Pharm test review 1 Newest version
16 A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for alprazolam to treat insomnia. which of the following instruction should the nurse include? a. "take this medication every night before sleep" b. "take this medication with a high fat meal" c. "avoid activities that require alertness such as driving" d. "monitor for urinary retention"
c. "avoid activities that require alertness such as driving"
15. A nurse is teaching a client who is a new prescription for disulfiram. which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? a. "avoid grapefruit juice while taking his medication" b. "Do not crush this medication before swallowing" c. "do not drink alcohol while taking this medication " d. "Take this medication with food"
c. "do not drink alcohol while taking this medication "
A nurse is teaching a client about osteoporosis. The nurse should instruct the client that a diet rich in what will be aid in preventing osteopôrosis? A. Sodium B. Calcium & Vitamin D C. Iron D. Vitamin A
B. Calcium & Vitamin D
6. A nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a client who states. "that looks different from the pill I usually take." which of the following responses should the nurse make? a. "describe what the pill looks like" b. "this is the medication prescribed by your provider" c. "this pill is probably from a different lot number than yours at home" d. "this hospital might use a different manufacturer but the medication is the same"
.a. "describe what the pill looks like"
A nurse is preparing to administer ticarcillin / clavulanate 3.1 g by intermittent IV bolus over 30 min. Available is ticarcillin / clavulanate 3.1 g in 50 mL 0.9% sodium chloride (NSS). The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)____mL/hr
100 mL/hr
9. A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin 12 mcg/kg/day PO to divide equally every 12 hr to a school-age child who weighs 66 ib. Available is digoxin elixir 0.05 mg/mL. How many ml should the nurse administer the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.) dose?______ mL
3.6 ml
28 A nurse is caring for a client who is hospitalized with active pulmonary tuberculosis and is started on ethambutol therapy. The nurse should understand that which of the following should be monitored? A Visual acuity B Skin color C Urine output D. Cardiac rhythm
A Visual acuity
23. A nurse suspects anaphylaxis when caring for a client following the initial administration of an oral antibiotic. Which of the following should be the nurse's priority intervention? A. Insert an IV line. B. Prepare to administer emergency medications C. Administer oxygen. D. Prepare equipment for intubation.
B. Prepare to administer emergency medications
What does NSAID stand for?
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
22. a nurse is teaching a client about taking diphenhydramine . the nurse should explain to the client that which of the following is an adverse effect of this medication? a. Sedation b. Constipation c. Hypertension d. Brachycardia
a. Sedation
3. A nurse is assessing a client who is taking lisinopril to treat hypertension. Which of the following findings is a priority to report? a. dry cough b. swelling of the tongue c. nausea d. nasal congestion
a. dry cough
8. A nurse is caring for four clients. after administering morning medications, she realizes that the nifedipine prescribed for one client was inadvertently administered to another client. which of the following action should the nurse take first? a. notify the clients provider. b. check the client's vital signs. c. fill out in a occurrence form. d. administer the medication to the correct client.
b. check the client's vital signs.
21. A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who is pulmonary edema and is about to start taking furosemide. which of the following instruction should the nurse include? a. take aspirin if headaches develop b. eat foods that contain plenty of potassium c. expect some swelling in the hands and feet d. take the medication at bedtime
b. eat foods that contain plenty of potassium
11. A nurse is assessing a client prior to administration of morphine. the nurse should recognize that which of the following assessments is the priority? a. pupil reaction? b. urine output c. bowel sounds d. respiratory rate
d. respiratory rate
A nurse is caring for a client who has been experiencing flu-like symptoms for the past 28 hours. Which medication should the nurse anticipate administering? A. Amphoteracin B B. Zosyn C. Tamiflu D. Acyclovi
C. Tamiflu ???
Which of the following contraceptives requires is administered via IM injection?A. Methergine B. Estrogen C. Cytotech D. Depo-provera
D. Depo-provera
A nurse who works in a travel clinic is educating a patient who is traveling to an area known to have mosquitoes that carry malaria. Which statement made by the patient is incorrect? A. I should sleep underneath a mosquito net. B. I will not receive a vaccine for malaria. C. I can stop taking the medication as soon as I leave the area. D. I should begin taking the medication 1-2 weeks prior to travel.
