pharmacology ati questions

a nurse is caring for a client who has acute acetaminophen toxicity. the nurse should anticipate administering which of the following medications? a. vitamin K b. acetylcysteine c. benzotropine d. physostigmine

b. acetylcysteine

a nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for ferrous sulfate. the nurse should instruct the client to take the medication with which of the following to promote absorption? a. vitamin E b. orange juice c. milk d. antacids

b. orange juice

a nurse is monitoring for adverse effects of hydrochlorothiazide after administering the medication to an older adult client who has heart failure. which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of the medication? a. hypoglycemia b. orthostatic hypotension c. bradycardia d. conjunctivitis

b. orthostatic hypotension

a circulating nurse is planning care for a client who is scheduled for surgery and has a latex allergy. which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care? a. schedule the client for the last surgery of the day b. place monitoring cords and tubes in a stockinet c. choose rubber injection ports for fluid administration d. ensure phenytoin IV is readily available

b. place monitoring cords and tubes in a stockinet

a nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client who has myasthenia gravis and is in a cholinergic crisis. which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer? a. potassium iodide b. glucagon c. atropine d. protamine

c. atropine

a nurse is caring for a client who reports lethargy and myalgia after taking clozapine for 6 months. which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? a. infuse 0.9% sodium chloride 1000 mL IV fluid bolus b. schedule the client for an electroencephalogram c. obtain WBC with absolute neutrophil count d. place the client on a tyramine free diet

c. obtain WBC with absolute neutrophil count

a nurse is preparing to administer hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) to a client. which of the following actions should the nurse take prior to administering the medication? a. ask the client to drink 8 oz of water b. review the client's most recent Hgb level c. obtain the client's blood pressure d. determine if the client is allergic to NSAIDs

c. obtain the client's blood pressure

a nurse is providing teaching to a client who is to start therapy with digoxin. for which of the following adverse effects should the nurse instruct the client to monitor and report to the provider? a. dry cough b. pedal edema c. bruising d. yellow tinged vision

d. yellow tinged vision

a nurse in a provider's office is assessing a client who has been taking aspirin daily for the past year. for which of the following findings should the nurse notify the provider immediately? a. hyperventilation b. heartburn c. anorexia d. swollen ankles

a. hyperventilation

a nurse is preparing to administer heparin subcutaneously to a client. which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? a. administer the medication outside the 5-cm (2 in) radius of the umbilicus b. aspirate for blood return before injecting c. rub vigorously after the injection to promote absoprtion d. place a pressure dressing on the injection site to prevent bleeding

a. administer the medication outside the 5 cm (2 in) radius of the umbilicus

a nurse is assessing a client who began taking verapamil 3 days ago. which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of this medication? a. hypertension b. constipation c. gingivitis d. facial edema

b. constipation

a nurse is assessing a client who is postoperative following an outpatient endoscopy procedure using midazolam. the nurse should monitor for which of the following findings as an indication that the client is ready for discharge? a. the client's capnography has returned to baseline b. the client can respond to their name when called c. the client is passing flatus d. the client is requesting oral intake

a. the client's capnography has returned to baseline

a nurse is caring for a client who is taking acetazolamide for chronic open angle glaucoma. for which of the following adverse effects should the nurse instruct the client to monitor and report? a. tingling of fingers b. constipation c. weight gain d. oliguria

a. tingling of fingers

a nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client who has heroin toxicity. the client is unresponsive with pinpoint pupils and a respiratory rate of 6/min. which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer? a. methadone b. naloxone c. diazepam d. bupropion

b. naloxone

a nurse is caring for a 20 year old female client who has a prescription for isotretinoin for severe nodulocysitc acne vulgaris. before the client can obtain a refill, the nurse should advise the client that which of the following tests is required? a. serum calcium b. pregnancy test c. 24 hr urine collection for protein d. aspartate aminotransferase level

b. pregnancy test

a nurse is reviewing the ECG of a client who is recieving IV furosemide for heart failure. the nurse should identify which of the following findings as an indication of hypokalemia? a. tall, tented T waves b. presence of U waves c. widened QRS complex d. ST elevation

b. presence of U waves

a nurse is planning care for a client who is prescribed metoclopramide following bowel surgery. for which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor? a. muscle weakness b. sedation c. tinnitus d. peripheral edema

b. sedation

a nurse at a clinic is providing follow up care to a client who is taking fluoxetine for depression. which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of the medication? a. tingling toes b. sexual dysfunction c. absence of dreams d. pica

b. sexual dysfunction

a nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a prescription for ergotamine sublingual to treat migraine headaches. which of the following information should the nurse include in the instruction? a. take one tablet three times a day before meals b. take one tablet at onset of migraine c. take up to eight tablets as needed within a 24 hour period d. take one tablet every 15 minutes until migraine subsides

b. take one tablet at onset of migraine

a nurse on the acute care unit is caring for a client who is receiving gentamicin IV. the nurse should report which of the following findings to the provider as an adverse effect of the medication? a. constipation b. tinnitus c. hypoglycemia d. joint pain

b. tinnitus

a nurse is teaching a group of unit nurses about medication reconciliation. which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? a. the client's provider is required to complete medication reconciliation b. medication reconciliation at discharge is limited to the medication ordered at the time of discharge c. a transition in care requires the nurse to conduct medication reconciliation d. medical reconciliation is limited to the name of the medications that the client is currently taking

c. a transition in care requires the nurse to conduct medication reconciliation

a nurse is caring for a client who is taking warfarin. the client reports that they have been taking 500 mg of acetaminophen three times per day to relieve osteoarthritis pain. which of the following statements should the nurse make? a. acetaminophen is a good choice. just be sure not to take any aspirin b. when taken with warfarin, acetaminophen can affect your vision c. acetaminophen can increase the effects of warfarin d. when taken with warfarin, acetaminophen could put you at risk for seizures

c. acetaminophen can increase the effects of warfarin

a nurse is caring for a client who has a magnesium level of 3.1 mEq/L. the nurse should expect to administer which of the following medications? a. magnesium gluconate b. cinacalcet c. calcium gluconate d. regular insulin

