NR 293 PHARM QUIZ 3 (CH 23- 28, & 54)
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY
WELL DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST ALREADY
GRADED A+
A patient is about to receive folic acid supplementation. The nurse knows that
indications for folic acid supplementation include which of the following? (Select
all that apply.)
a. Iron-deficiency anemia
b. Tropical sprue
c. Prevention of fetal neural tube defects
d. Pernicious anemia e. Hemolytic anemia - ANSWERS-b,c
When teaching a patient about oral iron preparations, the nurse will include
which instructions? (Select all that apply.)
,a. Mix the liquid iron preparations with antacids to reduce gastrointestinal
distress.
b. Take the iron with meals if gastrointestinal distress occurs.
c. Liquid forms should be taken through a straw to avoid discoloration of tooth
enamel.
d. Oral forms should be taken with juice or water, not milk.
e. Iron products will turn the stools black. - ANSWERS-b,c,d,e
. A patient will be receiving darbepoetin as part of treatment for post
chemotherapy bone marrow suppression. Which finding is a contraindication to
darbepoetin therapy?
a. Pulse rate of 100 beats/min
b. Blood pressure of 128/79 mm Hg c. Hemoglobin level of 11 g/dL
d. White blood cell count of 7000/mm3 - ANSWERS-c
The nurse is preparing to give iron sucrose (Venofer) to a 58-year-old patient and
will monitor for which common adverse effect?
a. Hypotension
b. Dyspnea
c. Itching
d. Cramps - ANSWERS-a
, For a patient using transdermal nitroglycerin patches, the nurse knows that the
prescriber will order which procedure for preventing tolerance?
a. Leave the old patch on for 2 hours when applying a new patch. b. Apply a new
patch every other day.
c. Leave the patch off for 24 hours once a week.
d. Remove the patch at night for 8 hours, and then apply a new patch - ANSWERS-
d
Patients who are taking beta blockers for angina need to be taught which
information?
a. These drugs are for long-term prevention of angina episodes.
b. These drugs must be taken as soon as angina pain occurs.
c. These drugs will be discontinued if dizziness is experienced.
d. These drugs need to be carried with the patient at all times in case angina
occurs - ANSWERS-a
The nurse would recognize which of the following symptoms as descriptive of a
side effect of nitrates?
a. Reflex tachycardia
b. Hypertension
c. Nausea
d. Cough - ANSWERS-a
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