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You are caring for a patient that has reported a previous allergic reaction to penicillin.You know that this patient may also have a sensitivity to which other classification of antibiotic?
You are caring for a patient that has reported a previous allergic reaction to penicillin.You know that this patient may also have a sensitivity to which other classification of antibiotic?
- Macrolides
- Sulfonamides
- Tetracyclines
- Cephalosporins (correct)
Which of the following is a priority assessment for a client beginning antidepressant therapy?
Which of the following is a priority assessment for a client beginning antidepressant therapy?
- Suicidal ideation (correct)
- Hyperglycemia
- Agranulocytosis
- Orthostatic hypotension
A patient is admitted with a fever of 39°C of unknown origin. The assessment reveals bilateral crackles and a productive cough. The prescriber has ordered sputum and blood cultures and the administration of ampicillin 500mg IV STAT and then Q6H.
Which is the correct sequence for the nurse to follow to complete these orders?
A patient is admitted with a fever of 39°C of unknown origin. The assessment reveals bilateral crackles and a productive cough. The prescriber has ordered sputum and blood cultures and the administration of ampicillin 500mg IV STAT and then Q6H. Which is the correct sequence for the nurse to follow to complete these orders?
- Ampicillin dose, blood and sputum samples
- Blood culture, ampicillin dose, sputum culture
- Blood and sputum cultures, ampicillin dose (correct)
- Sputum culture, ampicillin dose, blood culture
Which of the following client conditions would the nurse expect to affect the excretion of drugs?
Which of the following client conditions would the nurse expect to affect the excretion of drugs?
Before administering a insulin lispro (Humalog) injection, which of the following activities should the nurse perform?
(Select all that apply)
Before administering a insulin lispro (Humalog) injection, which of the following activities should the nurse perform? (Select all that apply)
Characteristics of pediatric clients that have a significant effect on dosage calculation include:
(Select all that apply)
Characteristics of pediatric clients that have a significant effect on dosage calculation include: (Select all that apply)
Your client is undergoing chemotherapy. When giving antiemetic drugs, the nurse is aware that these drugs are most effective against nausea when given at what time?
Your client is undergoing chemotherapy. When giving antiemetic drugs, the nurse is aware that these drugs are most effective against nausea when given at what time?
Which of the following classifications of medication would require special consideration for the older adult?
Which of the following classifications of medication would require special consideration for the older adult?
Your client has been prescribed oxycodone/acetaminophen (Percocet) for chronic moderate to moderately severe pain. Which of the following adverse effects would the nurse expect from this drug?
Your client has been prescribed oxycodone/acetaminophen (Percocet) for chronic moderate to moderately severe pain. Which of the following adverse effects would the nurse expect from this drug?
A therapeutic response to drugs that treat the upper respiratory tract may include a reduction in the following symptoms:
(Select all that apply)
A therapeutic response to drugs that treat the upper respiratory tract may include a reduction in the following symptoms: (Select all that apply)
A parent calls the clinic to ask about what medication to give a 5-year-old child for a fever during chicken pox. The nurse's best response would be:
A parent calls the clinic to ask about what medication to give a 5-year-old child for a fever during chicken pox. The nurse's best response would be:
A client has just been started on a calcium channel blocker diltiazem (Cardizem).
Which statement by the client reflects the need for additional education?
A client has just been started on a calcium channel blocker diltiazem (Cardizem). Which statement by the client reflects the need for additional education?
A client with asthma asks which of the following prescribed medications should be used in the event of an acute episode of bronchospasm. The nurse will instruct the client to use
A client with asthma asks which of the following prescribed medications should be used in the event of an acute episode of bronchospasm. The nurse will instruct the client to use
The nurse is providing health teaching to a group of clients with cardiac conditions who are taking diuretic therapy. The nurse explains that individuals prescribed furosemide (Lasix) should:
The nurse is providing health teaching to a group of clients with cardiac conditions who are taking diuretic therapy. The nurse explains that individuals prescribed furosemide (Lasix) should:
The health care provider prescribes epinephrine (adrenalin) to a client who is having a reaction to several wasp stings that occurred 30 minutes ago. The nurse knows that the primary purpose of this medication for this client is to:
The health care provider prescribes epinephrine (adrenalin) to a client who is having a reaction to several wasp stings that occurred 30 minutes ago. The nurse knows that the primary purpose of this medication for this client is to:
The nurse is caring for a client that has been ordered fentanyl IV for severe pain. The nurse checks the patient's medical history knowing this medication is contraindicated in which disorder?
