NLN MEDICATION EXAM (ACTUAL EXAM)
WITH CORRECT ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECTLY WELL DEFINED ANSWERS
LATEST 2025 - 2026 ALREADY GRADED A+
Prior to administering the next dose of glyburide (Diabeta) which of the
following signs and symptoms would alert the nurse to further assess the
patient?
• Cool, wet skin
• Elevated blood pressure
• Frequent urination
• Blurred vision - ANSWERS-Cool, wet skin
Which statement by a patient on warfarin sodium (Coumadin) would indicate
that he/she is knowledgeable about the medication?
• I will shave with an electric razor.
• I will increase my intake of green vegetables.
• I will use unwaxed dental floss twice daily.
• I will decrease my daily dose if I feel fatigued. - ANSWERS-I will shave with
an electric razor
,What is the appropriate teaching for a patient on fentanyl (Duragesic) for
several weeks?
• Taper this medication slowly when discontinuing its use
• Increase the dosage when pain persists for several hours
• Limit physical activity while on this medication
• Vigorously rub medication into skin - ANSWERS-Taper this medication
slowly when discontinuing its use
An adverse effect of captopril (Capoten) is...?
• Dehydration
• Peripheral edema
• Hyperglycemia
• Persistent cough - ANSWERS-Persistent cough
A therapeutic effect to amlodipine (Norvasc) is...?
• Greater flexibility
• Decreased blood pressure
• Improved cognition
• Decreased pain - ANSWERS-Decreased blood pressure
What is a common side effect of a calcium channel blocker?
, • Hypertension
• Urinary retention
• Weight loss
• Diplopia - ANSWERS-Diplopia
Enoxaparin (Lovenox) is CONTRAINDICATED for patients with...?
• Congestive health failure
• Kidney stones
• Bleeding disorders
• Asthma - ANSWERS-Bleeding disorders
A nurse should include which of these instructions for a patient on naproxen
(Naprosyn)?
• Maximum effectiveness may take two to four weeks of continued therapy
• The medication may be taken with aspirin to improve pain relief.
• You will need to carefully monitor your blood sugar levels
• It is important that you avoid sun exposure - ANSWERS-Maximum
effectiveness may take two to four weeks of continued therapy
A nurse should monitor ________________ for a patient who is taking
furosemide (Lasix)?
• Respiratory rate
• Blood pressure
WITH CORRECT ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECTLY WELL DEFINED ANSWERS
LATEST 2025 - 2026 ALREADY GRADED A+
Prior to administering the next dose of glyburide (Diabeta) which of the
following signs and symptoms would alert the nurse to further assess the
patient?
• Cool, wet skin
• Elevated blood pressure
• Frequent urination
• Blurred vision - ANSWERS-Cool, wet skin
Which statement by a patient on warfarin sodium (Coumadin) would indicate
that he/she is knowledgeable about the medication?
• I will shave with an electric razor.
• I will increase my intake of green vegetables.
• I will use unwaxed dental floss twice daily.
• I will decrease my daily dose if I feel fatigued. - ANSWERS-I will shave with
an electric razor
,What is the appropriate teaching for a patient on fentanyl (Duragesic) for
several weeks?
• Taper this medication slowly when discontinuing its use
• Increase the dosage when pain persists for several hours
• Limit physical activity while on this medication
• Vigorously rub medication into skin - ANSWERS-Taper this medication
slowly when discontinuing its use
An adverse effect of captopril (Capoten) is...?
• Dehydration
• Peripheral edema
• Hyperglycemia
• Persistent cough - ANSWERS-Persistent cough
A therapeutic effect to amlodipine (Norvasc) is...?
• Greater flexibility
• Decreased blood pressure
• Improved cognition
• Decreased pain - ANSWERS-Decreased blood pressure
What is a common side effect of a calcium channel blocker?
, • Hypertension
• Urinary retention
• Weight loss
• Diplopia - ANSWERS-Diplopia
Enoxaparin (Lovenox) is CONTRAINDICATED for patients with...?
• Congestive health failure
• Kidney stones
• Bleeding disorders
• Asthma - ANSWERS-Bleeding disorders
A nurse should include which of these instructions for a patient on naproxen
(Naprosyn)?
• Maximum effectiveness may take two to four weeks of continued therapy
• The medication may be taken with aspirin to improve pain relief.
• You will need to carefully monitor your blood sugar levels
• It is important that you avoid sun exposure - ANSWERS-Maximum
effectiveness may take two to four weeks of continued therapy
A nurse should monitor ________________ for a patient who is taking
furosemide (Lasix)?
• Respiratory rate
• Blood pressure
