NUR 283 COMP 1-3 MEDS EXAM WITH
CORRECT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2025
1. BP meds ((lisinopril, metoprolol, valsartan, etc) - CORRECT-ANSWERSDANGLE
patient on the side of the bed before rising and to change positions slowly to prevent
orthostatic hypotension!
2. Epoetin Alfa - CORRECT-ANSWERSstimulates RBC production; used to treat anemia
and on patient's during chemotherapy; **increases Hgb as an expected result of the
medication. **MONITOR for signs of HTN, stroke, blood clots and myocardial
infarction.(stroke)
3. Neupogen (filgrastim): - CORRECT-ANSWERSbone marrow stimulant produces WBC's
WATCH for INCREASE in WBC's example: 2.6 goes up to 6
4. Lithium discharge instructions: - CORRECT-ANSWERSlithium levels decrease and can
be caused by dehydration with long runs or strenuous exercise.
5. Monitor for Lithium toxicity 2.0 or greater
6. MUST MAINTAIN adequate sodium (normal range 135-145) and fluids 2-3L daily to
, 7. If patient requires 12 weeks of antibiotic therapy they will need a PICC line for infusions
DO NOT send an? - CORRECT-ANSWERSIV drug user home with PICC line!!
8. MDRO's (multi-drug resistant organisms:
9. MRSA: drugs to treat: vancomycin, rifampin
10. VRE: drugs to treat: penicillin, amoxicillin
11. ESBL: drugs to treat: Meropenem
12. Resistance occurs when a client receiving 2 medications (first-line and second-line
medications) discontinues 1 of the medications.
13. The client briefly experiences some response from the single medication but then large
numbers of resistant organisms begin to grow.
14. The client, infectious again, transmits the drug-resistant organism to other individuals.
15. As this event is repeated, an organism developsthat is resistant to many of the first-line
tuberculosis medications - CORRECT-ANSWERS
16. Transdermal patch patient teaching: - CORRECT-ANSWERSNEVER throw it away in a
trash can! It does not need to be covered while in the shower, DO NOT place over an
abrasion or bruise
17. Nitroglycerin - CORRECT-ANSWERSshould be replaced after 3 months of storage, if
patient reports the nitro reduced their chest pain to a 3 they should take another pill
18. Taken at the first sign of chest pain.
CORRECT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2025
1. BP meds ((lisinopril, metoprolol, valsartan, etc) - CORRECT-ANSWERSDANGLE
patient on the side of the bed before rising and to change positions slowly to prevent
orthostatic hypotension!
2. Epoetin Alfa - CORRECT-ANSWERSstimulates RBC production; used to treat anemia
and on patient's during chemotherapy; **increases Hgb as an expected result of the
medication. **MONITOR for signs of HTN, stroke, blood clots and myocardial
infarction.(stroke)
3. Neupogen (filgrastim): - CORRECT-ANSWERSbone marrow stimulant produces WBC's
WATCH for INCREASE in WBC's example: 2.6 goes up to 6
4. Lithium discharge instructions: - CORRECT-ANSWERSlithium levels decrease and can
be caused by dehydration with long runs or strenuous exercise.
5. Monitor for Lithium toxicity 2.0 or greater
6. MUST MAINTAIN adequate sodium (normal range 135-145) and fluids 2-3L daily to
, 7. If patient requires 12 weeks of antibiotic therapy they will need a PICC line for infusions
DO NOT send an? - CORRECT-ANSWERSIV drug user home with PICC line!!
8. MDRO's (multi-drug resistant organisms:
9. MRSA: drugs to treat: vancomycin, rifampin
10. VRE: drugs to treat: penicillin, amoxicillin
11. ESBL: drugs to treat: Meropenem
12. Resistance occurs when a client receiving 2 medications (first-line and second-line
medications) discontinues 1 of the medications.
13. The client briefly experiences some response from the single medication but then large
numbers of resistant organisms begin to grow.
14. The client, infectious again, transmits the drug-resistant organism to other individuals.
15. As this event is repeated, an organism developsthat is resistant to many of the first-line
tuberculosis medications - CORRECT-ANSWERS
16. Transdermal patch patient teaching: - CORRECT-ANSWERSNEVER throw it away in a
trash can! It does not need to be covered while in the shower, DO NOT place over an
abrasion or bruise
17. Nitroglycerin - CORRECT-ANSWERSshould be replaced after 3 months of storage, if
patient reports the nitro reduced their chest pain to a 3 they should take another pill
18. Taken at the first sign of chest pain.
