herzing university

A client is prescribed phenobarbital sodium (Luminal) for a seizure disorder. The medication has a long half-life of 4 days. Based on this half-life, the medication will most likely be prescribed A. once a day. B. twice a day. C. three times a day. D. four times a day. - ANS ANS: A Medication with long half-lives remain at their therapeutic levels between doses for long periods of time. Therefore, this medication can be administered once a day. A nurse educator is reviewing medic...

in the morning before the child goes to school - ANS Methylphenidate: A CNS stimulant for (ADHD) in children, dose should be administered GI complaints, such as diarrhea - ANS Quinidine: given for dysrhythmias, has the most common side effect of Have another nurse check the prescription. An important intervention because death can occur from overdose. - ANS Methotrexate: A disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) for rheumatoid arthritis What is the most ...

A client diagnosed with multiple sclerosis is experiencing profound weakness, blurry vision, and shooting pains in both legs. Which medication is considered the best course of treatment for the nurse to administer? - ANS a. High dose methylprednisolone intravenously. b. Baclofen three times a day. c. Broad spectrum antibiotic coverage orally. d. Immunomodulatory drug therapy periodically. a Rationale Multiple sclerosis (MS) relapses are caused by inflammation in the central nervo...

Digoxin (Lanoxin) - positive inotrope (increases force of contraction); negative chronotrope (decreases heart rate). How do you assess for this? - ANS Always take apical pulse for one full minute Client with a long hx of daily digoxin and fourosemide (Lasix) use; creates a high risk for dig toxicity because - ANS Lasix can cause hypokalemia, which can lead to dig toxicity What can happen when Digoxin is taken with Dronedarone (Multaq), which is another anti-dysrhythmic drug...

What is the indication for metoclopramide/reglan? -ANS Prevention of chemotherapy-induced emesis and diabetic gastroparesis Side effects of metoclopramide/reglan -ANS Drowsiness, EPS such as tremors Notify MD if what occurs when using metoclopramide/reglan -ANS Tremors What is the indication xenical (orlistat, Alli) -ANS For PTs with BMI of 30+; LT weight control SE of xenical (orlistat or alli) -ANS Oily stool and flatulence Nursi...

Which nursing action is the priority when administering chelation therapy for a toddler-age client? 1 Assessing vital signs 2 Monitoring urine output 3 Conducting a behavioral assessment 4 Providing education to reduce lead exposure - ANS 2 A 67-year-old client has tested positive for influenza A. The client also has asthma. Which drug would the nurse recommend be avoided in this client? 1 Ribavirin 2 Zanamivir 3 Oseltamivir 4 Amantadine - ANS 2 Which first line me...

The nurse cares for a client receiving vancomycin for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. After reviewing the list of medications that the client is taking concurrently, which drug interactions concern the nurse? Select all that apply. 1. Polyethylene glycol 2. NSAIDs 3. Aminoglycosides 4. Cyclosporine 5. Acetaminophen - ANS 2, 3, 4 The nurse cares for a client who has a history of congestive heart failure. The client has prescriptions of furosemide and gentamicin for ...

IS 160 ( Spreadsheets) Latest Midterms Review Q & S 2024IS 160 ( Spreadsheets) Latest Midterms Review Q & S 2024IS 160 ( Spreadsheets) Latest Midterms Review Q & S 2024

IS 171 ( Visual Basic I) Latest Midterms Review Q & S 2024IS 171 ( Visual Basic I) Latest Midterms Review Q & S 2024IS 171 ( Visual Basic I) Latest Midterms Review Q & S 2024IS 171 ( Visual Basic I) Latest Midterms Review Q & S 2024

IS 183 ( Database Concepts & Applications I ) Latest Midterms Review Q & S 2024IS 183 ( Database Concepts & Applications I ) Latest Midterms Review Q & S 2024IS 183 ( Database Concepts & Applications I ) Latest Midterms Review Q & S 2024