NURS 504 FINAL QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS 100% GUARANTEED PASS (LATEST UPDATE)
2 views 0 purchase
Course
NURS 504
Institution
NURS 504
NURS 504 FINAL QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
100% GUARANTEED PASS (LATEST UPDATE)
1. In today's healthcare environment, what does the increased contact between nurses and
clients allow the nurse to do best?
A) Prescribe medication
B) Assess the therapeutic effect of drug therapy
C...
NURS 504 FINAL QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
100% GUARANTEED PASS (LATEST UPDATE)
1. In today's healthcare environment, what does the increased contact between nurses and
clients allow the nurse to do best?
A) Prescribe medication
B) Assess the therapeutic effect of drug therapy
C) Diagnose medical conditions
D) Manage hospital schedules
✔✔ Answer: B) Assess the therapeutic effect of drug therapy
2. Before administering a drug to a client, what is a key nursing responsibility?
A) Check the client's blood pressure
B) Review subjective and objective data
C) Call the healthcare provider
D) Prepare the drug for injection
✔✔ Answer: B) Review subjective and objective data
3. For a client with acute gout and arthritis, what additional assessment should a nurse
consider before teaching about medication?
A) Check the client's vital signs
B) Examine the client physically
C) Ask about family history
D) Discuss dietary habits
✔✔ Answer: B) Examine the client physically
4. If a drug has a high first-pass effect, what method can increase the free drug available to
body cells?
A) Taking the drug with food
B) Administering the drug intravenously (IV)
C) Doubling the oral dose
D) Switching to a different drug
✔✔ Answer: B) Administering the drug intravenously (IV)
5. What is a nursing responsibility when providing drug therapy to a client?
A) Decide the dosage of the medication
B) Teach the client how to cope with drug effects
C) Adjust the drug regimen
D) Perform surgery
✔✔ Answer: B) Teach the client how to cope with drug effects
6. The name "p-isobutylhydratropic" refers to which type of drug name?
,ESTUDY
A) Generic name
B) Chemical name
C) Brand name
D) Trade name
✔✔ Answer: B) Chemical name
7. Taking the blood pressure before administering an antihypertensive medication is an
example of which nursing process step?
A) Diagnosing
B) Planning
C) Assessing
D) Evaluating
✔✔ Answer: C) Assessing
8. Which client is most likely to experience changes in drug metabolism?
A) A 30-year-old with high blood pressure
B) A 50-year-old with cirrhosis of the liver
C) A 20-year-old with asthma
D) A 60-year-old with diabetes
✔✔ Answer: B) A 50-year-old with cirrhosis of the liver
9. A client develops redness, itching, and swelling at the drug injection site after a second
dose. What is the most likely cause?
A) Overdose
B) Drug interaction
C) Allergic response
D) Drug toxicity
✔✔ Answer: C) Allergic response
10. After administering a client's medication, what should the nurse do next?
A) Document the medication given
B) Check the client's blood sugar
C) Assess for drug effects
D) Contact the healthcare provider
✔✔ Answer: C) Assess for drug effects
11. An elderly client with elevated serum creatinine is at greatest risk for which effect?
A) Dehydration
B) Drug toxicity
C) Allergic reaction
D) Increased drug efficacy
✔✔ Answer: B) Drug toxicity
12. What aging-related change in the geriatric client affects drug excretion?
,ESTUDY
A) Increased heart rate
B) Decreased gastrointestinal motility
C) Decreased Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR)
D) Increased liver size
✔✔ Answer: C) Decreased Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR)
13. A client receiving an antineoplastic drug for breast cancer experiences seizures. What type
of toxicity is this?
A) Hepatotoxicity
B) Nephrotoxicity
C) Neurotoxicity
D) Cardiotoxicity
✔✔ Answer: C) Neurotoxicity
14. Which client is most likely to have impaired drug metabolism?
A) A client with a Hepatitis C diagnosis
B) A client with a cold
C) A client with a fractured leg
D) A client who exercises regularly
✔✔ Answer: A) A client with a Hepatitis C diagnosis
15. Which type of medication has the slowest absorption in an elderly postsurgical client?
A) An IV antibiotic
B) An oral antidepressant
C) A subcutaneous painkiller
D) A topical cream
✔✔ Answer: B) An oral antidepressant
16. Using garlic supplements with antidiabetic drugs can lead to what serious problem?
A) High blood pressure
B) Hypoglycemia
C) Increased appetite
D) Headache
✔✔ Answer: B) Hypoglycemia
17. After receiving a new medication, a client reports itching and begins coughing and
wheezing. What is the client likely experiencing?
A) An anxiety attack
B) Anaphylactic shock
C) A heart attack
D) Muscle cramps
✔✔ Answer: B) Anaphylactic shock
18. If a client is taking herbal supplements, what should be the nurse's primary intervention?
, ESTUDY
A) Increase the dose of prescribed medication
B) Stop the herbal supplements
C) Research for potential interactions with medications
D) Disregard the herbal supplements
✔✔ Answer: C) Research for potential interactions with medications
19. Morphine is derived from which plant?
A) Willow
B) Poppy
C) Aloe vera
D) Ginseng
✔✔ Answer: B) Poppy
20. Why should a nurse document drugs using their generic names?
A) To follow brand naming conventions
B) To avoid confusion and miscommunication
C) To increase medication costs
D) To use the manufacturer's name
✔✔ Answer: B) To avoid confusion and miscommunication
21. What factor increases the risk of drug reactions in clients aged 65 years and older?
A) Faster drug absorption
B) Physiologic changes affecting pharmacologic processes
C) Enhanced liver function
D) Reduced need for medication
✔✔ Answer: B) Physiologic changes affecting pharmacologic processes
22. During the evaluation phase of drug therapy, what does the nurse do?
A) Decide on the drug dosage
B) Compare the expected outcome with the actual outcome
C) Prepare the next dose
D) Check for potential side effects
✔✔ Answer: B) Compare the expected outcome with the actual outcome
23. A nurse asks a client about any chronic conditions during an assessment. What condition
might signal a problem with drug therapy?
A) Migraine
B) Kidney disease diagnosed two years ago
C) Seasonal allergies
D) Mild back pain
✔✔ Answer: B) Kidney disease diagnosed two years ago
24. What characteristic most likely applies to clients in today's healthcare system?
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Estudyr. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $11.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
