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Worksheets(2ND SEM) PRELIM DUTY
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 50mins
Tablets. Order 500 mg; Have 250 mg per tablet. How many tablets will you administer?
1 tablet
2 tablets
3 tablets
4 tablets
Tablets. Order 0.75 g (750 mg); Have 250 mg per tablet. How many tablets will you administer?
2 tablets
3 tablets
4 tablets
5 tablets
Liquid medication. Order 25 mg; Have 12.5 mg per 5 mL. What volume will you administer?
5 mL
7.5 mL
10 mL
12.5 mL
A patient weighs 60 kg. Prescribe insulin 0.5 units/kg/day. What is the total daily dose (TDD)?
20 units/day
25 units/day
30 units/day
35 units/day
Heparin. Order 5,000 units; Have 10,000 units per mL. What volume will you administer?
0.25 mL
0.5 mL
1 mL
2 mL
Vials. Order 1.5 g (1,500 mg); Have 500 mg per vial. How many vials are needed?
2 vials
3 vials
4 vials
6 vials
IV rate (mL/hr). Order 1,000 mL in 8 hr. What is the infusion rate?
100 mL/hr
125 mL/hr
150 mL/hr
200 mL/hr
IV drip rate. Order 500 mL in 4 hr. Drop factor 15 gtt/mL. What is the drip rate in gtt/min?
25 gtt/min
31 gtt/min
38 gtt/min
45 gtt/min
IV drip rate. Order 250 mL in 2.5 hr. Drop factor 20 gtt/mL. What is the drip rate in gtt/min?
28 gtt/min
33 gtt/min
40 gtt/min
50 gtt/min
Dopamine infusion. Patient weight 70 kg; order 5 µg/kg/min. Available solution 400 mg dopamine in 250 mL NS. What infusion rate in mL/hr will deliver the ordered dose?
7 mL/hr
10 mL/hr
13 mL/hr
18 mL/hr
IV drip rate. Order 100 mL/hr. Drop factor 10 gtt/mL. What is the drip rate in gtt/min?
10 gtt/min
13 gtt/min
17 gtt/min
20 gtt/min
Time completion. Order 1,500 mL at 125 mL/hr. How many hours will the infusion take to complete?
8 hr
10 hr
12 hr
14 hr
Total volume. Rate 75 mL/hr for 12 hr. What total volume will infuse?
600 mL
750 mL
900 mL
1,200 mL
Liquid medication. Order 0.25 mg; Have 1 mg per 4 mL. What volume will you administer?
0.5 mL
1 mL
2 mL
4 mL
IV drip rate. Order 900 mL in 6 hr. Drop factor 60 gtt/mL. What is the drip rate in gtt/min?
100 gtt/min
120 gtt/min
150 gtt/min
180 gtt/min
Levofloxacin is classified under which pharmacologic group?
Antibiotic
Opioid analgesic
Antiviral
NSAID
Lisinopril belongs to which drug class?
Beta-blocker
ACE inhibitor
Calcium channel blocker
Diuretic
A patient with hypertension and asthma should avoid which medication?
Metoprolol
Propranolol
Amlodipine
Losartan
Which antihypertensive is potassium-sparing?
Hydrochlorothiazide
Furosemide
Spironolactone
Lisinopril
A patient develops a persistent dry cough while taking an antihypertensive. The likely culprit is:
Losartan
Lisinopril
Amlodipine
Metoprolol
Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for hypertension?
Age
Family history
High salt intake
Ethnicity
A patient presents with a sudden BP of 200/120 mmHg along with headache and vision changes. This is classified as:
Stage 1 hypertension
Stage 2 hypertension
Hypertensive urgency
Hypertensive emergency
Chronic uncontrolled hypertension primarily damages which organs?
Brain, eyes, heart, kidneys
Liver, spleen, pancreas
Skin and skeletal muscles
Stomach and intestines
Which lifestyle modification is most effective in reducing blood pressure in hypertensive patients?
