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ATI PHARMACOLOGY
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1. A inurse iis iproviding iteaching ito i a igroup iof inew iparents iabout imedications. iThe inurse
ishould iinclude ithat iaspirin iis icontraindicated ifor ichildren iwho ihave ia iviral iinfection idue
ito ithe irisk iof ideveloping iwhich iof ithe ifollowing iadverse ieffects?
a. Reye's isyndrome
b. Visual idisturbances
c. Diabetes imellitus
d. Wilm's itumor
iANS: iA
2. A inurse iis iproviding iteaching ito ia iclient iwho ihas ichronic ikidney ifailure iwith ian iAV ifistula
ifor ihemodialysis iand inew iprescription ifor iepoetin ialfa. iWhich iof ithe ifollowing
itherapeutic ieffects iof iepoetin ialfa ishould ithe inurse iinclude iin ithe iteaching?
a. Reduces iblood ipressure
b. Inhibits iclotting iof ifistula
c. Promotes iRBC iproduction
d. Stimulates igrowth iof ineutrophils
iANS: iC
3. A inurse iis icaring ifor ia iclient iwho ihas ipeptic iulcer idisease iand ireports ia iheadache. iWhich
iof ithe ifollowing imedications ishould ithe inurse iplan ito iadminister?
a. Ibuprofen i(NSAIDS)
b. Naproxen i(NSAIDS)
c. Aspirin i(NSAIDS)
d. Acetaminophen i(anlagesics)
iANS: iD
4. A i nurse i is i caring i for i a i client i who i has i prescription i for i clopidogrel. i The i nurse
ishould imonitor ithe iclient ifor iwhich iof ithe ifollowing iadverse ieffects?
a. Insomnia
b. Hypotension
c. Bleeding
d. Constipation
iANS: iC
5. A inurse iis iteaching ia inewly ilicensed inurse iabout icontraindications ito iceftriaxone. iThe
inurse ishould iinclude ia isevere iallergy ito iwhich iof ithe ifollowing imedications ias
icontraindication ito iceftriaxone?
a. Gentamicin
b. Clindamycin
c. Piperacillin
d. Sulfamethoxazole-trimethroprim
iANS: iC
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  1. A inurse iis iproviding iteaching ito ia igroup iof inew iparents iabout imedications. iThe inurse ishould iinclude ithat i aspirin i is icontraindicated ifor ichildren iwho ihave ia iviral iinfection idue ito ithe irisk iof ideveloping iwhich iof ithe ifollowing iadverse ieffects? a. Reye's isyndrome b. Visual idisturbances c. Diabetes imellitus d. Wilm's itumor iANS: iA
  2. A inurse iis iproviding iteaching ito ia iclient iwho ihas ichronic ikidney ifailure iwith ian iAV ifistula ifor ihemodialysis iand inew iprescription ifor i epoetin ialfa. iWhich iof ithe ifollowing itherapeutic ieffects iof iepoetin ialfa ishould ithe inurse iinclude iin ithe iteaching? a. Reduces iblood ipressure b. Inhibits iclotting iof ifistula c. Promotes iRBC iproduction d. Stimulates igrowth iof ineutrophils iANS: iC
  3. A inurse iis icaring ifor ia iclient iwho ihas ipeptic iulcer idisease iand ireports ia iheadache. iWhich iof ithe ifollowing imedications ishould ithe inurse iplan ito iadminister? a. Ibuprofen i(NSAIDS) b. Naproxen i(NSAIDS) c. Aspirin i(NSAIDS) d. Acetaminophen i(anlagesics) iANS: iD
  4. A i nurse i is i caring i for i a i client i who i has i prescription i for i clopidogrel. i The i nurse i shouldimonitor ithe iclient ifor iwhich iof ithe ifollowing iadverse ieffects? a. Insomnia b. Hypotension c. Bleeding d. Constipation iANS: iC
  5. A inurse iis iteaching ia inewly ilicensed inurse iabout icontraindications ito i ceftriaxone. iThe inurse ishould iinclude ia isevere iallergy ito iwhich iof ithe ifollowing imedications ias icontraindication ito iceftriaxone? a. Gentamicin b. Clindamycin c. Piperacillin d. Sulfamethoxazole-trimethroprim iANS: iC
  1. A inurse iis iproviding iteaching ito ia inewly ilicensed inurse iabout i metoclopramide. i The inurse ishould iinclude iin ithe iteaching ithat iwhich iof ithe ifollowing iconditions iis ia icontraindication ito ithis imedication? a. Hyperthyroidism b. Intestinal iobstruction c. Glaucoma d. Low iblood ipressure iANS: iB