c. calcium gluconate

a nurse is planning to perform a dressing change on a client's peripherally inserted central catheter site. which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. apply clean gloves when cleaning the site b. document that the next dressing change is due in 14 days c. measure the length of the external portion of the catheter d. cleans around the site for at least 20 seconds

c. measure the length of the external portion of the catheter

a nurse is caring for a client who is to receive treatment for opioid use disorder. which of the following medications should the nurse expect to administer? a. bupropioin b. disulfiram c. methadone d. modafinil

c. methadone

a nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client who sustained multiple fractures in a motor vehicle crash. the client rates their pain as an 8 on a 0 to 10 pain scale. which of the following pain medications should the nurse expect to administer? a. ibuprofen PO b. pentazocine IM c. morphine IV d. fentanyl transdermal

c. morphine IV

a nurse is providing teaching to client who has a gastric ulcer and a new prescription for famotidine. which of the following instructions should the nurse include? a. take the medication on an empty stomach for full effectiveness b. you may discontinue this medication when stomach discomfort subsides c. report yellowing of the skin d. you will be taking this medication for 2 weeks

c. report yellowing of the skin

a nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who is taking carbamazepine for a seizure disorder. which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? a. potassium 4.1 mEq/L b. 24 hour urine glucose 300 mg/day c. carbamazepine level 7 mcg/mL d. WBC 3500/mm^3

d. WBC 3500/mm^3

a nurse is administering sumatriptan 6 mg subcutaneously with a needle free device to a client who has a migraine headache. which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. tell the client that the injection is less painful than with a needle b. inject the medication into the client's upper arm c. repeat the dose in 30 min if the client still has pain d. administer no more than a total of 12 mg in 24 hr

d. administer no more than a total of 12 mg in 24 hr

a nurse is providing teaching to a client who is to begin therapy with enalapril. the nurse should instruct the client to report which of the following manifestations to the provider immediately? a. dizziness b. nausea c. headache d. angioedema

d. angioedema

a nurse is preparing to administer medications to a client who is postoperative and has hypertension. to confirm that they are administering the medication to the correct client, which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. verify that the client recognizes the medication b. ask the client to state their room number and bed number c. verify that the client is aware that their blood pressure is high d. ask the client to state their name and telephone number

d. ask the client to state their name and telephone number

a nurse is planning care for a client who is receiving mannitol via continuous IV infusion. the nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects? a. weight loss b. increased intraocular pressure c. auditory hallucinations d. bibasilar crackles

d. bibasilar crackles

a nurse is caring for a client who is recovering from deep vein thrombosis and is to start taking warfarin. for which of the following findings should the nurse monitor as an adverse effect of warfarin? a. hypertension b. low INR c. constipation d. bleeding gums

d. bleeding gums

a nurse is preparing to teach a client who is to start a new prescription for extended release verapamil. which of the following instructions should the nurse plan to include? a. take the medication on an empty stomach b. avoid crowds c. discontinue the medication if palpitations occur d. change positions slowly

d. change positions slowly

a nurse is assessing a client who has been taking phenytoin for 6 months. which of the following findings should the nurse document as an adverse effect of the medication? a. hypertension b. somnolence c. brown colored urine d. overgrowth of gum tissue

d. overgrowth of gum tissue

a nurse is reviewing the laboratory results for a client who is receiving heparin via continuous IV infusion for deep vein thrombosis. the nurse should discontinue the medication infusion for which of the following client findings? a. potassium 5.0 mEq/L b. aPTT 2 times the control c. hemoglobin 15 g/dL d. platelets 96,000/mm^3

d. platelets 96,000/mm^3

a nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who is taking digoxin for heart failure. which of the following results should the nurse report to the provider? a. calcium level 9.2 mg/dL b. magnesium level 1.6 mEq/L c. digoxin level 1.1 ng/mL d. potassium level 2.8 mEq/L

d. potassium level 2.8 mEq/L

a nurse is teaching a client who is to begin taking tamoxifen for the treatment of breast cancer. which of the following adverse effects should the nurse include in the teaching? a. hot flashes b. urinary retention c. constipation d. bradycardia

a. hot flashes

a nurse is assessing a client who has been taking ferrous sulfate to treat iron deficiency anemia. which of the following findings should the nurse document as an adverse effect of supplemental iron therapy? a. dental caries b. heartburn c. steatorrhea d. diplopia

b. heartburn

a nurse is precepting a newly licensed nurse who is caring for four clients. the nurse should complete an incident report for which of the following actions by the newly licensed nurse? a. administers isosorbide mononitrate to a client who has BP 82/60 mm Hg b. administers digoxin to a client who has a heart rate of 92/min c. administers regular insulin to a client who has a blood glucose of 250 mg/dL d. administers heparin to a client who has an aPTT of 70 seconds

a. administers isosorbide mononitrate to a client who has BP 82/60 mm Hg

a nurse is caring for a client who is receiving haloperidol. the nurse should identify which of the following findings as an adverse effect of the medication? a. akathisia b. paresthesia c. excess tear production d. anxiety

a. akathisia

a nurse is teaching a client about how to use a nitroglycerin transdermal patch. which of the following instructions should the nurse include? a. apply the patch to a hairless area of skin b. replace the patch twice a day c. leave the patch off for 4 hr daily d. apply the patch to the same area each day

a. apply the patch to a hairless area of skin

a nurse is providing teaching to a client who has multiple sclerosis and a new prescription for methylprednisolone. which of the following instructions should the nurse include? SATA a. blood glucose levels will be monitored during therapy b. avoid contact with people who have know infections c. take the mediation 1 hr before breakfast d. decrease dietary intake of foods containing potassium e. grapefruit juice can increase the effects of the medication

a. blood glucose levels will be monitored during therapy b. avoid contact with people who have known infections e. grapefruit juice can increase the effects of the medication

a nurse is caring for client who is refusing to take their scheduled morning furosemide. which of the following statements should the nurse make? a. by not taking your furosemide, you might retain fluid and develop swelling b. you can double your dose of furosemide this evening if that would be better for you c. if you do not take your furosemide, we might get in trouble d. i'll go ahead and mix the furosemide into your breakfast cereal

