EAQ

The nurse is teaching the parents of an epileptic child about disease management. Which statement made by the parent indicates effective learning? Select all that apply.

"I should stop giving phenytoin if any skin rash develops." "I should shake the suspension dosage forms before administering them to the child." "I should maintain a record to measure the symptoms of epilepsy before and after administration of drug."

A nurse educates a mother about the proper administration of oral medication to her 4-year-old child. What statement made by the mother indicates effective learning?

"I should use a disposable oral syringe to prepare liquid doses.

Which statement regarding erythropoietin is true?

An erythropoietin deficiency is associated with renal failure

Which antipyretic medication may cause Reye syndrome in children?

Aspirin

The X-ray report of a client indicates a reduction in the alveolar surface area. Which condition can be inferred from this finding?

Atelectasis

Which part of the client's brain is primarily associated with life support and basic functions of the body?

Brainstem

What does a nurse need to do during the third accuracy check before administering ear drops in a 5-year-old child?

Check the label of medication at child's bedside

A child who reports shortness of breath, wheezing, and coughing is found to have pulmonary edema and is prescribed furosemide. Which nursing interventions would be beneficial to the client? Select all that apply.

Check weight daily Calculate dose carefully Assess child to prevent electrolyte loss

The nurse is preparing a blood transfusion for a client with renal failure. Why does anemia often complicate renal failure?

Decrease in erythropoietin

A child being treated with cardiac drugs developed vomiting, bradycardia, anorexia, and dysrhythmias. Which drug toxicity is responsible for these symptoms?

Digoxin

Which clinical manifestation can a client experience during a fat embolism syndrome (FES)?

Dyspnea

A client has a synchronous pacemaker inserted. The nurse observes spikes on the monitor at a regular rate that are not followed by myocardial activity. What conclusion should the nurse make about the pacemaker based on this data?

Failure to stimulate the heart

Which information is important to obtain during the nursing assessment of a female who is taking oral contraceptives? Select all that apply.

History of vascular or thromboembolic disorder Drug interactions leading to a decreased effect of oral contraceptives Prescription of a medication that may have its therapeutic effects decreased if taken with oral contraceptives

The nurse finds that a client has reduced urinary output. Which condition would the nurse document in the client's medical record

Oliguria

An infant with cardiopulmonary disease who displays signs and symptoms of bronchiolitis and pneumonia was admitted to the hospital. What condition is the infant likely to have?

Respiratory Syncytial virus infection

Which drug may cause tooth and bone anomalies as a teratogenic effect?

Tetracycline

A registered nurse teaches a nursing student about the physiologic changes that occur during pregnancy and their impact on drug disposition and dosing. Which statement of the nursing student indicates the need for further education?

The hepatic metabolism of a drug is decreased

Which pharmacokinetic condition of a drug may result in a high intensity and long duration of response?

When absorption is rapid but elimination is delayed

The nurse is reviewing the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) laboratory findings of four neurologically compromised clients. Which client does the nurse suspect to have had a previous meningeal hemorrhage?

Client with brown fluid

The nurse is assessing a pediatric client diagnosed with chronic renal failure exhibiting alterations in growth patterns. When educating the client's parents about the child's growth, which statement is accurate?

"Resistance to growth hormone associated with your child's diagnosis is causing poor growth."