NUR1141 Exam 4 rev Questions With Complete Solutions
A client is asking the nurse how long the insulin will last. The
nurse explains that the long acting insulin (Lantus, Levimir) will
last: Correct Answers 24hrs
A common adverse effect of bronchodilators is: Correct
Answers tachycardia
A patient has just been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, what
should the nurse monitor? Correct Answers diet and blood
glucose
A patient in the emergency department was showing signs of
hypoglycemia and had a fingerstick glucose level of 34 mg/dL.
The patient has just become unconscious. What is the nurse's
next action? Correct Answers Administer intravenous glucose
(50% dextrose).
A patient is being prescribed levothyroxine for the first time.
Which statement by the patient indicates an understanding of
discharge instructions given by the nurse? Correct Answers "I
will take this medication in the morning so it does not affect my
sleep at night."
A patient is prescribed dextromethorphan and the nurse is
explaining that the use of the drug is Correct Answers
Antitussive
A patient receiving propylthiouracil (PTU) asks the nurse, "How
does this medication relieve symptoms?" What is the
, appropriate response by the nurse? Correct Answers PTU
inhibits the formation of new thyroid hormone, thus returning
your metabolism to normal."
A patient who has type 2 diabetes is scheduled for an oral
endoscopy and has been NPO (nothing by mouth) since
midnight. What is the best action by the nurse regarding the
administration of her oral antidiabetic drugs? Correct Answers
Contact the prescriber for further orders.
A patient with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD) and type 2 diabetes has been treated for
pneumonia for the past week. The patient has been receiving
intravenous corticosteroids as well as antibiotics as part of his
therapy. At this time, the pneumonia has resolved, but when
monitoring the blood glucose levels, the nurse notices that the
level is still elevated. What is the best explanation for this
elevation? Correct Answers The corticosteroids may cause an
increase in glucose levels.
A patient with asthma asks which of the prescribed medications
should be used in the event of an acute episode of
bronchospasm. The nurse will instruct the patient to use Correct
Answers Albuterol, a beta agonist bronchodilator, by inhalation.
A patient, newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism, has received a
prescription for thyroid replacement therapy. The nurse will
instruct the patient to take this medication at which time of day?
Correct Answers in the morning
A client is asking the nurse how long the insulin will last. The
nurse explains that the long acting insulin (Lantus, Levimir) will
last: Correct Answers 24hrs
A common adverse effect of bronchodilators is: Correct
Answers tachycardia
A patient has just been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, what
should the nurse monitor? Correct Answers diet and blood
glucose
A patient in the emergency department was showing signs of
hypoglycemia and had a fingerstick glucose level of 34 mg/dL.
The patient has just become unconscious. What is the nurse's
next action? Correct Answers Administer intravenous glucose
(50% dextrose).
A patient is being prescribed levothyroxine for the first time.
Which statement by the patient indicates an understanding of
discharge instructions given by the nurse? Correct Answers "I
will take this medication in the morning so it does not affect my
sleep at night."
A patient is prescribed dextromethorphan and the nurse is
explaining that the use of the drug is Correct Answers
Antitussive
A patient receiving propylthiouracil (PTU) asks the nurse, "How
does this medication relieve symptoms?" What is the
, appropriate response by the nurse? Correct Answers PTU
inhibits the formation of new thyroid hormone, thus returning
your metabolism to normal."
A patient who has type 2 diabetes is scheduled for an oral
endoscopy and has been NPO (nothing by mouth) since
midnight. What is the best action by the nurse regarding the
administration of her oral antidiabetic drugs? Correct Answers
Contact the prescriber for further orders.
A patient with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD) and type 2 diabetes has been treated for
pneumonia for the past week. The patient has been receiving
intravenous corticosteroids as well as antibiotics as part of his
therapy. At this time, the pneumonia has resolved, but when
monitoring the blood glucose levels, the nurse notices that the
level is still elevated. What is the best explanation for this
elevation? Correct Answers The corticosteroids may cause an
increase in glucose levels.
A patient with asthma asks which of the prescribed medications
should be used in the event of an acute episode of
bronchospasm. The nurse will instruct the patient to use Correct
Answers Albuterol, a beta agonist bronchodilator, by inhalation.
A patient, newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism, has received a
prescription for thyroid replacement therapy. The nurse will
instruct the patient to take this medication at which time of day?
Correct Answers in the morning
