Med quizes

A nurse is reinforceing teaching w a client who has osteoporosis and is perscribed alendronate 70mg po weekely which statement needs further instruction?

I will take my alendronate at the same day every week w a 8oz glass of milk

A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client who has hypothyroidism and a prescription for levothyroxine. Which of the following statements should the nurse make to the client?

"Call the MD if you begin to experience nervousness or weight loss.

Normal value for Sodium is:

135-145

What is the normal serum potassium value range?

3.5-5

Normal value for calcium

9-10.5

Serum Chloride

98-106

A nurse in a provider's office is reviewing the laboratory results of four clients who take digoxin. Which of the following clients is at risk for developing digoxin toxicity?

A client who takes a loop diuretic for hypertension

Lisinopril falls within which of the following drug classifications:

ACE Inhibitor

A nurse observes a newly licensed nurse administer enoxaparin subcutaneously using a pre-filled syringe. Which of the following indicates appropriate medication administration?

Administering the injection 6.35 cm (2.5 in) from the umbilicus

A nurse is collecting data from a client who had begun taking alprazolam. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a contraindication to this medication?

Alcohol use disorder

A nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client who has rheumatoid arthritis and a new prescription for aspirin 650 mg orally every 6 hr. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for which of the following adverse effects of aspirin therapy?

Bleeding

A nurse is collecting data from a client who has hypothyroidism and is to start taking levothyroxine. Which of the following medications would be contraindicated for the client?

Calcium based antacid (Tums

A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who is receiving furosemide IV for peripheral edema which should the nurse include?

Check for tinitus Monitor serum potassium Recomend eating a bannana daily

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse about caring for a client who has a prescription for enoxaparin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?

Have protamine available in case of overdose

A nurse is reviewing medications of a male client who has a new prescription for warfarin. Which of the following of the client's daily medications should he nurse identify as having a possible interaction with warfarin? (Select all that apply).

Herbal Suplements Asprin Ibuprofen

Furosemide adverse affect

Hypotension

A nurse in a clinic is completing patient education regarding food choices when takin warfarin. The nurse should instruct the client to limit consumption of which of the following foods?

Kale

A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin to a client who has heart failure. Before administering this medication, which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Measure the client's apical pulse

Which of the following are signs of possible hyponatremia? (Select all that apply)

Muscle twiching

Signs of possible hypocalcemia include (Select all that apply).

Muscle twitching

A nurse is reinforceing teaching w a client who has osteoporosis and a new perscription for alendronate which adverse effects should the nurse include in the teaching

Muskuloskeletal pain Blurred Vision Dysphagia

A nurse in a clinic is caring for a client who has heart failure and is taking digoxin. Which of the following statements by the client indicates the client is experiencing digoxin toxicity?

My vision seems yellow

Which of the following medications classes can decrease the effects of Lisinopril?

NSAIDs

Which of the following can reverse the respiratory depression and coma associated with narcotic overdose (fentanyl / hydrocodone)?

Naloxone

What classification is fentanyl?

Opioid analgesic.

A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for warfarin. The nurse should use the results of which of the following diagnostic tests to monitor the effect of this therapy.

Prothrombin time (PT)

A nurse is reinforcing teaching w a clirnt who is stating to take alendronate effervescent tablets to treat osteoporosis which info should the nurse include in the teaching

Sit upright or stand for atleast 30 minutes after taking the med

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is about to start taking Lisinopril to treat hypertension. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in her teaching about the medication?

Stop taking and call MD at the first sign of infection (fever, sore throat

A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has a prescription for Lisinopril. For which of the following possible adverse effects should the nurse instruct the client to notify the provider immediately?

Swelling around the eyes or lips

Which of the following should be included when educating a client on their new prescription of potassium chloride?

Symptoms of toxicity include bradycardia, paresthesia, and weakness

A nurse is caring for a client who is taking levothyroxine for hypothyroidism. Which of the following indicates the client's dose is too high?

Tachycardia

A nurse is caring for a client who has osteoporosis and a new prescription for Alendronate which should the nurse provide to the client?

Take med in morning before eating drink full glass of water avoid lying down after taking med.

A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a prosthetic aortic heart valve and takes warfarin daily at bedtime. Which of the following data is the priority finding for the nurse to report to the Provider?

The client uses several different herbal supplements

A nurse in an urgent care center is collecting data from a client who reports taking an excessive amount of aspirin. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of salicylism?

Tinitus

A nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client who has generalized anxiety disorder and has been prescribed alprazolam. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the client?

Watch for drowsiness and light-headedness while taking alprazolam.

A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for digoxin 0.25 mg PO daily for heart failure. The client's current vital signs are: BP 144/96, heart rate 54/min, respirations 18/min, and temperature 37° C (98.6° F). Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (hold if HR <60)

Withhold the digoxin dose for decreased heart rate

A nurse is phoning a provider to report a client's serum potassium of 6.2 mEq/L. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe?

sodium polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate)