Narcotic (opiate agonist) ANALGESIC; ANTITUSSIVE
Used for moderate to severe pain
Class 2
Oxycodone HCL (Oxycontin)
Narcotic (opiate agonist)ANALGESIC
Used to relieves postoperative, postextractional, postpartum pain
Class 2
Atenolol (Tenormin)
Beta- Adrenergic Antagonist; Antihypertensive (Beta blocker)
Used for hypertension, stable angina pectoris, MI
Lisinopril (prinivil)
Antihypertensive; Angiotensive-converting enzyme (Ace) Inhibitor
for Hypertension, CHF, improves MI survival
Metformin HCL (Glucophage)
Antidiabetic; Biguanide
treats Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Salmeterol (Serevent)
beta2-Adrenergic agonist; respiratory smooth muscle relaxant; Bronchodilator
used for Asthma, bronchospam, COPD
Fluticasone (Advair)
RESPIRATORY AGENTS Bronchodilator with corticosteroid
for Seasonal rhinitis
Esomeprazole (Nexium)
,Proton pump inhibitor
for GERD, duodenal ulcers
Famotidine (Pepcid)
Antisecretory (H2- RECEPTOR ANGONIST) Used for short term duodenal ulcers, GERD, or gastritis
Hydrochlorothiazide
Electrolyte & water balance; thiazides diuretic -used to treat edema associated with CHF, Hepatic
cirrhosis, renal failure, and hypertension
Gabapentin (Neurontin)
Anticonvulsant; GABA Analog
For partial seizures, nerve pain (postherpetic neuralgia), restless leg syndrome
Clonazepam (Klonopin)
Anticonvulsant; Benzodiazepine
for absence
seizure
Phenytoin (Dilantin)
Anticonvulsant; Hydantoin
for tonic-clonic seizures
Alprazolam (Xanax)
ANXIOLYTIC, SEDATIVE-hypnotic; benzodiazepine
For Anxiety
zolpidem (Ambien)
Anxiolytic; Sedative-Hypnotic, Non-benzodiazepine
For short-tern treatment of Insomnia
Levothyroxine (Synthroid)
Thyroid Hormone replacement
for diminished or absent thyroid function; Hypothyroidism
Conduction hearing loss use of hearing aids
Q#4 if a client with a conductive hearing loss asks the nurse how a hearing aid improves hearing,
which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
A hearing aid amplifies sounds that are present.
Post bronchoscopy nursing interventions
Q#5 The nurse observes a nursing assistant assigned to a client who just returned from having a
bronchoscopy. Which action by the nursing assistant would prompt the nurse to intervene?
The nursing assistant offers the client some water.
, Nursing assessment of client with cast
Q#26 Which action by the nurse is most appropriate while assessing the neurological function of a
client who has a freshly applied plaster cast to the lower extremity?
Asking the client to wiggle the toes
Hepatitis causes
Q#28 A homeless person has an enlarged, tender liver, and a hepatitis B infection is suspected.
Which information in the clients history is most likely the etiology can factor for the disease?
The client occasionally shares needles to inject heroin.
Aspects of a cultural assessment
Q#58 Which culturally sensitive nursing technique is best for determining whether a male Jewish
client follows religious orthodox customs?
-Inquire about the clients dietary preferences.
Aspects of cultural assessment
Q#119 A non-English speaking Hispanic client is admitted to the hospital to rule out myocardial
infarction. The nurse performs a cultural assessment. Which information should be included? SATA
Gestational diabetes
Q#127 a 30 year old pregnant client has been diagnosed with gestational diabetes. Which statement
by the client indicates understanding of the physicians explanation of this disorder?
The disorder will go away after I deliver
Seizure types and manifestations of each
Q#129 The school nurse plans a discussion about seizure disorders. During the teaching session, the
nurse correctly identifies which condition as the most common risk factor for the development of a
seizure disorder?
Head trauma that results in long term brain changes.
Sickle cell crisis nursing interventions based on priority
Q#10 when planning care for a client in sickle cell crisis, what is the main nursing priority?
Relieving discomfort
Assessment of fecal impaction
Q#34 Which nursing action best determines if a client has a fecal impaction?
Inserting a finger within the rectum.
Toddler presentation of otitis media
Q#82 Which assessment finding best indicates that a 2 year old has symptoms related to otitis
media?
The child tugs at an ear
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