NUR 125 Final Exam Questions With Complete Solutions
Alzheimer's Correct Answer Deficiency of acetylcholine,
neurofibrillary tangles, amyloid deposits in the brain
*nutrition should include small frequent meals with finger foods
high in protein and carbohydrates
amputation Correct Answer Major complication is
hemorrhage
Diagnostic test include: pulse volume recording, vascular
studies, thermography
Anaphylaxis Correct Answer Histamine released causes-
bronchospasm, vasodilation, increased capillary permeability,
hypovolemia and edema
—severe allergic reaction
Angina/MI Correct Answer Nitrate patient education- seek
medical attention if chest pain is not relieved by one tablet
within 5 minutes, tablets should be continued to be taken every 5
minutes, for a total of 3 tablets in 15 mins if pain is not relieved
Order set: oxygen, ECG, Troponin
—calcium channel blockers vasodilate
BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia) Correct Answer OTC
antihistamines can aggravate the urinary symptoms
-patient education: urinating when you feel the urge to go,
spacing fluid consumption, not drinking fluids 2 hours before
bedtime, notifying doctor if you are unable to void
—urinary incontinence up to 6 months in prostatectomy patients
, Breast cancer S/S Correct Answer Dimpling of the skin of the
breast, discharge from the nipple, thickening of breast tissue, dry
rash in the areola
Cataracts Correct Answer Cloudy vision, seeing spots or
ghosts images and floaters
Cellulitis Correct Answer Localized— tenderness and redness
Systemic- malaise, chills fever
Chronic kidney disease Correct Answer Amphojel
administered to bind with phosphorus to increase the serum
calcium
Daily fluid needs usually are calculated by adding 600 mL to the
previous day's fluid output level
Erythropoietin is excreted by the kidneys and stimulates bone
marrow to produce RBCs
closure angle glaucoma Correct Answer Sudden, acute pain,
blurred vision, halos around lights, N/V, headache on affected
side
Complication of glaucoma? Correct Answer Blindness
complications of leukemia Correct Answer Infection,
bleeding, anemia
—patient should be on neutropenic precautions
COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) Correct
Answer Respiratory effect interferes with swallowing, depletes
energy, and increases caloric needs
Alzheimer's Correct Answer Deficiency of acetylcholine,
neurofibrillary tangles, amyloid deposits in the brain
*nutrition should include small frequent meals with finger foods
high in protein and carbohydrates
amputation Correct Answer Major complication is
hemorrhage
Diagnostic test include: pulse volume recording, vascular
studies, thermography
Anaphylaxis Correct Answer Histamine released causes-
bronchospasm, vasodilation, increased capillary permeability,
hypovolemia and edema
—severe allergic reaction
Angina/MI Correct Answer Nitrate patient education- seek
medical attention if chest pain is not relieved by one tablet
within 5 minutes, tablets should be continued to be taken every 5
minutes, for a total of 3 tablets in 15 mins if pain is not relieved
Order set: oxygen, ECG, Troponin
—calcium channel blockers vasodilate
BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia) Correct Answer OTC
antihistamines can aggravate the urinary symptoms
-patient education: urinating when you feel the urge to go,
spacing fluid consumption, not drinking fluids 2 hours before
bedtime, notifying doctor if you are unable to void
—urinary incontinence up to 6 months in prostatectomy patients
, Breast cancer S/S Correct Answer Dimpling of the skin of the
breast, discharge from the nipple, thickening of breast tissue, dry
rash in the areola
Cataracts Correct Answer Cloudy vision, seeing spots or
ghosts images and floaters
Cellulitis Correct Answer Localized— tenderness and redness
Systemic- malaise, chills fever
Chronic kidney disease Correct Answer Amphojel
administered to bind with phosphorus to increase the serum
calcium
Daily fluid needs usually are calculated by adding 600 mL to the
previous day's fluid output level
Erythropoietin is excreted by the kidneys and stimulates bone
marrow to produce RBCs
closure angle glaucoma Correct Answer Sudden, acute pain,
blurred vision, halos around lights, N/V, headache on affected
side
Complication of glaucoma? Correct Answer Blindness
complications of leukemia Correct Answer Infection,
bleeding, anemia
—patient should be on neutropenic precautions
COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) Correct
Answer Respiratory effect interferes with swallowing, depletes
energy, and increases caloric needs
