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NUR 120 Exam 2 Questions with VerifiedAnswers
After describing the process of drug absorption to a group of students, the instructor
determines the need for additional teaching when the students identify which process as
being involved? - Answer-Distribution
Which client is most likely to experience the benefits of the placebo effect? - Answer-A
client who states, "I know this drug is going to work for me"
A client has developed a tolerance to a drug. How should the nurse address this when
providing care? - Answer-Assess whether the client needs larger doses to achieve the
effect.
The nurse is assessing factors that may affect the absorption of a drug that the nurse
will soon administer. What factor should the nurse prioritize? - Answer-the route of
administration that has been prescribed
A client in distress is brought to the emergency department by ambulance. Emergency
medical technicians state that an anaphylactic reaction from oral penicillin is suspected.
Which of the nurse's assessment findings best supports this diagnosis? - Answer-Blood
pressure: 186/100 mm Hg, shortness of breath
A client is diagnosed with hypercholesterolemia and is prescribed a statin. As part of
client education, the nurse should teach the client to avoid eating: - Answer-grapefruit
A black male client asks the nurse why the health care provider orders a diuretic as part
of his treatment plan for hypertension, when the health care provider ordered an ACE
inhibitor for his friend with the same diagnosis. After consulting with the provider, how
would the nurse respond? - Answer-"Diuretics are shown to be more effective than ACE
inhibitors for black males with hypertension."
The nurse is assessing a client who is being admitted to the healthcare facility. When
asked about allergies, the client states, "I'm allergic to penicillin." What is the nurse's
best initial response? - Answer-"Do you remember what happened the last time you
received penicillin?"
Why does the nurse need to be alert for any indication of an allergic reaction in clients?
- Answer-to maintain the client's safety during drug therapy
What term is used to describe the physiological process of absorption, distribution, and
elimination of a drug in the body? - Answer-pharmacokinetics
What does PRN stand for? - Answer-pro re nata (as needed)
, A nurse needs to administer a subcutaneous heparin injection to a client. Which
injection site is most suitable for heparin? - Answer-abdomen
Which assessment should be conducted by the nurse before the nurse administers
tuberculin intradermal injection? - Answer-checking for documented allergies to food or
drugs
A health care provider who just arrived on the unit gives a verbal order to the nurse
regarding a nonemergent client situation. What is the nurse's appropriate response? -
Answer-Tactfully request the provider to input the order into the computerized provider
order system.
A client with a new diagnosis of glaucoma (increased pressure within the eye) has been
prescribed a medication that is to be administered by an eye drop. Which action should
the nurse perform? - Answer-Ensure that drops of the medication fall onto the client's
conjunctival sac.
A nursing responsibility in managing IV therapy is to monitor the fluid infusions and to
replace the fluid containers as needed. What is an accurate guideline for IV
management that the nurse should consider? - Answer-It is the responsibility of the
nurse to provide ongoing verification of the IV solution and the infusion rate with the
physician's order.
A client who has been receiving a secondary infusion of a new antibiotic for several
minutes reports itching and a sensation of throat tightness. What is the priority nursing
intervention? - Answer-Stop the infusion of the antibiotic.
The nurse administers the client's scheduled morning medications. The previous dose
of antihypertensive was held due to a blood pressure that was too low according the
health care provider's parameters. What does the nurse do with this scheduled unit-
dose packaged antihypertensive medication? - Answer-Set the antihypertensive dose
aside pending assessment.
The nurse has given a client an injection. How will the nurse prevent an accidental
needle stick? - Answer-Immediately activate the safety needle and place the syringe
and needle into a Sharps container
A medication order has ac written after the medication dosage. What does ac stand for?
- Answer-before meals
What is the term used for the amount of time it takes for 50% of the blood concentration
of a drug to be eliminated from the body? - Answer-half life
Which resource(s) does the nurse utilize to identify the right client when administering
medications? Select all that apply. - Answer-Identification bracelet
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