The nurse is planning care for a client with major depression who is receiving a new prescription for duloxetine. Which information is most important for the nurse to obtain?
A. Liver function laboratory results
B. Family history of mental illness
C. Recent use of other antidepressants
D. Weigh...
Pharmacology hesi 315 Exam Questions
And Answers
The nurse is planning care for a client with major depression who is receiving a new prescription
for duloxetine. Which information is most important for the nurse to obtain?
A. Liver function laboratory results
B. Family history of mental illness
C. Recent use of other antidepressants
D. Weight change in the last month
Answer: A. Liver function laboratory result - ANS A. Liver function laboratory results
The nurse is preparing a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)and a
chronic productive cough for discharged home.Which prescribed medication should nurse
reviews with the client to manage this symptoms?
A Tiotropium.
B Prednisone
C Guaifenesin.
D Salmeterol. - ANS C Guaifenesin.
The nurse is caring for a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and is now
performing discharge teaching with this patient. What should the nurse include in the teaching
about breathing techniques?
Use diaphragmatic breathing.
Exhale through a wide open mouth.
Use chest breathing.
Make inhalation longer than exhalation. - ANS Use diaphragmatic breathing.
Before administering a newly prescribed dose of terbinafine HCI to a client with fungal infection
toenail infection, which assessment finding is most important for the nurse to address?
a. White blood cell count of 8,500/mm3 or 85x10/l(SI)
b. Employed as a construction worker.
c. Toenails appear thick and yellow.
d. Reported history of alcoholism. - ANS Reported history of alcoholism
A client with bipolar disorder admitted with severe depression and suicidal ideation receives a
prescription for lithium carbonate. Which instruction should the nurse provide to the client?
a) Notify healthcare provider prior to dental procedure
b) Avoid consuming all foods that contain iodine.
, c) Monitor blood glucose levels daily.
d) Eliminate of nonsteriodal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDSs). - ANS d) Eliminate of
nonsteriodal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDSs).
A client with anemia secondary to chronic kidney disease (CKD) started a prescription for
epoetin alfa tow months ago . Which client finding best indicates that the medication is
1effective?
a) Reports of increased energy levels and decreased fatigue
B) Food diary shows increased consumption of iron-rich foods.
C) Takes concurrent iron therapy without adverse effects.
D) Hemoglobin level increased to 12 grams/dl (120mmol/L). - ANS Hemoglobin level
increased to 12 grams/dL (120 mmol/L.)
After taking lactulose (cholac) for several days. What therapeutic response for a patient with
hepatic encephalopathy?
a) reduce liquid stools
b) improve mental status
c) increase urine output
d) ability to ambulate independently - ANS improve mental status
A client with heart failure (HF) develops hyperaldosteronism and spironolactone is prescribed.
Which instruction should the nurse include in this client's plan of care?
A Replace salt with a salt substitute.
B Monitor skin for excessive bruising.
C Cover your skin before going outside.
D Limit intake of high-potassium foods. - ANS Limit intake of high-potassium foods.
Which instruction should the nurse include when teaching a client about self-administration of a
bulk-forming laxative.
A Avoid the intake of dairy products while using the medication.
B Take the medication one hour after meals and other medications.
C Follow medication administration with an additional glass of water.
D Remain upright for thirty minutes following drug administration. - ANS Follow medication
administration with an additional glass of water.
A client diagnosed with chronic hepatitis C receiving ribavirin in combination with alfa- infection
reports the onset of extreme fatigue and dyspriea on exertion. It is most important for the nurse
to monitor which serum laboratory value?
A Sodium
B Glucose
C Hemoglobin
D Potassium - ANS Hemoglobin
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