  2. A inurse iis iassessing ia iclient iwho ihas ia inew iprescription ifor i chlorpromazine i to itreat ischizophrenia. iThe iclient ihas ia imask ilike ifacial iexpression iand iis iexperiencing iinvoluntary imovements iand itremors. iWhich iof ithe ifollowing imedications i should ithe inurse ianticipate iadministering? a. Amantadine b. Bupropion i(aytpical iantidepressant) c. Phenelzine i(MAOI) d. Hydroxyzine i(Antihistamine) iANS: iA
  3. A inurse iis iadministering isubQ i epinephrine i for ia iclient iwho iis iexperiencing ianaphylaxis. iThe inurse ishould imonitor ithe iclient ifor iwhich iof ithe ifollowing iadverse ieffects? a. Hypotension b. Hyperthermia c. Hypoglycemia d. Tachycardia iANS: iD
  4. A inurse iis iproviding iteaching ito ia iclient iwho ihas iUTI iand inew iprescription ifor i phenazopyridine iand iciprofloxacin. iWhich iof ithe ifollowing istatements iby ithe iclient iindicates ithe ineed ifor ifurther iteaching? a. If ithe iphenazopyridine iupsets imy istomach, iI ican itake iit iwith imeals. b. The i phenazopyridine i will i relieve i my i discomfort, i but i the i cipro i will i get i rid i of i theiinfections. c. I ineed ito idrink2 iliters iof ifluid iper iday iwhile iI iam itaking icipro. d. I ishould inotify imy iprovider iimmediately iif imy iurine iturns ian iorange icolor. iANS: iD
  5. A inurse iis icaring ifor ian iolder iadult iclient iwho ihas ia iprescription ifor i zolpidem i at ibedtime ito ipromote isleep. iThe inurse ishould iplan ito imonitor ithe iclient ifor iwhich iof ithe ifollowing iadverse ieffects? a. Ecchymosis b. Decreased iurine ioutput c. Increased iblood ipressure d. Dizziness

ANS: iC

  1. A inurse iis iproviding iteaching ito ia iclient iwho ihas igout iand inew iprescription ifor i allopurinol. i The inurse ishould iinstruct iclient ito idiscontinue itaking ithe imedications ifor iwhich iof ithe ifollowing iadverse ieffects? a. Nausea b. Metallic itaste c. Fever d. Drowsiness iANS: iC
  2. A inurse iis iassessing ia iclient iwho iis ireceiving iIV i gentamicin i 3 ix idaily. iWhich iof ithe ifollowing ifindings iindicates ithat ithe iclient iis iexperiencing ian iadverse ieffect iof ithis imedication? a. Hypoglycemia b. Proteinuria c. Nasal icongestion d. Visual idisturbances iANS: iB
  3. A inurse iis iproviding iteaching ito ia inewly inurse iabout icaring ifor ia iclient iwho ihas iprescription ifor i gemfibrozil. iThe inurse ishould iinstruct ithe inewly ilicensed inurse ito imonitor iwhich iof ithe ifollowing ilab itests? a. Platelet icount b. Electrolyte ilevels c. Thyroid ifunctions d. Liver ifunction iANS: iD
  4. A inurse iis icaring ifor ia iclient iwho ihas ia inew iprescription ifor i ergotamine. iThe inurse ishould irecognize ithat iergotamine iis iadministered ito itreat iwhich iof ithe ifollowing iconditions? a. Raynaud's iphenomenon b. Migraine iheadaches c. Ulcerative icolitis d. Anemia iANS: iB
  5. A inurse iis ireviewing ithe ilab ivalues ifor ia iclient iwho iis ireceiving ia icontinuous iIV iheparin iinfusion iand ihas ian iaPTT i(TR- 60 - 80 isec) iof i 90 iseconds. iWhich iof ithe ifollowing iactions ishould ithe inurse iprepare ito itake? a. Administer iVit iK b. Reduce ithe iinfusion irate c. Give ithe iclient ia ilow idose iaspirin d. Request ian iINR

ANS: iB

  1. A inurse iis iproviding iteaching ito ia iclient iwho ihad irheumatoid iarthritis iand ia iprescription ifor ilong iterm iprednisone itherapy. iThe inurse ishould iinstruct ithe iclient ito imonitor ifor iwhich iof ithe ifollowing iadverse ieffects? a. Stress ifractures b. Orthostatic ihypotension c. Gingival iulcerations d. Weight iloss iANS: iA
