NURS 3365 EXAM 2 2025
NURS 3365 EXAM 2 2025 LATEST FALL
SESSION | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT
ARLINGTON| APPROVED EXAMVERIFIED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
DETAILED RATIONALES GRADED A+
GUARANTEED PASS ACE YOUR EXAM
A client is prescribed Lactulose for hepatic encephalopathy. The nurse knows the medication
is effective when the client has:
A. 1 hard, formed stool daily.
B. Improved neurological status and 3-4 soft stools daily.
C. Increased serum ammonia levels.
D. Decreased urine output.
B
A+ TEST BANK 1
, NURS 3365 EXAM 2 2025
A nurse is administering Ophthalmic drops. To prevent systemic absorption, the nurse must
apply pressure to the ________ for 30-60 seconds.
A. Outer canthus
B. Cornea
C. Nasolacrimal duct
D. Tragus
C
A nurse is preparing to give a subcutaneous injection of Heparin. Which actions are correct?
(Select All That Apply)
☐ Avoid injecting within 2 inches of the umbilicus.
☐ Massage the site after injection to speed absorption.
☐ Rotate injection sites.
☐ Use a 90-degree angle for an extremely thin client.
☐ Pinch or grasp the skin fold during insertion.
1, 3, 5
2 multiple choice options
A client is prescribed Misoprostol. Which assessment is a priority before administration?
A. Checking the client's blood pressure.
B. Determining the client's pregnancy status.
C. Assessing for a history of glaucoma.
D. Checking for an allergy to peanuts.
B
True or False: Antacids should be administered at the same time as other medications to help
the stomach absorb them better.
A. True
B. False
false
A client with a productive cough and thick mucus is prescribed Guaifenesin. Which instruction
is essential?
A. "Limit your fluid intake to 1 liter a day."
B. "Drink at least 8 oz of water with this medication."
C. "This medication will suppress your urge to cough."
D. "Take this only at bedtime to avoid drowsiness."
B
A+ TEST BANK 2
, NURS 3365 EXAM 2 2025
A client is prescribed Atenolol. The nurse should hold the medication and notify the provider
if:
A. The heart rate is 72 bpm.
B. The blood pressure is 110/70 mmHg.
C. The heart rate is 54 bpm.
D. The client reports feeling slightly fatigued.
C
A client is prescribed Tamsulosin for BPH. Which side effect is a priority safety concern for the
first dose?
A. Reddish-brown urine.
B. Sudden drop in blood pressure (first-dose effect).
C. Hyperglycemia.
D. Constipation.
B
Which medication is the "Rescue" drug for a client having an acute asthma attack?
A. Ipratropium.
B. Albuterol.
C. Montelukast.
D. Theophylline.
B
A client is taking Theophylline. Which dietary item should the nurse tell the client to avoid?
A. Leafy green vegetables.
B. Caffeine (coffee, tea, soda).
C. High-potassium foods.
D. Grapefruit juice.
B
A client has been taking Prednisone for 3 weeks. Why must the medication be tapered off?
A. To prevent immediate weight loss.
B. To avoid suppression of the adrenal gland function.
C. To prevent the development of a bacterial infection.
D. To stop the client from having a cough.
B
A nurse is preparing to administer an IV push medication. How long should the nurse scrub
the hub?
A+ TEST BANK 3
, NURS 3365 EXAM 2 2025
A. 5 seconds.
B. 10 seconds.
C. 15 seconds.
D. 30 seconds.
C
A client is prescribed Scopolamine for motion sickness. The nurse identifies which condition as
a contraindication?
A. Hypertension.
B. Glaucoma.
C. Asthma.
D. Diabetes.
B
True or False: Generic drug names (like acetaminophen) are preferred for safety and are the
names used on the NCLEX.
A. True
B. False
A
1 multiple choice option
A nurse is preparing to give a "High Alert" medication. Which step is mandatory?
A. Check the client's ID once.
B. Have another nurse double-check the dose and drug.
C. Administer the med immediately upon receiving it.
D. Document the administration before giving it.
B
A nurse is teaching a client about a new Montelukast prescription. Which "Black Box Warning"
should be discussed?
