NU 203 Final Exam Questions and correct Answers New Update (Graded A+)
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NU 203 Final Exam Questions and correct Answers New Update (Graded A+)
The patient states that she has been increasing the amount and frequency of that anti-anxiety drug she is using because "it's just isn't working like it did before." what effects does this indicate? - Answer- Tolerance
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NU 203 Final Exam Questions and
correct Answers 2024-2025 New
Update (Graded A+)
The patient states that she has been increasing the amount and frequency of that anti-
anxiety drug she is using because "it's just isn't working like it did before." what effects
does this indicate? - Answer- Tolerance
The patient with a history of alcohol abuse is admitted to the hospital. The nursing care
plan includes assessment for symptoms of alcohol withdrawal. What symptoms will the
nurse observe for? (Select all that apply) - Answer- Confusion
Tremors
Hallucinations
A client with deep venous thrombosis (DVT) is receiving an infusion of heparin and will
be started on warfarin (Coumadin) soon. While the client is receiving heparin, what
laboratory test will provide the nurse with information about its therapeutic effects? -
Answer- Activate partial thromboplastin time (aPPT)
The client receiving heparin therapy asks how the "blood thinner" works. The best
response by the nurse would be: - Answer- "Heparin does not thin the blood, but
prevents platelets from clumping."
The client education should be included for a client receiving enoxaparin (Lovenox)?
(Select all that apply.) - Answer- Teach the client or family to give subcutaneous
injections at home.
Teach the client or family not to take any OTC drugs without first consulting with the
health care provider.
Teach the client to observe for unexplained bleeding such as pink, red, or dark brown
urine or bloody gums.
Teach the client to monitor for the development of DVT.
A client has started clopidogrel after experiencing a transient ischemic attack (TIA).
what is the desired therapeutic effect of this drug? - Answer- To reduce the risk of a
stroke from a blood clot
An older adult patient diagnosed with iron-deficiency anemia will be taking ferrous
sulfate (Feosol). The nurse will teach which of the required administration guidelines to
the patient? (Select all that apply) - Answer- Take the tablets on an empty stomach if
possible.
, Increases fluid intake, dietary intake, and dietary fiber while taking this medication.
If liquid preparations are used, dilute with water or juice and sip through a straw placed
in the back of the mouth.
When planning to teach the patient about the use of epoetin alfa (Epogen, Procrit), the
nurse would give which of the following instructions. - Answer- Frequent rest periods
should be taken to avoid excessive fatigue
A patient diagnosed with pernicious anemia is to start cyanocobalamin (Nascobal)
injections. Which of the following statements demonstrates an understanding of the
nurse's teaching? - Answer- I will need to take this drug for the rest of my life
I may be able to switch over to nasal sprays once my vitamin B12 levels are normal
A patient will be discharged after surgery with a prescription for penicillin. When
planning at-home instructions, what will the nurse include? - Answer- The entire
prescription must be finished.
A patient has been prescribed tetracycline. When providing information regarding this
drug, the nurse should include what information about tetracycline - Answer- It is
contraindicated in children younger than 8 years.
What important information should be included in the patient's education regarding
taking ciprofloxacin (Cipro)? - Answer- Any heel or lower leg pain should be reported
immediately
A 32-year old female has been started on amoxicillin (Amoxil, Trimox) for a severe UTI.
Before sending her home with this prescription, the nurse will provide which
instructions? - Answer- Ask her about oral contraceptive use and recommend an
alternative method for the duration of the ampicillin course.
The nurse is teaching a community health class to a group of young adults who have
recently immigrated to the united states about preventing hep B? - Answer- Hep B
vaccine (engerix-b)
A patient has been diagnosed with genital herpes and has been started on oral
acyclovir (Zovirax). What should be included in the teaching instructions for this patient?
(Select all that apply.) - Answer- Increase fluid intake up to 2 L per day.
The nurse should assess a client who is taking lorazepam (Ativan) for the development
of which of these adverse effects? - Answer- Ataxia
A 17-year-old patient has been prescribed escitalopram (Lexapro) for increasing anxiety
uncontrolled by other treatment measures. Because of this patient's age, the nurse will
ensure that the patient and parents are taught what important information? - Answer-
Signs of increasing depression or thoughts of suicide should be reported immediately.
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