NURS 3380 Final Exam Practice Questions
After surgery, a patient has morphine prescribed for postoperative pain. It is most important for the nurse to make which assessment? A.Respiratory rate B.Heart rate C.Pain level D.Constipation
A
A kidney transplant patient is taking sirolimus and cyclosporine. What is the most important marker for the nurse to monitor? A. Serum creatinine B. Serum potassium C. Partial thromboplastin time D. Aspartate aminotransferase
A
A nurse administers quinidine sulfate to a patient with atrial fibrillation. The nurse should assess the ECG tracing knowing quinidine sulfate has what effect on the ECG? A. Prolongation of the QT interval B. Prolongation of the PR interval C. Narrowing of the QRS complex D. Tall, peaked T waves
A
A nurse instructs a parent about the administration schedule for Adderall XR (amphetamine/dextroamphetamine mixture) to treat the child's ADHD. The nurse determines that teaching is successful if the parent makes which statement? A. The drug should be given in the morning, before school B. I will ask the school nurse to administer the drug at lunchtime C. The best time to give the medication is at bedtime D. The medicine should be taken 1 hour before a meal
A
A patient is prescribed NPH insulin. Which statement should the nurse include in the discharge instructions? A. The insulin will have a cloudy appearance in the vial B. The onset of action is rapid C. The patient should not mix insulin glargine with short-acting insulin D. The patient will have no risk of allergic reactions with this insulin
A
A patient is prescribed an antibiotic to treat a urinary tract infection . What statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching? A. I can stop the medication as soon as the symptoms disappear B. I will drink more fluids to clear up the infection C. I will stop the medication and contact the doctor if I develop a rash D. I should immediately report vaginal itching or discharge
A
A patient is prescribed codeine as an antitussive. Which symptom will the nurse observe for as an adverse effect of this medication? A.Respiratory depression B.Increased heart rate C.Productive cough D.Restlessness
A
A patient is receiving an intravenous infusion of heparin to treat a pulmonary embolism. What laboratory value will the nurse monitor to evaluate treatment with this medication? A. Activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) B. Prothrombin time (PT) C. platelet count D. hemoglobin and hematocrit
A
A patient is receiving androgen deprivation therapy for treatment of prostate cancer. The nurse identifies all as adverse effects of androgen deprivation therapy except which? A. Increased muscle mass B. Gynecomastia C. Hot flashes D. Erectile dysfunction
A
A patient with angina pectoris is prescribed sublingual nitroglycerin. Which statement made by the patient indicates understanding of the medication teaching? A. I may experience a headache as a side effect B. The chest pain should be relieved within 20 minutes C. I should swallow the tablet and drink a glass of water D. I should take this medication in the morning before breakfast
A
A patient with which condition would most likely be prescribed a glucocorticoid in low doses for replacement therapy? A. Addison's disease B. Rheumatoid arthritis C. Systemic lupus erythematosus D. Cushing's syndrome
A
Cholestyramine has been prescribed for a patient. Which instruction should the nurse include in patient teaching? A. Cholestyramine can impair the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins B. Stop taking the drug if you develop constipation C. Take cholestyramine with other drugs you are prescribed to enhance absorption D. Do not take the medication if the formula is cloudy after mixing with water
A
For a patient prescribed hydrochlorothiazide, the nurse should closely monitor for elevation of which laboratory test value? A. Glucose B. Sodium C. Calcium D. potassium
A
The healthcare provider prescribes sustained-release verapamil to an 82-year-old patient who takes digoxin daily. Which action is most appropriate for the nurse to take? A. Monitor the patient's cardiac rhythm continuously. B. Assess the patient for tachycardia and hypertension. C. Maintain the patient on bed rest for 8 to 10 hours. D. Reduce dietary fiber to prevent loose, watery diarrhea.
A
The most important concern for patients receiving tamoxifen therapy is the development of which cancer? A. Endometrial B. Ovarian C. Hodgkins D. Leukemia
A
The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving intravenous propofol [Diprivan]. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate? A.Discard any unused solution within 6 hours. B.Assess the patient for malignant hyperthermia. C.Make the environment quiet to prevent delirium. D.Keep a written record of the dispensing of this drug.
