NSG 318 EXAM 3 AND ITS
VERIFIED ANSWERS
A patient taking diphenhydramine for allergies reports
feeling very drowsy. Which teaching should the nurse
include?
• A) "Avoid driving or operating heavy machinery until
you know how this medication affects you."
• B) "Increase your fluid intake to avoid dehydration."
• C) "Take the medication at the same time every
morning."
Avoid driving or operating heavy machinery until you know
how this medication affects you."
Which of the following should be avoided while taking
dextromethorphan?
• A) Alcohol
• B) Dairy products
• C) Antacids
Alcohol
The nurse is teaching a patient about albuterol use.
Which statement by the patient indicates
understanding?
• A) "I should rinse my mouth after using the inhaler."
• B) "I can use this inhaler as often as I need."
• C) "I should store my inhaler in the refrigerator."
I should rinse my mouth after using the inhaler."
A nurse is monitoring a patient using tiotropium.
Which side effect should the nurse monitor for?
• A) Dry mouth
, • B) Increased salivation
• C) Muscle cramps
A) Dry mouth
When should a patient take montelukast for maximum
effectiveness?
• A) In the morning
• B) In the evening
• C) With meals
B) In the evening
Before administering digoxin, the nurse checks the
patient's pulse. At what heart rate should the nurse
hold the medication?
• A) Below 60 bpm
• B) Below 80 bpm
• C) Below 100 bpm
A) Below 60 bpm
A patient using nitroglycerin patches complains of a
headache. Which action should the nurse take?
• A) Remove the patch immediately
• B) Offer an over-the-counter analgesic
• C) Call the healthcare provider
B) Offer an over-the-counter analgesic
Which patient statement indicates a need for further
teaching about atenolol?
• A) "I will take my medication every morning with
breakfast."
• B) "I should avoid stopping this medication
abruptly."
• C) "This medication may make me feel dizzy at first."
VERIFIED ANSWERS
A patient taking diphenhydramine for allergies reports
feeling very drowsy. Which teaching should the nurse
include?
• A) "Avoid driving or operating heavy machinery until
you know how this medication affects you."
• B) "Increase your fluid intake to avoid dehydration."
• C) "Take the medication at the same time every
morning."
Avoid driving or operating heavy machinery until you know
how this medication affects you."
Which of the following should be avoided while taking
dextromethorphan?
• A) Alcohol
• B) Dairy products
• C) Antacids
Alcohol
The nurse is teaching a patient about albuterol use.
Which statement by the patient indicates
understanding?
• A) "I should rinse my mouth after using the inhaler."
• B) "I can use this inhaler as often as I need."
• C) "I should store my inhaler in the refrigerator."
I should rinse my mouth after using the inhaler."
A nurse is monitoring a patient using tiotropium.
Which side effect should the nurse monitor for?
• A) Dry mouth
, • B) Increased salivation
• C) Muscle cramps
A) Dry mouth
When should a patient take montelukast for maximum
effectiveness?
• A) In the morning
• B) In the evening
• C) With meals
B) In the evening
Before administering digoxin, the nurse checks the
patient's pulse. At what heart rate should the nurse
hold the medication?
• A) Below 60 bpm
• B) Below 80 bpm
• C) Below 100 bpm
A) Below 60 bpm
A patient using nitroglycerin patches complains of a
headache. Which action should the nurse take?
• A) Remove the patch immediately
• B) Offer an over-the-counter analgesic
• C) Call the healthcare provider
B) Offer an over-the-counter analgesic
Which patient statement indicates a need for further
teaching about atenolol?
• A) "I will take my medication every morning with
breakfast."
• B) "I should avoid stopping this medication
abruptly."
• C) "This medication may make me feel dizzy at first."
