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The LPN is called by a neighbor who reports her husband seems to be acting, "a little odd" and says he feels really tired and weak. The LPN discovers the client recently stopped taking his benazepril(Lotensin) due to the fear of side effects mentioned in a television commercial. Which of the following actions by the LPN is best?
The LPN is called by a neighbor who reports her husband seems to be acting, "a little odd" and says he feels really tired and weak. The LPN discovers the client recently stopped taking his benazepril(Lotensin) due to the fear of side effects mentioned in a television commercial. Which of the following actions by the LPN is best?
- Instruct the woman to have her husband take an aspirin and lie down for one hour to rest. (correct)
- Ask the woman if she has a blood pressure cuff and instruct her to take the man’s blood pressure.
- Tell the woman to call an ambulance or get her husband to an emergency department right away. (correct)
- Inform the woman these are withdrawal symptoms of stopping the drug and suggest he call his doctor in the morning.
While grocery shopping, the nurse notes a middle-aged woman in the aisle stop frequently and rub her left arm and shoulder. As the nurse gets closer, he notes the woman is pale and appears slightly short of breath. The nurse’s additional assessment will be based on which of the following?
While grocery shopping, the nurse notes a middle-aged woman in the aisle stop frequently and rub her left arm and shoulder. As the nurse gets closer, he notes the woman is pale and appears slightly short of breath. The nurse’s additional assessment will be based on which of the following?
- Awareness that symptoms of a myocardial infarction in woman are atypical in nature. (correct)
- Knowledge that chronic respiratory disease is common among smokers.
- Comprehension that early action in the presence of stroke symptoms saves lives.
- Understanding that polypharmacy is a growing concern among middle-aged individuals.
The LPN is called into the room of a client with known cardiac disease at 7:30 a.m. The client reports heavy pressure and chest pain. Which action by the nurse is best?
The LPN is called into the room of a client with known cardiac disease at 7:30 a.m. The client reports heavy pressure and chest pain. Which action by the nurse is best?
- Provide the client with the atenolol (Tenormin) scheduled for 9 a.m.
- Provide the client nitroglycerin sublingual scheduled prn. (correct)
- Determine the client’s level of consciousness.
- Assess the client’s respiratory rate and effort.
An LPN is visiting a friend in the hospital who was recently diagnosed with a right-sided thrombotic stroke. The individual says, "I don’t understand why they want to give me blood thinners if I had bleeding in my brain." Which of the following responses by the nurse is best?
An LPN is visiting a friend in the hospital who was recently diagnosed with a right-sided thrombotic stroke. The individual says, "I don’t understand why they want to give me blood thinners if I had bleeding in my brain." Which of the following responses by the nurse is best?
The LPN is providing care for a client in a rehab facility with angina pectoris with a prn order for sublingual nitroglycerin (Nitrostat). The client reports chest pain and her BP = 155/72. Five minutes after administering the Nitrostat, the client’s blood pressure is 124/60 and chest pain is not relieved. What action should the nurse take next?
The LPN is providing care for a client in a rehab facility with angina pectoris with a prn order for sublingual nitroglycerin (Nitrostat). The client reports chest pain and her BP = 155/72. Five minutes after administering the Nitrostat, the client’s blood pressure is 124/60 and chest pain is not relieved. What action should the nurse take next?
An LPN provides a client a dose of nitroglycerin (Nitroquick) spray. Which of the following would the nurse expect?
An LPN provides a client a dose of nitroglycerin (Nitroquick) spray. Which of the following would the nurse expect?
The LPN is assisting in the care of a client newly prescribed warfarin (Coumadin). The nurse recognizes that teaching is effective if the client chooses which of the following meals?
The LPN is assisting in the care of a client newly prescribed warfarin (Coumadin). The nurse recognizes that teaching is effective if the client chooses which of the following meals?
A new LPN is assisting in the admission of a client in a rehab facility that is being transferred from the hospital after a left hip replacement. The nurse would expect the client to be taking which of the following medications?
A new LPN is assisting in the admission of a client in a rehab facility that is being transferred from the hospital after a left hip replacement. The nurse would expect the client to be taking which of the following medications?
The LPN is assisting in the care of a client who is recovering from a myocardial infarction and was newly started on clopidogrel (Plavix). The nurse would include which of the following statements in the client teaching?
The LPN is assisting in the care of a client who is recovering from a myocardial infarction and was newly started on clopidogrel (Plavix). The nurse would include which of the following statements in the client teaching?
A nurse working in the emergency department is assisting in the care of a client who came in with symptoms of a cerebral vascular accident (CVA). As the team considers the use of tissue plasminogen activator (tPA), the nurse recognizes the most important assessment would be:
A nurse working in the emergency department is assisting in the care of a client who came in with symptoms of a cerebral vascular accident (CVA). As the team considers the use of tissue plasminogen activator (tPA), the nurse recognizes the most important assessment would be:
An LPN working with a client on long-term warfarin (Coumadin) therapy would be most interested in which of the following lab values?