a. by not taking your furosemide you might retain fluid and develop swelling

a nurse is reviewing the medication list of a client who wants to begin taking oral contraceptives. the nurse should identify that which of the following client medications will interfere with the effectiveness of oral contraceptives? a. carbamazepine b. sumatriptan c. atenolol d. glipizide

a. carbamazepine

a nurse is providing teaching to a client who is to start taking sumatriptan. which of the following adverse effects should the nurse instruct the client to monitor for and report to the provider? a. chest pressure b. white patches on the tongue c. bruising d. insomnia

a. chest pressure

a nurse is caring for a client who has cancer and is taking oral morphine and docusate sodium. the nurse should instruct the client that taking the docusate sodium daily can minimize which of the following adverse effects of morphine? a. constipation b. drowsiness c. facial flushing d. itching

a. constipation

a nurse is caring for a client who is taking atorvastatin for hyperlipidemia. which of the following client laboratory values should the nurse monitor? a. creatinine kinase b. erythrocyte sedimentation rate c. international normalized ratio d. potassium

a. creatinine kinase

a nurse is planning to teach about inhalant medications to a client who has a new diagnosis of exercise induced asthma. which of the following medications should the nurse plan to instruct the client to use prior to physical activity? a. cromolyn b. beclomethasone c. budesonide d. tiotropium

a. cromolyn

a nurse is preparing to administer medications to a client who tells the nurse, "I dont want to take my fluid pill until i get home today." which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. document the refusal and inform the client's provider b. file an incident report with the risk manager c. contact the pharmacist to pick up the medication d. give the client the medication to take at home and document that it was administered

a. document the refusal and inform the client's provider

a nurse is teaching a client who has new prescription for docusate sodium about the medication's mechanism of action. which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? a. docusate sodium reduces the surface tension of the stools to change their consistency b. docusate sodium causes rectal contractions c. docusate sodium acts as a fiber agent, increasing bulk in the intestines d. docusate sodium stimulates the motility of the intestines

a. docusate sodium reduces the surface tension of the stools to change their consistency

a nurse is providing teaching to a client who is to begin taking oxybutynin for urinary incontinence. which of the following adverse effects should the nurse include in the teaching? SATA a. dry mouth b. tinnitus c. blurred vision d. bradycardia e. dry eyes

a. dry mouth c. blurred vision e. dry eyes

a nurse is assessing a client who started a prescription for phenytoin 3 weeks ago. which of the following assessment findings should the nurse identify as an indication of a hypersensitivity reaction to the phenytoin? a. enlargement of the cervical lymph nodes b. diarrhea c. ringing in the ears d. alopecia

a. enlargement of the cervical lymph nodes

a nurse is administering diazepam to client who is having a colonoscopy. which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. ensure flumazenil is available to administer for toxicity management b. monitor the client for an increase in blood pressure c. expect the client to become unconscious within 30 seconds d. measure the capnography level every hour until the client is awake and oriented

a. ensure flumazenil is available to administer for toxicity management

a nurse is caring for a client who has sickle cell anemia and is taking hydroxyurea. which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? SATA a. hemoglobin 7.0 g/dL b. creatinine 1 mg/dL c. RBC 4.7 million/mm^3 d. platelets 75000/mm^3 e. potassium 5.2 mEq/L

a. hemoglobin 7.0 g/dL d. platelets 75000/mm^3 e. potassium 5.2 mEq/L

a nurse at an urgent care clinic is collecting a history from a female client who has a urinary tract infection. the nurse anticipates a prescription for a ciprofloxacin. the nurse should identify that which of the following client statements indicates a contradiction for administering this medication? a. i have tendonitis, so i haven't been able to exercise b. i take a stool softener for chronic constipation c. i take medicine for my thyroid d. i am allergic to sulfa

a. i have tendonitis, so i haven't been able to exercise

a nurse is evaluating teaching for a client who is 2 days postoperative and is receiving morphine through a PCA pump. which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the use of morphine through a PCA pump? a. i sit at the side of the bed for a couple of minutes before i stand up b. i have been limiting my fluid intake since the surgery c. i give myself a dose of medicine after using the incentive spirometer d. i ask my partner to administer PCA doses while i sleep

a. i sit at the side of the bed for a couple of minutes before i stand up

a nurse is teaching a client who is experiencing postoperative pain about the use of a PCA pump to deliver morphine. which of the following statements by the client indicates an udnerstanding of the teaching? a. i'll push the button about 10 minutes before i get out of bed b. i'll ask my son to push the dose button when i am asleep for the night c. i won't push the button that often, so i don't overdose d. i shouldn't experience any adverse effects when using a PCA pump with morphine

a. i'll push the button about 10 minutes before i get out of bed

a nurse is caring for a client who has a radial fracture and a new prescription for butorphanol. the nurse should identify that which of the following statements by the client indicates a contraindication for the administration of the butorphanol? a. i've been taking methadone to treat heroine use disorder b. my pain rating is at a 7 on a 0 to 10 scale c. my fingers are numb d. i am allergic to peanuts

a. i've been taking methadone to treat heroine use disorder

a nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has been receiving injections of epoetin alfa for the past 3 weeks. which of the following laboratory findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the treatment is effective? a. increase reticulocyte count b. decreased hemoglobin c. increased neutrophils d. decreased triglycerides

a. increase reticulocyte count

a nurse is caring for a client who is receiving filgrastim. which of the following findings should the nurse document to indicate the effectiveness of the therapy? a. increased neutrophil count b. increased RBC count c. decreased prothrombin time d. decreased triglycerides

a. increased neutrophil count

a nurse administered digoxin immune Fab to a client who received the incorrect dose of digoxin over a period of 3 days. the nurse should identify that which of the following findings indicate the antidote was effective? a. normal sinus rhythm b. digoxin level os 2.5 ng/mL c. decrease in blood pressure d. potassium level os 3.2 mEq/L

a. normal sinus rhythm

a nurse is preparing to administer medication to a client who has gout. the nurse discovers that an error was made during the previous shift and the client received atenolol instead of allopurinaol. which of the following actions should the nurse take first? a. obtain the client's blood pressure b. contact the client's provider c. inform the charge nurse d. complete an incident report

