NSG124 Drug Administration Quiz

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Which adverse side effect is commonly associated with the medication indicated for patients with pulmonary edema associated with heart failure?

  • Hyperkalemia
  • Hypernatremia
  • Hypocalcemia
  • Hyperglycemia (correct)

In which patients should the medication indicated for pulmonary edema be used with caution?

  • Patients with hypertension
  • Patients with diabetes mellitus (correct)
  • Patients with gastrointestinal disease
  • Patients with respiratory infections

What signs and symptoms are associated with thyroid overdose, as mentioned in the text?

  • Tachycardia, heat intolerance, sweating (correct)
  • Hypoglycemia, insomnia, dry skin
  • Hypertension, tremors, dizziness
  • Bradycardia, hypothermia, weight gain

What should patients be taught about tetracycline use based on the text?

<p>Risk of photosensitivity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key instruction for taking clindamycin based on the text?

<p>Take with a full glass of water (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

For which type of infections is metronidazole commonly used according to the information provided?

<p>Infections of the CNS and abdominal organs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended maximum daily dose of Tylenol to avoid liver toxicity?

<p>4000 mg/day (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of reaction is anaphylaxis characterized by?

<p>Immune response reaction (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of food should be avoided when a patient is prescribed Isoniazid?

<p>High tyramine foods (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does excess sodium from antacids impact the kidneys?

<p>Can contribute to renal failure (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When does Regular insulin peak after administration?

<p>1-5 hours (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which drug is classified as a loop diuretic?

<p>Furosemide (Lasix) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition should nurses be particularly aware of in older adults taking vasodilators?

<p>Reflex tachycardia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct technique for taking tympanic temperature in children and infants?

<p>Pull the ear down and back (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential adverse effect of vasodilators in older adults?

<p>Increased risk of falls (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is documenting unexpected findings important in older populations during ADL assessments?

<p>Due to frequent transitions in healthcare settings (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should nurses focus on during general surveys of older patients?

<p>Decrease in functional abilities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are height and weight important components to assess in older adults?

<p>To calculate BMI (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the stages of grief according to the text?

<p>Shock and disbelief, developing awareness, restitution, resolving the loss, idealization, outcome (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the acronym PERRLA stand for in the context of pupillary responses assessment?

<p>Pupils equal, round, reactive to light, and accommodation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order mean?

<p>No attempts are made to resuscitate a patient whose breathing or heart stops (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be observed when testing reactivity to light in pupillary responses assessment?

<p>Nystagmus in one or both eyes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be assessed first when supporting coping in a family?

<p>Family's support system (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In patients with visual blurring or neck pain, why is assessment of pupillary responses essential?

<p>To identify potential eye issues (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be assessed regarding the family's understanding of loss and grief?

<p>Their understanding of loss and grief (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What might accompany a barrel chest according to the provided text?

<p>COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect should be continually assessed in a patient during all encounters?

<p>Mental status (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some factors that can be assessed during a sleep assessment according to the text?

<p>Sleep tendencies and factors affecting sleep (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean if a patient is described as A&Ox3?

<p>Awake, alert, oriented to person, place, and time (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When assessing pupillary responses using light, what should be observed when the light is brought closer to the eye?

<p>Pupils constrict for accommodation and eyes cross (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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