Fundamentals of Nursing Final Exam Questions
Course Introduction
Fundamentals of Nursing is an essential course that introduces students to the core principles, skills, and knowledge required for nursing practice. The course covers basic nursing concepts, including patient safety, infection control, therapeutic communication, and the nursing process. Students will learn about health assessment, vital signs, hygiene, mobility, and medication administration. Emphasis is placed on the development of critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and compassionate care to prepare students for clinical environments. Through a combination of theoretical instruction and hands-on practice, this course lays the groundwork for more advanced nursing courses and clinical experiences.
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Daviss Drug Guide for Nurses 15th Edition by Vallerand
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Chapter 1: Medication Errors: Improving Practices and Patient Safety
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Q1) The nurse is taking a medication history over the phone for a patient scheduled for knee replacement in 3 days.Which of the following medications,if reported by the patient,should be reported to the surgeon?
A)Zantac (ranitidine)
B)Proventil (albuterol)
C)Lotrimin (clortrimazole)
D)Klonopin (clonazepam)
Answer: D
Q2) The nurse caring for a patient who takes Simponi (golimumab)recognizes this as a relatively new agent in the class of monoclonal antibodies.In addition to their usefulness in the treatment of some tumor types,these agents play a role in the treatment of which of the following disease states?
A)Viral hepatitis
B)Rheumatoid arthritis
C)Pancreatitis
D)Multiple sclerosis
Answer: B
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Chapter 2: Detecting and Managing Adverse Drug Reactions
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Q1) A student nurse caring for a patient who is taking Creon (pancrelipase)would include which of the following statements when reviewing medications with the instructor?
A)"This reduces inflammation of the pancreas seen with pancreatitis."
B)"This increases absorption of fats since the pancreas is not excreting normal enzymes."
C)"This is used to bind with proteins and reduce protein excretion in the urine."
D)"This helps relieve abdominal pain caused by liver damage in patients with a history of alcohol abuse."
Answer: B
Q2) Which of the following would indicate to the nurse that treatment was effective in a patient being treated with propylthiouracil?
A)Patient reports sleeping 12 hr a day.
B)Fine tremors noted in both hands.
C)Patient gains 2 pounds in 4 days.
D)Pulse is 110 bpm.
Answer: C
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Chapter 3: Drug Monographs in Alphabetical Order by
Generic Name
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Q1) The nurse is caring for a client taking Skelaxin (metaxalone).The nurse knows teaching has been effective by which of the following statements? Select all that apply.
A)"I might be constipated while I'm on this medication."
B)"Most people who take this medication have fewer muscle spasms and less pain."
C)"This can cause dizziness,blurred vision,and sleepiness so I shouldn't drive while I'm on it."
D)"I need to move slowly so I don't faint."
E)"I can drink up to 2 beers per day safely while I'm on this medication."
F)"If I forget this medication,I can take it within one hour or skip that dose and remain on the schedule."
Answer: B,C,D,F
Q2) While caring for a client who is taking Sandimmune (cyclosporine)after a cardiac transplant,the nurse is aware that it is most important to monitor for which of the following?
A)Hypokalemia
B)Hypotension
C)Anorexia
D)Nephrotoxicity
Answer: D
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Chapter 4: Drugs Approved in Canada
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Q1) While providing care for a client who is to receive Amerge (naratriptan),the nurse recognizes that the client understands this medication by which of the following statements?
A)"If my migraine headache doesn't go away,I can repeat the dose within 30 minutes."
B)"This medication will typically make me very sleepy after I take it."
C)"I need to let the doctor know right away if I have any chest pain or tightness after taking this medication."
D)"I need to be sure and take a laxative when I take this medication."
Q2) While working in the oncology clinic,the nurse provides Matulane (procarbazine)for a patient with Hodgkin disease.Which of the following medications could potentially cause deep coma and/or death if given concurrently?
A)Advil (ibuprofen)
B)Lanoxin (digoxin)
C)Demerol (meperidine)
D)Carafate (sulcrafate)
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