D. I should begin taking the medication 1-2 weeks prior to travel.
3. A nurse is reviewing the serum laboratory findings for a client who has hypertension and is prescribed hydrochlorothiazide. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? A. Sodium 136 mEg/L B. Potassium 2.3 mEg/L C. Chloride 99 MEGL D. Calcium 10 mg/dL
b> Potassium of 2.3 Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic that is a potassium wasting drug. If the potassium is low you would not want to give this drug to make it lower. Normal Range: 3.5-5
30. please convert 100 kg to pounds ______ lb
220 lbs 100 x 2.2 = 220
20. A nurse is preparing to administer furosemide 40 mg IV. Available is furosemide 10 mg/1 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose?_______ mL
4 mL
29 convert 100 pounds to kilos. ______ KG
45.45 kg 100/2.2 = 45.45
8. A nurse is assessing an older adult client who is receiving digoxin. The nurse should recognize that which of the following findings is a manifestation of digoxin toxicity? A. Vision changes B. Ataxia C. Photosensitivity D. Jaundice
A. Vision changes
2. A nurse is caring for a client who has hypertension and has a potassium level of 6.8 mEg/L. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Suggest that the client use a salt substitute. B. Obtain a 12-lead ECG. C. Advise the client to add citrus juices and bananas to her diet. D. Obtain a blood sample for a serum sodium level
B. Obtain a 12 lead ECG/EKGOther options are saying to add potassium to the diet. But the client has hyperkalemia already. Potassium may put the client in abnormal heart rhythms. The first action would be to perform an EKG.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a fungal infection and has a new prescription for amphotericin B. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse report to the provider before initiating the medication? A. Sodium 140 mEg/L B. Potassium 4,5 mEg/L C. BUN 55 mg/dL D. Glucose 120 mg/dL
C. BUN 55 mg/dL
19. A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for digoxin 0.25 mg PO daily. The amount available is digoxin 0.125 mg tab. The client's current vital signs are: blood pressure 144/96, heart rate 54/min, respirations 18/min and temperature 98.6 deg F. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Administer digoxin 0.125 mg B. Administer digoxin 0 25 mg. C. Withhold the digoxin dose for elevated blood pressure. D. Withhold the digoxin dose for decreased pulse rate.
D. Withhold the digoxin dose for decreased pulse rate.
True of False, there is an antidote for Aspirin.
False
28. 15 milliliters is equivalent to which of the following (select all that applies) hint : 3 correct answers a. 1 tablespoon b. 3 Teaspoons c. 1 Teaspoon d. 15 cc
a. 1 tablespoon b. 3 Teaspoons d. 15 cc
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following an appendectomy and is prescribed D5 lactated Ringer's at 150 mL/hr by continuous IV infusion for 12 hr. The drop factor of the manual IV tubing is 20 gt/mL. The nurse should set the manual IV infusion to deliver how many gtt/min? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)_____gtt/min
50 gtt/min
25. A nurse is preparing to administer heparin subcutaneously to a client who has a deep vein thrombosis. which of the following techniques should the nurse use? a. cleanse the skin with the alcohol swab, insert the needle, aspirate, and inject the heparin . b. Cleanse the skin with an alcohol swab, insert the needle, aspirate, inject the heparin, and massage the site. c. cleanse the skin with an alcohol swab, insert the needle, inject the heparin, and observe for bleeding. d. Cleanse the skin with alcohol swab, insert the needle, inject heparin, aspirate, and observe for bleeding.
?C. cleanse the skin with an alcohol swab, insert the needle, inject the heparin, and observe for bleeding
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for ceftriaxone. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide? A. Take NSAIDS if headaches occur. B. Decrease intake of vitamin D C. Expect muscle cramps for several weeks. D. Report diarrhea to the provider
?D. Report diarrhea to the provider
12. A nurse is assessing an older adult client who is receiving digoxin. The nurse should recognize that which of the following findings is a manifestation of digoxin toxicity? a. anorexia b. ataxia c. photosensitivity d. jaundice
A. Anorexia She said she will change the answer to halo vision
18. A nurse is preparing to administer lispro insulin to a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Assess for hypoglycemia 4 hr after the insulin injection. B. Inject the insulin 15 min before a meal. C. Monitor for polyuria. D. Administer with short-acting insulin.
