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Exam 2: PNR206 / PNR 206 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Medical-Surgical Nursing II | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Fortis Question: Hepatoxic drugs Answer: Acetaminophen Amiodarone Atorvastatin Carbamazepine Erythromycin Ibuprofen Methyldopa Phenytoin Sulfonamides Question: Preventing contraction of hepatitis Answer: Practice good hygiene. Avoid raw oysters and shellfish from contaminated waters may prevent infection with Hep A. Avoid unprote...

1. A client is receiving clonidine (Catapres) 0.1 mg/24hr via transdermal patch. Which assessment finding indicates that the desired effect of the medication has been achieved? A. Client denies recent episodes of angina. B. Change in peripheral edema from +3 to +1. C. Client denies recent nausea or vomiting. D. Blood pressure has changed from 180/120 to 140/70. Correct 2. 2.ID: 1 After abdominal surgery, a male client is prescribed low molecular weight heparin (LMWH). During administration...

NEW GENERATION(NGN) NCLEX QUESTIONS & Answers FOR 2023 EXAM   All Answers are correct. All the Best! The New Gen Nclex has 150 questions 1. A nurse is caring for a patient with diabetes. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when administering insulin? Select all that apply. A. Verify the correct dose with another nurse. B. Administer insulin via intramuscular injection. C. Monitor the patient's blood glucose level. D. Check the expiration date of the insul...

Antilipemic drugs HMG-coa reductase inhibitors Fibrates Bile acid sequestrants HMG-coa reductase inhibitor drugs atorvastatin Atorvastatin MOA inhibits HMG-coa to decrease cholesterol production in the liver Atorvastatin indication hypercholesterolemia Hyperlipidemia Atorvastatin adverse effects "STAT" "S" in STAT sore muscles (cramps, spasms, aches) Report! Why report sore muscles with atorvastatin use? could be rhabdomyolysis "T" in STAT toxic to liver "A" in STAT avoid gr...

Pharmacology A 1. 1.ID: A client is receiving clonidine (Catapres) 0.1 mg/24hr via transdermal patch. Which assessment finding indicates that the desired effect of the medication has been achieved? A. Client denies recent episodes of angina. Incorrect B. Change in peripheral edema from +3 to +1. C. Client denies recent nausea or vomiting. D. Blood pressure has changed from 180/120 to 140/70. Correct Catapres acts as a centrally-acting analgesic and antihypertensive agent. (D) indicate...

which of the following should a pharmacy technician identify as the primary purpose of MedWatch? (Ans- MedWatch is a program that allows anyone to voluntarily report a serious adverse event associated with the use of any medication, biological device, or dietary supplement. which of the following conditions is a contraindication to taking atorvastatin (Lipitor) (Ans- the pharmacy technician should recognize that pregnancy is a contraindication to taking atorvastatin. Patients who are preg...

ATI PN ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL / PN ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL EXAM TEST-BANK COMPLETE EXAM GRADED A+ A nurse is caring for a client who is taking lithium and reports persistent nausea and vomiting for 2 days. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse report to the provider? a) Potassium 4.0 mEq/L b) Lithium 0.9 mEq/L c) BUN 12 mg/dL d) Sodium 132 mEq/L - ANSWERS-D. Sodium 132 mEq/L Rationale: The nurse should identify that a sodium level of 132 mEq/L is not within the ex...

Exam 3: NSG318 / NSG 318 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Introduction to Pharmacology Exam | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - GCU Question: indication and contraindication for lisinopril Answer: ACE inhibitor for hypertension; do not give if hypotensive Question: the nurse educates the client that an annoying side effect of lisinopril is? Answer: an "ACE" cough - dry, irritating, nagging cough do not give if patient is hyperkalemic Question: va...

ANCC FNP Sample - Questions and Answers, Latest 2023 (Graded 100%) patient privacy with informed consent.: 1. evaluation and management code with history, examination and medical decision making. 7. The family nurse practitioner examines a patient who has sustained a non-work-related injury that interferes with the patient's ability to perform his or her job. The patient does not qualify for medical disability and has a reasonable chance of engaging in a suitable occupation with proper th...

CMS MED SURG Exam (100 Questions and Answers) 1) A nurse is obtaining a medication history from a client who is to start taking nitroglycerin for chest discomfort with activity. Which of the following medications should the nurse instruct the client to avoid taking within 24 hr of using nitroglycerin? O Atorvastatin O Metformin O Sildenafil O Omeprazole