An LPN working with a client on long-term warfarin (Coumadin) therapy would be most interested in which of the following lab values?
An LPN working in a gynecologist’s office is discussing medication use with a client who takes ferrous sulfate (Feosol). The nurse would assess for which of the following side effects?
An LPN working in a gynecologist’s office is discussing medication use with a client who takes ferrous sulfate (Feosol). The nurse would assess for which of the following side effects?
In talking to a neighbor who is undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer, the nurse learns the woman’s most recent chemotherapy treatment was not given because her white blood cell count was too low. The nurse would expect the woman to also be receiving which of the following medications?
In talking to a neighbor who is undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer, the nurse learns the woman’s most recent chemotherapy treatment was not given because her white blood cell count was too low. The nurse would expect the woman to also be receiving which of the following medications?
While working in a primary care physician’s office, the LPN is collecting history data for a client who takes sargramostim (Leukine). The nurse would be most interested in which of the following lab results for this client?
While working in a primary care physician’s office, the LPN is collecting history data for a client who takes sargramostim (Leukine). The nurse would be most interested in which of the following lab results for this client?
While assisting in the care of a client with pernicious anemia, the LPN would anticipate which of the following medications?
While assisting in the care of a client with pernicious anemia, the LPN would anticipate which of the following medications?
The LPN is working with clients in the long-term care facility. Which of the following individuals is most likely to have frequent vital sign assessment for blood pressure monitoring included in their plan of care?
The LPN is working with clients in the long-term care facility. Which of the following individuals is most likely to have frequent vital sign assessment for blood pressure monitoring included in their plan of care?
The LPN is called to the room of a client because the nurse aide determined the client’s blood pressure is 195/101. The client complains of a moderate headache but denies blurry vision or other symptoms. What action should the nurse take next?
The LPN is called to the room of a client because the nurse aide determined the client’s blood pressure is 195/101. The client complains of a moderate headache but denies blurry vision or other symptoms. What action should the nurse take next?
The LPN is assisting in the care of a client newly prescribed captopril (Capoten). The nurse would instruct the client to take which of the following precautions?
The LPN is assisting in the care of a client newly prescribed captopril (Capoten). The nurse would instruct the client to take which of the following precautions?
A client newly prescribed hydrochlorothaizide (Esidrix) daily should be instructed to take this medication at what time?
A client newly prescribed hydrochlorothaizide (Esidrix) daily should be instructed to take this medication at what time?
The LPN is reviewing client medications and lab values. Which of the following clients is most likely to be taking potassium gluconate?
The LPN is reviewing client medications and lab values. Which of the following clients is most likely to be taking potassium gluconate?
The LPN notes that many of the clients in the long-term care facility take nisoldipine (Sular). The LPN is aware that in addition to treating hypertension, this medication can be used to treat which of the following conditions?
The LPN notes that many of the clients in the long-term care facility take nisoldipine (Sular). The LPN is aware that in addition to treating hypertension, this medication can be used to treat which of the following conditions?
While providing care for a client taking diltiazem (Dilacor) the nurse would monitor for which of the following side effects?
While providing care for a client taking diltiazem (Dilacor) the nurse would monitor for which of the following side effects?
The LPN caring for a client with heart failure is preparing to provide multiple medications. Which of the following medications will impact the heart contractility?
The LPN caring for a client with heart failure is preparing to provide multiple medications. Which of the following medications will impact the heart contractility?
An LPN is working with a client who takes isosorbide dinitrate (IsoBid). The LPN would include which of the following instructions to the client?
An LPN is working with a client who takes isosorbide dinitrate (IsoBid). The LPN would include which of the following instructions to the client?
The LPN answers the phone at a primary care physician’s office. The client reports, "I recently started taking hydralazine (Apresoline) and have been feeling very nauseated." Which of the following responses by the nurse is best?
The LPN answers the phone at a primary care physician’s office. The client reports, "I recently started taking hydralazine (Apresoline) and have been feeling very nauseated." Which of the following responses by the nurse is best?
The LPN is passing morning medications which include digoxin (Digetek) for a 68-year-old man with congestive heart failure. The nurse notes the client’s BP = 112/68, P = 60, R = 18. Which action by the nurse is best?
The LPN is passing morning medications which include digoxin (Digetek) for a 68-year-old man with congestive heart failure. The nurse notes the client’s BP = 112/68, P = 60, R = 18. Which action by the nurse is best?
The LPN receives an early morning phone call from a client with heart failure. The client typically
takes digoxin (Digetek), quinapril (Accupril), and valsartan (Diovan). The client reports flu-like symptoms and states, "I haven’t been able to keep much down for about 2 days." Which response by the nurse is best?
The LPN receives an early morning phone call from a client with heart failure. The client typically takes digoxin (Digetek), quinapril (Accupril), and valsartan (Diovan). The client reports flu-like symptoms and states, "I haven’t been able to keep much down for about 2 days." Which response by the nurse is best?
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