a. obtain the client's blood pressure

a nurse is planning to teach about the use of a spacer to a child who has a prescription for a fluticasone inhaler to treat chronic asthma. the nurse should include that the spacer decreases the risk for which of the following adverse effects of the medication? a. oral candidiasis b. headache c. joint pain d. adrenal suppression

a. oral candidiasis

a nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes mellitus and is taking glyburide. the client reports feeling confused and anxious. which of the following actions should the nurse take first? a. perform a capillary blood glucose test b. provide the client with a protein rich snack c. give the client 120 mL of orange juice d. schedule an early meal tray

a. perform a capillary blood glucose test

a nurse is developing a teaching plan for a client who has a new prescription for simvastatin. which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching plan? SATA a. report muscle pain to the provider b. avoid taking the medication with grapefruit juice c. take the medication in the early morning d. expect a flushing of the skin as a reaction to the medication e. expect therapy with this medication to be lifelong

a. report muscle pain to the provider b. avoid taking the medication with grapefruit juice e. expect therapy with this medication to be lifelong

a nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has a new prescription for transdermal selegiline. the nurse notes that the client has an active prescription for fluoxetine. the nurse should notify the provider because taking these two medications concurrently increases the client's risk for which of the following adverse effects? a. serotonin syndrome b. red man syndrome c. acute kidney injury d. increased intracranial pressure

a. serotonin syndrome

a nurse is monitoring a client who is receiving amiodarone to treat a ventricular dysrhythmia. which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider immediately? a. shortness of breath b. photosensitivity c. peripheral neuropathy d. altered sense of taste

a. shortness of breath

a nurse is assessing a client who has schizophrenia and is taking haloperidol. the nurse should report which of the following findings to the provider as a manifestation of neuroleptic malignant syndrome? a. temperature of 39.7 C (103.5 F) b. urinary retention c. heart rate 56/min d. muscle flaccidity

a. temperature of 39.7 C (103.5 F)

a nurse administers ceftazidime to a client who has a severe penicillin allergy. the nurse should identify which of the following client findings as an indication that she should complete an incident report? a. the client reports shortness of breath b. the client is also taking lisinopril c. the client's pulse rate is 60/min d. the client's WBC count is 14000/mm^3

a. the client reports shortness of breath

a nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and a prescription for enalapril. the nurse should monitor the client for which of the following findings as an adverse effect of the medication? a. bradycardia b. hyperkalemia c. loss of smell d. hypoglycemia

b. hyperkalemia

a nurse is caring for a client who is in labor. the client is receiving oxytocin by continuous IV infusion with a maintenance IV solution. the external FHR monitor indicates late decelerations. which of the following actions should the nurse take first? a. turn the client to a side lying position b. disconnect the client's oxytocin from the maintenance IV c. apply oxygen to the client by face mask d. increase the client's maintenance IV infusion rate

a. turn the client to a side lying position

a nurse is teaching a client who is to start taking gemfibrozil to lower their triglyceride levels. the nurse should instruct the client to report which of the following adverse effects to the provider immediately? a. upper abdominal discomfort b. blurred vision c. headache d. dizziness

a. upper abdominal discomfort

a nurse is assessing a client who is receiving cefaclor to treat a respiratory infection. which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the client is having an allergic reaction to this medication? a. urticaria b. hypertension c. pallor d. paresthesia

a. urticaria

a nurse is caring for a client who received 0.9% sodium chloride 1 L over 4 hours instead of over 8 hr as prescribed. which of the following information should the nurse enter as a complete documentation of the incident? a. IV fluid infused over 4 hr instead of the prescribed 8 hr. client tolerated fluids well, provider notified b. 0.9% sodium chloride 1 L IV infused over 4 hr. vital signs stable, provider notified c. 1 L of 0.9% sodium chloride completed at 0900. client denies SOB d. IV fluid initiated at 0500. lungs clear to auscultation

b. 0.9% sodium chloride 1 L IV infused over 4 hr. vital signs stable, provider notified

a nurse is caring for the parent of a newborn. the parent asks the nurse when their newborn should receive the first DTaP. the nurse should instruct the parent that their newborn should receive the immunization at which of the following ages? a. at birth b. 2 months c. 6 months d. 15 months

b. 2 months

a nurse is preparing to administer Rh0 (D) immune globulin to a female client who is 6 hr postpartum. which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. confirm the client is Rh positive prior to administration b. administer the medication intramuscularly into the client's deltoid c. observe the client for an allergic reaction for 5 min following administration d. administer the medication within 10 min of removing from the refrigerated unit

b. administer the medication intramuscularly into the client's deltoid

a nurse is caring for a school aged child who requires initiation of IV access prior to a scheduled tonsillectomy. which of the following actions should the nurse take to ensure the child is comfortable when initiating IV access? a. administer acetaminophen PO to the child b. apply a local anesthetic cream to the child's skin c. initiate IV access in the child's foot d. use a 20 gauge catheter when starting the IV

b. apply a local anesthetic cream to the child's skin

a nurse is teaching a client about warfarin. the client asks if they can take aspirin while taking the warfarin. which of the following responses should the nurse make? a. it is safe to take an enteric coated aspirin b. aspirin will increase the risk of bleeding c. acetaminophen may be substituted for aspirin d. the INR lab work must be monitored more frequently if aspirin is taken

b. aspirin will increase the risk of bleeding

a nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has hypertension. the nurse should identify which of the following findings as a contraindication for receiving propranolol? a. cholelithiasis b. asthma c. angina pectoris d. tachycardia

b. asthma

a nurse is caring for a client who is receiving heparin therapy via continuous IV infusion to treat a pulmonary embolism. which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of the medication and report to the provider? a. vomiting b. blood in the urine c. positive chvostek's sign d. ringing in the ears

b. blood in the urine

a nurse is caring for a client who has hypocalcemia and is receiving calcium citrate. the nurse should identify that which of the following findings indicates a therapeutic response to the medication? a. positive chvostek's sign b. client report of decreased paresthesia c. client report of increased thirst d. calcium level of 8.8 mg/dL

