Practice Questions

97. A nurse is teaching a patient about using a nebulizer for bronchodilator administration. Which instruction is correct?

A. Breathe rapidly and shallowly during treatment.
B. Hold the medication in the nebulizer cup until symptoms worsen.
C. Sit upright and breathe slowly and deeply through the mouthpiece.
D. Discontinue treatment once the mist stops.
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95. A nurse is reviewing a patient’s medication chart and notes a stat order for atropine. The nurse anticipates administering atropine for which cardiovascular emergency?

A. Ventricular tachycardia
B. Sinus bradycardia
C. Atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response
D. Hypertensive crisis
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94. A patient is prescribed enalapril. The nurse explains that this medication works by:

A. Blocking calcium channels
B. Inhibiting the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II
C. Directly relaxing vascular smooth muscle
D. Increasing fluid excretion
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93. A nurse is administering a beta-blocker to a patient. Before administration, the nurse must assess the patient’s:

A. Blood glucose level
B. Lung sounds
C. Apical pulse and blood pressure
D. Pain level
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89. A nurse is preparing to administer a rectal suppository. After inserting the suppository, the nurse should instruct the patient to:

A. Immediately ambulate to promote absorption.
B. Bear down to expel the suppository.
C. Remain supine for 15-20 minutes.
D. Eat a meal to enhance absorption.
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88. A patient is experiencing severe constipation and the physician orders lactulose. The nurse understands this medication works by:

A. Directly stimulating intestinal smooth muscle.
B. Softening stool by increasing water content in the bowel.
C. Providing bulk to the stool.
D. Inhibiting fluid absorption from the bowel.
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