Reducing physical activity
Limiting fruits and vegetables
Weight reduction and regular exercise
Increasing sodium intake
Hypertension that develops suddenly and severely in pregnancy is called:
Gestational hypertension
Preeclampsia
Chronic hypertension
Malignant hypertension
Hypertension that has no identifiable cause is called:
Secondary hypertension
Essential (primary) hypertension
Malignant hypertension
Resistant hypertension
What type of hypertension is caused by an identifiable underlying condition (such as kidney disease or endocrine disorders)?
Primary hypertension
Secondary hypertension
Malignant hypertension
White‑coat hypertension
“White‑coat hypertension” refers to:
High blood pressure caused by obesity
Elevated BP readings in a clinical setting only
Chronic uncontrolled hypertension
Secondary hypertension due to renal disease
Rosuvastatin belongs to which class of drugs?
Beta‑blocker
ACE inhibitor
HMG‑CoA reductase inhibitor
Calcium channel blocker
Salbutamol and Ipratropium are used to treat which condition?
Acute bronchospasm in asthma or COPD
Hypertension
Bacterial infection
Hypothyroidism
What should you check in a patient taking tramadol?
Pain relief and breathing
Blood pressure
Vision
Blood sugar
Which of the following is an early sign of sepsis?
Hypothermia, bradypnea
Fever, rapid heart rate, rapid breathing
Bradycardia, fever, restlessness
Vision changes
What is the most common cause of sepsis?
Viral infection
Bacterial infection
Allergies
Genetic disorder
What is pleural effusion?
Air in the pleural space
Fluid accumulation in the pleural space
Collapse of the lung
Infection of lung tissue
Which of the following is a common symptom of pleural effusion?
Shortness of breath
Bradypnea
Joint pain
Rash
What is the medical procedure called when excess fluid is removed from the pleural space?
Thoracentesis
Paracentesis
Pericardiocentesis
Venipuncture
Which of the following is a common symptom of diabetes?
Polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia
Hair loss and brittle nails
Shortness of breath only
Vision improvement
What is the main difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes?
Type 1 is usually autoimmune with no insulin production; Type 2 is insulin resistance
Type 1 occurs only in adults; Type 2 occurs only in children
Type 1 affects only the liver; Type 2 affects only the kidneys
Type 1 is caused by infections; Type 2 is caused by high sugar intake only
Which lab test is commonly used to diagnose diabetes?
Fasting blood glucose
Serum sodium
BUA
Blood urea nitrogen
What is Diabetes Mellitus?
A condition where the body produces too much insulin
A condition characterized by high blood sugar due to problems with insulin production or action
Low blood sugar due to excessive exercise
A disease affecting only the kidneys
Which lab test shows long-term glucose control over 2–3 months?
Fasting blood glucose
Hemoglobin A1C
Random blood sugar
Serum sodium
A patient with GI malabsorption is likely to have:
Weight loss and nutrient deficiencies
High blood sugar
Frequent urination only
Increased muscle mass
Which GI disorder is characterized by inflammation of the liver?
Hepatitis
Gastritis
Pancreatitis
Cholelithiasis
Which nursing intervention is most important in malnourished patients?
Monitor weight, intake/output, and lab values
Give unlimited sugar
Avoid protein intake
Restrict fluids completely
GERD stands for:
Gastroesophageal Reflux Diseases
Gallbladder Enzyme Reflux Disorder
Gastric Emergency Response Disease
Gastroenteric Resistant Disease
A common symptom of GERD is:
Heartburn and regurgitation
Frequent urination
Skin rash
Achalasia
Peptic ulcers are most commonly caused by:
Helicobacter pylori infection and NSAID use
High fiber diet
Viral infection
Lack of water
Which type of hepatitis is primarily transmitted via contaminated food and water?
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis D
Which statement correctly differentiates melena from hematochezia?
Melena is black, tarry stool from upper GI bleeding; hematochezia is bright red blood from lower GI bleeding
Melena is bright red blood from lower GI bleeding; hematochezia is black, tarry stool from upper GI bleeding
Both melena and hematochezia are black stools
Both melena and hematochezia are bright red stools
A common complication of chronic GERD is:
Barrett’s esophagus
Kidney failure
Osteoporosis
Diabetes
