1. a nurse is caring for a client who arrived at an emergency department following a bee
sting. which of the following findings indicates an anaphylactic reaction? - ANS-- low
blood pressure
2. - wheezing
3. - difficulty swallowing
4. a nurse is caring for a client who has a history of renal insufficiency and is taking lithium.
the nurse should monitor the client for which of the following? - ANS-drug toxicity
5. a nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for a drug. after receiving the
first dose of the drug, the client experiences anaphylaxis. the nurse should identify that
anaphylaxis represents which of the following results of the drug? - ANS-adverse effect
6. a nurse is caring for a client who is having difficulty remembering to take their prescribed
drug three times each day. the nurse should identify that which of the following alternate
forms of the drug can help to promote adherence to the prescribed dosage? -
ANS-extended-release tablet
7. a nurse is caring for a client who is newly admitted to the facility for chest pain. at which
of the following times should the nurse begin teaching about drugs and discharge
planning? - ANS-as soon as possible
8. a nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum and breastfeeding. the client asks the
nurse about the effects that taking over-the-counter drugs will have on her newborn.
which of the following should the nurse consider when recommending a drug for the
client? - ANS-- the newborn's weight
9. - how much breast milk the newborn consumes
10. - whether or not the benefits to the client outweigh the risks to the newborn
11. - the properties of the drug
12. a nurse is caring for a client who is receiving nitroglycerin IV and is switching to the oral
form of the drug. the nurse should identify that the oral dose will be higher than the IV
dose for which of the following reasons? - ANS-the oral form has decreased
bioavailability because of the first-pass effect
13. a nurse is caring for a client who is taking acetaminophen and codeine for pain relief.
these analgesic drugs interact with one another to cause an additive effect. the nurse
should identify that which of the following characteristics of additive drug interactions? -
ANS-- clients can achieve desired effects with the use of lower dosages
14. - both drugs have similar actions
15. A nurse is caring for a client who is taking diphenhydramine for insomnia and reports
drowsiness. The nurse should identify that drowsiness indicates which of the following? -
ANS-therapeutic effect
16. a nurse is caring for a client who was prescribed an antidepressant based on its ability to
prevent the reuptake of neurotransmitters. the nurse should identify that which of the
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