NR 293 / NR293 Final Exam V2 (New
Update) Pharmacology for Nursing Practice |
Questions and verified Answers | Grade A | 100%
Correct – Chamberlain
The RN is caring for a client who is noncompliant w/ treatment for HTN. The RN explain that
untreated HTN increases the risk of what? SATA
A. migraine headache
B. cholecystitis
C. cerebral infarction
D. heart failure
E. Renal disease
BCD
Th RN teaches client how to use topical nitro. What teaching points should be included? SATA
A. "do not shower with patch in place"
B. "make sure no one touches the side with medication"
C. "assess skin for signs of breakdown"
D. "increase fluid intake to avoid low blood pressure"
E. "rotate application sites"
ABCE
Patient has been prescribed furosemide daily. What are appropriate nursing actions when
beginning this therapy? SATA
A. administer medication in morning
, NR 293 / NR293 Final Exam V2 (New
Update) Pharmacology for Nursing Practice |
Questions and verified Answers | Grade A | 100%
Correct – Chamberlain
B. removed foods that are high in K+
C. Limit fluid intake to 1 L/day, unless contraindicated
D. have low-sodium diet until response is known
E. ensure easy access to restroom
AE
RN is caring for patient who is 25 lbs overweight and newly diagnosed with HTN. What initial
drug therapy should the RN anticipate?
A. Ca2+ channel blocker
B. beta blocker
C. diuretic
D. ACE inhibitor
C
RN is giving education to patient prescribed enalapril. What adverse effects should the RN
include?
A. rash
B. persistent cough
C. sedation
D. tachycardia
B
, NR 293 / NR293 Final Exam V2 (New
Update) Pharmacology for Nursing Practice |
Questions and verified Answers | Grade A | 100%
Correct – Chamberlain
Patients HTN has NOT responded to first-line therapies and is now prescribed spironolactone.
The RN should monitor BP and what else as a priority?
A. AST, ALT, & bilirubin
B. K+ levels
C. heart rhythm
D. COCA urine output
B
ED RN is asked to prepare a nitroprusside infusion for patient on their way to the hospital. What
is the patients most likely diagnosis?
A. HTN associated with DKA
B. hemorrhagic stroke
C. MI accompanied by HTN
D. HTN crisis
D
ED RN is assessing patient experiencing severe digoxin toxicity. What is priority action?
A. acetylcysteine IV STAT
B. auscultate apical HR for 90 seconds
C. administer Digoxin immune Fab
D. ID patients troponin levels
, NR 293 / NR293 Final Exam V2 (New
Update) Pharmacology for Nursing Practice |
Questions and verified Answers | Grade A | 100%
Correct – Chamberlain
C
Patient is prescribed digoxin and states that they occasionally use herbal supplements. what herb
should the RN educate to avoid taking?
A. Ginseng
B. valerian
C. black cohosh
D. saw palmetto
A
RN gives milrinone to patient with CHF. A precipitate will form if what medicine is given in the
same IV line without flushing?
A. Albuterol
B. lovastatin
C. furosemide
D. nifedipine
C
When would the RN hold digoxin and notify the physician?
A. RR below 14
B. history of liver failure
Update) Pharmacology for Nursing Practice |
Questions and verified Answers | Grade A | 100%
Correct – Chamberlain
The RN is caring for a client who is noncompliant w/ treatment for HTN. The RN explain that
untreated HTN increases the risk of what? SATA
A. migraine headache
B. cholecystitis
C. cerebral infarction
D. heart failure
E. Renal disease
BCD
Th RN teaches client how to use topical nitro. What teaching points should be included? SATA
A. "do not shower with patch in place"
B. "make sure no one touches the side with medication"
C. "assess skin for signs of breakdown"
D. "increase fluid intake to avoid low blood pressure"
E. "rotate application sites"
ABCE
Patient has been prescribed furosemide daily. What are appropriate nursing actions when
beginning this therapy? SATA
A. administer medication in morning
, NR 293 / NR293 Final Exam V2 (New
Update) Pharmacology for Nursing Practice |
Questions and verified Answers | Grade A | 100%
Correct – Chamberlain
B. removed foods that are high in K+
C. Limit fluid intake to 1 L/day, unless contraindicated
D. have low-sodium diet until response is known
E. ensure easy access to restroom
AE
RN is caring for patient who is 25 lbs overweight and newly diagnosed with HTN. What initial
drug therapy should the RN anticipate?
A. Ca2+ channel blocker
B. beta blocker
C. diuretic
D. ACE inhibitor
C
RN is giving education to patient prescribed enalapril. What adverse effects should the RN
include?
A. rash
B. persistent cough
C. sedation
D. tachycardia
B
, NR 293 / NR293 Final Exam V2 (New
Update) Pharmacology for Nursing Practice |
Questions and verified Answers | Grade A | 100%
Correct – Chamberlain
Patients HTN has NOT responded to first-line therapies and is now prescribed spironolactone.
The RN should monitor BP and what else as a priority?
A. AST, ALT, & bilirubin
B. K+ levels
C. heart rhythm
D. COCA urine output
B
ED RN is asked to prepare a nitroprusside infusion for patient on their way to the hospital. What
is the patients most likely diagnosis?
A. HTN associated with DKA
B. hemorrhagic stroke
C. MI accompanied by HTN
D. HTN crisis
D
ED RN is assessing patient experiencing severe digoxin toxicity. What is priority action?
A. acetylcysteine IV STAT
B. auscultate apical HR for 90 seconds
C. administer Digoxin immune Fab
D. ID patients troponin levels
, NR 293 / NR293 Final Exam V2 (New
Update) Pharmacology for Nursing Practice |
Questions and verified Answers | Grade A | 100%
Correct – Chamberlain
C
Patient is prescribed digoxin and states that they occasionally use herbal supplements. what herb
should the RN educate to avoid taking?
A. Ginseng
B. valerian
C. black cohosh
D. saw palmetto
A
RN gives milrinone to patient with CHF. A precipitate will form if what medicine is given in the
same IV line without flushing?
A. Albuterol
B. lovastatin
C. furosemide
D. nifedipine
C
When would the RN hold digoxin and notify the physician?
A. RR below 14
B. history of liver failure