  2. A inurse iis icaring ifor ia iclient iwho ihas ia inew iprescription ifor itamoxifen. iThe inurse ishould irecognize ithat itamoxifen ihas iwhich iof ithe ifollowing itherapeutic ieffects? a. Antiestrogenic b. Antimicrobial c. Androgenic d. Anti-inflammatory iANS: iA
  3. A inurse i is i caring i for i a i client i who i has i a i new i prescription i for i amphotericin i B. i The i nurseishould iplan ito imonitor ithe iclient ifor iwhich iof ithe ifollowing iadverse ieffects? a. Hyperkalemia b. Hypertension c. Constipation d. Nephrotoxicity iANS: iD
  4. A inurse i is i administering i subQ i heparin i to i a i client i who i is i at i risk i for i DVT. i Which i of i theifollowing ishould ithe inurse itake? a. Administer ithe imedication iinto ithe iclient’s iabdomen b. Inject ithe imedication iinto ia imuscle c. Massage ithe isite iafter iadministering ithe imedication d. Use ia i 22 igauge ineedle ito iadminister ithe imedication iANS: iA
  5. A inurse iis ireviewing ithe ilab iresults ifor ia iclient iwho ihas iprescription ifor ifilgastrim. iThe inurse ishould irecognize ithat ian iincrease iin iwhich iof ithe ifollowing ivalues iindicates ia itherapeutic ieffect iof ithis imedication? a. Erythrocyte icount b. Neutrophil icount c. Lymphocyte icount d. Thrombocyte icount iANS: iB

ANS: iB

  1. A inurse iis icaring ifor ia iclient iwho ihas ibeen itaking iisoniazid iand irifampin ifor i 3 iweeks ifor ithe itreatment iof iactive ipulmonary iTB. iThe iclient ireports ihis iurine iis ian iorange icolor. iWhich iof ithe ifollowing istatements ishould ithe inurse imake? a. Stop itaking iisoniazid ifor i 3 idays iand ithe idiscoloration ishould igo iaway. b. Rifampin ican iturn ibody ifluids iorange. c. I'll imake ian iappointment ifor iyou ito isee ithe iprovider ithis iafternoon. d. Isoniazid ican icause ibladder idistention. iANS: iB
  2. A inurse i is i caring i for i a i client i who i had i a i new i prescription i for i enalapril. iThe i nurse i shouldimonitor ithe iclient ifor iwhich iof ithe ifollowing iadverse ieffects iof ithis imedication? a. Ecchymosis b. Jaundice c. Hypotension d. Hypokalemia iANS: iC
  3. A inurse iis iproviding iteaching ito ia inewly ilicensed inurse iabout iadministering imorphine ivia iIV ibolus ito ia iclient. iWhich iof ithe ifollowing iinformation ishould ithe inurse iinclude iin ithe iteaching? a. Respiratory idepression ican ioccur i 7 imin iafter ithe imorphine iis iadministered. b. The imorphine iwill ipeak iin i 10 imin c. Withhold ithe imorphine iif ithe iclient ihas ia irespiratory irate iof iless ithan i16/min d. Administer ithe imorphine iover i 2 imin iANS: iA
  4. A inurse iis iproviding iteaching ito ia iparent iof ia ichild iwho ihas iasthma iand ia inew iprescription ifor ia icromolyn isodium imetered idose iinhaler. iWhich iof ithe ifollowing istatements iby ithe iparent iindicates ithe ineed ifor ifurther iteaching? a. I iwill igive imy ichild ia idose ias isoon ias iwheezing istarts. b. My ichild ishould irinse iout ihis imouth iafter iusing ithe iinhaler. c. My ichild ishould iexhale icompletely ibefore iplacing ithe iinhaler iin ihis imouth. d. If imy ichild ihas idifficulty ibreathing iin ithe idose, ia ispacer ican ibe iused. iANS: iA
  5. A inurse iis iteaching ia iclient iwho ihas ichronic istable iangina ipectoris iand ia iprescription ifor isublingual initroglycerin itablets. iIdentify ithe isequence iof iinstructions ithat ithe i nurse ishould itell ithe iclient ito iuse iif ihe iexperiences ichest ipain. iPlace ithem iin iorder iof iperformance.
