NSG 2410 Exam 1 Study Guide

Thrush is a fungal infection that commonly affects which area of the body?

• Skin

• Lungs

• Mouth

• Urinary tract

Which of the following is a symptom of Candida albicans oral infection?

• Redness and swelling of the gums

• White patches on the tongue and throat

• Vaginal itching and soreness

• Painful and swollen lymph nodes in the neck

A nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client who has a duodenal ulcer and a new prescription for sucralfate. The client asks the nurse how sucralfate works. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?

A nurse is reinforcing teaching a client who has peptic ulcer disease and is starting therapy with sucralfate. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?

• Take the medication with an antacid.

• Take the medication 1 hr before meals.

• Store the medication in the refrigerator.

• Take as needed for pain relief.

A nurse is preparing to administer lorazepam 1 mg PO to an older adult client who has insomnia and who cannot swallow oral tablets. Available is lorazepam oral solution 2 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse plan to administer? (Round to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

• 0.5 mL

• 1 mL

• 2 mL

• 0.2 mL

A nurse is preparing to administer ondansetron 4 mg IM stat. The amount available is ondansetron for injection 2 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

• 2 mL

• 1 mL

• 4 mL

• 0.5 mL

Which organism or disorder is responsible for many cases of PUD?

• pylori infection

• Kidney disease

• Smoking

• Cirrhosis of the liver

Which of the following is a common adverse effect associated with magnesium-based antacid preparations?

• Constipation
• Diarrhea

• Nausea

• Headache

A nurse is educating a client about starting therapy for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) with metoclopramide. The nurse explains that metoclopramide works by:

• Increasing lower esophageal sphincter tone

• Decreasing gastric acid production

• Stimulating gastric motility

• Blocking histamine receptors

A client with GERD is starting therapy with metoclopramide. The nurse should educate the client about potential adverse effects of the medication. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse include in the client education?

• Drowsiness

• Hypertension

• Weight loss

• Constipation