NURS 140 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS 2023 A+ PASS ASSUARED
Question 1
pts
The nurse is teaching a group in the community about drug abuse. Which statement by the
nurse is correct?
“Cue-induced cravings eventually disappear after long periods of abstinence by the person
addicted to drugs.”
“Substance use disorder occurs when recurrent use causes clinically and functionally
significant impairment.”
“Substance abuse and addiction are synonymous terms, describing dependence on drugs.”
“Substance use disorder occurs when physical dependence is present.”
Question 2
pts
What does the nurse understand must occur in order to produce withdrawal syndrome?
Physical dependence
Craving
Intoxication
Drug tolerance
Question 3
pts
The nurse is counseling a patient who wants to stop smoking. Which statement by the
nurse is correct?
“Bupropion (Zyban) is effective and does not have serious adverse effects.”
“Nicotine replacement therapies are effective and eliminate the need for behavioral
therapy.”
“You may experience headaches, irritability, and increased appetite for several months
after stopping smoking.
“Varenicline (Chantix) may be used short-term for 1 to 2 months.”
Question 4
pts
A patient who has a long history of alcohol abuse is admitted to the hospital for
detoxification. In addition to medications needed to treat withdrawal symptoms, the nurse
will anticipate giving intravenous
fluid boluses to treat dehydration.
, NURS 140 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS 2023 A+ PASS ASSUARED
dopamine to restore blood pressure.
thiamine to treat nutritional deficiency.
glucose to prevent hypoglycemia.
Question 5
pts
A patient is brought to the emergency department after ingesting an overdose of an opioid
several hours prior. The patient has a respiratory rate of 6 to 10 breaths per minute and is
unconscious. The nurse will prepare to perform which action?
Perform gastric lavage.
Give flumazenil (Romazicon).
Administer activated charcoal.
Give naloxone (Narcan).
Question 6
pts
The nurse is caring for a 7-year-old child who has difficulty concentrating and completing
tasks and who cannot seem to sit still. Which diagnostic test may be ordered to assist with a
diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in this child?
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
Computerized tomography (CT) of the head
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain
Electroencephalogram (EEG)
Question 7
pts
The parent of a child who is taking amphetamine (Adderall) to treat attention-
deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) asks the provider to recommend an over-the-counter
medication to treat a cold. What will the nurse tell the parent?
“Sudafed is a safe and effective decongestant.”
“Avoid any products containing pseudoephedrine or caffeine.”
“Never give over-the-counter medications with Adderall.”
“Use any over-the-counter medication from the local pharmacy.”
Question 8
pts
SOLUTIONS 2023 A+ PASS ASSUARED
Question 1
pts
The nurse is teaching a group in the community about drug abuse. Which statement by the
nurse is correct?
“Cue-induced cravings eventually disappear after long periods of abstinence by the person
addicted to drugs.”
“Substance use disorder occurs when recurrent use causes clinically and functionally
significant impairment.”
“Substance abuse and addiction are synonymous terms, describing dependence on drugs.”
“Substance use disorder occurs when physical dependence is present.”
Question 2
pts
What does the nurse understand must occur in order to produce withdrawal syndrome?
Physical dependence
Craving
Intoxication
Drug tolerance
Question 3
pts
The nurse is counseling a patient who wants to stop smoking. Which statement by the
nurse is correct?
“Bupropion (Zyban) is effective and does not have serious adverse effects.”
“Nicotine replacement therapies are effective and eliminate the need for behavioral
therapy.”
“You may experience headaches, irritability, and increased appetite for several months
after stopping smoking.
“Varenicline (Chantix) may be used short-term for 1 to 2 months.”
Question 4
pts
A patient who has a long history of alcohol abuse is admitted to the hospital for
detoxification. In addition to medications needed to treat withdrawal symptoms, the nurse
will anticipate giving intravenous
fluid boluses to treat dehydration.
, NURS 140 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS 2023 A+ PASS ASSUARED
dopamine to restore blood pressure.
thiamine to treat nutritional deficiency.
glucose to prevent hypoglycemia.
Question 5
pts
A patient is brought to the emergency department after ingesting an overdose of an opioid
several hours prior. The patient has a respiratory rate of 6 to 10 breaths per minute and is
unconscious. The nurse will prepare to perform which action?
Perform gastric lavage.
Give flumazenil (Romazicon).
Administer activated charcoal.
Give naloxone (Narcan).
Question 6
pts
The nurse is caring for a 7-year-old child who has difficulty concentrating and completing
tasks and who cannot seem to sit still. Which diagnostic test may be ordered to assist with a
diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in this child?
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
Computerized tomography (CT) of the head
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain
Electroencephalogram (EEG)
Question 7
pts
The parent of a child who is taking amphetamine (Adderall) to treat attention-
deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) asks the provider to recommend an over-the-counter
medication to treat a cold. What will the nurse tell the parent?
“Sudafed is a safe and effective decongestant.”
“Avoid any products containing pseudoephedrine or caffeine.”
“Never give over-the-counter medications with Adderall.”
“Use any over-the-counter medication from the local pharmacy.”
Question 8
pts