b. client report of decreased paresthesia

a nurse is administering baclofen for a client who has spinal cord injury. which of the following findings should the nurse document as a therapeutic outcome? a. increase in seizure threshold b. decrease in flexor and extensor spasticity c. increase in cognitive function d. decrease in paralysis of the extremities

b. decrease in flexor and extensor spasticity

a nurse is planning care for a client who has hypertension and is to start taking metoprolol. which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care? a. weigh the client weekly b. determine apical pulse prior to adminsitering c. administer the medication 30 min prior to breakfast d. monitor client for jaundice

b. determine apical pulse prior to adminsitering

a nurse is preparing to administer medications to a client who reports nausea, vomiting, and yellow vision. which of the following of the client's medications should the nurse withhold? a. gabapentin b. digoxin c. ondansetron d. clindamycin

b. digoxin

a nurse is administering cefotetan via intermittent IV bolus to a client who suddenly develops dyspnea and widespread hives. which of the following actions should the nurse take first? a. administer epinephrine 0.5 mL via IV bolus b. discontinue the medication IV infusion c. elevate the client's legs above the level of the heart d. collect a blood specimen for ABGs

b. discontinue the medication IV infusion

a nurse is assessing a client who just received filgrastim for myelosuppression. which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the client is having an allergic reaction to this medication? a. hypertension b. dyspnea c. blurred vision d. abdominal pain

b. dyspnea

a nurse contacts a client's provider on the telephone to obtain a prescription for pain medication. which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. write the order on a prescription pad designated for a client's provider b. have the provider spell out the unfamiliar medication names c. read the prescription back to the provider using abbreviations d. consult with a second nurse for any questions regarding dosage

b. have the provider spell out the unfamiliar medication names

a nurse is teaching a client who is to start taking famotidine for peptic ulcer disease. which of the following client statements should the nurse identify as understanding of the teaching? a. i will stop taking famotidine when my stomach pain is gone b. i know smoking makes famotidine less effective c. i will take famotidine anytime my stomach hurts d. i know that famotidine will turn my stools black

b. i know smoking makes famotidine less effective

a nurse is instructing a client on the application of a nitroglycerin transdermal patches. which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? a. i should apply a patch every 5 minutes if i develop chest pain b. i will take the patch off right after my evening meal c. i will leave the patch off at least 1 day each week d. i should discard the used patch by flushing it down the toilet

b. i will take the patch off right after my evening meal

a nurse is teaching about zolpidem to a client who has insomnia. the nurse should identify that which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching? a. i will need to get laboratory testing prior to a refill of this medication b. i will use this medication for a short period of time c. i will need to take this medication for 1 week before results are seen d. i will need to change the medications to prevent building up a tolerance

b. i will use this medication for a short period of time

a nurse is collecting a medication history from a client who has a new prescription for lithium. the nurse should identify that the client should discontinue which of the following over the counter medications? a. aspirin b. ibuprofen c. famotidine d. bisacodyl

b. ibuprofen

a nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new prescription for furosemide twice daily. the nurse should include which of the following instructions in the teaching? SATA a. take the second dose at bedtime b. increase intake of potassium rich foods c. obtain your weight weekly d. monitor for muscle weakness e. dangle your legs from the side of the bed before standing

b. increase intake of potassium rich foods d. monitor for muscle weakness e. dangle your legs from the side of the bed before standing

a nurse is assessing a client who is receiving epoetin alfa to treat anemia. which of the following findings should the nurse monitor? a. paresthesia b. increased blood pressure c. fever d. respiratory depression

b. increased blood pressure

a nurse is administering a fentanyl buccal tablet to a client. which of the following instructions should the nurse provider? a. rinse your mouth out with water 15 minutes after taking the tablet b. insert the tablet between your cheek and gums c. allow the tablet to dissolve for about 5 minutes d. spit out any remaining fragments after the tablet dissolves

b. insert the tablet between your cheek and gums

a nurse is preparing to insert a peripheral IV catheter to initiate IV fluid therapy for an older adult client. which of the following veins should the nurse choose as the insertion site? a. superficial dorsal vein b. median vein in the forearm c. cephalic vein in the wrist d. great saphenous vein

b. median vein in the forearm

a nurse receives a verbal order from the provider to administer morphine five milligrams every 4 hours subcutaneously for severe pain as needed. the nurse should identify which of the following entries as the correct format for the medication administration record? a. MSO4 5 mg subcut every 4 hr PRN severe pain b. morphine 5 mg subut every 4 hr PRN severe pain c. MSO4 5 mg SQ every 4 hr PRN severe pain d. morphine 5.0 mg subcutaneously every 4 hr PRN severe pain

b. morphine 5 mg subcut every 4 hr PRN severe pain

a nurse is reviewing the medical records of a client who has schizophrenia and a prescription for clozapine. which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse review before administering the medication? a. troponin b. total cholesterol c. creatinine d. thyroid stimulating hormone

b. total cholesterol

a nurse is assessing a client who has been taking levothyroxine for 3 months to treat hypothyroidism. which of the following findings should the nurse expect as an indication that the medication is effective? a. cool skin b. weight loss c. thick nails d. decreased heart rate

b. weight loss

a nurse is preparing to administer the hepatitis B vaccine to an adult client who has not previously received it. when reviewing the clients history, the nurse should identify an anaphylactic reaction to which of the following foods as a contraindication for receiving this vaccine? a. eggs b. yeast c. neomycin d. gelatin

b. yeast

a nurse is preparing to administer a scheduled antibiotic at 0800 to a client and discovers the antibiotic is not present in the client's medication drawer. the nurse should identify that administration of the medication can occur at which of the following time periods without requiring an incident report? a. 1000 b. 0900 c. 0830 d. 1200

c. 0830

a nurse in a long term care facility is preparing medications for a group of clients. which of the following actions should the nurse take when following guidelines for safe medication administration? a. return acetaminophen to the facility's stock bottle after a client refuses a dose b. crush the client's verapamil extended release tablet and administer in pudding c. administer a client's cephalexin 30 min before it is scheduled d. apply an estradiol transdermal patch to a female client's waistline

c. administer a client's cephalexin 30 min before it is scheduled

a nurse is completing an incident report for a medication error. which of the following information should the nurse include in the report? a. this could have been avoided if i had double checked the medication administration record with the client's identification band b. it was easy to get confused because another client is receiving a similar sounding medication c. administered propranolol 80 mg PO at 1800 to the client who did not have a prescription for the medication d. while i rarely make medication errors, the client was given 80 mg of propranolol by mistake at 1800.

