pus
Questions with All Correct Answers
(2025-2026) Update.
Which statement should the nurse include in the education for a client prescribed a non-
steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)? - Answer Take the medication with food
--Taking medication with food will decrease GI irritation
A client asks the nurse if they can use liquid acetaminophen (Tylenol) that is used for an older
child for their4-month-old baby with a fever. Which response should the nurse provide? -
Answer Infant drops should be used because they are different from liquid medicine
-- infant drops should be used bc it has a different concentration than a children formula
Which laboratory tests should the nurse anticipate evaluating prior to a client receiving
ibuprofen (Advil) for long-term therapy? - Answer Hemoglobin and hematocrit (can be
decreased)
Bleeding times (can be increased)
Liver function (AST and ALT may increase)
Which signs of inflammation should the nurse anticipate for a client that has experienced a
sports-related injury to theirleg? - Answer Swelling
Pain
Warmth
-- signs of inflammation
A client that is experiencing inflammation from an injury asks the nurse how long it will take to
respond to treatment. Which is the best response by the nurse? - Answer About a week and a
half for symptoms to resolve
-- acute inflammation, 8-10 days standard for symptoms to resolve and repair to begin
,A client tells the nurse they would prefer to indefinitely take prednisone to treat their
inflammatory disease. Which is the best response by the nurse? - Answer Not recommended
due to the serious side effects
-- systemic glucocorticoids are reserved for the short-term treatment of severe disease because
of potentially serious AEs
Which describes the direct action of acetaminophen (Tylenol) for fever reduction? - Answer
Dilation of peripheral blood vessels
Direct action at level of hypothalamus
-- enables sweating and dissipation of heat
Which statement made by a client indicates an understanding of the maximum daily amount of
ibuprofen (Motrin)? - Answer I cannot take over 3200 mg/day
-- 24 hours (80 mg 4x)
Which statement should the nurse include in the parental teaching for the administration of
acetaminophen (Tylenol) to a child? - Answer Read the labels of all OTC medications for
amount of Tylenol
-- to avoid overdoing child
Which outcome should the nurse include in the plan of care for the older client receiving non-
steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) therapy? - Answer Report any bleeding or bruising
while taking NSAID
-- older adults at risk for increased bleeding w NSAID therapy
For which finding should the nurse notify the healthcare provider for a client prescribed
prednisone? - Answer Unexplained fever
,Which of the client's current prescriptions should the nurse consult the healthcare provider
about who has prescribed acetaminophen (Tylenol) four times a day? - Answer Warfarin
(Coumadin) 2 mg orally every day
-- Tylenol inhibits metabolism of warfarin, use of both could result in toxic accumulation of
warfarin
Which should the nurse monitor a client for that is receiving a salicylate? - Answer Ototoxicity
Nephrotoxicity
-- monitored for tinnitus, difficulty hearing, light headedness, difficulty balancing
Urine output and periodic kidney functions should be evaluated
Which findings are symptoms of inflammation? - Answer Redness - antigen reaction
Warmth - vasodialtion
Itching - histamine release
Pain
Which is an early laboratory marker of inflammation? - Answer C-reactive protein
-- protein found in plasma and early marker of inflammation
Which finding is a common adverse effect of an anti-inflammatory prescription? - Answer
Heartburn and GI upset
Which should a client be monitored for when prescribed a glucocorticoid? - Answer Bruising
-- long-term glucocorticoid use can result in susceptibility to bruising
Which describes the mechanism of action for Ibuprofen (Advil)? - Answer Inhibition of
prostaglandin synthesis
Which instructions should the nurse include in the teaching for a client prescribed aspirin
, Which symptom should the nurse instruct the client prescribed a salicylate to report
immediately to the healthcareprovider? - Answer Edema
Decreased urine output
Darkening of urine
--can be nephrotoxic
The nurse has provided education for a client prescribed a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory.
Which statement made by the client indicates an understanding of the information? - Answer
Make sure to increase fluid intake
--can be nephrotoxic, drinking fluids helps clear the drug from their system
A client with severe inflammation of the knee prescribed a corticosteroid asks why they need to
return to the clinic for a 10-day follow-up. Which information should the nurse provide the
client? - Answer Your prescribed treatment will be evaluated
The knee should be re-examined
Corticosteroids should only be taken for 1 to 3 weeks
Your prescription may be changed to an NSAID
Which information in the health history should the nurse be concerned about for a client
prescribed ibuprofen for a mild ankle sprain? - Answer Hypertension
Alcohol Abuse
Allergy to aspirin
Recent history of a Peptic ulcer
Which client statement made by the client indicates the treatment with an anti-inflammatory
has beensuccessful? - Answer My fever went away yesterday
The pain in my should is gone
Which information should the nurse include in the explanation of inflammation for a client? -
Answer When cells are damaged nearby vessels get bigger
The vessels in the area allow fluids to escape
Inflammation produces pus