    1. Stop iactivity
    2. Place ia itablet iunder ithe itongue
    3. Wait i 5 imin
    4. Call i 911 iif ithe ipain iis inot irelieved.
  1. A inurse iis icaring ifor ia iclient iwho iis iin ipreterm ilabor iand ihas ia inew iprescription ifor inifedipine i(Calcium iblocker). iThe iclient istates ishe iis iconcerned ibecause iher ifather itakes inifedipine ifor ihis iangina ipectoris. iThe inurse ishould iexplain ito ithe iclient ithat inifedipine iworks ifor iclients iwho iare ipregnant iby iwhich iof ithe ifollowing imechanism? a. It i decreases i the i incidence i of i bacterial i vaginosis, i thus i preventing i uterine icontractions. b. It iinhibits iuterine icontractions iby iblocking ientry iof icalcium iinto iuterine icells. c. It idecreases ithe iactivity iwithin ithe iCNS, iwhich iregulates ismooth imuscle. d. It istimulates ibeta2 ireceptors iin ithe iuterus, iwhich iresults iin idecreased ifrequency iof icontractions. ANS: iB
  2. A i nurse i is i preparing i to i administer i oxytocin i to i a i client i who i is i at i 41 i weeks i of i gestation iand iis iexperiencing iineffective ilabor. iWhich iof ithe ifollowing iactions ishould ithe inurse iplan ito itake? a. Place ithe ioxytocin ifrom ia ipre-filled isyringe iinto ithe iposterior ifornix iof ithe ivagina ievery i 10 imin iuntil ieffective ilabor ioccurs. b. Check ithe iclient’s iblood ipressure iand ipulse ievery i 15 imin iwhile iinduction iof ilabor iis ioccurring. c. Stop ithe ioxytocin ifor icontractions ithat icontinue ilonger ithan i 30 iseconds d. Increase ithe idose iof ioxytocin ito iobtain iuterine icontractions ithat ioccur ievery i 2 ito i 3 imin. ANS: iD
  3. A ihome ihealth inurse iis ivisiting ian iolder iadult iclient iwho ihas iAlzheimer’s idisease. iHis icaregiver itells ithe inurse ishe ihas ibeen iadministering iprescribed ilorazepam, i 1 img i 3 ix idaily, ito ithe iclient ifor irestlessness iand ianxiety iduring ithe ipast ifew idays. iFor iwhich iof ithe ifollowing ieffects ishould ithe inurse iassess ithe iclient? a. Low-grade ifever b. Sedation c. Diuresis d. Tonic-clonic iseizures iANS: iB
  4. A inurse iis iproviding idischarge iteaching iabout ilithium itoxicity ito ia iclient iwho ihas ia inew iprescription ifor ilithium. iWhich iof ithe ifollowing istatements iby ithe iclient iindicates ian iunderstanding iof ithe iteaching? a. I i should i take i naproxen i if i I i have i a i headache i because i aspirin i can i cause i lithiumitoxicity b. I ican idevelop ilithium itoxicity iif iI ieat ifoods iwith ilots iof isodium c. I ican idevelop ilithium itoxicity iif iI iexperience ivomiting ior idiarrhea. d. I i might i need i to i take i a i daily i diuretic i along i with i my i lithium i to i prevent
  1. A inurse iis iproviding iteaching ito ia iclient iwho ihas iheart ifailure iand iis itaking ispironolactone. iWhich iof ithe ifollowing istatements iby ithe iclient iindicates ian iunderstanding iof ithe iteaching? a. I iwill iincrease imy iintake iof icitrus ifruits, ibananas, iand ipotatoes. b. I iwill iuse isalt isubstitutes ion imy ifood c. I iwill idrink ias imuch iwater ias iI ican iwhile itaking ithis imedication. d. I iwill iwatch ifor iincreased ibreast itissue igrowth iwhile itaking ithis imedication. iANS: iD