A
The nurse is caring for a patient who is taking phenytoin [Dilantin]. Which medication, if ordered by the physician, should the nurse question? A. Cimetidine [Tagamet] B. Captopril [Capoten] C. Pantoprazole [Protonix] D. Ondansetron [Zofran]
A
The nurse is providing teaching about smoking cessation to a patient with heart disease who smokes 1 to 1½ packs of cigarettes per day. Which statement should the nurse include? A. The reduction of nicotine use will decrease blood pressure B. Weight loss occurs with the decreased use of nicotine C. Smoking decreases the heart rate and increases the respiratory rate D. Smoking causes a decreased workload for the heart
A
The nurse should advise patients who are taking calcium to avoid consumption of which food? A. Spinach B. Tomatoes C. Lettuce D. Squash
A
The nurse teaches a patient about benazepril. Which statement by the patient requires an intervention by the nurse? A. I use NoSalt instead of salt to season foods B. I eat sweet potatoes once or twice a week C. I drink 4 ounces of prune juice each morning D. I like asparagus because it's high in vitamin K
A
What OTC topical anesthetic should not be used frequently in patients under 2? A. Benzocaine B. Cocaine C. Chloroprocaine D. Bupivacaine
A
When providing discharge teaching for a patient who has been prescribed furosemide, it is most important for the nurse to include which dietary items to prevent adverse effects of furosemide therapy? A. Oranges, spinach, and potatoes B. Baked fish, chicken, and cauliflower C. Tomato juice, skim milk, and cottage cheese D. Oatmeal, cabbage, and bran flakes
A
Which agent is most potent anesthetic? A. Halothane (MAC 0.75) B. Isoflurane (MAC 1.15) C. Enflurane (MAC 1.68) D. Nitrous Oxide (105)
A
Which information should the nurse include when teaching a patient about isoniazid therapy? A. An adverse effect of isoniazid therapy is peripheral neuropathy, which can be reversed with pyridoxine (vitamin B6) B. Tubercle bacilli cannot develop resistance to isoniazid during treatment C. Isoniazid is administered intravenously D. The dose of isoniazid should be lowered if the patient is also taking phenytoin to control seizures
A
Which of the following agents is appropriate to use in Type 1 Diabetes to control blood glucose? A. Insulin Glargine B. Sitagliptin C. Exenatide D. Isoniazid
A
A patient with an acute viral upper respiratory infection is frustrated that the doctor would not prescribe them antibiotics. You explain to them: (Select all that apply) A. Antibiotics are only effective against bacterial infection and they have a viral infection B. Different bugs, different drugs C. Your insurance will not cover antibiotics, so the doctor is seeking alternative therapy D. Suck it up, buttercup
A, B
Which of the following are nursing considerations for insulin preparations? Select all that apply. A. Always mix clear to cloudy B. Never mix short-acting and long-acting into one injection C. times of peak insulin levels pose the greatest risk for hypoglycemia D. they are useful in both type 1 and type 2 diabetes
A, B, C, D
A patient is prescribed lovastatin. The nurse will teach the patient to take the medication at which time? A. With any meal B. With the evening meal C. 1 hour before breakfast D. 2 hours after a meal
B
A patient is concerned about developing AD. What should the nurse include in the teaching plan? A. Estrogen replacement therapy improves cognitive functioning. B. No solid evidence supports the use of drugs to prevent AD. C. Naproxen taken daily after the age of 50 years decreases the risk of AD. D. Daily doses of ginkgo biloba can prevent cognitive decline.
