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D. plasma volume expanders
A nurse has received a prescription for dextran to administer to a client. The nurse should recognize that dextran belongs in which of the following functional classifications? A. skeletal muscle relaxants B. Beta-adrenergic blockers C. broad-spectrum anti-infective agents D. plasma volume expanders
D. Tachycardia
A nurse is administering subcutaneous epinephrine for a client who is experiencing anaphylaxis. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects? A. Hypotension B. Hyperthermia C. Hypoglycemia D. Tachycardia
B. Reverses bronchospasm
A nurse is caring for a client who has asthma and is prescribed a short-acting beta2-agonist. Which of the following should the nurse identify as the expected outcome of this medication? A. Reduces the frequency of attacks B. Reverses bronchospasm C. Prevents inflammation D. Decreases chronic manifestation
B. Increased urination
A nurse is caring for a client who has type 2 diabetes mellitus and is displaying manifestations of hyperglycemia. Which of the following findings indicates the client has hyperglycemia? A. Hunger B. Increased urination C. Cold, clammy skin D. Tremors
D. Lorazepam
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing acute alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following medications should the nurse prepare to administer? A. Carbamazepine B. Clonidine C. Propranolol D. Lorazepam
B. Diltiazem
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving continuous cardiac monitoring. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate administering to treat AFIB? A. Atropine B. Diltiazem C. Epinephrine D. Phenytoin
B. Calcium gluconate
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving magnesium sulfate by continuous IV infusion. Which of the following medications should the nurse have available at the client's bedside? A. Naloxone B. Calcium gluconate C. Protamine sulfate D. Atropine
A. "I might have difficulty recognizing when my blood sugar is low"
A nurse is providing teaching to a client with hypertension and type 1 diabetes mellitus who has a new prescription for metoprolol. Which of the following statements by the clients indicates an understanding of the teaching? A. "I might have difficulty recognizing when my blood sugar is low" B. "I will have a lower risk of developing an infection while i take this medication" C. "I should be concerned about losing excess weight while I take this medication" D. "I could have more problems with high blood sugar while taking this medication"
B. "Rinse your mouth after administering this medication"
A nurse is teaching a client who has asthma and a prescription for fluticasone dry powder inhaler (DPI). Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? A. "This medication should be taken at the start of your symptoms" B. "Rinse your mouth after administering this medication" C. "Shake the canister prior to administering this mediation" D. "This medication relaxes our airways to decrease your symptoms"
D. Albuterol
A school nurse is caring for a child who is experiencing an acute asthma attack. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer to the child? A. Zafirlukast B. Budesonide C. Montelukast D. Albuterol
