NURS 3512 FINAL PAPER 2026 FULL Q&A
STUDY GUIDE GRADED A+
◉A resident of a long-term care facility is taking lithium carbonate
(Eskalith) to treat bipolar disorder. Which instruction should the
nurse provide to this client's caregivers?
Offer the morning dose of the medicine before breakfast.
Have the client chew the pill if it is difficult to swallow.
Encourage high energy fluid intake by providing sports drinks or
sodas.
Report symptoms of hypothyroidism such as fatigue and
constipation. Answer: Report symptoms of hypothyroidism such as
fatigue and constipation.
◉A pediatric client who has been diagnosed with partial seizures
receives a prescription for topiramate (Topamax). What information
should the nurse provide to the child's parents?
Do not crush the tablet prior to administration.
Give the medication with 8 oz of orange juice.
Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight.
, Administer the tablet an hour before meals. Answer: Do not crush
the tablet prior to administration.
◉A 48-year-old client is experiencing a severe anaphylactic reaction
to an injection of contrast media. What pharmacologic agent is of
greatest use in this situation?
Dopamine (Intropin).
Loratadine (Claritin).
Nitroprusside (Nipride).
Epinephrine (Adrenalin). Answer: Epinephrine (Adrenalin).
◉A client with chronic gouty arthritis takes allopurinol (Zyloprim)
and experiences an acute attack of gouty arthritis. The healthcare
provider prescribes concurrent low-dose colchicine. What
information should the nurse provide the client that best explains
the action of the colchicine?
Acts like aspirin to relieve pain.
Facilitates the excretion of uric acid.
Reduces inflammation at the affected site.
Prevents formation of uric acid crystals. Answer: Reduces
inflammation at the affected site.
STUDY GUIDE GRADED A+
◉A resident of a long-term care facility is taking lithium carbonate
(Eskalith) to treat bipolar disorder. Which instruction should the
nurse provide to this client's caregivers?
Offer the morning dose of the medicine before breakfast.
Have the client chew the pill if it is difficult to swallow.
Encourage high energy fluid intake by providing sports drinks or
sodas.
Report symptoms of hypothyroidism such as fatigue and
constipation. Answer: Report symptoms of hypothyroidism such as
fatigue and constipation.
◉A pediatric client who has been diagnosed with partial seizures
receives a prescription for topiramate (Topamax). What information
should the nurse provide to the child's parents?
Do not crush the tablet prior to administration.
Give the medication with 8 oz of orange juice.
Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight.
, Administer the tablet an hour before meals. Answer: Do not crush
the tablet prior to administration.
◉A 48-year-old client is experiencing a severe anaphylactic reaction
to an injection of contrast media. What pharmacologic agent is of
greatest use in this situation?
Dopamine (Intropin).
Loratadine (Claritin).
Nitroprusside (Nipride).
Epinephrine (Adrenalin). Answer: Epinephrine (Adrenalin).
◉A client with chronic gouty arthritis takes allopurinol (Zyloprim)
and experiences an acute attack of gouty arthritis. The healthcare
provider prescribes concurrent low-dose colchicine. What
information should the nurse provide the client that best explains
the action of the colchicine?
Acts like aspirin to relieve pain.
Facilitates the excretion of uric acid.
Reduces inflammation at the affected site.
Prevents formation of uric acid crystals. Answer: Reduces
inflammation at the affected site.
