Kaplan Pharm Pharmacological Parenteral Therapy B

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30 test answers
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the nurse receives verbal orders for administer naloxone hydrochloride to a client, which action does the nurse take first
answer
immediately administer the medication
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nurse in the mental health clinic understands which foods must be avoided by clients taking phenelzine sulfate
answer
aged cheese, lunch meats, tofu, chocolate
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the nurse cares for the client diagnosed with degenerative joint disease, the health care provider orders celecoxib, the nurse is most concerned if the client makes which statement
answer
im allergic to aspirin
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the nurse cares for a client taking quinine sulfate, the nurse determines further teaching is necessary if the client makes which statement
answer
i enjoy a glass of tonic water in the evening with dinner
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the nurse cares for a client admitted with inflammatory bowel disease, the client tells the nurse of an allergy to cephalosporins, the nurse is concerned if the health care provider orders which medication
answer
penicillin
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a client comes to the community mental health center....
answer
buspirone
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the home care nurse visits a client diagnosed with osteoarthritis receiving ibuprofen 800 mg qid per day, based on this prescription the nurse knows which is the maximum grams per day of ibuprofen this client should receive
answer
3200 mg or 3.2 GRAMS
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the nurse cares for a client on the rehabilitation unit, client reports having trouble focusing the eyes when trying to read, the client has not had a problem in the past, nurse notes the client has been receiving phenoarbital for more than a ear, it is most important for the nurse to take which action
answer
obtain an order for a blood specimen
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the home care nurse performs an assessment on a client using a metered-dose inhaler, the client is not sure how much medication is left in the canister, nurse places the catheter in a bowl of water and the canister sinks to the bottom of the bowl, which conclusion is most accurate
answer
the canister is full
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the home care nurse receives a phone call from a client diagnosed with hypertension and arthritis.... the client states the aspirin relieves the pain, but the clients spouse noticed that the clients eyes and skin look yellow, which statement is most accurate
answer
i will contact your health care provider to obtain an order for lab work to determine why you are jaundiced
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the health care provider order digoxin 0.125 mg daily for a client, the nurse instructs the client about how to take digoxin, further teaching is required if the client makes which statement
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if my pulse is under 60 beats per minute, i should take the digoxin and then take my pulse again in one hour
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the nurse cares for a client who has taken zidovudine for one week, the client reports experiencing insomnia since beginning the medication, which statement by the nurse is most accurate
answer
the insomnia should resolve after taking the medication for 3-4 weeks
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the nurse instructs a client how to take psyllium, which instruction is most important for the nurse to include
answer
mix psyllium with water, milk, or fruit juice and take at about the same time each day
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the nurse prepares a client diagnosed with VTE for discharge, the health care provider prescribed warfarin, it is most important for the nurse to include which statement in the discharge instructions
answer
the client will require routine blood testing
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the health care provider prescribes a clonidine patch for a client with a blood pressure that continues to be regularly above 160/100. which statement is most important for the nurse to include in the teaching
answer
rotate the sites you apply the patch to, avoiding scarred or irritated areas
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the nurse cares for a client hospitalized for treatment of an abdominal gunshot wound.... the nurse anticipates which activity may occur
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the client will experience nausea, vomiting, and abdominal cramps
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the nurse on the post surgical unit reminds another nurse that both potassium chloride injectable concentrate and iv promethazine are high alert medications, the nurse understands that a high alert classification has which meaning
answer
the medications can pose a risk to clients if extra care is not used in their storage and administration
question
the nurse cares for a client taking spironolactone for treatment of hypertension, the nurse instructs the client about the medication, the nurse determines that further teaching is necessary if the client makes which statement
answer
i will use a salt substitute instead of iodized salt
question
the nurse identifies which medication is not used for the treatment of asthma
answer
hydrocodone
question
the nurse recognizes which medication is ineffective for the treatment of pulmonary emboli
answer
streptomycin
question
a football quarterback suffers arm and leg muscle injuries when repeatedly injured and is given methocarbamol for the injuries, when following up with the client, the nurse is most concerned if the client states which symptoms are being experienced
answer
nasal congestion
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the client is diagnosed with systemic lupus SLE, the nurse understands which is an adverse effect of prednisone used for this client
answer
alteration in mental status
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the nurse cares for a client receiving ranitidine, the client relates to the nurse that the client has resumed smoking and experiences gastric pain about one hour after meals, the best response by the nurse is
answer
smoking interferes with the medications effectiveness, and you are no longer receiving the full anti-ulcer effect
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the nurse counsels a client receiving alendronate (fosamax), what is the most important instruction for the nurse to include to prevent esophageal ulceration
answer
swallow the medication with a full glass of water and remain upright for 30 minutes
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the camp nurse knows which medication is commonly used in the treatment of allergic reactions
answer
diphenhydramine hydrochloride
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the client is receiving aminophylline 400 mg every 6 hours, if the ampule contains 500 mg in 20 ml of fluid, how many ml will the client receive in 24 hours
answer
64 ml
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the nurse in the outpatient clinic instructs a client taking lansoprazole for the first time, the nurse determines further teaching is necessary if the client makes which statement
answer
i should take the medication on a full stomach
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the nurse cares for the client receiving venlafaxine for two months, the client tells the nurse of being unable to maintain an erection and wants to stop taking the medication to see if this is causing the problem, which response by the nurse is most appropriate
answer
ill contact the health care provider so the dosage of medication can be reduced gradually
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the nurse knows that vitamin b12 is found naturally in many foods, which food contains the least amount of vitamin b12?
