REVIEW

The nurse notes that a client is taking lansoprazole. On data collection the nurse would ask the client which question to determine medication effectiveness?

"Are you experiencing any heartburn?"

The client has been taking omeprazole for 4 weeks. The nurse evaluates that the client receiving the optimal intended effect of the medication if the client reports the absence of which symptom?

Heartburn

A client is taking lansoprazole for the chronic management of Zollinger- Ellison syndrome. If prescribed, which medication would be appropriate for the client if needed for a headache?

Acetaminophen

The primary health care provider (PHCP) has prescribed a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) for a client with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The nurse is teaching the client about the medication and states that medication should be taken at which time?

Before the first meal of the day

The client has begun prescribed lansoprazole. The nurse would primarily monitor for which intended effect of this medication?

Relief of nighttime heartburn

The nurse prepares to take a blood pressure (BP) on a school-age child. Where would the nurse place the blood pressure cuff to obtain an accurate measurement?

Two- thirds the distance between the antecubital fossa and the shoulder.