NUR-631 Midterm Exam Study Guide Exam with
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Which portion of the patients history should be thoroughly assessed before
prescribing metronidazole for a bacterial vaginosis infection?
Social history for alcohol intake
When prescribing lithium, the NP educates the patient that all of the
following will need to be closely monitored throughout therapy except
liver function
A 32 week pregnant patient comes in complaining of contractions, the NP
educates the patient regarding the following
Treatment with a beta 2 agonist
Which medication does the NP order after the patient experiences
hallucinations following atropine treatment for their bradycardia?
Physostigmine
Which condition is appropriate for the NP to prescribe clonidine ER to an
adolescent?
ADHD
,The nurse educates the patient to watch for which adverse effect when d/c
baclofen?
Hallucinations
Lab work shows a decrease in creatinine clearance after the patient starts
taking memantine. The NPs appropriate course of action would be to:
Decrease the dosage of memantine
The nurse believes the patients caregiver needs more education when she
verbalizes which of the following statement regarding rivastigmine
transdermal patches?
I should change the patch every 72 hours
After starting the first generation antipsychotic, the patient develops which
adverse reaction which the NP must now also treat?
Tardive dyskinesia
Your patient is preparing for a cortisone injection, but is diabetic. Which
insulin would you choose to work the quickest to lower blood sugar?
Glulisine
How does Metformin help to decrease blood sugar?
Decreasing glycogenolysis in the liver
, When educating patients regarding neutral protamine hagedorn (NPH)
insulin, the nurse includes the onset of action for this drug takes place
60-90 minutes
A 69 year old male presents with dizziness, confusion, sweating and
complaining of palpitations. The nurse suspects the patient is suffering from
Hypoglycemia
This type of insulin should be injected 15 minutes prior to meals, is
compatible with NPH and has a peak onset of 1 hour
Lispro
When switching from NPH BID to glargine, the nurse anticipates which
action in order to avoid hypoglycemia?
Decrease the initial dose of glargine by 20%
Which lab is not concerning to the nurse prior to prescribing metformin?
CBC
A 62 year old patient is asking why he is being prescribed ASA 81mg per
day, the nurse explains that
Aspirin decreases platelet aggregation and can prevent a MI
complete Questions and correct answers\verified 100%
Grand Canyon University
Which portion of the patients history should be thoroughly assessed before
prescribing metronidazole for a bacterial vaginosis infection?
Social history for alcohol intake
When prescribing lithium, the NP educates the patient that all of the
following will need to be closely monitored throughout therapy except
liver function
A 32 week pregnant patient comes in complaining of contractions, the NP
educates the patient regarding the following
Treatment with a beta 2 agonist
Which medication does the NP order after the patient experiences
hallucinations following atropine treatment for their bradycardia?
Physostigmine
Which condition is appropriate for the NP to prescribe clonidine ER to an
adolescent?
ADHD
,The nurse educates the patient to watch for which adverse effect when d/c
baclofen?
Hallucinations
Lab work shows a decrease in creatinine clearance after the patient starts
taking memantine. The NPs appropriate course of action would be to:
Decrease the dosage of memantine
The nurse believes the patients caregiver needs more education when she
verbalizes which of the following statement regarding rivastigmine
transdermal patches?
I should change the patch every 72 hours
After starting the first generation antipsychotic, the patient develops which
adverse reaction which the NP must now also treat?
Tardive dyskinesia
Your patient is preparing for a cortisone injection, but is diabetic. Which
insulin would you choose to work the quickest to lower blood sugar?
Glulisine
How does Metformin help to decrease blood sugar?
Decreasing glycogenolysis in the liver
, When educating patients regarding neutral protamine hagedorn (NPH)
insulin, the nurse includes the onset of action for this drug takes place
60-90 minutes
A 69 year old male presents with dizziness, confusion, sweating and
complaining of palpitations. The nurse suspects the patient is suffering from
Hypoglycemia
This type of insulin should be injected 15 minutes prior to meals, is
compatible with NPH and has a peak onset of 1 hour
Lispro
When switching from NPH BID to glargine, the nurse anticipates which
action in order to avoid hypoglycemia?
Decrease the initial dose of glargine by 20%
Which lab is not concerning to the nurse prior to prescribing metformin?
CBC
A 62 year old patient is asking why he is being prescribed ASA 81mg per
day, the nurse explains that
Aspirin decreases platelet aggregation and can prevent a MI