  2. A inurse iis iassessing ia iclient iwho itakes ioral itheophylline ifor irelief iof ichronic ibronchitis. iThe inurse ishould irecognize ithat iwhich iof ithe ifollowing ifindings iindicates itoxicity ito itheophylline? a. Constipation b. Tremors c. Fatigue d. Bradycardia iANS: iB
  3. A inurse iis icaring ifor ia iclient iwho ihas iheart ifailure iand iis itaking ioral ifurosemide i40mg idaily. iFor iwhich iof ithe ifollowing iadverse ieffects ishould ithe iclient itaught ito imonitor iand inotify ithe iprovider iif ioccurs? a. Nasal icongestion b. Tremors c. Tinnitus d. Frontal iheadache iANS: iC
  4. A inurse iis iplanning ito iadminister idiltiazem ivia iIV ibolus ito ia iclient iwho ihas iatrial ifibrillation. iWhen iassessing ithe iclient, ithe inurse ishould irecognize ithat iwhich iof ithe ifollowing ifindings iis ia icontraindication ito iadministration iof idiltiazem? a. Hypotension b. Tachycardia c. Decreased ilevel iof iconsciousness d. History iof idiuretic iuse iANS: iA
  5. A i nurse i is i administering i oral i hydroxyzine i to i a i client. i Which i of i the i following i adverseieffects ishould ithe inurse iinstruct ithe iclient ito iexpect? a. Diarrhea b. Anxiety c. Nausea iand ivomiting d. Dry imouth iANS: iD
  1. A inurse iis iproviding iteaching ito ia iclient iwho ihas ipostmenopausal iosteoporosis iand ia inew iprescription ifor iintranasal icalcitonin-salmon. iWhich iof ithe ifollowing istatements iby ithe iclient iindicates ian iunderstanding iof ithe iteaching? a. I iwill iadminister ia ispray iinto ieach inostril idaily. b. I ishould iexpect inasal ibleeding ifor ithe ifirst iweek. c. I iwill ineed ito idepress ithe iside iarms ito iactivate ithe ipump. d. I ishould iexpect ito itake ithis imedication ifor ia ishort-term icourse iof itreatment. iANS: iC
  2. A inurse iis iproviding idischarge iteaching ito ia iclient iwho ihad ivenous ithrombosis iand ia iprescription ifor iwarfarin. iWhich iof ithe ifollowing iinstructions ishould ithe inurse iinclude iin ithe iteaching? a. Take iibuprofen ias ineeded ifor iheadache ior iother iminor ipains b. Carry ia imedic ialert iID icard c. Report ito ithe ilab iweekly ito ihave ia iblood idrawn ifor iaPTT d. Increase iintake iof idark igreen ivegetables. iANS: iB
  3. A inurse iis iassessing ia iclient iwho ihas ihypothyroidism iand itakes ilevothyroxine. iWhich iof ithe ifollowing ifindings ishould ialert ithe inurse ithat ithe iclient iis iexperiencing iacute ilevothyroxine ioverdose? a. Bradycardia b. Cold iintolerance c. Tremor d. Hypothermia iANS: iC
