Pharm Final Review
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who is newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and has a prescription for glipizide. Which of the following statements by the nurse best describes the action of glipizide?
"Glipizide stimulates your pancreas to release insulin."
A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and a prescription for digoxin. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an adverse effect of the medication?
"I feel nauseated and have no appetite."
A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed warfarin therapy for an artificial heart valve. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor for a therapeutic effect of warfarin?
Prothrombin time (PT)
a nurse is caring for a client who has active pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) and a new prescription for IV rifampin. the nurse should instruct the client that they should expect to experience which of the following manifestations while taking this medication?
red colored urine
A nurse is caring for a client who has a fungal infection and has a new prescription for amphotericin B. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse report to the provider before initiating the medication?
BUN 55mg/dL
A nurse is teaching a client who has been taking prednisone to treat asthma and has a new prescription to discontinue the medication. The nurse should explain to the client to reduce the dose gradually to prevent which of the following adverse effects?
Adrenocortical insufficiency
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has emphysema and a new prescription for theophylline. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide?
Avoid caffeine while taking this medication & increase fluid.
a nurse is teaching a client who has CKD and a new prescription for epoetin alfa. the nurse should instruct the client to increase dietary intake of which of the following substances.
Iron
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for colchicine to treat gout. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Monitor for muscle pain.
A nurse is taking a health history of a client who reports occasionally taking several over-the-counter medications, including H2 receptors antagonist (H2RA). Which of the following outcomes indications the H2RA is therapeutic
Relief of heartburn
A nurse is teaching a client who has a urinary tract infection and a prescription for ciprofloxacin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
You should not take an antacid within 2 hours of taking ciprofloxacin.
A nurse is caring for a client who has difficulty swallowing medications and is prescribed enteric-coated aspirin PO once daily. The client asks if the medication can be crushed to make it easier to swallow. Which of the following responses should the nurse provide?
"Crushing the medication might cause you to have a stomachache or indigestion"
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has asthma and new prescriptions for cromolyn and albuterol, both by nebulizer. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
"I will be sure to take the albuterol before taking the cromolyn."
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has oral candidiasis and a new prescription for nystatin suspension. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
"I will store the medication at room temperature"
A nurse is performing discharge teaching for a client who has seizures and a new prescription for phenytoin. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
"I'll be glad when I can stop taking this medicine."
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking naproxen following an exacerbation of rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following statements by the client requires further discussion by the nurse?
"I've been taking an antacid to help with indigestion."
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for beclomethasone. which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
"Rinse your mouth after each use of this medication."
A nurse is providing instructions about bowel cleansing with polyethylene glycol-electrolyte solution (PEG) for a client who is going to have a colonoscopy. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Abdominal bloating might occur
A nurse is caring for four clients who need to have oral medications administered in the morning. The nurse should administer which of the following medications before breakfast?
Alendronate
A nurse is caring for a client who has congestive heart failure and is taking Digoxin daily. The client refused breakfast and is complaining of nausea and weakness. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Check the clients' vital signs.
A nurse on an oncology unit is preparing to administer doxorubicin to a client who has breast cancer. Prior to beginning the infusion, the nurse verifies the client's current cumulative lifetime dose of the medication. For which of the following reasons is this verification necessary?
An excess amount of doxorubicin can lead to cardiomyopathy
A nurse is caring for a client who has HIV-1 infection and is prescribed zidovudine as part of antiretroviral therapy. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects of this medication?
Anaplastic anemia
a nurse is caring for a client who has hypertension and asks the nurse about a prescription for propranolol. The nurse should inform the client that this medication is contraindicated in clients who have a history of which of the following conditions?
Asthma
A nurse is caring for a client who has poison ivy and is prescribed diphenhydramine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give regarding the adverse effect of dry mouth associated with diphenhydramine?
Chew on sugarless gum or suck on hard, sour candies.
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has renal failure and an elevated phosphorus level. The provider instructed the client to take aluminum hydroxide 300 mg PO three times a daily. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse inform the client?
Constipation
A nurse is preparing a client for surgery. Prior to administering the prescribed hydroxyzine, the nurse should explain to the client that the medication is for which of the following indications? (Select all that apply.)
Controlling emesis Diminishing anxiety Reducing the amount of narcotics needed for pain relief Drying secretions
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking lisinopril. Which of the following outcomes indicates a therapeutic effect of the medication?
