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TEST BANK AND SOLUTIONS FOR DAVIS'S DRUG GUIDE FOR NURSES 17TH EDITION BY APRIL HAZARD VALLERAND
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MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The nurse is providing care for a patient scheduled to take acarbose (Precose)25 mg 3times daily
with meals. The patient reports feeling sweaty, weak, and tremulous. Which of the following actions by
the nurse is best?
A. Reassure the patient that these are common side effects with the medication.
B. Call the pharmacy to report an adverse drug reaction.
C. Check the patient’s blood glucose level.
D. Determine if the patient has a history of anemia.
ANS: C
See Assessment for acarbose: Observe the patient for signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia. Acarbose
alone does not cause hypoglycemia; however, other concurrently administered hypoglycemic agents
may produce hypoglycemia, requiring treatment. Ignoring these symptoms would be dangerous, but it is
not considered an adverse drug reaction requiring an official report. The patient is experiencing
symptoms of hypoglycemia not anemia.
2. While responding to a rapid response called on the cardiac step-down unit, the nurse from intensive
care observes the unit nurse massaging a patient’s neck and instructing the patient to bear down. Which
of the following medications will most likely be used if the patient’s pulse does not return to normal?
A. Adenosine (Adenocard)
B. Epinephrine (Adrenaline)
C. Atenolol (Tenormin)
D. Asenapine (Saphris)
ANS: A
See Indications for adenosine: Adenosine is used for the conversion of paroxysmal supraventricular
tachycardia (PVST) to normal sinus rhythm when vagal maneuvers are unsuccessful.Epinephrine is a
bronchodilator used in the management of reversible airway disease.Atenolol is a betablocker used in the
management of hypertension.Asenapine is an antipsychotic mood stabilizer used in the acute treatment of
schizophrenia or manic/mixed episodes associated with bipolar I disorder.
3. The nurse is instructing the parent of a 6-year-old patient recently started on an albuterol (ProAir HFA
) inhaler for exercise-induced asthma. The nurse recognizes that further teaching is necessary by which
of the following client statements?
A. “He may feel like his heart is racing after he takes his inhaler.”
B. “He can use the inhaler as many times during football practice as he needs it.”
C. “He should avoid cola and other caffeinated drinks since they may increase his heart rate.”
D. “He should take 2puffs about 15 min before gym class.”
ANS: B
See Contraindications/Precautions, Interactions, and Dosage for albuterol.Excess inhaler use may lead to
tolerance and paradoxical bronchospasm.Use with caffeine-containing herbs (cola nut, guarana, tea,
coffee) increases stimulant effect.Two inhalations every 4–6 hr or 2inhalations 15 min prior to exercise).
Tachycardia is an expected side effect with this medication.
4. While providing care for an adolescent patient newly prescribed amitriptyline(Elavil), the nurse
shouldbe most concerned by which of the following patient statements?
A. “My mouth seems really dry and I’m thirsty all the time.”
B. “I take a nap most afternoons now because I feel sleepy sometimes.”
C. “I’m not sure why we should even bother anymore; everything seems so pointless.”
D. “I drink a cup of coffee most days with breakfast.”
ANS: C
See Contraindications/Precautions for amitriptyline: the use of this medication may increase the risk of
suicide attempt/ideation especially during early treatment or dose adjustment; risk may be greater in
children or adolescents.Sedation is an expected side effect.Dry mouth is an expected side effect.There
is no directive to avoid caffeine with this medication.
5. The nurse is caring for a patient with otitis media who reports an allergy to penicillin. Orders
are received for amoxicillin 500 mg every 8 hr. Which of the following actions by the nurse is best
?
A. Provide the medication as ordered.
B. Call the pharmacist to request a substitution.
C. Ask the patient if he or she has taken amoxicillin in the past.
D. Hold the medication.
ANS: D
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See contraindications/precautions for amoxicillin. Contraindicated in hypersensitivity to penicillin.
This medication should be held due to the stated allergy to penicillin.
KEY: Cognitive Level:
Application DIF: Easy
TOP: Therapeutic Classification: Anti-
infectives REF: Page 148
6. While caring for a patient in hospice who is actively dying, the nurse notes moderate respiratory
distress, copious oral secretion, and a frequent moist cough. Which of the following prn medications
would most promote comfort for the patient?
A. Morphine sulfate (Morphine) 2mg IV bolus
B. Atropine (AtroPen) 0.4 mg IV bolus
C. Lorazepam (Ativan) 0.5 mg IV bolus
D. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) 25 mg IV bolus
ANS: B
See Action for atropine: Low doses decrease sweating, salivation, and respiratory secretions.Morphine
is used for pain control.Lorazepam is used for anxiety.Benadryl is used for itching.
7. The nurse is counseling a patient started on azithromycin (Zithromax ) for the treatment of an
upper respiratory infection . The nurse recognizes that teaching has been effective by which of the
following patient statements?
A. “The med pack will have 5pills, 1for each of the next 5 days.”
B. “If I don’t feel better next week, I can get a refill from the pharmacist.”
C. “I only need to take 1pill, but my symptoms may not clear for 3 days.”
D. “I can take this medication safely even though I’m allergic to erythromycin.”
ANS: A
See Route/Dosage for azithromycin: 500 mg on 1st day, then 250 mg/day for 4 more days.Instruct the
patent to notify healthcare professional if symptoms do not improve.Teach the patient to take medication
as directed and to finish the drug completely.Azithromycin is contraindicated in patients with an allergy
to erythromycin.
8. The home-care nurse is preparing to see a patient being treated for diabetic foot ulcerations
withbecaplermin (Regranex). Which of the following instructions will the nurse include in the patient
teaching?
A. “Apply the wound gel 3times daily to promote healing.”
B. “Store the gel in the refrigerator.”
C. “Complete healing is expected within 3 days.”
D. “After applying the wound gel, cover with a transparent adhesive dressing.”
ANS: B
See Implementation for becaplermin: Calculated amount is applied as a thin layer and covered with a
moist saline dressing for 12 hr; dressing is removed, ulcer rinsed, and redressed with moist dressing
without becaplermin for rest of day. Process is repeated daily.Store gel in refrigerator; do not freeze.If
ulcer does not decrease in size by 30% within 10 wk, continuation of therapy should be reassessed.Cover
with a moist saline dressing for 12 hr. Then, remove dressing, rinse ulcer, and redress with moist
dressing without becaplermin for rest of day.
9. The nurse is tracking patient symptoms related to acute alcohol intoxication and withdrawal. Which
of the following medications would the nurse expect to provide in the management of these symptoms?
A. Clopidogrel (Plavix)
B. Bupropion (Zyban)
C. Omeprazole (Prilosec)
D. Clorazepate (Tranxene T-Tab)
ANS: D
See Indications for clorazepate: Clorazepate is used in the management of simple partial seizures, anxiety
disorder, symptoms of anxiety, and acute alcohol withdrawal.Clopidogrel is an antiplatelet
agent.Bupropion is an antidepressant.Omeprazole is an antiulcer agent
10. The nurse prepares to provide colchicine (Colcrvs) to a patient. The nurse should assess which of
the following prior to administration of the medication?
A. Blood pressure
B. Complete blood count
C. Triglyceride level
D. Oxygen saturation
ANS: B
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