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NSG 245 MED SURG EXAM2023/2024
,□ A patient is prescribed omeprazole 20 mg PO BID, clarithromycin 500 mg PO BID,
and amoxicillin 1 gram daily for the treatment of peptic ulcer disease (PUD). What is the most
important
instruction for the nurse to give the patient about these medications?
Selected B.
Answer: Complete the full course of al medications as prescribed.
Answers: A.
Take the drugs with a full glass of water
B.
Complete the full course of al medications as prescribed.
C.
Consume 8 ounces of yogurt or buttermilk daily while taking these drugs.
D.
Take the drugs on an empty stomach, 1 hour before breakfast and at least 2 hours
after
dinner.
□ Question 2
0.5 out of 0.5 points
The nurse explaining pantoprazole (Protonix) to a patient with recurring heartburn explains that
the medication
Selected C.
Answer: Treats gastroesophageal reflux disease by decreasing stomach acid
production
Answers: A.
Reduces gastroesophageal reflux by increasing the rate of gastric emptying.
B.
Coats and protects the lining of the stomach and esophagus from gastric
acid
C.
Treats gastroesophageal reflux disease by decreasing stomach acid
production
D.
, Neutralizes stomach acid and provides relief of symptoms in a few minutes
□ Question 3
0.5 out of 0.5 points
The nurse requests the client to sign a surgical informed consent form for an emergency
appendectomy. Which statement by the client indicates further teaching is needed?
Selected B.
Answer: "I will be glad when this is over so I can go home today."
Answers: A.
"I will not be able to eat or drink anything prior to my surgery."
B.
"I will be glad when this is over so I can go home today."
C.
"I can practice relaxing by listening to my favorite music."
D.
"I will need to get up and walk as soon as possible."
□ Question 4
0.5 out of 0.5 points
The nurse is assessing a client in the day surgery unit who states, "I am really afraid of having
this surgery. I'm afraid of what they will find." Which statement would be the best therapeutic
response by the nurse?
Selected C.
Answer: "Tell me about your fears of having this surgery."
Answers: A.
"Don't worry about your surgery. It is safe."
B.
"Tell me why you're worried about your surgery."
C.
"Tell me about your fears of having this surgery."
D.
"I understand how you feel. Surgery is frightening."
□ Question 5
0.5 out of 0.5 points
It is highly recommended that patients with asthma, chronic bronchitis and
emphysema have pneumonia and flu vaccinations for which reason?
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