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The student nurse is preparing to provide medications to a client scheduled to receive lisinopril(Zestril) 10 mg PO daily and ofloxacin(Floxin)2 drops o.s. three times daily
The student nurse is preparing to provide medications to a client scheduled to receive lisinopril(Zestril) 10 mg PO daily and ofloxacin(Floxin)2 drops o.s. three times daily
- Provide the lisinopril by mouth and the ofloxacin into the right ear.
- Provide the lisinopril into the right ear and ofloxacin into the right eye
- Provide the lisinopril into the left ear and the ofloxacin orally
- Provide the lisinopril orally and the ofloxacin into the left eye (correct)
When providing medications from floor stock to a client on the Alzheimer's unit of a long-term-care facility, the nurse demonstrates the principle of right drug by which of the following?
When providing medications from floor stock to a client on the Alzheimer's unit of a long-term-care facility, the nurse demonstrates the principle of right drug by which of the following?
- Checks the label before taking the medication out of the cabinet, checks the label before poring the medication, checks the label before placing the bottle back in the cabinet (correct)
- Checks the label before taking the medication out of the cabinet, checks the label before poring the medication, checks the label before leaving the medication room
- Checks the label after removing the bottle from the cabinet, checks the label after pouring the dose of medication, checks the label before closing the cabinet door
- Checks the label while removing the bottle from the cabinet, checks the label after the dose of medication, checks the label while replacing the bottle in the cabinet
The nurse is preparing to discharge a client originally admitted for community-acquired pneumonia who has a discharge prescription for cefditoren(Spectracef). Which of the following instructions would the nurse include in the discharge teaching
The nurse is preparing to discharge a client originally admitted for community-acquired pneumonia who has a discharge prescription for cefditoren(Spectracef). Which of the following instructions would the nurse include in the discharge teaching
- "Be sure to take the medication until your cough is gone"
- "It is important that you take the medication with meals"
- "Taking the medication at set time intervals will help blood levels stay constant" (correct)
- "Keeping the medication on the counter top will help you remember to take it"
While working in an urgent care center, the nurse assists in the care of a client with allergic rhinitis who has been given a prescription for beclomethasone nasal spray(Beconase), 2 sprays i each nostril 2 to 4 times daily. The nurse would provide further instruction to which of the following client statement?
While working in an urgent care center, the nurse assists in the care of a client with allergic rhinitis who has been given a prescription for beclomethasone nasal spray(Beconase), 2 sprays i each nostril 2 to 4 times daily. The nurse would provide further instruction to which of the following client statement?
The nurse is conducting a home visit for a 43-year-old client. The client, who has three children under the age of 12, is 3 days post-mastectomy. The nurse would be most concerned by which of the following?
The nurse is conducting a home visit for a 43-year-old client. The client, who has three children under the age of 12, is 3 days post-mastectomy. The nurse would be most concerned by which of the following?
The nurse on the pediatric unit is preparing to pass medications for a 10-year-old client with exacerbation of asthma. Amphetamine(Adderall) and fluticasone(Advair) are scheduled. The nurse must be aware of which of the following?
The nurse on the pediatric unit is preparing to pass medications for a 10-year-old client with exacerbation of asthma. Amphetamine(Adderall) and fluticasone(Advair) are scheduled. The nurse must be aware of which of the following?
The nurse is providing medications to a client with a gastrostomy tube. Diclofenac(Cambia)has been ordered. Prior to administration, the nurse should take which of the following actions?
The nurse is providing medications to a client with a gastrostomy tube. Diclofenac(Cambia)has been ordered. Prior to administration, the nurse should take which of the following actions?
A nurse working in the GI clinic is performing pre-op phone calls. The nurse calls a client who is scheduled for a colonoscopy to inform the client of the following orders, "Begin clear liquid diet 24 hours prior to the exam; take magnesium citrate(Citroma) 1 bottle PO 12 hours prior to the exam and another 8 hours prior to the exam; remain NPO for 6 hours prior to the study." The test is scheduled the next day at 2 p.m. The nurse would instruct the patient to:
A nurse working in the GI clinic is performing pre-op phone calls. The nurse calls a client who is scheduled for a colonoscopy to inform the client of the following orders, "Begin clear liquid diet 24 hours prior to the exam; take magnesium citrate(Citroma) 1 bottle PO 12 hours prior to the exam and another 8 hours prior to the exam; remain NPO for 6 hours prior to the study." The test is scheduled the next day at 2 p.m. The nurse would instruct the patient to:
While working in a surgical clinic, the nurse notes orders that read"25 mg digoxin(Lanoxin) IV now." Which action by the nurse is best?
While working in a surgical clinic, the nurse notes orders that read"25 mg digoxin(Lanoxin) IV now." Which action by the nurse is best?
A client being seen in the outpatient clinic has been given a new prescription for tetracycline(Doxycycline) orally each day. The client reported current medications include a multivitamin with calcium, St. John's Wort, and omeprazole(Prilosec). The nurse would provide additional teaching for which client statement?
A client being seen in the outpatient clinic has been given a new prescription for tetracycline(Doxycycline) orally each day. The client reported current medications include a multivitamin with calcium, St. John's Wort, and omeprazole(Prilosec). The nurse would provide additional teaching for which client statement?
The nurse receives a phone call from an elderly woman who states that her husband has recently started taking atorvastatin(Lipitor) and is complaining of having sore muscles. Which response by the nurse is best?
The nurse receives a phone call from an elderly woman who states that her husband has recently started taking atorvastatin(Lipitor) and is complaining of having sore muscles. Which response by the nurse is best?
A nurse from the adult medical unit is pulled to the geriatric unit. The nurse notes many of the common medications provided are in lower doses than typically prescribed. What action by the nurse is the highest priority?
A nurse from the adult medical unit is pulled to the geriatric unit. The nurse notes many of the common medications provided are in lower doses than typically prescribed. What action by the nurse is the highest priority?
While working on a geriatric unit, the nurse would be most concerned by which of these findings?
While working on a geriatric unit, the nurse would be most concerned by which of these findings?
The nurse notes that an elderly client admitted with metastatic cancer has a low serum protein level. Which action by the nurse is best?
The nurse notes that an elderly client admitted with metastatic cancer has a low serum protein level. Which action by the nurse is best?
Shortly after providing a new sleeping pill to a client on the medical unit, the nurse answers the client's call light. Which of the following findings would indicate to the nurse that the client is experiencing an anaphylactic reaction to the medication?
Shortly after providing a new sleeping pill to a client on the medical unit, the nurse answers the client's call light. Which of the following findings would indicate to the nurse that the client is experiencing an anaphylactic reaction to the medication?
A nurse working at the poison control center receives a call from a young woman babysitting for a 4-year-old child who reportedly swallowed some of the parent's medication. Which statement by the nurse is best?
A nurse working at the poison control center receives a call from a young woman babysitting for a 4-year-old child who reportedly swallowed some of the parent's medication. Which statement by the nurse is best?
The nurse is preparing to provide medications to a client in a double room. The client's roommate has multiple visitors present. Which of the following actions would the nurse take first?
The nurse is preparing to provide medications to a client in a double room. The client's roommate has multiple visitors present. Which of the following actions would the nurse take first?
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