NSG 245 Actual Mid-Term Med Surg 1 Exam-with 100% Verified Answers-2026-2027 (24pages)

□ A patient is prescribed omeprazole 20 mg PO BID, clarithromycin 500 mg PO BID, and amoxicillin 1 gram daily for the treatment of peptic ulcer disease (PUD). What is the most important instruction for the nurse to give the patient about these medications? Selected Answer: B. Complete the full course of al medications as prescribed. Answers: A. Take the drugs with a full glass of water B. Complete the full course of al medications as prescribed. C. Consume 8 ounces of yogurt or buttermilk daily while taking these drugs. D. Take the drugs on an empty stomach, 1 hour before breakfast and at least 2 hours after dinner. □ Question 2 0.5 out of 0.5 points The nurse explaining pantoprazole (Protonix) to a patient with recurring heartburn explains that the medication Selected Answer: C. Treats gastroesophageal reflux disease by decreasing stomach acid production Answers: A. Reduces gastroesophageal reflux by increasing the rate of gastric emptying. B. Coats and protects the lining of the stomach and esophagus from gastric acid C. Treats gastroesophageal reflux disease by decreasing stomach acid production D. □ Question 3 Neutralizes stomach acid and provides relief of symptoms in a few minutes 0.5 out of 0.5 points The nurse requests the client to sign a surgical informed consent form for an emergency appendectomy. Which statement by the client indicates further teaching is needed? Selected Answer: B. "I will be glad when this is over so I can go home today." Answers: A. "I will not be able to eat or drink anything prior to my surgery." B. "I will be glad when this is over so I can go home today." C. "I can practice relaxing by listening to my favorite music." □ Question 4 D. "I will need to get up and walk as soon as possible." 0.5 out of 0.5 points The nurse is assessing a client in the day surgery unit who states, "I am really afraid of having this surgery. I'm afraid of what they will find." Which statement would be the best therapeutic response by the nurse? Selected Answer: C. "Tell me about your fears of having this surgery." Answers: A. "Don't worry about your surgery. It is safe." □ Question 5 B. "Tell me why you're worried about your surgery." C. "Tell me about your fears of having this surgery." D. "I understand how you feel. Surgery is frightening." 0.5 out of 0.5 points It is highly recommended that patients with asthma, chronic bronchitis and emphysema have pneumonia and flu vaccinations for which reason? Selected Answer: D. Respiratory infection can cause severe hypoxia and possibly death in these patients Answers: A. These vaccines produce bronchodilation and improve oxygenation B. All patients are recommended to have these vaccines C. These vaccines help reduce the tachypnea they experience if they contract the disease □ Question 6 D. Respiratory infection can cause severe hypoxia and possibly death in these patients 0.5 out of 0.5 points Client asks what coronary arteries have to do with angina. When determining the answer, the nurse should take into consideration that the coronary arteries Selected Answer: B. carry blood from the aorta to the myocardium Answers: A. supply blood to the endocardium □ Question 7 B. carry blood from the aorta to the myocardium C. carry reduced-oxygen content blood to the lungs D. carry high-oxygen-content blood from the lungs toward the heart 0 out of 0.5 points Which of the following should a patient be taught after a hoidectomy? Selected B.