A. Assess for hypoglycemia 4 hr after the insulin injection.
A nurse is preparing to administer total parental nutrition (TPN) 1800 mL to infuse over 24 hr. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)_____mL/hr
75 ml/hr
13.A nurse is teaching a client who is taking metformin XR for type |l diabetes mellitus. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in tho teaching? A. Take the medication with a meal. B. "You may crush or chew the medication" C. "This medication may cause an increase in perspiration." D. "This medication may turn your urine orange
A. Take the medication with a meal.
16. A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for regular insulin and NPH insulin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? A. Keep the open vial of insulin at room temperature. B. Inject the insulin into a large muscle .C. Aspirate the medication prior to administration. D. Administer the insulin in two separate injections.
A. Keep the open vial of insulin at room temperature.
A nurse is teaching a client who has a prescription for dimenhydrinate. Which following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? A. Monitor for dizziness & drowsiness B. Observe for diarrhea. C. Administer 24 hr before effects are desired. D. Expect an increase in salivation.
A. Monitor for dizziness & drowsiness
26. A nurse is caring for a client who has HIV. Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse monitor to assess the effectiveness of therapy? A. Quantitative RNA assay B. Platelet count C. Enzyme immunoassay (EIA) test D. Western blot
A. Quantitative RNA assay
A nurse is completing discharge teaching to a client about nutrition therapy for wound healing following major surgery. Which of the following vitamins that promote wound healing should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.) A. Vitamin A B. Vitamin B12 C. Vitamin C D. Vitamin D E. Vitamin K
A. Vitamin A B. Vitamin B12 C. Vitamin C
4. The client is teaching a client who has a new prescription for hydrochlorothiazide For management of hypertension. Which of the following instruction should the nurse include? a. "take this medication before bedtime" b. "monitor for leg cramps" c. "avoid grapefruit juice" d. "reduce intake of potassium rich foods"
B. Monitor for leg cramps.
6. A nurse is assessing a client who has hypercholesterolemia and is receiving simvastatin. Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as a potential adverse effect? A. Urinary retention B. Muscle weakness C. Orthostatic hypotension D. Blurred vision
B. Muscle Weakness
24. a nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following abdominals surgery and reports incisional pain. The surgeon has prescribed Morphine 4 milligrams Iv bolus every 6 hr as needed. Before administering this medication, The nurse should complete which priority assessment? a. blood pressure b. typical heart rate c. respiratory rate d. temperature 25
C. respiratory rate
10. A nurse is teaching a client who has diabetes mellitus and receives 25 units of NPH insulin every morning if her blood glucose level is above 200 mg/dL. Which of the following information should the nurse include? A. Discard the NPH solution if it appears cloudy. B. Shake the insulin vigorously before loading the syringe. C. Expect the NPH insulin to appear cloudy D. Freeze unopened insulin vials.
C. Expect the NPH insulin to appear cloudy
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who reports drinking three to four glasses of wine each night and taking 3,000 mg of acetaminophen daily. Which of the following laboratory values is the priority for the nurse to assess? A. Amylase B. Creatinine I C. Liver Function Tests D. Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
C. Liver Function Tests
21.A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has asthma and a new prescription for inhaled beclomethasone. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide? A. Check the pulse after medication administration. B. Take the medication with meals. C. Rinse the mouth after administration. D. Limit caffeine intake.
C. Rinse the mouth after administration.
11.A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has diabetes and a new prescription for insulin glargine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide regarding this type of insulin? A. Insulin glargine has a duration of 3 to 6 hr. B. Insulin glargine has a duration of 6 to 10 hr C. Insulin glargine has a duration of 16 to 24 hr. D. Insulin glargine has a duration of 18 to 24 hr
D. Insulin glargine has a duration of 18 to 24 hr
A nurse is caring for a client who has hypothyroidism. Which medication will the nurse give to the patient during morning medication administration? A. Levaphed B. Pepcid C. Chlorhexidine mouthwash D. Levothyroxine
D. Levothyroxine
24.A nurse manager is providing an educational program on antibiotic sensitivity to bacterial infections. The nurse should include in the teaching that vancomycin is indicated for which of the following infections? A Pseudomonas aeruginosa B. Klebsiella C. Candido D Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
D. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
19. the nurse is preparing a medication for a client observed the date of expiration on the file occurred two months ago. which of the following action should the nurse take? a. give the medication b. Discard the medication c. Notify the provider d. return the medication to the pharmacy
D. Return the medication to the pharmacy
20. a nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for cyclobenzaprine. which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching. a. discontinue medication if nausea occurs b. expect urine to turn orange c. monitor for increase of muscle spasms d. avoid driving until effects are known
D.avoid driving until effects are known
A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 250 mg PO every 8 hr. The amount available is amoxicillin 125 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer with each dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)______tablet(s)
2 tablets
A nurse is preparing to administer levothyroxine 0.275 mg PO daily to a client. The amount available is levothyroxine 137 mcg/tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero)_______tablet(s)
2 tablets
29. A nurse is caring for a client who has tuberculosis and new prescriptions for rifampin and pyrazinamide. Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse instruct the client will be required while on this medication regimen? A. Liver function tests B. Gallbladder studies C. Thyroid function studies D. Blood glucose levels