c. administered propranolol 80 mg PO at 1800 to the client who did not have a prescription for the medication

a nurse is planning to apply testosterone topical solution to a client. which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. cover the site with a transparent dressing after application b. rub the solution in while wearing gloves c. apply the medication to the client's axilla d. dry shave the client's skin prior to application

c. apply the medication to the client's axilla

a nurse is caring for a client who has a noted extravasation of an IV site following infiltration of dopamine. after stopping the dopamine infusion, which of the following actions should the nurse take next? a. inject phentolamine into the affected area b. apply cold compress to the site c. aspirate dopamine from the IV cannula d. photograph the site

c. aspirate dopamine from the IV cannula

a nurse is assessing a client who has receiving atropine eye drops during an eye examination. which of the following findings should the nurse expect as an effect of the medicaiton? a. difficulty seeing in the dark b. pinpoint pupils c. blurred vision d. excessive tearing

c. blurred vision

a nurse administers a dose of metformin to a client instead of the prescribed dose of metoclopramide. which of the following actions should the nurse take first? a. report the incident to the charge nurse b. notify the provider c. check the client's blood glucose d. fill out an incident report

c. check the clients blood glucose

a nurse is assessing a client who has been taking hydrocodone for 4 weeks to relieve chronic pain. the nurse should evaluate the client for which of the following findings as a common adverse effect of this medication? a. mydriasis b. insomnia c. constipation d. urinary frequency

c. constipation

a nurse in a provider's office is reviewing the laboratory reports of a client who has been taking allopurinol. which of the following results indicate a therapeutic response to the medication? a. decreased triglyceride level b. increased hematocrit level c. decreased uric acid level d. increased albumin level

c. decreased uric acid level

a nurse is reviewing the medication administration record of a client who has hypocalcemia and a new prescription for IV calcium gluconate. the nurse should identify that which of the following medications can interect with calcium gluconate? a. felodipine b. guaifenesin c. digoxin d. regular insulin

c. digoxin

a nurse is teaching a client to self administer NPH insulin and regular insulin in the same syringe. which of the following instructions should the nurse include? a. discard any NPH insulin that is cloudy b. shake the vial of NPH insulin to mix it c. draw up the regular insulin into the syringe first d. inject air into the regular insulin vial first

c. draw up the regular insulin into the syringe first

a nurse is teaching a client who is taking allopurinol for the treatment of gout. which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? a. plan to increase the dosage each week by 200 mg increments b. prolonged use of the medication can cause glaucoma c. drink 2 L of water daily d. a fine red rash is transient and can be treated with antihistamines

c. drink 2 L of water daily

a nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a prescription for trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole. which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? a. take the medication with food b. expect a fine, red rash as a transient effect c. drink 8 to 10 glasses of water daily d. store the medication in the refrigerator

c. drink 8 to 10 glasses of water daily

a nurse is assessing a client who is taking amitriptyline for depression. which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of the medication? a. tinnitus b. urinary frequency c. dry mouth d. exopthalmos

c. dry mouth

a nurse is assessing a client after administering a second dose of cefazolin IV. the nurse notes the client has anxiety, hypotension, and dyspnea. which of the following medications should the nurse administer? a. diphenhydramine b. albuterol inhaler c. epinephrine d. prednisone

c. epinephrine

a nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client whose family reports the client has taken large amounts of diazepam. which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate administering? a. ondansetron b. magnesium sulfate c. flumazenil d. protamine sulfate

c. flumazenil

a nurse is providing teaching to a client who has peptic ulcer disease and is to start a new prescription for sucralfate. which of the following actions of sucralfate should the nurse include in the teaching? a. decreases stomach acid secretion b. neutralizes acids in the stomach c. forms a protective barrier over ulcers d. treats ulcers by eradicating h. pylori

c. forms a protective barrier over ulcers

a nurse is assessing a client's vital signs prior to administration of PO digoxin. the client's BP is 144/86 mm Hg, heart rate is 55/min, and respiratory rate is 20/min. the nurse should withhold the medication and contact the provider for which of the following findings? a. diastolic BP b. systolic BP c. heart rate d. respiratory rate

c. heart rate

a nurse is assessing a female client who has been taking a melatonin supplement. which of the following statements by the client should the nurse expect as an indication the medication is effective? a. my memory seems to be getting better since i started taking melatonin b. i notice fewer hot flashes when i take the melatonin c. i am sleeping much better since i started the melatonin d. i have fewer allergy symptoms when i take melatonin

c. i am sleeping much better since i started the melatonin

a nurse is evaluating an adolescent client's response to methylphenidate for treating ADHD. which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the medication is effective for this client? a. i've noticed that i am sleeping better at night b. my pulse rate when i'm on the treadmill is lower than before c. i can get through my homework without giving in to distractions d. i even think i've gained a little weight, maybe from exercising my muscles

c. i can get through my homework without giving in to distractions

a nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has heart failure and a new prescription for captopril. which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching? a. i should take the medication with food b. i should take naproxen if i develop joint pain c. i should tell my provider if i develop a sore throat d. i should expect the medication to cause my urine to look orange

c. i should tell my provider if i develop a sore throat

a nurse is providing teaching a client about the use of ethinyl estradiol/norelgestromin. the nurse should identify that which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? a. i will apply the patch once a week for 2 weeks b. i will leave the existing patch on for 4 hours after applying the new patch c. i will fold the sticky sides of the old patch together before disposing it d. i will apply the patch within 14 days menses

c. i will fold the sticky sides of the old patch together before disposing it

a nurse is teaching about self administration of transdermal medication with a male client who has a new prescription for nitroglycerin. the nurse should identify that which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? a. i can apply the patch to a chest are that has hair b. i can take this medication while using an erectile dysfunciton product c. i will remove the patch after 14 hours d. i need to apply a new patch to the same area every day