The nurse is caring for a client that has been ordered fentanyl IV for severe pain. The nurse checks the patient's medical history knowing this medication is contraindicated in which disorder?
Your client has been ordered ibuprofen PRN for mild to moderate pain. Which of the following patient conditions would be a contraindication for this order?
Your client has been ordered ibuprofen PRN for mild to moderate pain. Which of the following patient conditions would be a contraindication for this order?
Which of the following client's would have a contraindication to acetaminophen (Tylenol)?
Which of the following client's would have a contraindication to acetaminophen (Tylenol)?
Your client is suffering from insomnia. Which medication would the nurse expect to administered for this condition?
Your client is suffering from insomnia. Which medication would the nurse expect to administered for this condition?
The nurse receives an order for Bethanechol 25mg TID. Which of the following conditions would the nurse identify as the indication for this order?
The nurse receives an order for Bethanechol 25mg TID. Which of the following conditions would the nurse identify as the indication for this order?
ou are providing health teaching to your patient regarding an antidysrhythmic drug. Which of the following health teaching points should the nurse ensure to communicate to their patient?
(Select all that apply)
ou are providing health teaching to your patient regarding an antidysrhythmic drug. Which of the following health teaching points should the nurse ensure to communicate to their patient? (Select all that apply)
Your client has been taking sertraline (Zoloft), a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) for 4 months. They tell the nurse they are interested in natural health products and want to start taking St. John's wort. Which statement below is an appropriate response for the nurse?
Your client has been taking sertraline (Zoloft), a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) for 4 months. They tell the nurse they are interested in natural health products and want to start taking St. John's wort. Which statement below is an appropriate response for the nurse?
The nurse is providing health teaching to their client regarding their new medication.Which of the following strategies can the nurse utilize to ensure an effective teaching and learning session?
(Select all that apply)
The nurse is providing health teaching to their client regarding their new medication.Which of the following strategies can the nurse utilize to ensure an effective teaching and learning session? (Select all that apply)
Your client has ingested an entire bottle of Tylenol Extra Strength tablets. What medication would the nurse expect to be ordered at this time?
Your client has ingested an entire bottle of Tylenol Extra Strength tablets. What medication would the nurse expect to be ordered at this time?
The nurse has committed a medication error and gave their client an excessive dose of warfarin. What should be administered at this time to prevent life threatening bleeding?
The nurse has committed a medication error and gave their client an excessive dose of warfarin. What should be administered at this time to prevent life threatening bleeding?
Which of the following are important health teaching principles of acetylsalicylic acid(ASA)? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are important health teaching principles of acetylsalicylic acid(ASA)? (Select all that apply)
The nurse is teaching a client about the use of an adrenergic agonist nasal spray at home. What health teaching is needed related to this medication? (Select all that apply)
The nurse is teaching a client about the use of an adrenergic agonist nasal spray at home. What health teaching is needed related to this medication? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following should be avoided when taking benzodiazepines?
Which of the following should be avoided when taking benzodiazepines?
Which of the following would be a contraindication to Lithium therapy?
Which of the following would be a contraindication to Lithium therapy?
Your client is prescribed an opioid for pain management. Which of the following would be appropriate health teaching points to share with your client?
(Select all that apply)
Your client is prescribed an opioid for pain management. Which of the following would be appropriate health teaching points to share with your client? (Select all that apply)
What is the antidote for heparin?
What is the antidote for heparin?
Your patient has been prescribed an antianginal medication for frequent chest pain. Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of this drug?
Your patient has been prescribed an antianginal medication for frequent chest pain. Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of this drug?
Why are carbidopa and levodopa administered together?
Why are carbidopa and levodopa administered together?
What happens to the body when administering insulin to a client with diabetes?
What happens to the body when administering insulin to a client with diabetes?
Your client recovering from lengthy surgery and has been prescribed morphine for pain. Which of the following assessments are a priority for the nurse to monitor? ( Select all that apply)
Your client recovering from lengthy surgery and has been prescribed morphine for pain. Which of the following assessments are a priority for the nurse to monitor? ( Select all that apply)
A client taking clopidogrel (Plavix) to prevent another stroke asks the nurse how the medication works. The nurse's response should be based on the knowledge that Plavix:
A client taking clopidogrel (Plavix) to prevent another stroke asks the nurse how the medication works. The nurse's response should be based on the knowledge that Plavix:
What is the mechanism of action for morphine, an opioid analgesic drug?
