ATI: Pain and Inflammation
B: Fever
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking allopurinol to treat gout. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following manifestations of hypersenitivity syndrome? A: Muscle pain B: Fever C: Anxiety D: Tremors
D: Alcohol use disorder
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who reports taking acetaminophen at home. The nurse should identify that which of the following client conditions is a contraindiaction for acetaminophen? A: Asthma B: Diabetes mellitus C: Heart Failure D: Alcohol use disorder
B: Sore throat C: Vertigo D: Bruising E: Vision changes
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for allopurinol. The nurse should instruct the client to report which of the following adverse drug reactions? A: Palpitations B: Sore throat C: Vertigo D: Bruising E: Vision changes
B: Nausea D: Dizziness E: Headache
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for butorphanol. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse drug reactions? A: Infection B: Nausea C: Tachycardia D: Dizziness E: Headache
B: "Ibuprofen will reduce the cardioprotective effects of low-dose aspirin"
A nurse is caring for a client who takes low-dose aspirin to prevent cardiovascular events. The client asks the nurse about taking ibuprofen to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following responses should the nurse make? A: "Ibuprofen will increase your risk for developing salicylism" B: "Ibuprofen will reduce the cardioprotective effects of low-dose aspirin" C: "Low-dose aspirin will reduce the anti-inflammatory effects of ibuprofen" D: "Low-dose aspirin will reduce the analgesic effects of ibuprofen"
D: Aspirin
A nurse is caring for a child who has a viral infection. The nurse should identify that which of the following drugs can increase the risk of Reye syndrome in children who have viral infections? A: Butorphanol B: Acetaminophen C: Tramadol D: Aspirin
A: The reduce fever C: To relieve mild pain
A nurse is caring for a client who asks about taking acetaminophen. The nurse should identify that acetaminophen is indicated for which of the following conditions? A: The reduce fever B: To decrease inflammation C: To relieve mild pain D: To promote sedation E: To alleviate anxiety
B: Chest pain
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for celecoxib. The nurse should tell the client to report which of the following adverse drug reactions? A: Tinnitus B: Chest pain C: Constipation D: Diaphoresis
C: Bone loss
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for prednisone for long-term treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse drug reactions? A: Pulmonary embolism B: Hepatitis C: Bone loss D: Breast cancer
C: Weight gain
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for aspirin to treat an ankle sprain. The nurse should instruct the client to report which of the following adverse drug reactions? A: Polyuria B: Bone pain C: Weight gain D: infection
A: Fever B: Tinnitus C: Diaphoresis E: Dizziness
A nurse is caring for a client who is about to begin taking aspirin. The nurse should instruct the client to report which of the following manifestations of salicylism? A: Fever B: Tinnitus C: Diaphoresis D: Thrombophlebitis E: Dizziness
D: Hypokalemia
A nurse is caring for a client who is currently taking furosemide and has a new prescription for prednisone. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following manifestations during concurrent use of the two drugs? A: Hypercalcemia B:Hypoglycemia C: Hypothermia D: Hypokalemia
B: Vomiting D: Abdominal cramps E: Hypertension
A nurse is caring for a client who is opioid dependent and has a new prescription for butorphanol. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following manifestations of abstinence syndrome? A: Bronchospam B: Vomiting C: Peripheral edema D: Abdominal cramps E: Hypertension
B: Urinary retention C: Respiratory depression D: Sedation E: Orthostatic hypotension
A nurse is caring for a client who is recieving morphine to relieve severe pain. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse drug reactions? A: Diarrhea B: Urinary retention C: Respiratory depression D: Sedation E: Orthostatic hypotension
A: Diaphoresis D: Nausea E: Diarrhea
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking acetaminophen at regular intervals for mild discomfort. The nurse should tell the client to report which of the following early indiciations of acetaminophen toxicity? A: Diaphoresis B: Palpitations C: Shortness of breath D: Nausea E: Diarrhea
A: Increased respiratory rate B: Increased pain D: Ventricular arrhythmias E: Hypertension
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking naloxene to treat acute morphrine toxicity. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse drug reactions? A: Increased respiratory rate B: Increased pain C: Thrombophlebitis D: Ventricular arrhythmias E: Hypertension
D: A client who had a cholecystectomy
A nurse is caring for a group of postoperative clients. The nurse should identify that morphine is contraindicated for which of the following clients? A: A client who had a mastectomy B: A client who had a knee arthoplasty C: A client who had a colectomy D: A client who had a cholecystectomy
A: Monitor the client's blood glucose
A nurse is planning care for a client who has started taking prednisone. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include? A: Monitor the client's blood glucose B: Administer an antacid 30 min prior to prenisone C: Administer aspirin rather than NSAIDs if the client has pain D: Monitor the client for hyperkalemia
A: Warfarin
A nurse is reviewing the drug list for a client who has a new prescription for allopurinol. The nurse should identify that which of the following drugs interacts with allopurinol? A: Warfarin B: Ibuprofen C: Insulin D: Furosemide
C: Sulfonamide allergy
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who had a new prescription of celecoxib. The nurse should identify that which of the following conditions is a contraindication to celecoxib? A: Rheumatoid arthritis B: Ankylosing spondylitis C: Sulfonamide allergy D: Adrenocortical insufficiency
B: Seizure disorder
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has a new prescription for tramadol. The nurse should identify that which of the following conditions is a contraindiaction for tramadol? A: Hyperthyroidism B: Seizure disorder C: Rheumatoid arthritis D: Urinary incontinence
A: Avoid driving or activities that require mental alertness
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for allopurinol. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? A: Avoid driving or activities that require mental alertness B: Avoid crushing the tablets C: Limit fluid intake during therapy D: Limit potassium while taking allopurinol
B: Discontinue the drug gradually C: Report illness or infection D: Increase intake of calcium and vitamin D E: Monitor for signs of gastric bleeding
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for prednisone. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? A: Reduce the dose during periods of stress B: Discontinue the drug gradually C: Report illness or infection D: Increase intake of calcium and vitamin D E: Monitor for signs of gastric bleeding
A: Increase fiber and fluid intake B: Take the drug with food C: Avoid driving after taking the drug D: Change positions gradually
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for tramadol. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? A: Increase fiber and fluid intake B: Take the drug with food C: Avoid driving after taking the drug D: Change positions gradually D: Reduce exercise level temporarily
A: Eat a small meal before taking the drug
A nurse is teaching a client who is taking allopurinol about minimizing adverse effects. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? A: Eat a small meal before taking the drug B: Such on hard candy or chew gum C: Take a stool softener daily D: Avoid teh use of NSAIDs