Kaplan Pharmacology Integrated Proctored Exam
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The male client asks the nurse, "Why am I experiencing
erectile dysfunction (ED)?" The nurse reviews the client's
medications. The nurse recognizes that which
classification increases the risk for ED?
a. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
b. Antihypertensive medications.
c. Anticoagulant medications.
d. Histamine H2 inhibitors. - Answer-b. Antihypertensive
medications.
The nurse in the hospital cafeteria overhears two nursing
assistive personnel (NAP) discuss the client's condition.
What is the PRIORITY action for the nurse to take?
a. Change the topic of the conversation.
b. Report the employees to their nurse manager.
c. Inform the employees about patient confidentiality and
the client's right to privacy.
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d. Meet with the employees at the end of the shift and tell
them not to discuss clients in a public place. - Answer-c.
Inform the employees about patient confidentiality and the
client's right to privacy.
The nurse cares for a client diagnosed with dehydration.
The plan of care indicates the client is to drink two ounces
of fluid every hour. The nurse determines the goal is met if
which is recorded on the intake and output (I&O) sheet for
an eight-hour shift?
a. 360 ml
b. 160 ml
c. 480 ml
d. 240 ml - Answer-c. 480 ml
1 oz=30 ml; 60 oz*8= 480 ml
The nurse and LPN/LVN care for clients on a medical-
surgical unit. The RN should delegate which activity to the
LPN/LVN?
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a. Follow up on the client's report of chest and back itching
two hours after starting a patient controlled analgesia
pump.
b. Provide instruction for the client receiving the first
nicotine patch.
c. Inform the health care provider of the client's history of
peptic ulcer disease prior to administration of
streptokinase.
d. Take the blood pressure and heart rate before admin -
Answer-d. Take the blood pressure and heart rate before
administration of enalapril.
The nurses care for the client diagnosed with tuberculosis.
Before discontinuing airborne precautions, the nurse must
confirm which?
a. The tuberculin skin test is negative
b. No acid-fast bacteria are in the sputum.
c. The client has received anti-tuberculin medication for
three days.
d. The client's temperature has returned to normal. -
Answer-b. No acid-fast bacteria are in the sputum.
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The nurse cares for the client at 28 weeks gestation
diagnosed with a complete placenta previa. The nurse
determines discharge teaching is effective if the client
makes which statement to her husband?
a. I can go back to work tomorrow on a part-time basis
b. I'm sorry to tell you we can't have sexual relations
c. I will still be able to have a vaginal birth
d. I have to come back in 48 hours for a vaginal exam -
Answer-b. I'm sorry to tell you we can't have sexual
relations
The nurse prepares the client diagnosed with myxedema
for discharge. Which action should the nurse teach related
to body temperature?
a. "Alternate acetaminophen with ibuprofen every four
hours for fever"
b. "Take your temperature and record the results three
times a day."
c. "Put on multiple layers of clothes until you fell
comfortably warm."
d. "Use a heating pad during the day and electric blanket
at night." - Answer-c. "Put on multiple layers of clothes
until you fell comfortably warm.