answer
chocolate
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the nurse cares for a client being treated for exacerbation of ulcerative colitis, receiving hydrocortisone, because the nurse understands the client is at risk for developing an infection, it is most important to monitor what
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the clients temperature
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question
the nurse receives verbal orders for administer naloxone hydrochloride to a client, which action does the nurse take first
answer
immediately administer the medication
question
nurse in the mental health clinic understands which foods must be avoided by clients taking phenelzine sulfate
answer
aged cheese, lunch meats, tofu, chocolate
question
the nurse cares for the client diagnosed with degenerative joint disease, the health care provider orders celecoxib, the nurse is most concerned if the client makes which statement
answer
im allergic to aspirin
question
the nurse cares for a client taking quinine sulfate, the nurse determines further teaching is necessary if the client makes which statement
answer
i enjoy a glass of tonic water in the evening with dinner
question
the nurse cares for a client admitted with inflammatory bowel disease, the client tells the nurse of an allergy to cephalosporins, the nurse is concerned if the health care provider orders which medication
answer
penicillin
question
a client comes to the community mental health center....
answer
buspirone
question
the home care nurse visits a client diagnosed with osteoarthritis receiving ibuprofen 800 mg qid per day, based on this prescription the nurse knows which is the maximum grams per day of ibuprofen this client should receive
answer
3200 mg or 3.2 GRAMS
question
the nurse cares for a client on the rehabilitation unit, client reports having trouble focusing the eyes when trying to read, the client has not had a problem in the past, nurse notes the client has been receiving phenoarbital for more than a ear, it is most important for the nurse to take which action
answer
obtain an order for a blood specimen
question
the home care nurse performs an assessment on a client using a metered-dose inhaler, the client is not sure how much medication is left in the canister, nurse places the catheter in a bowl of water and the canister sinks to the bottom of the bowl, which conclusion is most accurate
answer
the canister is full
question
the home care nurse receives a phone call from a client diagnosed with hypertension and arthritis.... the client states the aspirin relieves the pain, but the clients spouse noticed that the clients eyes and skin look yellow, which statement is most accurate
answer
i will contact your health care provider to obtain an order for lab work to determine why you are jaundiced
question
the health care provider order digoxin 0.125 mg daily for a client, the nurse instructs the client about how to take digoxin, further teaching is required if the client makes which statement
answer
if my pulse is under 60 beats per minute, i should take the digoxin and then take my pulse again in one hour
question
the nurse cares for a client who has taken zidovudine for one week, the client reports experiencing insomnia since beginning the medication, which statement by the nurse is most accurate
answer
the insomnia should resolve after taking the medication for 3-4 weeks
question
the nurse instructs a client how to take psyllium, which instruction is most important for the nurse to include
answer
mix psyllium with water, milk, or fruit juice and take at about the same time each day
question
the nurse prepares a client diagnosed with VTE for discharge, the health care provider prescribed warfarin, it is most important for the nurse to include which statement in the discharge instructions
answer
the client will require routine blood testing
question
the health care provider prescribes a clonidine patch for a client with a blood pressure that continues to be regularly above 160/100. which statement is most important for the nurse to include in the teaching
answer
rotate the sites you apply the patch to, avoiding scarred or irritated areas
question
the nurse cares for a client hospitalized for treatment of an abdominal gunshot wound.... the nurse anticipates which activity may occur
answer
the client will experience nausea, vomiting, and abdominal cramps
question
the nurse on the post surgical unit reminds another nurse that both potassium chloride injectable concentrate and iv promethazine are high alert medications, the nurse understands that a high alert classification has which meaning
answer
the medications can pose a risk to clients if extra care is not used in their storage and administration
question
the nurse cares for a client taking spironolactone for treatment of hypertension, the nurse instructs the client about the medication, the nurse determines that further teaching is necessary if the client makes which statement
answer
i will use a salt substitute instead of iodized salt
question
the nurse identifies which medication is not used for the treatment of asthma
answer
hydrocodone
question
the nurse recognizes which medication is ineffective for the treatment of pulmonary emboli
answer
streptomycin
question
a football quarterback suffers arm and leg muscle injuries when repeatedly injured and is given methocarbamol for the injuries, when following up with the client, the nurse is most concerned if the client states which symptoms are being experienced
answer
nasal congestion
question
the client is diagnosed with systemic lupus SLE, the nurse understands which is an adverse effect of prednisone used for this client
answer
alteration in mental status
question
the nurse cares for a client receiving ranitidine, the client relates to the nurse that the client has resumed smoking and experiences gastric pain about one hour after meals, the best response by the nurse is
answer
smoking interferes with the medications effectiveness, and you are no longer receiving the full anti-ulcer effect
question
the nurse counsels a client receiving alendronate (fosamax), what is the most important instruction for the nurse to include to prevent esophageal ulceration
answer
swallow the medication with a full glass of water and remain upright for 30 minutes
question
the camp nurse knows which medication is commonly used in the treatment of allergic reactions
answer
diphenhydramine hydrochloride
question
the client is receiving aminophylline 400 mg every 6 hours, if the ampule contains 500 mg in 20 ml of fluid, how many ml will the client receive in 24 hours
answer
64 ml
question
the nurse in the outpatient clinic instructs a client taking lansoprazole for the first time, the nurse determines further teaching is necessary if the client makes which statement
answer
i should take the medication on a full stomach
question
the nurse cares for the client receiving venlafaxine for two months, the client tells the nurse of being unable to maintain an erection and wants to stop taking the medication to see if this is causing the problem, which response by the nurse is most appropriate
answer
ill contact the health care provider so the dosage of medication can be reduced gradually
question
the nurse knows that vitamin b12 is found naturally in many foods, which food contains the least amount of vitamin b12?
answer
chocolate
question
the nurse cares for a client being treated for exacerbation of ulcerative colitis, receiving hydrocortisone, because the nurse understands the client is at risk for developing an infection, it is most important to monitor what
answer
the clients temperature