A. Liver function tests ???
12.A nurse is preparing a teaching session about reducing the risk of complications of diabetes mellitus. Which of the following information should the nurse plan to include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.) A. Reduce cholesterol and saturated fat intake. B. Increase physical activity and daily exercise. C. Enroll in a smoking-cessation program. D. Sustain hyperglycemia to reduce deterioration of nerve cells. E. Maintain optimal blood pressure to prevent kidney damage.
A. Reduce cholesterol and saturated fat intake. B. Increase physical activity and daily exercise. C. Enroll in a smoking-cessation program. E. Maintain optimal blood pressure to prevent kidney damage.
30.A nurse is teaching a client who has tuberculosis and is to start combination drug therapy. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer? (Select all that apply.) A. Rifampin B. Isoniazid C. Acyclovir D. Pyrazinamide E. Montelukast
A. Rifampin B. Isoniazid D. Pyrazinamide
A nurse is caring for a client who has streptococcal pneumonia and a prescription for penicillin G by intermittent IV bolus, 10 minutes into the infusion of the third dose, the dient reports that the IV site itches and that he feels dizzy and short of breath. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? A. Stop the infusion. B. Call the client's provider. C. Elevate the head of the bed. D. Auscultate the client's breath sounds
A. Stop the infusion.
14. A nurse is teaching about levothyroxine with a client who has primary hypothyroidism. Which of the following statements should the nurse use when teaching the client? A. "Take this medication until your symptoms are gone and then discontinue." B. "Tremors, nervousness, and insomnia may indicate your dose is too high." C. "Symptoms improve immediately after starting the medication" D. "The medication decreases the overproduction of the thyroid hormone thyroxine."
B. "Tremors, nervousness, and insomnia may indicate your dose is too high."
Before a patient is to receive an 800mg dose of ibuprofen, the nurse practitioner orders lab work. Which lab result is of greatest concern? A. High white blood cell count B. Abnormal kidney function C. High platelet count D. High hemoglobin level
B. Abnormal kidney function ???
A nurse is caring for a client who has an infection and a prescription for gentamicin intermittent IV bolus every 8 hr. A peak and trough is required with the next dose. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to obtain an accurate gentamicin serum level? A. Draw a trough level at 0900 and a peak level at 2100. B. Draw a peak level 90 min prior to administering the medication and a trough level 90 min after the dose. C. Draw a trough level immediately prior to administering the medication. D. Draw a peak level at 0900 and a trough level at 2100.
C. Draw a trough level immediately prior to administering the medication.
7.A nurse is planning to teach a client about a low-potassium diet. Which of the following foods should the nurse instruct the client to avoid? (Select all that apply.) A. Butter B. Poultry C. Bananas D. Frozen vegetables E. Orange juice
C. bananas E. Orange Juice
17.A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes and plans to administer his regular insulin subcutaneously before he eats breakfast at 0800. After checking the client's morning glucose level, which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Give the insulin to 0700. B. Give the insulin when the breakfast tray arrives C. Give the insulin 30 min after breakfast with the client's other routine medicines. D Give the insulin at 0730.
D Give the insulin at 0730.
Which medication should the nurse expect to administer to a patient experiencing an acute shingles infection?A. Zostavax B. Amoxicillin C. Keflex D. Acyclovir
D. Acyclovir
1. A nurse caring for a client who has hypertension and asks the nurse about a prescription for propranolol. The nurse should inform the client that this medication is contraindicated in clients who have a history of which of the following conditions? A. Asthma B. Glaucoma C. Depression D. Migraines
a. Asthma This is a beta-blocker and you do NOT want to give patients anything that depresses the heart or lungs who have pre-existing issues with those systems.