B
A patient is newly prescribed carbamazepine [Tegretol] for seizure control. It is most important for the nurse to teach the patient to avoid which food? A. Tomatoes B. Grapefruit juice C. Spinach D. Kiwi fruit
B
A patient is on oral ciprofloxacin for the treatment of a UTI. What foods should be avoided at the time of administration? A. Bananas B. Milk C. Grapefruit juice D. Baked chicken
B
A patient is prescribed metformin. Which statement about metformin does the nurse identify as true? A. metformin increases the absorption of vitamin B12 B. metformin can delay the development of type 2 diabetes in high-risk individuals C. metformin causes patients to gain weight D. metformin use predisposes patients to alkalosis
B
A patient is receiving mannitol for increased intracranial pressure (ICP). Which statement is correct about this medication? A. mannitol reduces peripheral edema B. this agent removes water from the brain, but not from the periphery C. the nurse should monitor heart rate while administering this medication D. mannitol is nephrotoxic and causes renal failure
B
A patient plans to stop taking prescribed clonidine to treat hypertension because of the side effect of dry mouth. Which action by the nurse is best? A. Tell the patient dry mouth is not caused by clonidine B. Give the patient hard candy or gum to relieve the symptom C. Instruct the patient to stop taking the medication immediately D. Advise the patient to take a reduced dose of the medication
B
A patient reports having taken morphine for the past 6 months. Which medication, if ordered by the physician, should the nurse question? A.Promethazine [Phenergan] B.Pentazocine [Talwin] C.Methylnaltrexone [Relistor] D.Dextromethorphan [Delsym]
B
A patient states that the dose of oxycodone he currently receives does not provide the same pain relief as it used to. The nurse understands that the patient has developed what? A. Physical dependence B. Tolerance C. Withdrawal syndrome D. An addiction
B
A patient takes levothyroxine 0.75 mcg every day. It is most appropriate for the nurse to monitor which laboratory test to determine whether a dose adjustment is needed? A. Thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) B. thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) C. serum free T4 test D. serum iodine level
B
A patient with Cushing's syndrome is prescribed an antibiotic, ketoconazole [Nizoral] 600 mg/day, before an adrenalectomy. The patient asks the nurse why an antibiotic is needed. Which response by the nurse is best? A. The medication will prevent an abdominal infection after surgery B. The medication will block the adrenal gland from producing steroids C. You have a urinary tract infection that must be treated before surgery D. It is essential to prevent skin infection in patients undergoing surgery
B
A patient with a urinary creatinine clearance of 55 mL/min is prescribed desmopressin. It is most important for the nurse to assess the patient for what? A. Irritability, muscle weakness, and back pain B. Drowsiness, listlessness, and headache C. Fever, tachycardia, and hypotension D. Decreased skin turgor, weight loss, and dry skin
B
A patient with asthma is prescribed triamcinolone acetonide [Azmacort]. What should the nurse do? A.Take the patient's pulse before administering the medication. B.Teach the patient to use a spacer to prevent a fungal infection. C.Instruct the patient to use this drug to treat an acute attack. D.Encourage the patient to avoid weight-bearing activity.
B
A patient with heart failure who takes furosemide is diagnosed with bacterial pneumonia. Which medication, if ordered by the physician, should the nurse question? A. Ciprofloxacin B. Gentamicin C. Amoxicillin D. Erythromycin
B
A patient with hemophilia reports mild joint pain. Which over-the-counter medication should the nurse recommend to this patient? A. Ibuprofen B. Acetaminophen C. enteric-coated aspirin D. ginkgo biloba
B
A patient with multiple sclerosis is prescribed baclofen [Lioresal, Gablofen]. Which assessment by the nurse indicates that the medication is exerting its desired effect? A. Decreased strength B. Suppression of spasticity C. Improved muscle tone D. Increased muscle resistance
B
A patient with severe hypertension is prescribed minoxidil. Which medications will the nurse expect to be administered to reduce adverse responses to minoxidil? A. Adenosine and ticlopidine B. Furosemide and propranolol C. Digoxin and captopril D. Donepezil and clonidine
B
After being admitted to the hospital, a patient indicates a willingness to make an attempt to quit smoking. It is most appropriate for the nurse to do what? A. Advise the patient that insurance will not cover medications B. Assist the patient with strategies to stop smoking C. Ask the patient to find a support group after discharge D. Encourage the patient to use electronic cigarettes
B
The nurse administers the preoperative medication midazolam [Versed]. The nurse will monitor the patient for which intended effect of this medication? A.Decreased bronchial secretions B.Reduction in anxiety C.Respiratory depression D.Suppression of cough
B
The nurse instructs a patient about taking levothyroxine. Which statement by the patient indicates the teaching has been effective? A. To prevent an upset stomach, I will take the drug with food B. If I have chest pain or insomnia, I should call my doctor C. This medication can be taken with an antacid D. The drug should be taken before I go to bed at night
B
The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving pramipexole [Mirapex]. The nurse is most concerned if the patient makes which statement? A. "I take this pill even when I feel good." B. "Sometimes I just fall asleep without warning." C. "The pills make me sleepy, so I take a nap in the afternoon." D. "I have noticed that this medicine makes me constipated."