  4. A inurse iis iproviding idischarge ito ia iclient iwho ihas iangina ipectoris iand ia inew iprescription ifor iverapamil. iThe iclient itells ithe inurse, i“my ibrother itakes iverapamil ifor ihigh iblood ipressure. iDo iyou ithink ithe iprovider imade ia imistake?” iwhich iof ithe ifollowing iresponses ishould ithe inurse imake? a. Verapamil iis iused ito itreat iboth ihigh iblood ipressure iand iangina. b. You ishould italk ito iyour iprovider ito imake isure ithe iprescription iis icorrect ifor iyou. c. Are iyou iconcerned ithat iyou imight ihave ihigh iblood ipressure? d. Your i provider i has i prescribed i verapamil i so i that i you i will i not i develop i high i bloodipressure. ANS: iA
  5. A inurse iis iproviding iteaching ito ia iclient iwho iis ito istart itaking ihydrochlorothiazide ifor ihypertension. iThe inurse iinstructs ithe iclient ito ieat ifoods irich iin ipotassium. iWhich iof ithe ifollowing istatements iby ithe iclient iindicates ian iunderstanding iof ithe iteaching? a. This imedication iwill inot iwork iunless iI ihave ienough ipotassium. b. Potassium iwill iincrease ithe itherapeutic ieffect iof imy iblood ipressure imedication. c. Potassium iwill ilower imy iblood ipressure.

ANS: iD

  1. A inurse iis icaring ifor ia iclient iwho iwas ibrought ito ithe iED iby ifriends iwho ireport ithe iclient ihas ioverdosed ion iheroin. iWhich iof ithe ifollowing ifindings ishould ithe inurse iexpect ito iassess? a. Temperature i39.2 i(102.6) b. Respiratory irate i30/min c. Pinpoint ipupils d. Severe iabdominal icramping iANS: iC
  2. A inurse iin ian ioutpatient ifacility iis iassessing ia iclient iwho iis iprescribed ifurosemide i40mg idaily, ibut ithe iclient ireports ithat ishe ihas ibeen itaking iextra idoses ito ipromote iweight iloss. iWhich iof ithe ifollowing ifindings ishould iindicate ito ithe inurse ithat ithe iclient iis idehydrated? a. Urine ispecific igravity i1. b. Distended ineck iveins c. BUN i18mg/dL d. Bounding iradial ipulse iANS: iA
  3. A inurse iis iproviding idischarge iteaching ito ia iclient iwho ihad ikidney itransplant iand ihas ia iprescription ifor ioral icyclosporine. iWhich iof ithe ifollowing istatements iby ithe iclient iindicates ian iunderstanding iof ithe iteaching? a. I iwill ibe iable ito istop ithis imedication i 6 imonths iafter imy isurgery. b. I iam ilikely ito idevelop ihigher iblood ipressure iwhile itaking ithis imedication. c. I iam ilikely ito ilose imy ihair iwhile itaking ithis imedication. d. I iam itaking ithis imedication ito iboost imy iimmune isystem. iANS: iB
  4. A ihospice inurse iis icaring ifor ia iclient iwho ihas icancer iand iis itaking inaproxen i 250 img i 3 ix idaily ipo iand igabapentin i1,800mg i 3 ix idaily ipo ito imanage ipain. iThe iclient itells ithe inurse, i“I’m ihaving ipain ithat ikeeps ime ifrom idoing iwhat iI’d ilike imost iof ithe itime.” iwhich iof ithe ifollowing iadditions ishould ithe inurse ianticipate ito ithe iclient’s imedication iregimen? a. Oral imeperidine b. Parenteral inaloxone c. Parenteral idiazepam d. Oral ioxycodone iANS: iD
  5. A inurse iis icaring ifor ia iclient iwho ihas iCHF iand iis itaking idigoxin. iThe iclient ireports inausea iand irefuses ito ieat ibreakfast. iWhich iof ithe ifollowing iactions ishould ithe inurse itake ifirst? a. Encourage ithe iclient ito ieat ithe itoast ion ithe ibreakfast itray. b. Administer ian iantiemetic c. Inform ithe iclient’s iprovider.