Decreased Blood Pressure
A nurse is caring for a client who has an infection and a prescription for gentamicin intermittent IV bolus every 8 hr. A peak and trough is required with the next dose. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to obtain an accurate gentamicin serum level?
Draw a trough level immediately prior to administering the medication and a peak level 30 min after the dose.
A nurse is caring for a client who has cancer and a new prescription for ondansetron to treat chemotherapy-induced nausea. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor?
Headache
A nurse is caring for a client who has thrombophlebitis and is receiving heparin by continuous IV infusion. The client asks the nurse how long it will take for the heparin to dissolve the clot. Which of the following responses should the nurse give?
Heparin does not dissolve clots. It stops new clots from forming.
A nurse is preparing to administer verapamil by IV bolus to a client who is having cardiac dysrhythmias. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor when giving this medication?
Hypotension
A nurse is assessing a client who is taking levothyroxine. The nurse should recognize that which of the following findings is a manifestation of levothyroxine overdose?
Insomnia
A nurse is caring for a 2-year-old child who has seizures and is receiving phenytoin in suspension form. Which of the following actions should the nurse take before administering each dose?
Shake the container vigorously.
A nurse is caring for a client who has acute respiratory distress syndrome and requires mechanical ventilation. The client receives a prescription for pancuronium. The nurse recognizes that this medication is for which of the following purposes?
Suppress respiratory effort
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for ferrous sulfate tablets twice daily for iron-deficiency anemia. The client asks the nurse why the provider instructed that she take the ferrous sulfate between meals. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Taking the medication between meals will help you absorb the medication more efficiently."
A nurse in a substance abuse clinic is assessing a client who recently started taking disulfiram. The client reports having discontinues the medication after experiencing severe nausea and vomiting. Which of the following reasons should the nurse suspect to be a likely cause of clients distress?
The client consumed alcohol while taking this medication.
A hospice nurse is caring for a client who has terminal cancer and takes PO morphine for pain relief. The client reports that he had to increase the dose of morphine this week to obtain pain relief. Which of the following scenarios should the nurse document as an explanation for the situation?
The client developed a tolerance to the medication.
A nurse is teaching a client who has asthma about how to use an albuterol inhaler. Which of the following actions by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
The client holds his breath for 10 seconds after inhaling the medication.
A nurse is caring for a client who has bi disorder and has been taking lithium for 1 year. Before administering the med, the nurse should check to see that which of the following tests have been completed?
Thyroid hormone assay
A nurse is caring for a client who has chronic renal disease and is receiving therapy with epoetin alfa. Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse review for an indication of a therapeutic effect of the medication?
hematocrit (Hct)
A nurse is caring for a client who has streptococcal pneumonia and a prescription for penicillin G by intermittent IV bolus. 10 min into the infusion of the third dose, the client reports that the IV site itches and that he feels dizzy and short of breath. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
stop the infusion
A nurse is planning to apply a transdermal analgesic cream prior to inserting an IV for a preschool age child. Which of the following should the nurse plan to take?
-Apply to intact skin -Apply the medication an hour before the procedure begins -Cleanse the skin prior to procedure -Use visual pain rating scale to evaluate effectiveness
A nurse is preparing to administer a dose of lactulose to a client who has cirrhosis. The client states, "I don't need this medication, I am not constipated." The nurse should explain that in clients who have cirrhosis lactulose is used to decrease levels of which of the following components of the bloodstream?
Ammonia
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has been on levothyroxine for several months. Which of the following findings indicates a therapeutic response to the medication?
Decrease in level of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH).
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving IV vancomycin. The nurse notes a flushing of the neck and tachycardia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Decrease the infusion rate on the IV
A nurse is completing a medical history for a client who reports using OTC calcium carbonate antacid. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse make about taking this med?
Drink a glass of water after taking the medication
A nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child who is resistant to taking medication. Which of the following strategies should the nurse use to elicit the child's cooperation?
Offer the child a choice of taking the medication with juice or water.
A nurse is caring for a client who has deep vein thrombosis and has been on heparin continuous infusion for 5 days. The provider prescribes warfarin PO without discontinuing the heparin. The client asks the nurse why both anticoagulants are necessary. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Warfarin takes several days to work, so the IV heparin will be used until the warfarin reaches a therapeutic level
a nurse at an ophthalmology clinic is providing teaching to a client who has open angle glaucoma and a new prescription for timolol eye drops. which of the following instructions should the nurse provide?
the medication should be applied on a regular schedule for the rest of the client's life