B
The nurse is providing prenatal teaching for a woman who is planning to become pregnant. Which is the most appropriate statement for the nurse to include regarding alcohol consumption and pregnancy? A. Reduce alcohol intake to one glass of wine per day B. Do not use alcohol while pregnant or breast-feeding C. Take additional folic acid if alcohol is used during pregnancy D. Beverages with a low alcohol content are safe during pregnancy
B
The nurse prepares to administer a cholinesterase inhibitor to a patient with AD. Which medication, if ordered by the healthcare provider, should the nurse question? A. Famotidine (2nd generation anti-histamine) B. Amitriptyline (Tricyclic Antidepressant) C. Memantine (NMDA antagonist) D. Levothyroxine (Thyroid Hormone)
B
The patient has received isoflurane [Forane] as a general anesthetic. What should the nurse closely observe the patient for during the immediate postoperative period? A.Elevated blood pressure B.Decreased respiratory rate C.Malignant hyperthermia D.Decreased pulse rate
B
Vincristine is prescribed for a patient with bladder cancer. What is the dose-limiting adverse effect that the nurse should prioritize in her teaching? A. Hair loss B. Peripheral neuropathies C. Nausea and Vomiting D. Bone marrow suppression
B
What is the dose-limiting toxicity of bleomycin? A. Injury to the kidneys B. Injury to the lungs C. Development of SJS D. Anaphylactic reaction
B
When caring for a patient with moderate to severe cancer pain, what is the nurse's priority? A.Prevention of addiction and physical dependence B.Adequate pain relief with opioid medications C.Avoiding constipation by increasing dietary fiber D.Using transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation or massage to treat cancer pain
B
Which of the following is correct for anticholinergic effect? A. SLUDGE: salivation, urination, defecation, GI cramps, emesis B. Blind as a bat, mad as a hatter, dry as a bone, hot as a hare, can't poop and can't pee
B
Which statement about allergic reactions to penicillin is true? A. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) is the drug of choice for anaphylaxis due to penicillin allergy B. Anaphylactic reactions occur more frequently with penicillin's than any other drug C. Allergy to penicillin increases over time D. Patients allergic to penicillin are also allergic to vancomycin
B
You are prepping a patient for surgery and note that they have been managing COPD with oral prednisone. You see that the physician has ordered administration of prednisone prior to surgery. You respond with: A. we can't give this patient prednisone because it could cause life threatening adrenal suppression B. giving the prednisone to compensate for lower basal glucocorticoids from adrenal suppression C. giving the prednisone anyway, because it was ordered
B
Your roommate takes diphenhydramine (Benadryl) for seasonal allergy symptoms and complains of drowsiness. As an expert in pharmacology, what would you suggest to them? A. Drink a caffeinated beverage B. Take cetirizine instead of diphenhydramine C. Take the medication with meals D. Get a prescription for hydroxyzine
B
A child takes Adderall XR (amphetamine/dextroamphetamine mixture) for ADHD. The nurse should assess the child for which adverse effects? A. Hypotension, bradycardia, and a heart murmur B. Fatigue, depression, and dry mouth C. Weight loss, restlessness, and chest pain D. Blurred vision, tinnitus, and muscle spasms
C
A child with type 1 diabetes mellitus is diagnosed with growth hormone deficiency and is started on somatropin. It is most appropriate for the nurse to monitor the child for which condition? A. Renal insufficiency B. Hypertension C. Hyperglycemia D. Hypothyroidism
C
A patient asks what medication would be most effective in the treatment of seasonal hay fever. The nurse will teach the patient about the use of which drug? A.Azelastine [Astelin] B.Chlorpheniramine [Chlor-Trimeton] C.Fluticasone [Flonase] D.Pseudoephedrine [Sudafed]
C
A patient has a serum potassium level of 6.4 mEq/L and an arterial pH of 7.22. Which medication, if ordered by the physician, should the nurse question? A. Sodium bicarbonate infusion B. Glucose and insulin infusion C. Spironolactone by mouth D. Calcium gluconate infusion
C
A patient has an allergy to Chloroprocaine [Nesacaine]. What local anesthetic would be safe to administer to this patient? A.Cocaine B.Benzocaine [Americaine] C.Lidocaine [Xylocaine] D.Tetracaine
C
A patient has been diagnosed with a STEMI. Which medication does the nurse expect to be prescribed for this patient? A. Beta blocker, angiotensin II receptor blocker, and oxygen B. aspirin, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor, and diuretics C. aspirin, beta blocker, oxygen, morphine, and nitroglycerin D. heparin, nitroprusside, morphine, and calcium channel blocker
C
A patient is admitted to the healthcare facility for the treatment of cocaine addition. It is most appropriate for the nurse to do what? A. Administer delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) to reduce withdrawal symptoms B. Give regular doses of naloxone to precipitate immediate withdrawal C. Provide individual and group psychosocial therapy with a focus on drug counseling D. Initiate maintenance therapy with tapering doses of methadone
C
A patient is prescribed a nitroglycerine transdermal patch. The nurse should include which statement when teaching the patient how to use this medication? A. Apply the patch to the chest over the heart B. Change the patch each week C. Remove the patch at bedtime D. Put on the patch before exercising
C
A patient is prescribed digoxin and furosemide. It is most important for the nurse to assess which value before administering these medications? A. serum sodium B. blood urea nitrogen C. serum potassium D. plasma b-natriuretic peptide
C
A patient reports having taken methadone for two years. Which medication, if ordered by the physician, should the nurse question? A. Morphine B. Oxycodone C. Buprenorphine D. Ibuprofen
C
A patient with MS is prescribed interferon beta [Betaseron]. What is a priority for teaching at this time? A. Provide information about myelosuppression. B. Teach symptoms of hepatotoxicity. C. Educate about self-injection technique. D. Forewarn about blue tint to urine and skin.