d. Check ithe iclient’s iapical ipulse. iANS: iD

  1. A inurse iis ipreparing ia idischarge iteaching iplan ifor ia iclient iwho iis ito ibegin ilong iterm ioral iprednisone i for i asthma. i Which i of i the i following i instructions i should i the i nurse i include i inithe iplan? a. Stop itaking imedication iif ia irash ioccurs. b. Take ithe imedication ion ian iempty istomach ito ienhance iabsorption. c. Schedule ithe imedication ion ialternate idays ito idecrease iadverse ieffects. d. Treat iSOB iwith ian iextra idose iof imedication. iANS: iC
  2. A inurse iis iassessing ia iclient iwho ireports iusing iseveral iherbal iand ivitamin isupplements idaily, iincluding isaw ipalmetto. iThe inurse ishould irecognize ithat isaw ipalmetto iis ia isupplement iused iby iclients ito ielicit iwhich iof ithe ifollowing itherapeutic ieffects? a. Urinary ihealth ipromotion b. Immune isystem istimulation c. Decreased ileg ipain ifrom iarterial idisease d. Prevention iof inausea icaused iby imotion isickness. iANS: iA
  3. A inurse iis iproviding idischarge iteaching ito ia iclient iwho ihas ibeen ihospitalized ifor iMDD iand ihas ia iprescription ifor iamitriptyline. iWhich iof ithe ifollowing istatements iby ithe iclient iindicates ian iunderstanding iof ithe iteaching? a. I i will itake i amitriptyline i in i the i morning i because i I’m i likely ito i have i trouble i fallingiasleep iif iI itake iit iin ithe ievening. b. I i will i move i slowly i when i I i stand i up i because i amitriptyline i can i cause i my i bloodipressure ito idecrease. c. I i can i drink i a i glass i of i beer i or i wine i with i my i evening i meal i because i amitriptylineidoesn’t iinteract iwith ialcohol. d. I iwill iavoid igoods ihigh iin ifiber ibecause iamitriptyline ican icause idiarrhea. iANS: iB
  4. A inurse iis icaring ifor ia iclient iwho ihas ia ipositive ituberculin iskin itest iand iis ibeginning ia iprescription ifor iisoniazid. iThe inurse ishould iteach ithe iclient ithat iwhich iof ithe ifollowing ilaboratory ivalues ishould ibe imonitored iwhile itaking iisoniazid? a. Thyroid istimulating ihormone ilevel i(TSH) b. Aspartate iaminotransferase i(AST) c. Potassium d. Sodium iANS: iB
  5. A inurse iis icaring ifor ia iclient iand irealizes iafter iadministering ithe i 0900 imedications ithat ishe iadministered idigoxin i0.25mg ipo ito ithe iclient iinstead iof ithe iprescribed idigoxin i0.125 img ipo. iWhich iof ithe ifollowing iactions ishould ithe inurse itake ifirst?
