Pharm Capstone post assessment 2
Nurse caring for a client with asthma. which of the following medications should the nurse administer if the client is experiencing an asthma attack?
albuterol
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who has hypertension and a new prescription for aliskiren. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the instructions?
"I should take this medication at the same time everyday"
a nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is to start self-administering filgrastim by subcutaneous injection. which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
"I will have my blood drawn before my first dose"
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for metoclopramide. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
"You might develop diarrhea"
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has multiple sclerosis and is taking baclofen for muscle spasms. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
"Avoid the use of antihistamine while on this medication"
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is taking cyanocobalamin. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
"I will report muscle weakness to my provider"
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for metformin extended-release. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
"Plan to have your kidney function monitored periodically while taking this medication"
a nurse is reinforcing teaching with a female client who has pulmonary tuberculosis and a new prescription for rifampin. which of the following statements should the nurse in the teaching?
"this medication can cause a red orange tinge to the urine"
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has hypothyroidism and a new prescription for levothyroxine. Which of the following statements should the nurse include? [SATA]
-"You will probably need to take this medication for the rest of your life" -"We will perform periodic blood tests to determine if the dosing is therapeutic" -"You should take this med w full glass of water"
A nurse is preparing to administer nifedipine to a client. The nurse should identify that nifedipine is used to to treat which of the following conditions? [SATA]
-hypertension -angina -dysrhythmias
a nurse is preparing to administer vasopressin 5 units subcutaneously every 8 hours. Available is vasopressin 20 units/mL. how many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (round to the nearest tenth and make sure you do the math!)
0.25
A nurse is planning to administer codeine sulfate to a client. The nurse should identify that this medication should have which of the following therapeutic actions?
Antitussive
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a urinary tract infection and is to start taking ciprofloxacin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Avoid exposure to sunlight while taking this medication
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has osteoporosis and has requested information about taking alendronate. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a contraindication for receiving this medication?
Esophageal strictures
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a clients who is taking warfarin. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor?
INR
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory values of a client who is taking spironolactone. Which of the following results should the nurse identify as the priority?
Potassium 6.1 mEq
A nurse is planning to administer medications to a client who has a nasoduodenal tube. Which of the following medications is contraindicated for administration through a nasoduodenal tube?
Sustained release nitroglycerin capsules
A nurse is collecting data from a client who myasthenia gravis and is receiving pyridostigmine. which of the following findings indicate to the nurse that the medication is effective?
The client is able to swallow sips of water
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has diabetes insipidus and is receiving vasopressin. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an expected outcome of the medication?
decreased urinary output
a nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has hyperemesis gavidarum and is to start taking ondansetron. the nurse should instruct the client to monitor for which of the following adverse effects?
dizziness
A nurse is caring for a client who has an oral yeast infection. which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate administering?
fluconazole
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a female who is requesting a prescription for an oral contraceptive. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a contraindication for the use of oral contraceptives?
history of deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has been taking pantoprazole for several years. which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as a long-term adverse effect on this medication?
hypomagnesemia
A nurse is preparing to administer levofloxacin to a client who has urinary tract infection (UTI). The nurse should monitor which of the following findings as an adverse effect of levofloxacin?
tendonitis
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a migraine and a new prescription for ergotamine. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse include as an adverse effect on this medication?
vomitting
