MILESTONE *1 PRACTICE EXAM ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
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MILESTONE *1 PRACTICE EXM 2023 - 2024 ACTUAL EXM
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MILESTONE *1 PRACTICE EXAM 2023 -
2024 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
Which information should the nurse have when assessing a client for therapeutic effects
of a prescribed medication?
a) The client's previous experience with medication.
b) The ...
MILESTONE *1 PRACTICE EXAM 2023 -
2024 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
,Which information should the nurse have when assessing a client for therapeutic effects
of a prescribed medication?
a) The client's previous experience with medication.
b) The client's baseline before taking the medication.
c) Expected side effects of the medication.
d) Expected response of the medication. - CORRECT ANSWERS-b) The client's
baseline before taking the medication.
The nurse is teaching a client about the medication treatment for active tuberculosis
(TB) infection. The nurse should include which information in the teaching?
a) "At least 2 antituberculosis medications will need to be taken."
b) "You will most likely develop a superinfection from the antituberculosis medications."
c) "Treatment is necessary for just 10 days."
d) "Drug sensitivity is not necessary before starting treatment." - CORRECT
ANSWERS-a) "At least 2 antituberculosis medications will need to be taken."
The basic mechanism of action of most diuretic medications includes which of the
following?
a) Increasing the thirst sensation to promote more water intake by the client
b) Causing vasodilation and increasing blood supply to the kidneys
c) Blocking sodium and chloride reabsorption
d) Increasing potassium excretion by removing water from the cells - CORRECT
ANSWERS-c) Blocking sodium and chloride reabsorption
The nurse is administering prescribed tetracycline. Which client would be appropriate to
receive the medication?
a) A female client who is pregnant and has a skin infection.
b) A 6-year-old client with an ear infection.
c) A teenager with severe acne on the back.
d) A 12-month-old with an eye infection. - CORRECT ANSWERS-c) A teenager with
severe acne on the back.
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are used to treat which diagnosis?
a) Hypotension
b) Heart failure
c) Stroke
d) Atrial fibrillation - CORRECT ANSWERS-b) Heart failure
,Which anticoagulant would be contraindicated for a client with a vitamin K deficiency?
a) enoxaparin (Lovenox)
b) apixaban (Eliquis)
c) heparin (unfractionated)
d) warfarin (Coumadin) - CORRECT ANSWERS-d) warfarin (Coumadin)
The nurse is caring for a client taking newly prescribed first-generation antipsychotic
medication. The nurse should monitor the client for which adverse effect that can occur
within the first few days?
a) Suicidal ideations
b) Fibromyalgia syndrome
c) Tardive dyskinesia
d) Acute dystonia - CORRECT ANSWERS-c) Tardive dyskinesia
The mnemonic SLUDGE is used to remember the signs and symptoms for the life-
threatening adverse effect of which type of medication?
a) Cholinesterase inhibitors
b) Antipsychotics
c) Antiepileptics
d) Adrenergic Agonists - CORRECT ANSWERS-a) Cholinesterase inhibitors
The nurse is evaluating the effects of prescribed phenytoin (Dilantin) for a client who
has been taking the medication for six months. The nurse should assess the client for
which outcome?
a) Increased sensation in peripheries.
b) Reduced seizure activity.
c) Decrease in body mass index.
d) Improved activity tolerance. - CORRECT ANSWERS-b) Reduced seizure activity.
The nurse is teaching a client diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and the client's
spouse about medication treatment. Which information should the nurse include?
a) "The medication will reverse the symptoms for as long as you take the medication."
b) "Moderate to severe stages of the disease are prevented by the medication."
c) "You will not become confused and forgetful if you take the medication daily."
d) "The decline in functioning from the disease will be slowed from the medication." -
CORRECT ANSWERS-d) "The decline in functioning from the disease will be slowed
from the medication."
Muscle relaxants cause which adverse effect?
a) Decreased gastrointestinal motility
, b) Nephrotoxicity
c) Dysrhythmias
d) Central nervous system depression - CORRECT ANSWERS-d) Central nervous
system depression
The nurse should consider providing which type of medication whenever a client is
receiving prescribed opioids for a few days?
a) antihistamine
b) anticholinergic agent
c) diuretic
d) stimulant laxative - CORRECT ANSWERS-d) stimulant laxative
Which medication is the first-line medication for treating a migraine attack?
a) methadone (Methadose)
b) morphine
c) sumatriptan (Imitrex)
d) caffeine - CORRECT ANSWERS-c) sumatriptan (Imitrex)
Which information is correct about fluoroquinolones?
a) Penicillin is considered a fluoroquinolone.
b) Fluoroquinolones are broad-spectrum agents.
c) Side effects are usually severe.
d) They are used to treat fungal infections. - CORRECT ANSWERS-b)
Fluoroquinolones are broad-spectrum agents.
The nurse is administering a prescribed vasodilator to a client. The nurse should
monitor the client for which adverse effect?
a) increased urine output
b) light-headedness
c) decreased pulse
d) dry cough - CORRECT ANSWERS-b) light-headedness
Alpha-adrenergic antagonist medications can produce which therapeutic effect?
a) Bronchodilation
b) Improved cardiac output
c) Vasodilation
d) Nasal decongestion - CORRECT ANSWERS-c) Vasodilation
Absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of medication passage describes the
phases of which of the following?
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