c. i will remove the patch after 14 hours

a nurse is teaching about a new prescription for ciprofloxacin to a client who has a urinary tract infection. the nurse should identify which of the following statements as an indication that the client understands the teaching? a. i will take this medication with an antacid to prevent gastrointestinal upset b. i will stop this medication when i no longer have pain upon urination c. i will report any signs of tendon pain or swelling d. i will take this medication with milk

c. i will report any signs of tendon pain or swelling

a nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who is to self administer insulin at home. which of the following client statements should indicate to the nurse that the teaching is effective? a. i should avoid getting rid of the air bubbles in the syringe b. i should inject the insulin into my thigh for the fastest absorption c. i will store my unopened bottles of insulin in the refrigerator d. i need to shake the insulin before using it to make sure it is well mixed

c. i will store unopened bottles of insulin in the refrigerator

a nurse is teaching a client about cyclobenzaprine. which of the following client statements should indicate to the nurse that the teaching is effective? a. i will have increased saliva production b. i will continue taking the medication until the rash disappears c. i will taper off the medication before discontinuing it d. i will report any urinary incontinence

c. i will taper off the medication before discontinuing it

a nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and is receiving an IV infusion of dopamine. which of the following findings indicates that the medication is effective? a. decreased blood pressure b. increased heart rate c. increased cardiac output d. decreased serum potassium

c. increased cardiac output

a nurse is assessing a client who has been taking cyclosporine to treat rheumatoid arthritis. the client tells the nurse that they are also taking naproxen to relieve joint pain. the nurse should monitor the client for which of the following complications due to the interaction between these two medications? a. hypotension b. thrombophlebitis c. renal impairment d. coronary vasospasm

c. renal impairment

a nurse is teaching a client who is to begin taking alendronate. which of the following instructions should the nurse include? a. take the medication with milk b. take the medication at bedtime c. stay upright for at least 30 min after taking the medication d. take an antacid with the medication

c. stay upright for at least 30 min after taking the medication

a nurse is assessing a client who is receiving vancomycin IV through a peripheral vein. the skin around the insertion site is pale, cool and edematous, and the client reports burning at the site. which of the following actions should the nurse take first? a. apply a new dressing over the site b. remove the catheter c. stop the infusion d. aspirate the medication from the hub and catheter

c. stop the infusion

a nurse in a provider's office is reviewing the medical history of a client who has fibromyalgia and a new prescription for pregabalin. which of the following findings in the client's history should the nurse report to the provider? a. the client's serum creatinine level is 0.8 mg/dL b. the client is prescribed loratadine c. the client is breastfeeding d. the client has a history of hypertension

c. the client is breastfeeding

a nurse is teaching a client who is starting to take amitriptyline. which of the following findings should the nurse include in the teaching as an adverse effect of the medication? a. muscle twitching b. cough c. urinary retention d. increased libido

c. urinary retention

a nurse is preparing to administer a new prescription of amoxicillin/clavulanic to a client . the client tells the nurse that they are allergic to penicillin. which of the following actions should the nurse take first? a. update the client's medical record b. notify the provider c. withhold the medication d. inform the pharmacist of the client's allergy to penicillin

c. withhold the medication

a nurse is assessing a client who is taking bupropion to treat depression. which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of this medication? a. diarrhea b. alopecia c. xerostomia d. bradycardia

c. xerostomia

a nurse is teaching a client who is about to start taking levodopa/carbidopa orally disintegrating tablets to treat Parkinson's disease. which of the following instructions should the nurse include? a. you should notify the provider if your symptoms do not improve within 1 week b. you should report a darkening of your urine or sweat to the provider c. you should not take the medication with high protein meals d. you should drink 8 ounces of water as the tablet is dissolving

c. you should not take the medication with high protein meals

a nurse is performing medication reconciliation for a client who is being admitted to a rehabilitation facility. which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. list the prescription medications the client takes, excluding over the counter products b. make a separate list with the indications for each medication c. prepare a list of medications, including discontinued medications, to give to the client at discharge d. compare a list of the client's current medications with the ones they will take in the rehabilitation facility

d. compare a list of the client's current medications with the ones they will take in the rehabilitation facility

a nurse is reviewing laboratory results for a client who is to receive a dose of cefazidime via intermittent IV bolus. which of the following laboratory findings is the priority for the nurse to report to the provider before administering the medication? a. total bilirubin 0.4 mg/dL b. alanine aminotransferase 26 units/L c. platelet count 360000/mm^3 d. creatinine 2.6 mg/dL

d. creatinine 2.6 mg/dL

a nurse is teaching a client who is to start taking hyrdocodone with acetaminophen tablets for pain. which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? a. the medication should be taken 1 hr prior to eating b. it takes 48 hrs for therapeutic effects to occur c. tablets should not be crushed or chewed d. decreased respirations might occur

d. decreased respirations might occur

a nurse is caring for a client who has developed hypomagnesemia due to long term therapy with lansoprazole. the nurse should monitor the client for which of the following manifestations? a. bradycardia b. hypotension c. muscle weakness d. disorentation

d. disorentation

a nurse is caring for a client who has pneumonia. the client tells the nurse she is pregnant and that she has not told her provider yet. the nurse should identify that pregnancy is a contraindication for receiving which of the following medications? a. acetaminophen b. ipratropium c. benzonatate d. doxycycline

d. doxycycline

a nurse is planning discharge teaching for a client who has a prescription for furosemide. the nurse should plan to include which of the following statements in the teaching? a. this medication increases your risk for hypertension b. avoid potassium rich foods in your diet c. take each dose of medication in the evening before bed d. drink a glass of milk with each dose of medication

d. drink a glass of milk with each dose of medication

a nurse is administering donepezil to a client who has alzheimer's disease. which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider immediately? a. dyspepsia b. diarrhea c. dizziness d. dyspnea