  1. A inurse iis iproviding idischarge iteaching ito ia iclient iwho ihad ia ibleeding iduodenal iulcer iandiis iprescribed iomeprazole. iWhich iof ithe ifollowing istatements ishould ithe inurse iinclude iin ithe iteaching? a. You iwill ineed ito itake ithis imedication ifor ithe inext i 6 imonths. b. Taking ithis imedication iwill idecrease iyour irisk ifor iacquiring ipneumonia c. You ishould itake ithis imedication ibefore ibreakfast ieveryday. d. Watch i for i the i serious i adverse i effects i of i tachycardia i and i heart i palpitations i whileitaking ithis imedications. ANS: iC
  2. A inurse iis iproviding iteaching ito ithe iparents iof ia ischool iage ichild iwho ihas iasthma iabout imedications ifor ibronchospasm. iWhich iof ithe ifollowing iinhaled imedications ishould ithe inurse iinstruct ithe iparents ito iused ito irelieve ian iacute iasthma iattack? a. Salmeterol b. Cromolyn c. Fluticasone d. Albuterol iANS: iD
  3. A inurse iis iadministering iinsulin iglulisine i 10 iunits isubQ iat i 0730 ito ian iadolescent iclient iwho i has i type i I i diabetes i mellitus. i The i nurse i should i anticipate i onset i of i action i of i theiinsulin iat iwhich iof ithe ifollowing itimes? a. i i i 0800 b. i i i 0745 c. i i i 0900 d. i i i 1030 Ans: iB
  4. A inurse iis iproviding iteaching ito ia iclient iwho ihas ihypertension iand ia inew iprescription ifor ioral iclonidine. iWhich iof ithe ifollowing iinstructions ishould ithe inurse iinclude iin ithe iteaching? a. Discontinue ithe imedication iif ia irash idevelops. b. Expect iincreased isalivation iduring ithe ifirst ifew iweeks iof itherapy. c. Minimize ifiber iintake ito iprevent idiarrhea. d. Avoid idriving iuntil ithe iclient’s ireaction ito ithe imedication iis iknown. iANS: iD
  5. A inurse iis iproviding iteaching ito ia iclient iwho ihas ihypertension iand itype iI idiabetes imellitus iand ia inew iprescription ifor imetoprolol. iWhich iof ithe ifollowing istatements iby ithe iclients iindicates ian iunderstanding iof ithe iteaching? a. I imight ihave idifficulty irecognizing iwhen imy iblood isugar iis ilow. b. I iwill ihave iless irisk ifor ideveloping ian iinfection iwhile iI itake ithis imedication. c. I ishould ibe iconcerned iabout ilosing iexcess iweight iwhile iI itake ithis imedication.

d. I icould ihave imore iproblems iwith ihigh iblood isugars iwhile itaking ithis imedication.

a. Choose ian iIV ipost ifor iIV ibolus iof ithe idiphenhydramine ias inear ias ipossible ito ithe iclient’s ihanging iIV ibag b. Flush i the i IV i tubing i with i 2 i ml i of i o.9% i sodium i chloride i before i and i after iadministering idiphenhydramine. c. Allow i the i IV i infusion i to i keep i running i while i administering i the i diphenhydramineivia iIV ibolus. d. Aspirate ito icheck ifor iIV ipatency ibefore iadministering ithe idiphenhydramine. iANS: iD

  1. A inurse iis iadministering iciprofloxacin iand iphenazopyridine ito ia iclient iwho ihas ia isevere iUTI. iThe iclient iasks iwhy iboth imedications iare ineeded. iWhich iof ithe ifollowing iresponses ishould ithe inurse imake? a. Phenazopyridine idecreases iadverse ieffects iof iciprofloxacin ihydrochloride. b. Combining iphenazopyridine iwith iciprofloxacin ihydrochloride ishortens ithe icourse iof itherapy. c. The i use i of i phenazopyridine i allows i for i a i lower i dosage i of i ciprofloxacin ihydrochloride. d. Ciprofloxacin i hydrochloride i treats i the i infection i and i the i phenazopyridine i treatsipain. ANS: iD
  2. A inurse iis iproviding iteaching ito ia iclient iwho ihas itype i 2 idiabetes imellitus iand ia inew iprescription ifor imetformin. iWhich iof ithe ifollowing iadverse ieffects iof imetformin ishould ithe inurse iinstruct ithe iclients ito iwatch ifor iand ireport ito ithe iprovider? a. Weight igain b. Myalgia c. Hypoglycemia d. Severe iconstipation iANS: iB
  3. A inurse iis iplanning idischarge iteaching ifor ia iclient iwho ihas iMDD iand ia inew iprescription ifor iphenelzine. iWhich iof ithe ifollowing ifoods ishould ithe inurse iinclude iin ithe iplan ias isafe ifor ithe iclient iconsume iwhile itaking iphenelzine? a. Broiled ibeef isteak b. Macaroni iand icheese c. Pepperoni ipizza d. Smoked isalmon iANS: iA