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Following the administration of sublingual nitroglycerin to a client
experiencing an acute anginal attack, which assessment finding
indicates to the nurse that the desired effect has been achieved?
A. Client states chest pain is relieved
B. Client's pulse decreases from 120 to 90
C. Client's systolic blood pressure decreases from 180 to 90
D. Clients SaO2 level increases from 92% to 96% - CORRECT
ANSWERS A. nitroglycerin reduces mycocardial oxygen
consumption which decreases ischemia and reduces chest pain
A client with hyperlipidemia recieves a prescription for niacin
(niaspan). which client teaching is most important for the nurse to
provide
a. expected duration of flushing
b. symptoms of hyperglycemia
c. diets that minimize gi irritation
d. comfort measure for pruritis - CORRECT ANSWERS A. flushing
of the face and neck, lasting up to an hour, is a frequent reason for
discontinuing niacin. inclusion of this effect in clietn teaching may
promote compliance in taking the med.
When assessing an adolescent who recently overdosed on
acetaminophen (tylonel), it is most important for the nurse to assess
for pain in which area of the body
a. flank
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b. abdomen
c. chest
d. head - CORRECT ANSWERS B. acetaminophen toxicisty an
result in liver damage; therefore, it is especially important for the
nurse to assess for pain in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen
(which might indicated liver damage)
A client is admitted to the coronary care unit with a medical
diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction. which medication
prescription decreases both preload and afterload
a. nitroglycerin
b. propranolol
c. propranolol
d. captopril - CORRECT ANSWERS A. nitroglycerin is a nitrate that
causes peripheral vasodilation and decreases contractility, thereby
decreasing both preload and afterload
A client is being treated for hyperthyroidism with propylthiouracil
(PTU). The nurse knows that the action of this drug is to
A. decrease the amount of the thyroid-stimulating hormone
circulating in the blood
B. increase the amount of thyroid-stimulating hormone circulating
in the blood
C. increase the amount of T4 and decrease the amount of T3
produced by the thyroid
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D. inhibit synthesis of T3 and T4 by the thyroid gland - CORRECT
ANSWERS D. PTU is an adjunct therapy used to control
hyperthyroidism by inhibiting production of thyroid hormones. It is
often prescribed in prep for thyroidectomy or radioactive iodine
therapy
Which change in data indicates to the nurse the desired effect of the
angiotensin II receptor antagonist has been achieved
A. Dependent edema reduced form +3 to +1
B. Serum HDL increased from 35 to 55mg/dl
C. PUlse rate reduced from 150 to 90 beats/min
D. Blood pressure reducedf rom 160/90 to 130.80 - CORRECT
ANSWERS D. angiotensin II receptor antagonist (blocker),
prescribed from treatment of HTN. The desired effect is a decrease
in blood pressure.
Which instructions should the nurse give to a female client who just
recieved a prescription for oral metronidazole (flagyl) for treatment
of trichomonas vaginalis (select all that apply)
A. increase fluid intake, especially cranberry juice
B. Do not abruptly discontinue the medication; taper use
C. Check blood pressure daily to detect hypertension
D. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medication
E. Use condoms until treatment is completed
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F. Ensure that all sexual partners are treated at the same time -
CORRECT ANSWERS ADEF
The nurse is transcribing a new prescription for spironolactone
(aldactone) for a client who receives an angiotensin-converting
enzyme inhibitor. Which action should the nurse implement
A. verify both prescriptions with the HCP
B. report the med interactions to the nurse manager
C. hold the ACE inhibitor and give the new prescription
D. Transcribe and send the prescription to the pharmacy - CORRECT
ANSWERS A. the concomitant use of an ACE inhibitor and a
potassium-sparing diuretic sucha s spironolactone, should be given
with caution b/c the two drugs may interact to cause an elevation in
serum potassium levels.
A client has myxedema, which results from a deficiency of thyroid
hormone synthesis in adults. The nurse knows that which
medication should be contraindicated for this client?
A. liothyronine (cytomel) to replace iodine
B. Furosemide (Lasix) for relief of fluid retention
C. Pentobarbital sodium for sleep
D. nitroglycerin for angina pain - CORRECT ANSWERS C. persons
with myxedema are dangerously hypersensitive to narcotics,
barbiturates, and anesthetics. They do not tolerate liothyronine and
usually receive iodine replacement therapy. These clients are also
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