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MEDSURG 2 EXAM 1 NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL
EXAM COMPLETE 100 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
A nurse is providing teaching for a patient who has a new prescription for alprazolam. Which of the following is the priority information the nurse should include in this teaching?
- This medication can affect your ability to drive or handle
mechanical equipment.
- You should avoid drinking beverages that contain caffeine
with this medication.
- You should avoid taking antacids within 2 hours of this
medication.
- This medication should be taken shortly after meals.
(BENZO)
THE CORRECT ANSWER :: A.
- Safety & risk reduction is priority factor in this situation.
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B: consumption of caffeine can decrease desired action of this
med but its is not priority.
C: Antacids can delay absorption but is not the priority.
D: While taking this med with or shortly after meals can reduce
GI discomfort, not the priority.
A nurse is planning a menu for a client wo has bipolar disorder & is experiencing an acute manic episode. Which of the following meals should the nurse provide for this client?
- Spaghetti & meatballs, a salad, and apple pie.
- Beef & vegetable stew, rice & vanilla pudding.
- Chicken nuggets, crackers with cheese sticks, and a cookie.
- Broiled fish filets, stewed tomatoes, and ice cream.
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THE CORRECT ANSWER: : C
- A nurse who is caring for a pt who is in the manic phase of
bipolar disorder should provide them with high- caloric finger foods that can be carried & are relatively easy to manipulate.This meal is a good choice for a pt who is hyperactive, has a short attention span, & might not sit down to eat.
A: A pt who is in the manic phase of bipolar disorder has a short
attention span & might not be able to manipulate this meal, therefore, the client might give up before finishing.
B: A pt who is in the manic phase of bipolar disorder will not be
able to sit & concentrate on this type of meal. A pt who has a short attention span & low frustration tolerance might not eat this meal.
D: A pt who is in the manic phase of bipolar disorder is
hyperactive & has a limited attention span. This pt will do better with foods that are easy to manipulate & require little concentration to eat.
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A nurse is reviewing the lab report of a client who has been taking lithium carbonate for several months. Which of the following levels should the nurse recognize as a therapeutic lithium level?
- 1.2 mEq/L
- 1.6 mEq/L
- 2.0 mEq/L
- 2.5 mEq/L
THE CORRECT ANSWER: : A
- Is within expected reference range. Pts taking lithium should
drink 6-8 glasses of water/ day to maintain a normal state of hydration & should also consume adequate sodium to prevent lithium tox.
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a pt who has a new prescription for doxepin. Which of the following adverse effects