NUR 330 Medical-Surgical 1 Final Exam 2026 | Verified
Answers | Exam Prep
1. What is one of the severe side effects associated with the use of
methylxanthines in asthma treatment?
Coughing
Seizures
Nausea
Dizziness
2. Which list contains common triggers associated with asthma?
Chalk dust, pollens, molds
Stress, singing teachers, smells
Sugar intake, food, flashing lights
Moderate exercise, loud noise, pencil shavings
3. Which symptom is commonly associated with emphysema?
Dyspnea
Chest pain
Fever
Nausea
4. Secondary hypertension is characterized by:
Hypertension caused by an identifiable condition that, if treated,
can resolve the high blood pressure.
, Hypertension caused by a genetic mutation.
Hypertension caused by a family history of the condition.
Hypertension with no known cause.
5. Left-sided _______ heart failure occurs when the left ventricle cannot contract
with enough force
diastolic
systolic
6. If a patient using methylxanthines for asthma experiences tachycardia and
seizures, what should be the immediate course of action?
Ignore the symptoms as they are common.
Switch to a different class of asthma medication without consultation.
Consult a healthcare provider to reassess the treatment plan.
Increase the dosage of methylxanthines.
7. When providing patient education to a patient newly prescribed an
anticholinergic bronchodilator, the nurse should inform the patient that the
most commonly experienced side effect is:
Tremors.
Dry mouth.
Headache.
Nausea.
8. A patient presents with symptoms of shortness of breath and fatigue. Upon
examination, it is determined they have diastolic left-sided heart failure. What
does this imply about their heart function?
The heart is beating too rapidly.
, The heart is unable to pump blood effectively.
The heart is experiencing valve dysfunction.
The ventricles can't relax and fill during diastole.
9. Describe the primary purpose of SABA in the management of asthma.
SABA are used for quick relief of asthma symptoms.
SABA are used to prevent asthma attacks during exercise.
SABA are used for long-term control of asthma.
SABA are used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
10. A patient with emphysema is experiencing increased dyspnea during
physical activity. What strategy could be recommended to help manage this
symptom?
Suggest increasing fluid intake to thin mucus.
Encourage pursed lip breathing during exertion.
Recommend using a bronchodilator before meals.
Advise the patient to avoid all physical activity.
11. If a patient presents with peripheral edema and ascites, what condition might
they be suffering from, and what underlying cause should be investigated?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease due to smoking
Asthma exacerbation due to respiratory infection
Left-sided heart failure due to coronary artery disease
Right-sided heart failure due to pulmonary hypertension
12. What does a depressed ST segment indicate in the context of myocardial
infarction?
Answers | Exam Prep
1. What is one of the severe side effects associated with the use of
methylxanthines in asthma treatment?
Coughing
Seizures
Nausea
Dizziness
2. Which list contains common triggers associated with asthma?
Chalk dust, pollens, molds
Stress, singing teachers, smells
Sugar intake, food, flashing lights
Moderate exercise, loud noise, pencil shavings
3. Which symptom is commonly associated with emphysema?
Dyspnea
Chest pain
Fever
Nausea
4. Secondary hypertension is characterized by:
Hypertension caused by an identifiable condition that, if treated,
can resolve the high blood pressure.
, Hypertension caused by a genetic mutation.
Hypertension caused by a family history of the condition.
Hypertension with no known cause.
5. Left-sided _______ heart failure occurs when the left ventricle cannot contract
with enough force
diastolic
systolic
6. If a patient using methylxanthines for asthma experiences tachycardia and
seizures, what should be the immediate course of action?
Ignore the symptoms as they are common.
Switch to a different class of asthma medication without consultation.
Consult a healthcare provider to reassess the treatment plan.
Increase the dosage of methylxanthines.
7. When providing patient education to a patient newly prescribed an
anticholinergic bronchodilator, the nurse should inform the patient that the
most commonly experienced side effect is:
Tremors.
Dry mouth.
Headache.
Nausea.
8. A patient presents with symptoms of shortness of breath and fatigue. Upon
examination, it is determined they have diastolic left-sided heart failure. What
does this imply about their heart function?
The heart is beating too rapidly.
, The heart is unable to pump blood effectively.
The heart is experiencing valve dysfunction.
The ventricles can't relax and fill during diastole.
9. Describe the primary purpose of SABA in the management of asthma.
SABA are used for quick relief of asthma symptoms.
SABA are used to prevent asthma attacks during exercise.
SABA are used for long-term control of asthma.
SABA are used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
10. A patient with emphysema is experiencing increased dyspnea during
physical activity. What strategy could be recommended to help manage this
symptom?
Suggest increasing fluid intake to thin mucus.
Encourage pursed lip breathing during exertion.
Recommend using a bronchodilator before meals.
Advise the patient to avoid all physical activity.
11. If a patient presents with peripheral edema and ascites, what condition might
they be suffering from, and what underlying cause should be investigated?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease due to smoking
Asthma exacerbation due to respiratory infection
Left-sided heart failure due to coronary artery disease
Right-sided heart failure due to pulmonary hypertension
12. What does a depressed ST segment indicate in the context of myocardial
infarction?