What is the mechanism of action for morphine, an opioid analgesic drug?
A client is receiving an opioid via a PCA pump as part of their post operative pain management plan. During rounds, the nurse finds the client unresponsive with a respiration rate of 8 and blood pressure 108/68. After stopping the infusion, what is the nurse's priority action?
A client is receiving an opioid via a PCA pump as part of their post operative pain management plan. During rounds, the nurse finds the client unresponsive with a respiration rate of 8 and blood pressure 108/68. After stopping the infusion, what is the nurse's priority action?
Your client has taken an overdose of their anxiolytic clonazepam and is exhibiting somnolence and confusion. What medication should be administered at this time to reverse the effects of this benzodiazepine?
Your client has taken an overdose of their anxiolytic clonazepam and is exhibiting somnolence and confusion. What medication should be administered at this time to reverse the effects of this benzodiazepine?
The nurse is administering an IV dose of morphine to a post operative client. The dose ordered is 3mg Q4hr PRN for pain.
Supply on hand: 4mg/mL vial
How many mL will the nurse administer?
The nurse is administering an IV dose of morphine to a post operative client. The dose ordered is 3mg Q4hr PRN for pain. Supply on hand: 4mg/mL vial How many mL will the nurse administer?
The client has an order for metoprolol (Lopressor) 300mg/day PO in 2 divided doses.
The tablets are available in 50mg strength. How many tablets will the client receive per dose?
The client has an order for metoprolol (Lopressor) 300mg/day PO in 2 divided doses. The tablets are available in 50mg strength. How many tablets will the client receive per dose?
Your client has an order for nicotinic acid 1g PO QHS. The medication is available in 500mg tablets. How many tablets will the client receive per dose?
Your client has an order for nicotinic acid 1g PO QHS. The medication is available in 500mg tablets. How many tablets will the client receive per dose?
A patient who has had an accidental overdose of tricyclic antidepressants is to receive physostigmine 1.5mg STAT. The medication is available in a 2mL vial, with the concentration of 1mg/mL.
How much medication will the nurse draw up into the syringe for this dose?
A patient who has had an accidental overdose of tricyclic antidepressants is to receive physostigmine 1.5mg STAT. The medication is available in a 2mL vial, with the concentration of 1mg/mL. How much medication will the nurse draw up into the syringe for this dose?
Lithium has a narrow therapeutic range and requires ongoing monitoring. Which of the following lab values is within the desirable long term therapeutic range?
Lithium has a narrow therapeutic range and requires ongoing monitoring. Which of the following lab values is within the desirable long term therapeutic range?
A client who has just started on warfarin, an anti-coagulant, is being discharged from hospital. What is the most important teaching the nurse can provide regarding this medication?
A client who has just started on warfarin, an anti-coagulant, is being discharged from hospital. What is the most important teaching the nurse can provide regarding this medication?
A client with deep vein thrombosis is being treated with a heparin infusion. The nurse will monitor for therapeutic effectiveness by noting which of the following?
A client with deep vein thrombosis is being treated with a heparin infusion. The nurse will monitor for therapeutic effectiveness by noting which of the following?
Which of the following is true regarding the distribution of drugs?
Which of the following is true regarding the distribution of drugs?
Which trimester of pregnancy is generally the period of greatest danger for drug induced developmental defects?
Which trimester of pregnancy is generally the period of greatest danger for drug induced developmental defects?
A healthcare provider orders magnesium hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia) for a client with constipation, secondary to post operative opioid use. Before administering the drug, the nurse will assess:
A healthcare provider orders magnesium hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia) for a client with constipation, secondary to post operative opioid use. Before administering the drug, the nurse will assess:
The nurse is reviewing the history of a newly admitted cardiac client. The nurse would recognize which of the following to be a contraindication to antilipemic therapy?
The nurse is reviewing the history of a newly admitted cardiac client. The nurse would recognize which of the following to be a contraindication to antilipemic therapy?
A client reports abnormal vaginal discharge after completing a prescription of cefotaxime (Claforan), a cephalosporin antibiotic. For which condition is the client most likely exhibiting symptoms?
A client reports abnormal vaginal discharge after completing a prescription of cefotaxime (Claforan), a cephalosporin antibiotic. For which condition is the client most likely exhibiting symptoms?
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