Medical-Surgical Nursing Test Questions
Course Introduction
Medical-Surgical Nursing is a foundational course that explores the essential principles and practices involved in caring for adult patients experiencing a wide range of acute and chronic health conditions. Emphasizing a holistic and evidence-based approach, the course covers pathophysiology, assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation of medical and surgical patients. Students learn to develop clinical reasoning and critical thinking skills to provide safe, patient-centered care across diverse settings. Key topics include perioperative care, fluid and electrolyte management, infection control, pain management, and the role of interdisciplinary collaboration in optimizing patient outcomes.
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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) While admitting a patient to the medical unit at 9:30 a.m.for an acute episode of Crohn's disease,the nurse learns the patient typically takes Imodium (loperamide)2 mg four times each day.The nurse recognizes that further patient teaching is needed by which of the following statements? Select all that apply.
A)"That is the medicine that helps control my diarrhea."
B)"I have to be careful about loperamide when I'm taking my narcotic pain medication."
C)"I didn't take my loperamide this morning so I'd like to take two when it is due at 11 a.m."
D)"I usually drink one or two beers a day."
E)"I'm always sure to drink at least 10 glasses of water or juice each day."
F)"I chew a lot of sugarless gum."
Answer: C,D
Q2) The nurse is caring for a patient in the intensive care unit who is to be started on dopamine 1 mcg/kg/min.The patient weighs 220 pounds.The drip rate in mg/hr should be ____________________.
Answer: 6
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Chapter 2: Detecting and Managing Adverse Drug Reactions
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Q1) While caring for a client who reports taking Prilosec (omeprazole),the nurse recognizes the need for further teaching if the client also reports taking which of the following? Select all that apply.
A)Tylenol for occasional headaches
B)Ibuprofen daily for arthritis
C)Baby aspirin daily to prevent heart pain
D)Maalox occasionally to reduce heartburn
E)Flaxseed supplement to increase omega-3 intake
F)Multi-vitamin with iron to promote health
Answer: B,C
Q2) The nurse is caring for a patient with a known history of narcotic abuse.The patient is started on methadone 30 mg po daily during detoxification.Which of the following assessments would indicate the patient's dose may need to be decreased?
A)Chills
B)Irritability
C)Respirations = 8 per min
D)Diaphoresis
Answer: D
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Chapter 3: Drug Monographs in Alphabetical Order by
Generic Name
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Q1) While caring for a client taking Clozaril (clozapine),the nurse determines the medication is effective by which of the following findings?
A)Decreased swelling noted at the site of cellulitis in the left hand.
B)Apical heart rate is regular at 72 bpm.
C)Client is cooperative;oriented to person,place,and time;and has no hallucinations or delusions.
D)Breath sounds are clear throughout anterior,lateral,and posterior aspects.
Answer: C
Q2) The nurse is providing care for a client who has new orders to start Victoza (liraglutide)0.6 mg subcutaneously each day.Which of the following orders should the nurse anticipate? Select all that apply.
A)Check blood sugar before meals and at bedtime.
B)Teach client self-injection techniques.
C)Conduct liver function tests every morning for the next 3 days.
D)Discontinue low molecular weight heparin.
E)Notify physician of acute abdominal pain,nausea,or vomiting.
F)Hold all aspirin products.
Answer: A,B,E
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Chapter 4: Drugs Approved in Canada
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Q1) The nurse is providing instructions to a client who has started therapy withnicardipine.The nurse instructs the client to avoid which of the following foods?
A)Kiwi
B)Grapefruit juice
C)Garlic
D)Ginger
Q2) The nurse is providing care for a client who is receiving Aciphex (rabeprazole).The nurse recognizes this medication is effective by which of the following assessment findings?
A)Patient voids 250 mL urine and reports feeling reduced bladder spasms.
B)Patient denies abdominal pain or heartburn.
C)Patient reports improvement in itching.
D)Patient's white blood cell count is less than 10,000/mm3.
Q3) A client admitted with neutropenia would most likely be started on which of the following medications to promote neutrophil differentiation?
A)Epogen (epoetin)
B)Neulasta (pegfilgrastim)
C)Neurontin (gabapentin)
D)Procardia (nifedipine)
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