10. A home health nurse is assessing an older adult client who reports falling a couple of times over the past week. which of the following findings should the nurse expect is contributing to the clients falls? a. the client takes alprazolam b. the client has a non slip bath mat in the shower. c. the client uses a raised toilet seat d. the client wears fitted slippers
a. the client takes alprazolam
5. A nurse is teaching a client who has angina pectoris about starting therapy with SL nitroglycerin tablets. the nurse should include which of the following instructions regarding how to take the medication? a. "Take this medication after each meal and at bedtime" b. "take 1 tablet every 15 minutes during an acute attack" c. "take 1 tablet at the first indication of chest pain" d. "Take this medication with 8 ounces of water"
c. "take 1 tablet at the first indication of chest pain"
A nurse is instructing a patient who has bacterial conjunctivitis and a new prescription for an ophthalmic antibiotic ointment. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide? A. "Apply the ointment in a thin line into the conjunctival sac." B. "Ask the patient to look down before applying the ointment." C. "Always wipe from the outer to the inner canthus when wiping away secretions." D. "Use a sterile glove and applicator to apply the antibiotic ointment.
A. "Apply the ointment in a thin line into the conjunctival sac."
Which medication is beneficial for treatment of BPH? A. Flomax B. Viagra C. Boniva D. Nitroglycerine
A. Flomax
A nurse notices that a patient's IV site is swollen, red, painful and warm to touch 10 minutes after starting an IV infusion of vancomycin. Which intervention is the nurse's first priority? A. Apply cold pack to site B. Increase infusion rate C. Stop infusion D. Remove IV line
C. Stop infusion
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has pulmonary tuberculosis and a new prescription for rifampin. Which of the following information should the nurse provide? A. 'Treatment with this medication will last for 1 month. B. 'This medication can cause insomnia." C. 'It is best to take the medication with meals." D. "Urine and other secretions might turn orange."
D. "Urine and other secretions might turn orange."
22. A nurse in a clinic sees a client who has an acute asthma exacerbation. Which of the following medications should reduce the symptoms? A. Cromolyn via metered-dose inhaler B. Montelukast orally C. Budesonide via dry-powder inhaler D. Albuterol via nebulizer
D. Albuterol via nebulizer
a nurse is providing teaching to a client who is hypertension and a new prescription for captopril. which of the following instructions should the nurse provide a.) do not use salt substitutes while taking this medication b.) Take the medication with food c.) count your pulse rate before taking the medication d.) Expect to gain weight while taking this medication
a.) do not use salt substitutes while taking this medication
14. The nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for dimenhydrinate. which of the following instruction should the nurse include in the teaching? a. monitor for dizziness b. observe for diarrhea c. administer 24 hours before effects are desired d. expect an increasing in Salvation
.a. monitor for dizziness
5. A nurse is teaching a client who has hypertension and a new prescription for atenolol. Which of the following findings should the nurse include as adverse effects of this medication? A. Bradycardia B. Tremor C. Cough D. Constipation
A. Bradycardia
15. A nurse is caring for school-age child who has a systemic disorder and is receiving antibiotics, immunosuppressants, and corticosteroids. Both of the child's parents have a smoking history. The child reports soreness in his mouth and refuses to eat Inspection of his mouth reveals a white, milky plaque that does not come off with rubbing. The nurse should suspect which of the following conditions? A. Candidiasis B. Dermatitis C. Herpes simplex D. Squamous cell carcinoma
A. Candidiasis
Which side effect would you expect a patient who took 50mg of diphenhydramine to experience? A. Drowsiness B. Bradycardia C. Anorexia D. Heat intolerance
A. Drowsiness
4.A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has hypertension and a prescription change from metoprolol to metoprolol/hydrochlorothiazide. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? A. "Now I will not have to diet to lose weight." B. "With the new medication, I should experience fewer since effects." C. "I will not have to do anything different because it is the same medication." D. "The extra letters after the name of medication means it is a stronger dose."
