Nurse is providing teaching to a group of new parents about meds. Nurse should
include that aspirin is contraindicated for children who have viral infection d/t risk of
developing which of following adverse effects? - CORRECT ANS Reye's
syndrome
Aspirin should not be given to children or ado...
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Nurse is providing teaching to a group of new parents about meds. Nurse should
include that aspirin is contraindicated for children who have viral infection d/t risk of
developing which of following adverse effects? - CORRECT ANS Reye's
syndrome
Aspirin should not be given to children or adolescents who have a viral infection,
such as chickenpox or influenza, due to the risk of developing Reye's syndrome.
Nurse is providing teaching to pt who has CKF w/ AV fistula for hemodialysis and
new prescription for epoetin alfa. Which of following therapeutic effect of epoetin alfa
should nurse include in teaching? - CORRECT ANS Promotes RBC production
Epoetin alfa stimulates erythropoiesis in the bone marrow to increase RBC
production and reduce anemia. Anemia is common in clients who have chronic
kidney failure, since erythropoietin is produced by the kidney.
Nurse is caring for pt who has peptic ulcer disease and reports headache. Which of
following meds should nurse plan to administer? - CORRECT ANS
Acetaminophen
Acetaminophen is an analgesic used for mild to moderate pain. It can be
administered to a client who has peptic ulcer disease because it does not affect
blood coagulation and does not increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding.
Ibuprofen is an NSAID that is contraindicated for clients who have peptic ulcer
disease because it can reduce platelet aggregation and increase the risk of
gastrointestinal irritation and hemorrhage.
Naproxen is an NSAID that is contraindicated for clients who have peptic ulcer
disease because it can reduce platelet aggregation and increase the risk of
gastrointestinal irritation and hemorrhage.
Aspirin is an NSAID that is contraindicated for clients who have peptic ulcer disease
because it can reduce platelet aggregation and increase the risk of gastrointestinal
irritation and hemorrhage.
Nurse is preparing to administer heparin 8,000 units subq q8h. Available is heparin
10,000 units/ml. How many mL should nurse administer per dose? (Round to
nearest tenth) - CORRECT ANS 0.8 mL
Nurse is preparing to administer enteral tube feeding through NG tube at 250mL
over 4hr. Nurse should set pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Round to nearest
whole number) - CORRECT ANS 63 mL/hr
RN is preparing to administer amoxicillin 250 mg liquid suspension PO q8h to older
adult pt. Available is amoxicillin 50 mg/ml. How many ml should administer? (Round
to nearest whole number) - CORRECT ANS 5 ml
Nurse is caring for pt who has prescription for clopidogrel. Nurse should monitor pt
for which of following adverse effects? - CORRECT ANS Bleeding
Clopidogrel is an antithrombotic medication that inhibits platelet aggregation. It is
used to prevent stenosis of coronary stents, myocardial infarctions, and strokes. The
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nurse should monitor for coffee ground emesis, black tarry stools, ecchymosis, or
any indication of bleeding.
Nurse is teaching newly licensed nurse about contraindications to ceftriaxone. Nurse
should include severe allergy to which of following meds as contraindicated to
ceftriaxone? - CORRECT ANS Piperacillin
Clients who have a severe allergy to piperacillin, which is a penicillin, can have a
cross sensitivity to ceftriaxone, a third-generation cephalosporin. Ceftriaxone is
contraindicated for the client who has an allergy to cephalosporins or a severe
allergy to penicillin.
Nure is providing teaching to newly licensed nurse about metoclopramide. Nurse
should include in teaching that which of following conditions is contraindicated to this
med? - CORRECT ANS Intestinal obstruction
Metoclopramide reduces nausea and vomiting by increasing gastric motility and
promoting gastric emptying. It is contraindicated for a client who has an intestinal
obstruction or perforation.
Nurse is assessing pt who has new prescription for chlorpromazine to Tx
schizophrenia. Pt has mask-like facial expression and is experiencing involuntary
movements and tremors. Which of following meds should nurse anticipate
administering? - CORRECT ANS Amantadine
The client is experiencing parkinsonism, which is an adverse effect of the
antipsychotic medication chlorpromazine. Amantadine is an antiparkinsonian
medication used to treat the extrapyramidal manifestations that can occur with
chlorpromazine therapy.
Nurse is administering subq epinephrine for pt who is experiencing anaphylaxis.
Nurse should monitor pt for which of following adverse effects? - CORRECT ANS
Tachycardia
Adverse effects of epinephrine, an adrenergic agonist, can include tachycardia and
dysrhythmias as the result of cardiac stimulation.
Nurse is providing teaching to pt who has UTI and new prescriptions for
phenazopyridine and ciprofloxacin. Which of following statements by pt indicates
need for further teaching? - CORRECT ANS "I should notify my provider
immediately if my urine turns an orange color."
Phenazopyridine is a urinary tract analgesic used to relieve pain and burning during
urination. The medication can cause the client's urine to turn a reddish-orange color.
This coloration is an expected effect of this medication, although it can stain clothing,
and does not need to be reported to the provider.
Nurse is caring for older adult pt who has new prescription for zolpidem at bedtime to
promote sleep. Nurse should plan to monitor pt for which of following adverse
effects? - CORRECT ANS Dizziness
Zolpidem can cause dizziness and daytime drowsiness. It can cause confusion in the
older adult client.
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