A. Risk of severe liver failure.
B. Risk of serious neuropsychiatric events (agitation, aggression, suicidality).
C. Risk of immediate cardiac arrest.
D. Risk of permanent hearing loss.
B
A client is ordered 2000 mg of Ceftriaxone IV over 30 minutes. The label reads 2000 mg in 50
mL. What is the pump rate in mL/hr? (Fill-in-the-blank)
A+ TEST BANK 4
NURS 3365 EXAM 2 2025 LATEST FALL
SESSION | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT
ARLINGTON| APPROVED EXAMVERIFIED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
DETAILED RATIONALES GRADED A+
GUARANTEED PASS ACE YOUR EXAM
A client is prescribed Lactulose for hepatic encephalopathy. The nurse knows the medication
is effective when the client has:
A. 1 hard, formed stool daily.
B. Improved neurological status and 3-4 soft stools daily.
C. Increased serum ammonia levels.
D. Decreased urine output.
B
A+ TEST BANK 1
, NURS 3365 EXAM 2 2025
A nurse is administering Ophthalmic drops. To prevent systemic absorption, the nurse must
apply pressure to the ________ for 30-60 seconds.
A. Outer canthus
B. Cornea
C. Nasolacrimal duct
D. Tragus
C
A nurse is preparing to give a subcutaneous injection of Heparin. Which actions are correct?
(Select All That Apply)
☐ Avoid injecting within 2 inches of the umbilicus.
☐ Massage the site after injection to speed absorption.
☐ Rotate injection sites.
☐ Use a 90-degree angle for an extremely thin client.
☐ Pinch or grasp the skin fold during insertion.
1, 3, 5
2 multiple choice options
A client is prescribed Misoprostol. Which assessment is a priority before administration?
A. Checking the client's blood pressure.
B. Determining the client's pregnancy status.
C. Assessing for a history of glaucoma.
D. Checking for an allergy to peanuts.
B
True or False: Antacids should be administered at the same time as other medications to help
the stomach absorb them better.
A. True
B. False
false
A client with a productive cough and thick mucus is prescribed Guaifenesin. Which instruction
is essential?
A. "Limit your fluid intake to 1 liter a day."
B. "Drink at least 8 oz of water with this medication."
C. "This medication will suppress your urge to cough."
D. "Take this only at bedtime to avoid drowsiness."
B
A+ TEST BANK 2
, NURS 3365 EXAM 2 2025
A client is prescribed Atenolol. The nurse should hold the medication and notify the provider
if:
A. The heart rate is 72 bpm.
B. The blood pressure is 110/70 mmHg.
C. The heart rate is 54 bpm.
D. The client reports feeling slightly fatigued.
C
A client is prescribed Tamsulosin for BPH. Which side effect is a priority safety concern for the
first dose?
A. Reddish-brown urine.
B. Sudden drop in blood pressure (first-dose effect).
C. Hyperglycemia.
D. Constipation.
B
Which medication is the "Rescue" drug for a client having an acute asthma attack?
A. Ipratropium.
B. Albuterol.
C. Montelukast.
D. Theophylline.
B
A client is taking Theophylline. Which dietary item should the nurse tell the client to avoid?
A. Leafy green vegetables.
B. Caffeine (coffee, tea, soda).
C. High-potassium foods.
D. Grapefruit juice.
B
A client has been taking Prednisone for 3 weeks. Why must the medication be tapered off?
A. To prevent immediate weight loss.
B. To avoid suppression of the adrenal gland function.
C. To prevent the development of a bacterial infection.
D. To stop the client from having a cough.
B
A nurse is preparing to administer an IV push medication. How long should the nurse scrub
the hub?
A+ TEST BANK 3
, NURS 3365 EXAM 2 2025
A. 5 seconds.
B. 10 seconds.
C. 15 seconds.
D. 30 seconds.
C
A client is prescribed Scopolamine for motion sickness. The nurse identifies which condition as
a contraindication?
A. Hypertension.
B. Glaucoma.
C. Asthma.
D. Diabetes.
B
True or False: Generic drug names (like acetaminophen) are preferred for safety and are the
names used on the NCLEX.
A. True
B. False
A
1 multiple choice option
A nurse is preparing to give a "High Alert" medication. Which step is mandatory?
A. Check the client's ID once.
B. Have another nurse double-check the dose and drug.
C. Administer the med immediately upon receiving it.
D. Document the administration before giving it.
B
A nurse is teaching a client about a new Montelukast prescription. Which "Black Box Warning"
should be discussed?
A. Risk of severe liver failure.
B. Risk of serious neuropsychiatric events (agitation, aggression, suicidality).
C. Risk of immediate cardiac arrest.
D. Risk of permanent hearing loss.
B
A client is ordered 2000 mg of Ceftriaxone IV over 30 minutes. The label reads 2000 mg in 50
mL. What is the pump rate in mL/hr? (Fill-in-the-blank)
A+ TEST BANK 4
