NUR 114 Medication Questions and Complete Solutions
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NUR 114
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NUR 114
The nurse has mistakenly administered diclofenac (Voveran) instead of acetaminophen (Tylenol) to a patient. The nurse completes an incident report as required by the agency. Later, when the nurse is providing a teaching session about the need to maintain a healthy weight, the patient becomes tearfu...
NUR 114 Medication Questions and
Complete Solutions
The nurse has mistakenly administered diclofenac (Voveran) instead of acetaminophen
(Tylenol) to a patient. The nurse completes an incident report as required by the
agency. Later, when the nurse is providing a teaching session about the need to
maintain a healthy weight, the patient becomes tearful. What information should be
included in the nurse's charting? ✅The nurse should document that diclofenac was
administered by mistake.
The nurse is caring for a patient who has been prescribed ciprofloxacin (Cipro). What
must the nurse teach the patient? ✅"Wait 2 hours after taking the medication before
taking a multivitamin."
The patient has been prescribed trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Septra). The
patient complains of experiencing abdominal cramping. What is the highest priority
instruction for the nurse to give to the patient? ✅"Take the medication with food or
milk."
A patient is prescribed penicillin G potassium (Pfizerpen) for treating a respiratory
infection. What would be the appropriate nursing interventions for this patient? Select all
that apply. ✅-Monitoring for superinfection
-Monitoring the patient for respiratory distress
-Having availability of epinephrine to treat severe allergic reaction
A patient is taking digoxin (Lanoxin) 0.25 mg and furosemide (Lasix) 40 mg. The patient
tells the nurse, "There are yellow halos around the lights." Which action will the nurse
take? ✅Evaluate digoxin levels.
A patient has taken an excess dose of acetaminophen (Actamin) for pain management.
Which adverse effects associated with acetaminophen (Actamin) are likely to be found
in the patient? Select all that apply. ✅-Nausea
-Vomiting
-Hepatotoxicity
In which patient can metoprolol (Lopressor) be safely administered? ✅A patient with
elevated serum renin levels
A patient has been taking morphine (Roxanol) for postoperative pain. Before discharge,
what patient teaching should be provided? Select all that apply. ✅-Increase fluid intake
throughout the day.
-Take a stool softener.
, When assessing a patient for adverse effects related to morphine sulfate, which effects
would the nurse expect to find? Select all that apply. ✅-Decreased peristalsis
-Delayed gastric emptying
-Urinary retention
-Nausea
When developing a plan of care for a postoperative client receiving morphine sulfate,
which nursing diagnosis has the highest priority? ✅Risk for impaired gas exchange
related to respiratory depression
A patient informs the nurse she must take her iron with a meal to avoid stomach upset.
To increase uptake of oral iron, which food group will the nurse instruct the patient to
avoid? ✅Dairy
What side effects will the nurse monitor after administering lisinopril (Prinivil) to a
patient? Select all that apply. ✅-Dry cough
-Hyperkalemia
Which is a side effect of the nonbenzodiazepine drug zolpidem (Ambien)?
✅Sleepwalking
The primary health care provider prescribes promethazine (Phenergan) for a pregnant
patient. Which nursing action would help ensure safe and effective drug delivery?
✅Administering the diluted medication via the intravenous route
What are the effects of furosemide (Lasix) on the electrolyte levels in the body? Select
all that apply. ✅-Decreased calcium levels
-Decreased potassium levels
-Decreased magnesium levels
What is a common adverse reaction to iron supplements? ✅Epigastric pain
Which is an appropriate nursing intervention for the patient who is taking
hydrochlorothiazide? ✅Encourage intake of foods rich in potassium.
The nurse is preparing to administer an injection of morphine to a patient. Assessment
notes a respiratory rate of 10 breaths/min. Which action will the nurse perform?
✅Notify the health care provider and delay drug administration.
The nurse knows a common expected adverse effect of iron supplementation is which
effect? ✅Constipation
A female patient who is at risk of stroke is on aspirin therapy. A nurse provides
instructions regarding the correct use of aspirin to ensure effective outcome of the
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