NLN MEDICATION COMPREHENSIVE
EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GUARANTEED TO PASS
⩥ What should a nurse do prior to administration of an initial dose of an
antibiotic?
• Ensure culture and sensitivity specimens have been obtained
• Obtain the client's body temperature
• Measure the client's urine output
• Determine the client's weight. Answer: Ensure culture and sensitivity
specimens have been obtained
⩥ Prior to administering the next dose of glyburide (Diabeta) which of
the following signs and symptoms would alert the nurse to further assess
the patient?
• Cool, wet skin
• Elevated blood pressure
• Frequent urination
• Blurred vision. Answer: Cool, wet skin
,⩥ Which statement by a patient on warfarin sodium (Coumadin) would
indicate that he/she is knowledgeable about the medication?
• I will shave with an electric razor.
• I will increase my intake of green vegetables.
• I will use unwaxed dental floss twice daily.
• I will decrease my daily dose if I feel fatigued.. Answer: I will shave
with an electric razor
⩥ What is the appropriate teaching for a patient on fentanyl (Duragesic)
for several weeks?
• Taper this medication slowly when discontinuing its use
• Increase the dosage when pain persists for several hours
• Limit physical activity while on this medication
• Vigorously rub medication into skin. Answer: Taper this medication
slowly when discontinuing its use
⩥ An adverse effect of captopril (Capoten) is...?
• Dehydration
• Peripheral edema
• Hyperglycemia
, • Persistent cough. Answer: Persistent cough
⩥ A therapeutic effect to amlodipine (Norvasc) is...?
• Greater flexibility
• Decreased blood pressure
• Improved cognition
• Decreased pain. Answer: Decreased blood pressure
⩥ What is a common side effect of a calcium channel blocker?
• Hypertension
• Urinary retention
• Weight loss
• Diplopia. Answer: Diplopia
⩥ Enoxaparin (Lovenox) is CONTRAINDICATED for patients with...?
• Congestive health failure
• Kidney stones
• Bleeding disorders
• Asthma. Answer: Bleeding disorders
EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GUARANTEED TO PASS
⩥ What should a nurse do prior to administration of an initial dose of an
antibiotic?
• Ensure culture and sensitivity specimens have been obtained
• Obtain the client's body temperature
• Measure the client's urine output
• Determine the client's weight. Answer: Ensure culture and sensitivity
specimens have been obtained
⩥ Prior to administering the next dose of glyburide (Diabeta) which of
the following signs and symptoms would alert the nurse to further assess
the patient?
• Cool, wet skin
• Elevated blood pressure
• Frequent urination
• Blurred vision. Answer: Cool, wet skin
,⩥ Which statement by a patient on warfarin sodium (Coumadin) would
indicate that he/she is knowledgeable about the medication?
• I will shave with an electric razor.
• I will increase my intake of green vegetables.
• I will use unwaxed dental floss twice daily.
• I will decrease my daily dose if I feel fatigued.. Answer: I will shave
with an electric razor
⩥ What is the appropriate teaching for a patient on fentanyl (Duragesic)
for several weeks?
• Taper this medication slowly when discontinuing its use
• Increase the dosage when pain persists for several hours
• Limit physical activity while on this medication
• Vigorously rub medication into skin. Answer: Taper this medication
slowly when discontinuing its use
⩥ An adverse effect of captopril (Capoten) is...?
• Dehydration
• Peripheral edema
• Hyperglycemia
, • Persistent cough. Answer: Persistent cough
⩥ A therapeutic effect to amlodipine (Norvasc) is...?
• Greater flexibility
• Decreased blood pressure
• Improved cognition
• Decreased pain. Answer: Decreased blood pressure
⩥ What is a common side effect of a calcium channel blocker?
• Hypertension
• Urinary retention
• Weight loss
• Diplopia. Answer: Diplopia
⩥ Enoxaparin (Lovenox) is CONTRAINDICATED for patients with...?
• Congestive health failure
• Kidney stones
• Bleeding disorders
• Asthma. Answer: Bleeding disorders