C
A patient with MS is prescribed interferon beta. What is a priority for teaching at this time? A. Provide information about myelosuppression B. Teach symptoms of hepatotoxicity C. Educate about self-injection technique D. Forewarn about blue tint to urine and skin
C
A patient with asthma is prescribed albuterol [Proventil], 2 puffs 3 times a day. The nurse should teach the patient to do what? A.Rinse the mouth after taking the prescribed dose. B.Take an extra dose if breathing is compromised. C.Wait 1 minute between puffs from the inhaler. D.Take adequate amounts of calcium and vitamin D.
C
A woman with infertility is taking clomiphene in hopes of conceiving. Which of the following is the principle adverse effect of this agent? A. Hypotension B. vaginal dryness C. multiple births D. reduced libido
C
An older patient with skin cancer and hypertension is prescribed levodopa/carbidopa [Sinemet] to treat Parkinson disease. Which action by the nurse is best? A. Give the medication if the patient's blood pressure is normal. B. Administer the medication as prescribed. C. Ask the patient about the type of skin cancer. D. Hold the medication if the patient is more than 65 years old.
C
The nurse cares for a patient who received nitric oxide along with a primary anesthetic. The nurse should assess the patient for which adverse effect of nitric oxide? A.Urinary retention B.Elevated temperature C.Nausea and vomiting D.Depressed respiratory rate
C
The nurse is caring for a patient with migraine headaches. Which assessment best indicates that sumatriptan [Imitrex] is exerting the desired therapeutic effect? A.The patient experiences decreased frequency of migraine headaches. B.The patient does not experience any more migraine headaches. C.The patient reports the termination of the migraine headache after the drug is administered. D.The patient experiences decreased nausea associated with the migraine headache.
C
The nurse receives a phone call from a patient who has been taking a CNS drug for 3 days. The patient tells the nurse that the medication causes nausea. Which response by the nurse is best? A. "Nausea is not a common side effect of this drug." B. "You should stop taking the medication immediately." C. "The nausea will most likely decrease over time." D. "Try taking the medication on an empty stomach."
C
What is the antidote for heparin? A. ferrous sulfate B. atropine sulfate C. protamine sulfate D. magnesium sulfate
C
Which of the following should be avoided by a patient taking Theophylline? A. Apple and Banana B. Yogurt and Cheese C. Cola and Chocolate D. Tuna and Oysters
C
Which patient would be at highest risk for systemic toxicity from the topical administration of a local anesthetic? A.A 42-year-old patient who receives epinephrine with a local anesthetic B.A 72-year-old patient who receives a local anesthetic that is topically applied to intact skin C.A 58-year-old patient who receives a local anesthetic to a 10-cm×20-cm abrasion D.A 34-year-old patient given an injection of bupivacaine as a nerve block
C
Which of the following medications would be appropriate to treat erectile dysfunction in an individual taking nitrates for angina? (Select all that apply) A. Sildenafil B. Tadalafil C. Papaverine plus phentolamine D. Alprostadil
C, D
A patient has been taking a medication for 2 months. Which statement, if made by the patient, would indicate to the nurse that drug tolerance is occurring? A. "The medication seems to be working better than it did at first." B. "I feel really sick if I do not take the medication every day." C. "The side effects are not bothering me anymore." D. "The medication does not seem to be working as well."
