A 10-year-old boy is taking dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine) daily for ADHD. At each clinic visit,
the nurse's priority assessment would be
A. Vision.
B.body temperature.
C. height and weight.
D. blood pressure.
C.
height and weight.
A nurse is explaining to the parents of a 6-year-old child suffering from angina why nitroglycerin
patches for chest pain would not be appropriate. Which of the following will the nurse include in
an explanation?
A. A child's gastric pH is decreased, causing less of the drug to be absorbed from the
subcutaneous skin, therefore producing more adverse effects.
B. A child has a greater body surface area, creating greater permeability resulting in an increase
in
absorption of topical agents, which may result in more adverse effects.
C. A child has an erratic blood flow from an immature peripheral circulation, which increases
drug absorption, causing an increase in adverse effects.
D. A child has a smaller body surface area, resulting in an increase in topical absorption, which
can cause more adverse effects.
B. A child has a greater body surface area, creating greater permeability resulting in an increase
in
We have an expert-written solution to this problem!
A nurse is going to administer medication to an infant using a medicine dropper. The best
method is to open the child's mouth by gently squeezing the cheeks and placing the drops
A child has a greater body surface area, creating greater permeability resulting in an increase in
absorption of topical agents, which may result in more adverse effects.
A.under the tongue.
B.at the back of the mouth.
C. in the buccal pouch.
D. on top of the tongue.
C. in the buccal pouch.
,A 15-year-old boy has been diagnosed with bone cancer after several months of fatigue and
pain. What question should the nurse include in an assessment when trying to minimize the
potential for adverse drug reactions?
A."Did Tylenol or other over-the-counter pain remedies ever relieve your pain?"
B."How much do you weigh?"
C."Do you ever use alcohol or drugs?"
D."On a scale of zero to ten, what level of pain is acceptable to you?"
C."Do you ever use alcohol or drugs?"
A patient reports to a clinic with complaints of breast tenderness, a right lumpy breast, and no
breast discharge. The breast tenderness occurs primarily during her menstrual cycle. The nurse
practitioner probably suspects
A. breast cancer.
B. PMS.
C. pain in the heart.
D. cancerous breast tenderness.
B. PMS.
A 19-year-old patient reports to a clinic with vaginal discharge with a foul odor. A microscopic
exam reveals trichomonas vaginalis. The nurse practitioner is aware that
A.trichomoniasis is an incurable disease.
B.trichomoniasis discharge is typically thin and clear.
C. asymptomatic women are diagnosed with trichomoniasis by a routine pap smear.
D.it is unusual to have an odor with trichomoniasis.
C. asymptomatic women are diagnosed with trichomoniasis by a routine pap smear.
A 6-month-old child has developed skin irritation due to an allergic reaction. He has been
prescribed a topical skin ointment. The nurse will consider which of the following before
administering the drug?
A.That there is decreased absorption rates of topical drugs in infants
B.That there is a lower concentration of water in an infant's body compared with an adult
C.That there is less body surface area to be concerned about
D. That the infant's skin has greater permeability than that of an adult
D. That the infant's skin has greater permeability than that of an adult
A nurse who provides care on a pediatric medicine unit has conducted a medication
reconciliation of a recently-admitted patient. In light of the fact that the child takes
methylphenidate (Ritalin), the nurse is justified in considering a history of what health problem?
A.Respiratory depression
B. Obesity
, C.ADHD
D. Anxiety
C.ADHD
A nurse is administering drugs to a 10-year-old child who has multiple health problems. The
child is underweight and is on a special diet. Which of the following will the nurse consider when
planning for the best absorption of the prescribed drugs? (Select all that apply.)
A.Disease process
B. Weight
C. Diet
D.Route of administration
E. Age
A.Disease process
C. Diet
D.Route of administration
E. Age
A nurse works at a weight management clinic. To which of the following overweight patients
could the nurse safely administer dextroamphetamine?
A.A 28-year-old African-American woman with hyperthyroidism
B.A 48-year-old Caucasian man who has adult-onset diabetes
C.A 38-year-old Caucasian woman with glaucoma
D.A 60-year-old African-American man who experiences angina 1 points Saved
B.A 48-year-old Caucasian man who has adult-onset diabetes
The recommended treatment for trichomoniasis is
A.Flagyl.
B.Meclizine.
c Amoxicillan.
D.Diflucan
A.Flagyl.
A 30-year-old man with a BMI of 59 has recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
In light of the man's lack of success with weight loss programs in the past, his care provider has
prescribed sibutramine (Meridia). What instructions should the nurse consequently provide to
this patient?
A."This drug will help you to lose weight without having to exercise or change your normal diet."
B."Take this drug once each day on an empty stomach."
C."Take a dose when you feel like you are tempted to binge on food."
D."It's best to take a dose of sibutramine after each meal."
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller phyliswambui996. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $11.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.