module quiz 8

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A patient is taking cimetidine. Which adverse effect is more likely to occur with cimetidine than with other histamine2 receptor antagonists? A. Hypoxia B. Hypertension C. Confusion D. Seizures

C. Confusion

A nurse reviewing the electronic health record of a patient notes the regular ingestion of ginger. What is a possible reason for this patient's use of ginger? A. Reduces blood glucose levels B. Assists the client in falling asleep C. Lessens nausea and vomiting D. Decreases blood pressure

C. Lessens nausea and vomiting

A nurse is caring for a patient admitted to the unit for nausea and vomiting who was treated with ondansetron. A friend visiting the client asks the nurse why the patient is sleeping. Which is the nurse's best response? A. "The medication makes the client sleepy by blocking the action of the serotonin receptors." B. "I have been instructed to allow the patient to sleep." C. "The drug blocks the postganglionic neurons to depress the vomiting center in the brain." D. "The patient is having anticholinergic effects from the medication."

A. "The medication makes the client sleepy by blocking the action of the serotonin receptors."

The nurse understands which of the following regarding ginger use? A. Ginger can increase hypoglycemic effects of antidiabetic medications. B. Ginger can cause abnormal blood clotting. C. Ginger may cause constipation. D. Ginger is only available by prescription.

A. Ginger can increase hypoglycemic effects of antidiabetic medications.

A nurse administers ondansetron to a patient receiving chemotherapy for which reason? A. Reduce vomiting B. Prevent hypersensitivity C. Relieve inflammation D. Decrease secretions

A. Reduce vomiting

A patient with cancer has arrived to receive chemotherapy. The nurse administers prochlorperazine prophylactically before the infusion. What will the nurse's teaching for this patient include? A. Transfer or change positions slowly in case of dizziness. B. Temporarily avoid foods that are high in potassium. C. Monitor urine output for 24 hours after administering the drug. D. Check blood pressure at home on a regular basis

A. Transfer or change positions slowly in case of dizziness.

A patient is experiencing nausea and vomiting as a response to radiation therapy. Which antiemetic agent is a phenothiazine administered to control nausea and vomiting? A. prochlorperazine B. metoclopramide C. mesna D. dexamethasone

A. prochlorperazine

A patient is prescribed cimetidine for the treatment of a peptic ulcer disease and gastric reflux. The dosage of this drug should be reduced if the patient has: A. renal disease. B. diabetes mellitus. C. pulmonary disease. D. migraine headaches.

A. renal disease.

After teaching a patient who is receiving sucralfate about the drug, which statement indicates that the teaching has been successful? A. "I need to limit my fluid intake." B. "I should eat a high-fiber diet." C. "I may need something to control diarrhea." D. "I need to avoid sugarless lozenges."

B. "I should eat a high-fiber diet."

A nurse is reviewing information about proton pump inhibitors. The nurse recognizes that which of the following is available as an over-the-counter agent? A. Pantoprazole B. Omeprazole C. Rabeprazole D. Dexlansoprazole

B. Omeprazole

Cimetidine is an over-the-counter drug used to treat: A. muscle cramps. B. heartburn. C. blood pressure. D. headache.

B. heartburn.

Which instruction would be most important to give to a patient who is receiving omeprazole? A. "Chew the tablet thoroughly before swallowing." B. "Open the capsule and sprinkle it on applesauce." C. "Swallow the tablet whole with a large glass of water." D. "Take an antacid immediately before taking the drug."

C. "Swallow the tablet whole with a large glass of water."

The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving ondansetron for nausea associated. The nurse would teach the patient that what adverse effect may occur with this medication? A. Weakness and rash B. Urinary incontinence and photosensitivity C. Headache and dizziness D. Fever and diarrhea

C. Headache and dizziness

A nurse is providing education to a 23-year-old female patient who has been prescribed misoprostol. What instruction should the nurse include in the teaching? A. Supplement therapy with magnesium antacids. B. Report postmenopausal bleeding. C. Use effective contraceptive measures. D. Administer the drug one time per day.

C. Use effective contraceptive measures.

The nurse is teaching a patient about proper administration of sucralfate. According to the nurse, sucralfate should be administered: A. with meals. B. with an antacid. C. an hour before meals. D. immediately after each meal.

C. an hour before meals.

Misoprostol is a synthetic form of prostaglandin E prescribed to protect the gastric mucosa from erosion and ulceration. The drug is contraindicated in patients who: A. have diabetes. B. are hypertensive. C. have arthritis. D. are pregnant.

D. are pregnant.


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