d. dyspnea

a nurse has just administered 2 mg of hydromorphone from a 4 mg vial to treat a client's postoperative pain. which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. secure the remainder of the medication in the syringe in a locked drawer for future use b. discard the vial with the remaining medication in a wastebasket c. dispose of the syringe with the remaining medication in a secure sharps container d. have a second nurse witness the disposal of the medication

d. have a second nurse witness the disposal of the medication

a nurse is teaching a client about the use of risedronate for the treatment of osteoporosis. the nurse should idenfity which of the following statements as an indication that the client understands the teaching? a. i will drink a glass of milk when i take the risedronate b. i will take the risedronate 15 minutes after my evening meal c. i should take an antacid with the risedronate to avoid nausea d. i should sit up for 30 minutes after taking the risedronate

d. i should sit up for 30 minutes after taking the risedronate

a nurse is providing teaching to a client who has depression and a new prescription for fluoxetine. which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? a. i should start to feel better within 24 hours of starting this medication b. i will be sure to follow a strict diet to avoid foods with tyramine c. i will continue to take st johns wort to increase the effects of the medication d. i should take acetaminophen instead of ibuprofen for my headaches while taking this medication

d. i should take acetaminophen instead of ibuprofen for my headaches while taking this medication

a nurse is teaching a client who is starting to take diltiazem. which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client understands the teaching? a. i will stop the medications if i get dizzy b. i should not drink orange juice while taking this medication c. i should expect to gain weight while taking this medication d. i will check my heart rate before i take the medication

d. i will check my heart rate before i take the medication

a nurse is assessing a client who has been receiving IV gentamycin. the nurse should monitor the client for which of the following sensory deficits? a. impaired vision b. impaired ability to taste c. impaired sense of smell d. impaired hearing

d. impaired hearing

a nurse is assessing a client who is taking propylthiouracil for the treatment of graves' disease. which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the medication has been effective? a. decrease in WBC count b. decrease in amount of time sleeping c. increase in appetite d. increase in ability to focus

d. increase in ability to focus

a nurse is administering enoxaparin to a client who is at high risk for deep vein thrombosis. which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. choose a site on the upper thigh b. spread the injection site c. expel the air bubble before injecting the medication d. inject the medication deeply into the subcutaneous tissue

d. inject the medication deeply into the subcutaneous tissue

a nurse is providing teaching to a client who is taking bupropion as an aid to quit smoking. which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of the medication? a. cough b. joint pain c. alopecia d. insomnia

d. insomnia

a nurse is assessing a client who is taking tamoxifen to treat breast cancer. which of the following findings is the priority for the nurse report to the provider? a. hot flashes b. gastrointestinal irritation c. vaginal dryness d. leg tenderness

d. leg tenderness

a nurse is assessing a client who has myasthenia gravis and is taking neostigmine. which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client is experiencing an adverse effect? a. tachycardia b. oliguria c. xerostomia d. miosis

d. miosis

a nurse is preparing to administer PO sodium polystyrene sulfonate to a client who has hyperkalemia. which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? a. hold the client's other oral medications for 8 hr post administration b. inform the client that this medication can turn the stool a light tan color c. keep the client's solution in the refrigerator for up to 72 hr d. monitor the client for constipation

d. monitor the client for constipation

a nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing acute alcohol withdrawal. for which of the following client outcomes should the nurse administer chlordiazepoxide? a. minimize diaphoresis b. maintain abstinence c. lessen craving d. prevent delirium tremens

d. prevent delirium tremens

a nurse is preparing to mix and administer dantrolene via IV bolus to a client who has developed malignant hyperthermia during surgery. which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. administer the reconstituted medication slowly over 5 min b. store the reconstituted medication in the refrigerator c. use the reconstituted medication within 12 hr d. reconstitute the initial dose with 60 mL of sterile water without a bacteriostatic agent

d. reconstitute the initial dose with 60 mL of sterile water without a bacteriostatic agent

a nurse providing teaching to a client who is to start treatment for asthma with beclomethasone and albuterol inhalers. which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? a. take beclomethasone to avoid an acute attack b. use beclomethasone 5 minutes before using albuterol c. limit your calcium and vitamin D intake when taking beclomethasone d. rinse your mouth after inhaling the beclomethasone

d. rinse your mouth after inhaling the beclomethasone

a nurse is providing discharge teaching about handling medications to a client who is to continue taking oral transmucosal fentanyl raspberry flavored lozenges on a stick. which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? a. chew on the medication stick to release the medication b. leave the medication stick in one location of the mouth until melted c. allow the medication 1 hr for analgesia effects to begin d. store unused medication sticks in a storage container

d. store unused medication sticks in a storage container

a nurse is caring for a client who is receiving end of life care and has a prescription for fentanyl patches. which of the following information regarding the adverse effects of fentanyl should the nurse plan to give to the client and family? a. the provider will prescribe naloxone at home for respiratory depression b. remove the patch to reverse the adverse effects immediately c. expect an increase in urinary output d. take a stool softener on a daily basis

d. take a stool softener on a daily basis

a nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for montelukast about using the medication to prevent exercise induced bronchospasm. which of the following instructions should the nurse include? a. take the medication once per day in the morning b. take the medication 15 min before exercising c. take the medication every 6 hr d. take the medication 2 hr before exercising

d. take the medication 2 hr before exercising

a nurse is assessing a client 1 hr after administering morphine for pain. the nurse should identify which of the following findings as the best indication that the morphine has been effective? a. the client's vital signs are within normal limits b. the client has not requested additional medication c. the client is resting comfortably with eyes closed d. the client rates pain as a 3 on a scale from 0 to 10

d. the client rates pain as a 3 on a scale from 0 to 10

a nurse reviewing the medical record of a client who recently had a myocardial infarction and has a new prescription for clopidogrel. which of the following information should the nurse report to the provider? a. the client is of greek descent b. the client has a history of anxiety c. the client has a prescription for ezetimibe d. the client takes a garlic supplement

d. the client takes a garlic supplement

a nurse in a clinic is caring for a client who is taking aspirin for the treatment of arthritis. the nurse should identify which of the following findings as an indication that the client is beginning to exhibit salicylism? a. gastric distress b. oliguria c. excessive bruising d. tinnitus

d. tinnitus