Quiz 17 meds
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has a prescription for captopril. For which of the following possible adverse effects should the nurse instruct the client to notify the provider immediately?
Sore throat
A nurse is assisting with prescription about caring for a client who are receiving diuretic therapy. The nurse should explain that which of the following medications can put clients at risk for hyperkalemia?
Spironolactone
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a prescription for simvastatin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide?
Take the medication in the evening hours.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client who has a new prescription for warfarin. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
The client should use an electric razor while on this medication.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has increased cholesterol levels and a new prescription for colestipol granules 15 gm PO twice daily. The nurse should identify that which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of colestipol administration?
" I can mix the granules with applesauce and take the mixture with a spoon".
A nurse is reinforcing with a client who has hypertension and is taking propranolol. Which of statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
" I will sit on the side of bed before I stand up"
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is to start taking hydrochlorothiazide for hypertension. The nurse instructs the client to eat foods rich in potassium. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
"This medication can cause a loss of potassium."
A nurse is reviewing the medication record of a client who has heart failure and has a potassium level of 2.4 mEq/L. The nurse should identify which of the following medications as a possible cause of the clients potassium level?
Furosemide
A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed furosemide (Lasix). For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor?
Hypokalemia
What is the rationale for administering fibrinolytic agents, such as streptokinase, with hours of the onset of myocardial infarction?
Lyses the blood clot
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for warfarin the nurse should use the results of which of the following diagnostic tests to monito the effect of this therapy?
Prothrombin time (PT)
A nurse is talking with a client who says she knows someone who take metoprolol for blood pressure and asks if the medication would be appropriate for her as well. Which of the following data from the clients medical record should the nurse identify as a contraindication to metoprolol?
a history of sinus bradycardia
A nurse is collecting data from a client prior to administering atenolol for which of the following findings should the nurse withhold the medication?
heart rate 50/min
A patient has recently been prescribed cilostazol (Pletal). Which statement by the patient indicates that this medication is effective?
"I have less leg cramps when I walk"
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a young adult female client who has been prescribes lisinopril. Which of the following instructions should the nurse plan to include?
-report the development of a persistent dry cough -monitor your BP on a regular basis -notify your doctor immediately if you become pregnant.
A nurse observes a newly licensed nurse administer enoxaparin subcutaneously using a pre-filled syringe. Which indicates appropriate medication administration?
Administering the injection 6.35 cm (2.5) from the umblilicus.
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is receiving clopidogrel following the placement of cardiac stent. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of this medication?
Black stools
Patients taking which cholesterol-lowering agent may require supplements of fat-soluble vitamins?
Bile acid-binding resin
A health care provider with not prescribe the oral hypoglycemic agent glyburide to a patient who has an allergy to which drug?
Sulfa
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for hydrochlorothiazide. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Take medication with food
A nurse in an urgent care center is collecting data from a client who reports taking an excessive amount of aspirin. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of salicylism?
Tinnitus
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has hyperlipidemia and a prescription for niacin. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
you might experience flushing to the face after taking this medication
