NR325 / NR 325 EXAM2:(Latest Update 2025 /
2026) Adult Health II | Questions & Answers |
100% Correct | Chamberlain.
1. What does acetaminophen do? ANS analgesic, antipyretic
2. True or false: a nurse should infuse vancomycin quickly? ANS false, a
patient can get red, hives, itchy, rash, anaphylaxis
3. What causes pain & limitation of movement in inflammation? ANS
pressure of swollen tissue that stimulate pain receptors and results in a loss of
functioning of surrounding tissue - Swelling can impede muscle & joint
movement - pain can cause avoidance of movements --> loss of function
4. True or false: apply ice directly on the skin? ANS false, it can damage the
skin
5. What are 4 common examples of NSAIDs? ANS 1. aspirin 2. ibuprofen 3.
naproxen 4. celecoxib
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,6. What are the risk factors for infection? ANS anyone - greatest risk: very
young or old, underinsured/uninsured, residents of geographic areas where an
infection is prevalent
7. What are 4 side effects of antihistamines? ANS drowsiness, dry mouth,
dizzy, changes in vision and appetite
8. True or false: NSAIDs increase risk of bleeding? ANS true, especially
aspirin
9. What is the max dose of acetaminophen? ANS 4000 mg/day or 4 g/day
10. True or false: a nurse should reuse the IV site if the original site does not
work? ANS false, look for a new site
11. What are 2 advantages of acetaminophen? ANS 1. decreased GI side
effects 2. decreased problems with clotting
12. What are 3 disadvantages of acetaminophen? ANS 1. hepatotoxic - liver -
jaundice 2. dose needs closely monitored 3. easy to overdose
13. What is the function of the inflammatory response? ANS Repair of injured
cells/tissues - Fibrous tissue forms when repair is not possible
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, 14. True or false: corticosteroids are common for inflamed airway? ANS true
15. What is sepsis? ANS infection in the blood
16. True or false: NSAIDs are nephrotoxic and should be avoided in patients
with impaired renal function? What should you monitor? ANS true. monitor
urine output, color, renal labs
17. What are 4 collaborative interventions for infection? ANS rest and
comfort care measures - nutritional support/fluids - disinfection of physical
environment - antimicrobial therapy
18. True or false: vancomycin is a vesicant? ANS true
19. What are 5 symptoms of inflammation? ANS 1. redness 2. swelling 3. heat
4. pain 5. limited movement
20. What is a systemic infection? ANS an infection throughout the body
21. True or false: a local infection can turn systemic? ANS true
22. What are 2 examples of systemic infection? ANS HIV and sepsis
23. What are 4 categories of infections? ANS viral, bacterial, fungal,
parasitic/protozoal
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2026) Adult Health II | Questions & Answers |
100% Correct | Chamberlain.
1. What does acetaminophen do? ANS analgesic, antipyretic
2. True or false: a nurse should infuse vancomycin quickly? ANS false, a
patient can get red, hives, itchy, rash, anaphylaxis
3. What causes pain & limitation of movement in inflammation? ANS
pressure of swollen tissue that stimulate pain receptors and results in a loss of
functioning of surrounding tissue - Swelling can impede muscle & joint
movement - pain can cause avoidance of movements --> loss of function
4. True or false: apply ice directly on the skin? ANS false, it can damage the
skin
5. What are 4 common examples of NSAIDs? ANS 1. aspirin 2. ibuprofen 3.
naproxen 4. celecoxib
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,6. What are the risk factors for infection? ANS anyone - greatest risk: very
young or old, underinsured/uninsured, residents of geographic areas where an
infection is prevalent
7. What are 4 side effects of antihistamines? ANS drowsiness, dry mouth,
dizzy, changes in vision and appetite
8. True or false: NSAIDs increase risk of bleeding? ANS true, especially
aspirin
9. What is the max dose of acetaminophen? ANS 4000 mg/day or 4 g/day
10. True or false: a nurse should reuse the IV site if the original site does not
work? ANS false, look for a new site
11. What are 2 advantages of acetaminophen? ANS 1. decreased GI side
effects 2. decreased problems with clotting
12. What are 3 disadvantages of acetaminophen? ANS 1. hepatotoxic - liver -
jaundice 2. dose needs closely monitored 3. easy to overdose
13. What is the function of the inflammatory response? ANS Repair of injured
cells/tissues - Fibrous tissue forms when repair is not possible
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, 14. True or false: corticosteroids are common for inflamed airway? ANS true
15. What is sepsis? ANS infection in the blood
16. True or false: NSAIDs are nephrotoxic and should be avoided in patients
with impaired renal function? What should you monitor? ANS true. monitor
urine output, color, renal labs
17. What are 4 collaborative interventions for infection? ANS rest and
comfort care measures - nutritional support/fluids - disinfection of physical
environment - antimicrobial therapy
18. True or false: vancomycin is a vesicant? ANS true
19. What are 5 symptoms of inflammation? ANS 1. redness 2. swelling 3. heat
4. pain 5. limited movement
20. What is a systemic infection? ANS an infection throughout the body
21. True or false: a local infection can turn systemic? ANS true
22. What are 2 examples of systemic infection? ANS HIV and sepsis
23. What are 4 categories of infections? ANS viral, bacterial, fungal,
parasitic/protozoal
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