Chapter 30:
When developing a teaching plan for a client to receive carisoprodol, which sign or symptom would the nurse include as the most common adverse reaction? A. dyspnea B. hypertension C. tachycardia D. drowsiness
D
A nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed alendronate for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis. The client informs the nurse that she is also taking antacids for the relief of gastric upset. Based on the nurse's knowledge about both drugs, which effect would the nurse anticipate? A. decreased effectiveness of alendronate B. increased risk of hypotension C. increased risk of hypoglycemia D. decreased effectiveness
A
A nurse understands that which skeletal muscle relaxants should not be administered to a client with skeletal muscle spasms caused by systemic lupus erythematosus? A. baclofen B. methocarbamol C. carisoprodol D. cyclobenzaprine
A
Which medication would the nurse expect to administer if prescribed to achieve skeletal muscle relaxation? A. baclofen B. allopurinol C. hydroxychloroquine D. alendronate
A
A client reports that he uses an herbal product to treat his osteoarthritis. Which herbal products would the nurse most likely expect the client to use? A. cinnamon B. kava C. glucosamine D. valerian root
C
A client with gout is prescribed allopurinol. After administering the drug, the nurse observes that the client has developed a skin rash. Which action would be most appropriate for the nurse to do? A. use an antiseptic lotion on the rashes B. discontinue the drug and replace with another C. ask the client to reduce his protein intake D. immediately report the finding to the primary healthcare provider
D
A nurse administers carisoprodol to a client for the treatment of an acute musculoskeletal condition. The nurse would be alert for which adverse effect after administering the drug? A. constipation B. insomnia C. anxiety D. drowsiness
D
A nurse would expect to administer which class of medications to treat osteoporosis? A. disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) B. skeletal muscle relaxants C. uric acid inhibitors D. biophosphonates
D
A client is diagnosed with RA. Which medication would the nurse expect the primary health care provider to prescribe? A. diazepam B. hydroxychloroquine C. risedronate D. allopurinol
B
The nurse would administer alendronate cautiously to a client a with which of the following? A. hypertension B. gastritis C. constipation D. diabetes
B
After teaching a group of nursing students about drugs to treat osteoporosis, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the group identifies which drug as an example of a biophosphonate? A. zoledronic acid B. cyclobenzaprine C. etanercept D. allopurinol
A
After teaching a client about alendronate, the nurse determines that the teaching was successful when the client states which of the following? A. I have to avoid hazardous tasks in case I feel drowsy B. I need to stay upright for 30 minutes after taking the drug C. I need to drink at least 10 glasses of water a day D. I should take the drug with foods or meals
B
A client with gout is receiving allopurinol as part of the treatment plan. Which instruction would the nurse include in the teaching plan for this client? Select all that apply. A. taking the drug with an antacid B. drinking at least 3 L of fluid per day C. taking the drugs with meals D. monitoring for an allergic reaction E. reporting any evidence of skin rash
B, C, E
The nurse understands that which DMARDs should not be used in clients with congestive heart failure? A. hydroxychloroquine B. sulfasalazine C. anakinra D. etanercept
D
The nurse would expect to administer tiludronate to a client with which condition? A. huntington disease B. graves disease C. parkinson disease D. paget disease
D
