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A nurse is collecting data from a client who is taking lithium to treat bipolar disorders. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
slurred speech
hyperthyroidism a new prescription for propylthiouracil What is an adverse effect of this medication?
sore throat
a nurse is collecting data from a client who recently began taking niacin to treat hyperlipidemia The client reports experiencing facial flushing after taking the medication. The nurse should expect the provider to make what recommendation?
take asprin 30 minutes before taking the medication
a nurse is collecting data from a client who has been takimg levodopa/carbiopa. What is a sign the medication if effective
the client id able to wash his face
a nurse is collecting data from a client who has been taking digoxin for 1 month. What is digoxin toxicity?
vomiting
A nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving methylprednisolone. Which of the following values should the nurse plan to monitor?
wbc serum potassium bluud glucose
a nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is to start therapy with a nitriglycerin transdermal patch What statement is a understanding of this teaching?
while using the patch i will be careful when rising from a chair
a nurse is reinforcing dietary teaching wth a client who has a new prescription for phenelzine which of the following foods is a appropriate food choice?
yogurt
Nicotine gum pt teaching
you should chew the gum for a full 30 mins before discarding
A nurse is reviewing the medication administration record for a client who has a nee prescription for tobramycin to treat pulmonary infection Which of the following medications should the nurse identify as increasing the risk for ototoxicty while taking tobramycin?
Furosemide
a nurse is caring for a client who is taking disufiram and consumed alcohol 12 hr ago. What is a averse effect to report to dr?
Respiratory depression
History of hepatitis;
Should not take acetaminophen bc of liver damage
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has a new prescription for dimenhydrinate to treat motion sickness. Which of the following is the clients medical record should the nurse report to the provider?
benign prostatic hyperplasia
a nurse is reviewing a clients medical history before administering hydromophone for postoperative pain. The nurse should notify the provider of which of the following findings before giving the medication?
benign prostatic hyperplasia
a nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who experiences migraine headaches and has a new prescription for sumatriptan The nurse shpuld instuct the client to report which of the following mainfestations to the provider as a averse effect?
chesr tightness
a nurse is collecting data from a client who has multiple sclerosis and a new prescription for baclofen. Which of the following findings should the nurse identity as an adverse effect of this medication?
drowisness
a nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is receiving enalapril 20 mg po daily. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for which of the following adverse effects?
dry cough
a nurse is reviewing a medical adminstration record of a client who has a history of steven Johnson's syndrome. When taking sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim. what medication is contradicted?
furosemide
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has angina and has a new prescription for sublingual nitriglycerin. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect as adverse effect?
headache
a nurse is assiting with the care of a client who is in preterm labor and is receiving magnesium sulfate by iv What is a sign of magnesium toxicity
hyporeflexia
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a RA and a new prescription for methotrexate. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
increase fluid intake
A nurse is caring for a patient who has been taking epoetin alfa. Which of the followimg is a therapeutic effect of this medication?
increased HgB
a nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for vitamin b12. What info needs to be included
massage the nose gently after medication administration
a nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has type 2 diabetes and a new med for metformin. What should the client monitor for?
muscle pain fatigue metallic taste
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is newly diagnosed with hypertension and is taking metoprolol. The nurse should instruct the client ti reprt what adverse effect?
peripheral edema