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NUR 310 Exam 1 Questions With Complete SolutionsA nurse is caring for a client who asks how albuterol helps his
breathing. Which of the following responses should the nurse
make?(select all that apply)
A. The medication will stimulate flow of mucus
B. The medication will prevent wheezing
C. The medication will open the airways
D. The medication will reduce inflammation
E. The medication will decrease coughing episodes Correct
Answer B, C, E
A nurse is caring for a client who has an infection in a
prescription for gentamicin intermittent IV bolus every eight
hours. A peak and trough is required with the next dose. Which
of the following actions should the nurse take to obtain an
accurate gentamicin serum level?
A. Draw a trough level at 0900 and a peak at 2100
B. Draw a peak level 90 min before and trough level 90 min
after
C. Draw a trough level immediately prior to administering and a
peak level 30 min after
D. Draw a peak level at 0900 and trough at 2100 Correct
Answer C
A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and a
prescription for digoxin. Which of the following statements by
the client indicates an adverse effect of the medication?
, A. "I can walk a mile a day"
B. "I've had a backache for several days"
C. "I am urinating more frequently"
D. "I feel nauseated and have no appetite" Correct Answer D
A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and receiving
IV furosemide. The nurse should monitor the client for which of
the following electrolyte imbalances?
A. Hyperantremia
B. Hyperuricemia
C. Hypercalcemia
D. Hyperchloremia Correct Answer B
A nurse is caring for a client who has streptococcal pneumonia
and prescription for penicillin G by intermittent IV bolus. 10
minutes into the infusion of the third does the client reports that
the IV site is itches and that he feels dizzy and short of breath.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
A. Stop the Infusion
B. Call the clients provider
C. Elevate the head of the bed
D. Auscultation the clients breath sounds Correct Answer A
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking lisinopril. Which of
the following outcomes indicates a therapeutic effect of the
medication?
A. Decreased blood pressure
B. Increased HDL cholesterol
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