pharmacology exam 4

monitor the client for hypersensitivity reaction

a nurse is assisting in the plan to administer belimumab for a client who has systemic lupus erythematosus. Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend to include in the plan?

the subcutaneous site for redness following injection

a nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for adalimumab for rheumatoid arthritis. Based on the route of administration of adalimumab, Which of the following should the nurse plan to monitor?

a 24 year old female who has no health problems a 55 year old female who has alcohol use disorder

a nurse is assisting with the evaluation of a group of clients at a health fair to identify the need for folic acid therapy. Which of the following clients require folic acid therapy? (select all that apply)

duloxetine

a nurse is caring for a client who has a diagnosis of fibromyalgia. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to administer to his client?

place the child on the unaffected side when you are ready to administer the medication. warm the medication by rolling gently between your hands for a few minutes. gently shake the medication that is in suspension form keep the child on their side for 5 minutes after installation of the ear drop

a nurse in a providers office is reinforcing instructions with a guardian of a toddler about how to administer ear drops. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? (select all that apply)

a skin test for allergy to the medication

a nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for calcitonin-salmon for osteoporosis. Which of the following test should the nurse tell the client to expect before beginning this medication?

calcium carbonate

a nurse is caring for a client whos blood calcium is 8.8mg/dl. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate administering to this client?

calcium gluconate

a nurse is monitoring a client who is receiving magnesium sulfate and notes the client has depressed deep tendon reflexes. The nurse should expect to administer which of the following medications?

local irritation phlebitis infiltration

a nurse is monitoring the IV site of a client after the charge nurse has started an IV bolus of potassium, which of the following conditions should the nurse monitor at the IV site? (select all that apply)

nasolacrimal duct

a nurse is reinforcing instructions with a client who has a new prescription for timolol how to insert eye drops. The nurse should reinforce with the client to press on which of the following areas to prevent systemic absorption of the medication?

tip the head side to side to remove the water from the ear after showering

a nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about preventing otitis externa. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

liquid iron supplements can stain teeth

a nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for an iron supplement. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching?

this medication can absorb into your contacts

a nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for brimonidine ophthalmic drops and wears contact lenses. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?

nausea rash increased gout pain

a nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has gout an d a new prescription for allopurinol for which of the following adverse effects should the client be taught to monitor? (select all that apply)

ill let the doctor know if i develop sores in my mouth while taking this medication

a nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has rheumatoid arthritis and a new prescription for methotrexate. Which of the following statements by the client indicates understanding of the teaching?

hot flashes swelling or redness in calf shortness of breath

a nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is taking raloxifene to prevent postmenopausal osteoporosis. The nurse should advise the client that which of the following are adverse effects of this medication? (select all that apply)

take the medication in the morning before eating drink 8oz glass of water with each tablet avoid laying down after taking this medication

a nurse is reinforcing teachings for a client who has osteoporosis and a new prescription for alendronate. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide? (select all that apply)

add foods that are high in fiber to your diet rinse your mouth after taking the medication expect stool to be green or black in color add red meats to your diet

a nurse is reinforcing teachings with a client who has anemia and a new prescription for liquid iron supplements which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? (select all that apply)

alternate nostrils each time calcitonin-salmon is inhaled

a nurse is reinforcing the instructions given to a client who has a new prescription for calcitonin- salmon for postmenopausal osteoporosis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse reinforce?

sever pain around the eyes

a nurse who is assisting in the emergency department is reviewing the medication record of a client who is being evaluated for angle-closure glaucoma. Which of the following findings are indicative for his condition?