NR 293 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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The nurse is reviewing the home medication list for a client admitted with peptic
ulcer disease (PUD). Which medication would the nurse question?
Ibuprofen
The client needs 8 mg of morphine sulfate to be given by injection. The vial on
hand contains 10 mg of morphine per milliliter. How many milliliters will the nurse
administer? Record your answer using one decimal place and include a leading
zero if applicable. ___ mL
0.8 ml
Which action by a client taking immunosuppressant medication for rheumatoid
arthritis indicates to the nurse the need for additional teaching?
Clients taking immunosuppressant medications need to avoid crowds and people who
are sick. Clients will have routine CBC bloodwork obtained to monitor white blood cell
count. Frequent hand washing prevents the spread of infection. Implementing a home
exercise program helps maintain joint movement without the need to go to a crowded
gym.
A client who receives morphine by patient-controlled analgesia has a respiratory
rate of 6 breaths/minute. Which intervention is needed?
Naloxone administration
Famotidine is prescribed for a client with peptic ulcer disease. Which mechanism
of action is a characteristic of this medication?
Inhibits gastric acid secretion
Which information would be included in the teaching plan for the older adult
client with peptic ulcer disease who is taking an antacid and sucralfate?
Sucralfate should be taken on an empty stomach 1 hour before meals
LATEST UPDATE
The nurse is reviewing the home medication list for a client admitted with peptic
ulcer disease (PUD). Which medication would the nurse question?
Ibuprofen
The client needs 8 mg of morphine sulfate to be given by injection. The vial on
hand contains 10 mg of morphine per milliliter. How many milliliters will the nurse
administer? Record your answer using one decimal place and include a leading
zero if applicable. ___ mL
0.8 ml
Which action by a client taking immunosuppressant medication for rheumatoid
arthritis indicates to the nurse the need for additional teaching?
Clients taking immunosuppressant medications need to avoid crowds and people who
are sick. Clients will have routine CBC bloodwork obtained to monitor white blood cell
count. Frequent hand washing prevents the spread of infection. Implementing a home
exercise program helps maintain joint movement without the need to go to a crowded
gym.
A client who receives morphine by patient-controlled analgesia has a respiratory
rate of 6 breaths/minute. Which intervention is needed?
Naloxone administration
Famotidine is prescribed for a client with peptic ulcer disease. Which mechanism
of action is a characteristic of this medication?
Inhibits gastric acid secretion
Which information would be included in the teaching plan for the older adult
client with peptic ulcer disease who is taking an antacid and sucralfate?
Sucralfate should be taken on an empty stomach 1 hour before meals
