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A client presents with chronic renal failure with dialysis. The client's blood pressure (BP) is
180/110 mmHg. The prescriber orders an intravenous line to be placed and administration of
sodium nitroprusside. Which statement is included in the instructions to the client the
medication?
A.
"You should feel less pain with this medication."
B.
"The medication will assist to bring down your blood pressure."
C.
"Be prepared to feel more relaxed and have a sense of relief."
D.
"The medication will decrease your oxygen demand and decrease coronary spasm." - ✔️✔️"The
medication will assist to bring down your blood pressure."
The nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing increasingly worse indigestion. Which
medication prescribed to the client would be of greatest concern to the nurse?
A.
Alendronate
B.
Allopurinol
C.
Aspirin
D.
Prednisone - ✔️✔️Alendronate
,A client is diagnosed with complex partial seizures and is prescribe phenobarbital. After 1 hour,
the nurse assesses the client. Which assessment finding requires immediate action?
A.
Blood pressure of 130/78 mmHg
B.
Pain rating of 2 on a 1 to 10 scale, 10 as highest rating
C.
Respiratory rate of 8 breaths/minute
D.
Heart rate of 69 beats/minute - ✔️✔️Respiratory rate of 8 breaths/minute
A client is diagnosed with otitis externa. Comorbidities include diabetes mellitus, hypertension,
and advanced multiple sclerosis. Which type of education regarding medication administration
would the nurse provide?
A.
The oral administration of a prescription for fluoroquinolone.
B.
The oral administration of a prescription for hydrocortisone/neomycin/polymyxin B solution.
C.
The administration of topical medications, for a prescription of alcohol plus acetic acid solution.
D.
The administration of topical combination medications, for a prescription of
fluoroquinolone/glucocorticoid solution. - ✔️✔️The oral administration of a prescription for
fluoroquinolone.
,A nurse is caring for a client with Parkinson disease (PD). The client is prescribed levodopa.
Which are expected assessments of a client with PD?
A.
Altered level of consciousness
B.
Motor weakness
C.
Confusion of person, place, and time
D.
Postural rigidity
E.
Sexual dysfunction
F.
Tremors to hands at rest - ✔️✔️Postural rigidity
Tremors to hands at rest
A client with osteoporosis and a urinary tract infection is prescribed calcium supplements and
ciprofloxacin to be administered at 0800. What is the priority action by the nurse?
A.
Contact the pharmacist to discuss an alternative antibiotic.
B.
Hold the ciprofloxacin and administer the calcium supplement.
C.
Contact the prescriber to change the dosing schedule for the calcium.
D.
, Administer the medications as prescribed at 0800. - ✔️✔️Contact the prescriber to change the
dosing schedule for the calcium.
A client with diabetes and peptic ulcer disease has been prescribed clarithrmycin for the
treatment of Helicobacter pylori. Which statement made by the client indicates teaching by the
nurse was effective?
A.
"If I develop hearing loss while taking this medication, it is reversible."
B.
"A change in the taste of food may indicate a serious reaction to the medication."
C.
"If I develop a rash I should limit my sun exposure."
D.
"I will stop this medication immediately if I have an episode of diarrhea." - ✔️✔️"If I develop
hearing loss while taking this medication, it is reversible."
A nurse is caring for a client that has been admitted for myelosuppression secondary to breast
cancer treatment. Which diagnostic indicator does the nurse expect to observe in the client's
electronic health record?
A.
Elevated white blood cell count (WBC)
B.
Decreased neutrophils
C.
Low potassium level
D.
Increased hemoglobin - ✔️✔️Decreased neutrophils
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