Pharm Chapter 49 Questions
The opthalmologist prescribes mannitol 20% to be administered IV at a dose of 1.5g/kg to a patient with acute narrow-angle glaucoma who is awaiting surgery. Before administration, the nurse will assess the patient for which condition? A) Dehydration B) Constipation C) GI bleeding D) Allergies to sulfonamides
A) Dehydration
The camp nurse is reviewing the shopping list of supplies needed for the upcoming camping season. Which product will the nurse purchas to prevent and treat cerumne impaction? A) Hydrogen peroxide B) Rubbing alcohol C) Charcoal D) Clove oil
A) Hydrogen peroxide
When collecting a medicaiton history from a pateint with primary open angle glaucoma, the nruse identifies several drugs that could exacerbate glaucoma. Which drug poses a priority concern for this particular patient? A) Cyclobenzaprine, an antispasmodic B) Oxymetazoline, a decongestant C) Prednisone, a corticosteroid D) Sulfamethoxasole with trimethoprim, a slufonamide antibiotic combination
C) Prednisone, a corticosteroid
A patient is taking oral acetazolamide, a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor to decrease ICP. When providing drug education, what wil the nurse advise the patient to anticipate? A) Increased weight B) Light sensitivity C) Buring or stinging of the eyes D) Increased urine output
D) Increased urine output
A patient is about to undergo a diganostic eye exam. The ophthalmologist asks the nurse to prepare to assist in the administration of tetracaine, flurorescein stain and atropine. Before assisting in the procedure, it is most important for the nurse to inform the ophthalmologist if the patient has a history of which condition? A) Cataracts B) Narrow-angle glaucoma C) Open-angle glaucoma D) Macular degeneration
B) Narrow-angle glaucoma
The nurse asks a parent to demonstrate administraiton of eardrops on a toddler. Which steps by the parent indicate the need for additional education? (SATA) A) Position with affected ear upward B) Pull the ear backward and upward C) Instill one drop of medication at a time allowing 3 to 5 min between each drop D) Apply gentle pressure to the flap over the ear canal E) Keep the ear positioned upward for 5 min
B) Pull the ear backward and upward C) Instill one drop of medication at a time allowing 3 to 5 min between each drop
The nurse has a patient demonstrate self-administration of eyedrops. Place the steps in the order in which the patient will perfrom them. A) Pull the lower lid away from the eye so that a pouch is formed B) Gently shake the bottle to evenly distribute the drug C) Press a finger against the inner corner of the eye for 2 to 3 minutes D) Remove the cap E) Tilt the heah backwar, and look upward F) Place the dropper just above the pouch without touching the tip to the eye or finger G) Wash hands H) Gently squeeze one drop of medicine into the puch
G) Wash hands B) Gently shake the bottle to evenly distribute the drug D) Remove the cap E) Tilt the heah backwar, and look upward A) Pull the lower lid away from the eye so that a pouch is formed F) Place the dropper just above the pouch without touching the tip to the eye or finger H) Gently squeeze one drop of medicine into the puch C) Press a finger against the inner corner of the eye for 2 to 3 minutes
