A client asks the nurse why Diphenhydramine may be prescribed. The nurse understands that Diphenhydramine may be prescribed if a client reports which symptoms? -Correct Answer Pruritis, Motion Sickness, Rhinitis
A client is prescribed Morphine per PCA pump to control pain following surgery. The ...
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A client asks the nurse why Diphenhydramine may be prescribed. The nurse
understands that Diphenhydramine may be prescribed if a client reports which
symptoms? -Correct Answer ✔Pruritis, Motion Sickness, Rhinitis
A client is prescribed Morphine per PCA pump to control pain following surgery. The
nurse assesses the client and notes the client is lethargic, the respiratory rate is 6
breathes per minutes and the clients pupils are pinpoint. What intervention does the
nurse provide immediately? -Correct Answer ✔Administer Naloxone Hydrochloridw
The nurse on the post surgical unit reminds another nurse that both Potassium Chloride
injectable concentrate and IV Promethazine are "high alert" medications. The nurse
understands that a "high alert" classification has which meaning? -Correct Answer
✔The medications can pose a risk to clients if extra care is not used in their storage and
administration
The nurse provides medication teaching for a client with a diagnosis of HTN who is
prescribed a Clonidine patch. Which statement is MOST important for the nurse to
include in the teaching? -Correct Answer ✔Apply the patch to a clean, dry, hairless site
on the upper arm, outer arm or upper chest
The nurse provides care for a client with asthma. Which medication prescription would
the nurse question for a client with asthma? -Correct Answer ✔Hydrocodone
The nurse teaches a client about the use of a stool softener following surgery. Which
instruction is the MOST important for the nurse to include? -Correct Answer ✔It is very
important for you to drink plenty of liquids while you are taking this medication.
The home care nurse teaches the client using a metered-dose inhaler. Which method
does the nurse teach the client to use to determine when to replace the canister? -
Correct Answer ✔Calculate the number of doses used, and compare to the number
available
The nurse provides medication teaching to a client prescribed Ibandronate. Which is the
MOST important information for the nurse to include? -Correct Answer ✔swallow the
medication with a full glass of water and remain upright for 30 minutes
A client receives Aminophylline 400 MG every 6 hours. The ampule contains 500 MG in
20 ML of fluid. How many ML does the client received in 24 hours? -Correct Answer
✔64 ML
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The nurse instructs a client with a diagnosis of pernicious anemia to increase the
amount of Vitamin B12 in the diet. Which food contains the GREATEST amount of
Vitamin B12? -Correct Answer ✔Seafood
The nurse provides care for a client with asthma diagnosis of GERD who is receiving
Famotidine. The client reports muscle weakness and dark urine. Which response by the
nurse is best? -Correct Answer ✔The symptoms you describe could indicate liver
impairment. I will notify the health care provider.
The nurse cares for a client diagnosed with degenerative joint disease. The nurse
reviews the client's home medications and notes the client takes Acetaminophen and
Celecoxib. Which client statement is concerning to the nurse? -Correct Answer ✔My
urine is dark even though I drink plenty of fluids
The nurse provides a medication teaching for a client prescribed Spirinolactone for
treatment of HTN. The nurse determines that further teaching is necessary if the client
makes which statement? -Correct Answer ✔I will use a salt substitute instead of iodized
salt
I limit my fluids so I don't have to run to the bathroom
A client with a diagnosis of anxiety and depression comes to the community mental
health center and reports having feelings of overwhelming anxiety following the loss of a
job. The client has a history of drug and alcohol abuse but now reports sobriety for over
two years. Which anti anxiety medication does the nurse expect to be prescribed for the
client? -Correct Answer ✔Buspirone
A client diagnosed with epilepsy has taken Phenobarbital for seizure control for 2 years.
The clients partner calls the clinic and tells the nurse that the client is drowsy and their
balance and coordination are impaired. The clients neurologic baseline is alert and
oriented with normal gait and coordination. Which nursing action is MOST appropriate?
-Correct Answer ✔Instruct the partner to bring the client to the clinic and obtain and
order for a blood specimen.
The nurse teaches a client diagnosed with DM1 how to administer both regular and
intermediate acting insulin in one syringe. Which actions by the client indicate the client
understands how to correctly administer these medications? -Correct Answer ✔The
client draws up the regular insulin first, then the intermediate acting insulin.
The nurse provides care for a client with a diagnosis of depression who has been
receiving Fluoxetine for eight months. The client reports "Since I have been on the
medicine i feel less depressed, but I have been having frightening dreams and I want to
stop taking it". Which response by the nurse is MOST appropriate? -Correct Answer
✔The dosage of medication must be reduced gradually or you may experience severe
adverse effects
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