D
The nurse cares for a patient who is prescribed oral bumetanide twice daily. It is most important for the nurse to take which action? A. Monitor the patient for signs and symptoms of hyperkalemia B. Insert a urinary catheter and assess the hourly urine output C. Weigh the patient before administering each dose D. Schedule the medication to be given at 0800 and 1400
D
A patient in the emergency department is diagnosed with ST-elevation myocardial infarction. The patient has been prescribed 325 mg of aspirin. Which action by the nurse is appropriate? A. Administer the medication to the patient if a headache develops B. Administer the medication with a full glass of water C. Instruct the patient to let the tablet dissolve under the tongue D. Tell the patient to chew the tablet thoroughly
D
A patient is prescribed bethanechol for urinary retention. If the patient exhibits signs of an overdose, such as increased salivation and sweating, bradycardia, or hypotension, which medication should the nurse administer? A. Acetylcholine B. Cevimeline C. Oxybutynin D. Atropine
D
A patient is prescribed phenytoin [Dilantin] for epileptic seizures. Which of the following is the priority for patient teaching? A. Teach the patient to adjust the dose according to the presence of symptoms. B. Tell the patient to take the medication with meals. C. Inform the patient about the prevention of gingival hyperplasia. D. Teach the patient to avoid the abrupt cessation of treatment.
D
A patient is prescribed phenytoin for epileptic seizures. Which of the following is the priority for patient teaching? A. Teach the patient to adjust the dose according to the presence of symptoms B. Tell the patient to take the medication with meals C. Inform the patient about prevention of gingival hyperplasia D. Teach the patient to avoid the abrupt cessation of treatment
D
A patient is prescribed sustained-release oral nitroglycerin capsules for chronic stable angina. The nurse should include which instruction? A. Avoid exercising to help prevent chest pain B. Place the capsule under the tongue if chest pain occurs C. Take the capsule as needed before exercise or exertion D. Sit or lie down if dizziness or lighteadedness occurs
D
A patient with acute gouty arthritis requests information on the preferred drug to take to treat a painful flare-up. You know that the recommended agent is... A. Allopurinol B. Probenecid C. Febuxostat D. Naproxen
D
A post-op patient begins experiencing shallow breathing, narrow pupils, and an elevated heart rate. You assess their medications and find the following culprit. A. Diazepam B. Acetaminophen C. Docusate Sodium D. Morphine
D
A postoperative patient who received an intravenous infusion of morphine has a respiratory rate of 8 breaths per minute and is lethargic. Which as-needed medication should the nurse administer to the patient? A.Methadone [Dolophine] B.Nalbuphine [Nubain] C.Tramadol [Ultram] D.Naloxone [Narcan]
D
Before administering gentamicin, it is important to assess for a history of what? A. Hypertension B. Asthma C. Diabetes Mellitus D. Myasthenia Gravis
D
The nurse instructs the patient about how to use nicotine chewing gum. The nurse determines that teaching is successful if the patient makes which statement? A. I will not eat or drink for 1 hour before chewing the gum B. The gum is safe during the first 3 months of pregnancy C. Chewing the gum rapidly reduces belching and hiccups D. I should chew the gum slowly for about 30 minutes
D
The nurse is preparing to administer adenosine to a patient to treat paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate? A. Inject the medication into the peripheral intravenous line B. Infuse the dose by diluting the drug in 100 mL of saline C. Administer a small test dose to determine hypersensitivity D. Give the medication through the central line catheter
D
The nurse prepares to administer dantrolene [Dantrium] to a patient. Before the administration of the drug, it is most important for the nurse to assess which laboratory value? A. Serum amylase B. Creatinine clearance C. Blood glucose D. Aminotransferases
D
The physician prescribes propranolol [Inderal] for a patient with migraine headaches. It is most important for the nurse to do what? A.Determine whether the patient has an allergy to rizatriptan [Maxalt]. B.Inform the patient that the medication is immediately effective. C.Teach the patient that the medication may cause dependence. D.Instruct the patient that the medication will prevent migraines.
D
Which of the following is true about rifampin therapy? A. Oral contraceptives are effective when used with Rifampin B. Rifampin is safe in patients with hepatic disease C. Reddish orange body fluids are a sign of renal damage due to rifampin D. Rifampin may be administered intravenously
D
Which vaccine would be inappropriate in an immunocompromised patient? A. Diphtheria B. Hepatitis B C. Tetanus D. Chicken Pox
D
Sympathetic and Cholinergic refer to the same branch of the autonomic nervous system. (True or false)
False
It is appropriate to tell a patient they can take ubrogepant to abort a migraine attack. (True or false)
True
Patients with epilepsy who become pregnant should continue taking their medications. (True or false)
True