B. "With this new medication I should experience fewer side effects"
25.A nurse is caring for a client who has HIV. Which of the following laboratory values is the nurse's priority? A. Positive Western blot test B. CD4-T-cell count 180 cells/mm3 C. Platelets 150,000/mm3 D. WBC 5,000/mm3
B. CD4-T-cell count 180 cells/mm3
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new diagnosis of hypothyroidism. On which of the following medications should the nurse prepare to instruct the client? A. Radioactive iodine B. Levothyroxine C. Sumatriptan D. Levofloxacin
B. Levothyroxine
26. the nurse is preparing to administer morphine Iv to a client. Which of the following medications should the nurse provide to have available? a. flumazenil b. naloxone c. protamine d. neostigmine
B. Naloxone
Which cold medication is contraindicated in a patient who takes disulfiram? A. Tylenol B. Nyquil C. benadryl D. morphine
B. Nyquil
A nurse is caring for a client who is to start therapy with ibuprofen for hip pain. Which of the following information should the nurse provide about ibuprofen? A. Take the medication with an aspirin to increase effectiveness. B. Take the medication with food. C. Taking the maximum dose will offer stroke prevention. D. Sustained-release forms may be crushed for easier administration.
B. Take the medication with food.
A nurse is teaching a client who has a urinary tract infection (UTI) and is taking ciprofloxacin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give to the client? A. "If the medicine causes an upset stomach, take an antacid at the same time." B. "Limit your daily fluid intake while taking this medication C. "This medication can cause photophobia, so be sure to wear sunglasses outdoors." D. "You should report any tendon discomfort you experience while taking this medication."
D. "You should report any tendon discomfort you experience while taking this medication."
27.A nurse is caring for a client who has active pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) and is to be started on intravenous rifampin therapy. The nurse should instruct the client that this med cation can cause which of the following adverse effects? A. Constipation B. Black colored stools C. Staining of teeth D. Body secretions turning a red-orange color
D. Body secretions turning a red-orange color
13. A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for docusate. which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? a. "do not take the medication before bedtime" b. "take the medication with a full glass of water" c. "expect abdominal pain with the medication" d. "Take the medication on an empty stomach"
b. "take the medication with a full glass of water"
9. A nurse is providing teaching for a client who is anemia in a new prescription for a ferrous sulfate liquid. which of the following instructions should the nurse provide? a. take the medication on an empty stomach to decrease gastrointestinal irritation. b. Take the medication with orange juice to enhance absorption c. Take the medication with milk d. rinse the mouth before taking the iron
b. Take the medication with orange juice to enhance absorption
23. A nurse is receiving a client who is immediately postoperative following hip arthroplasty. which of the following medication should the nurse plan to administer for DVT prophylaxis? a. aspirin PO b. enoxaparin subcutaneous c. heparin infusion d. Warfarin PO
b. enoxaparin subcutaneous
2. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the client about using transdermal patches at home. which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client understands the teaching? a. "I will remove the old Patch and apply a new one in the same location" b. "I will press the Patch securely in place on my forearm" c. "I will clean and dry the area before applying the Patch" d. "I will use lotion on irritated skin before applying a new Patch in that area"
c. "I will clean and dry the area before applying the Patch"
7. A nurse in a substance abuse clinic is assessing a client who recently started taking disulfiram. the client reports having discontinued the medication After experiencing severe nausea and vomiting. which of the following reasons should the nurse expect to be a likely cause for the clients distress? a. the client demonstrated an allergic Response to the medication. b. The client experienced a common side effect to the medication. c. The client consumed alcohol while taking the medication. d. The client took an overdose of the medication.
c. The client consumed alcohol while taking the medication.
17. A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes in a new prescription for 14 units of regular insulin In 28 units of MPH insulin subcutaneously at breakfast daily. what is the total number of units of insulin that the nurse should prepare in the insulin syringe? A. 14 units b. 28 units c. 32 units d. 42 units
d. 42 units
27. The nurse is preparing to administer morphine for milligrams Iv bolus to a client who reports pain. Available is a morphine 10 mg/ml. Which of the following action should the nurse take? a. Discard the extra medication in a sharps container b. save the medication for later dosing c. send the waste amount to the pharmacy d. have another nurse witness the disposal of the medic extra medication
d. have another nurse witness the disposal of the medic extra medication
18. A nurse is caring for a client who requires a medication that is packaged in a single dose glass ampule which of the following techniques should the nurse use when opening the glass ampule? a. where is sterile gloves in break off the neck of the glass ampule with a single snap to the right side b. where is sterile gloves and break off the neck of the glass and filled with a single snap in a downward motion c. Top the bottom of the ampule, place a gauze around the ampule neck, And break off the bottom with a forward motion away from the body d. top the bottom of the ampule, place a sterile gauze pad around the ampule neck, and break off the top by bending it towards the body.
d. top the bottom of the ampule, place a sterile gauze pad around the ampule neck, and break off the top by bending it towards the body.
