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A nurse is caring for a postsurgical patient who has small torturous veins and had a
difficlut IV insertion. the patient isnow recieving medications on a regular basis.
what is the best nursing intervention to minimize the adverse effects of this drug
therapy?
A) monitor the patient's bleeding time
B) check the patients blood glucose levels
C) record baseline vital signs
D) Monitor the IV site for redness, swelling, or pain✔️✔️✔️answer→D)
monitor the iv site for redness, swelling, or pain
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A patient is in the clinic after 6 weeks of taking riluzozle (Rilutek) for a recent
diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. The nurse will prioritize assessment for
which of the following?
A) weight gain
B) constipation
C) increased energy
D) dizziness✔️✔️✔️answer→D) dizziness
Which of the following patients demonstrates the clearest indication for treatment
with prednisone?
A) A 66-year-old woman whose history of smoking has culminated in a diagnosis
of emphysema
B) A 70-year-old man whose rheumatoid arthritis has not responded to OTC pain
relievers
C) A 12-year-old boy whose long-standing fatigue and malaise have been
attributed to leukemia
D) A 50-year-old woman who is being treated for hypertension with a diuretic and
an ACE inhibitor✔️✔️✔️answer→B) A 70-year-old man whose rheumatoid
arthritis has not responded to OTC pain relievers Prednisone is mostly used to treat
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conditions such as breathing problems, skin diseases, arthritis, immune system
disorders, eye problems, blood problems and disorders, allergies, and cancer.
Prednisone lowers the response of the immune system of an individual to various
diseases with an aim of reducing some symptoms such as allergic reactions and
swellings. Prednisone achieves this as it belongs to a category of drugs referred to
as corticosteroids. Emphysema, leukemia, and hypertension do not need lowering
of the response of the body's immune system and hence cannot be treated using
prednisone.
A nurse has been administering a drug to a patient intramuscularly (IM). The
physician discontinued the IM dose and wrote an order for the drug to be given
orally. The nurse notices that the oral dosage is considerably higher than the
parenteral dose and understands that this due to__
A) passive diffusion.
B) active transport.
C) glomerular filtration.
D) first-pass effect✔️✔️✔️answer→D) First pass effect is a phenomenon of
drug metabolism whereby the concentration of a drug specifically when
administered orally, is greatly reduced before it reaches the systemic circulation.
Therefore, necessitating the need for higher oral dosage than the parenteral dose.
A cardiac care nurse is monitoring a patient who is receiving lidocaine (Xylocaine)
per IV infusion pump for an acute ventricular arrhythmia associated with an acute
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MI. Which of the following patient manifestations would cause the nurse to notify
the physician immediately?
A) Confusion
B) Headache
C) Nausea
D) Leg cramps✔️✔️✔️answer→A) The nurse would notify the physician
immediately if the patient exhibits confusion while receiving lidocaine (Xylocaine)
for an acute ventricular arrhythmia associated with an acute MI. Confusion can be
a sign of lidocaine toxicity, which can lead to serious complications such as
seizures or cardiac arrest. Therefore, it is important to alert the physician promptly
so that appropriate interventions can be taken to ensure the patient's safety and
well-being.
A nurse is caring for a patient who is admitted into the cardiac care unit with acute,
decompensated heart failure. Nesiritide (Natrecor) has been ordered. When
preparing for administration of the drug, the nurse will__
A) add the reconstituted vial of medication to a 1,000 mL IV bag.
B) shake the vial vigorously to mix the medication for reconstitution.
C) administer the initial IV bolus over approximately 60 seconds.
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