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Acetazolamide MOA Correct answers carbonic anhydrase inhibitor -decreases aqueous humor production through diuresis *through kidneys* what allergy is contraindicated with Acetazolamide? Correct answers sullfa-based meds what does acetazolamide treat? Correct answers chronic open-angle glaucoma - but also used in acute closed-angle glaucoma when delay of surgery is desired to reduce intraocular pressure. -an adjunct in treating edema from CHF -an adjunct in treating epilepsy -...

A Nurse is caring for a clients on the med-surg unit. Which client is most at risk to develop a nosocomial infection? A- clinet with alcohol abuse admitted for detox B- Client with Type I diabetes and peripheral neuropathy C- Client recovering from a choleystectomy D- Client with full thickness burns, an NG tube and a Foley Correct answers D- Full thickness burn, NG tube and Foley *Think immunosupression and avenues for infection A nurse is caring for clients in the ICU. Which client m...

A nurse is preparing to administer a bisacodyl (Dulcolax) 10 mg suppository. Which of the following are correct administration guidelines for the nurse to implement? (Select all that apply.) Correct answers - Lubricate index finger - Insert suppository just beyond internal sphincter A nurse is caring for a client who has anemia and has difficulty swallowing pills. The client's provider has prescribed a liquid oral iron supplement. The client should be instructed by the nurse to take the i...

Insulins We'll CLIMB TO THE PEAK...starting FAST and ending SLOW. Correct answers FASTEST: Rapid acting insulins:Lispro (Humalog). ONSET: Less than 15 minutes. PEAK: 30 minutes to 1 hour. DURATION: 3 to 4 hours. FAST: Short acting insulins: Regular (Humulin R). ONSET: 30 minutes to 1 hour. PEAK: 2 to 3 hours. DURATION: 5 to 7 hours. SLOW: Intermediate-acting insulins: NPH insulin (Humulin N). ONSET: 1 to 2 hours. PEAK: 4 to 12 hours. DURATION: 18 to 24 hours. SLOWEST:...

What medications for airflow disorders can have an adverse effect of chest pain Correct answers Beta2 adrenergic agonists which are: formoterol, levalbuterol, salmeterol, terbutaline Nursing interventions for the adverse effect of chain pain r/t to beta2 adrenergic agonists? Correct answers dosage may need to be reduced observe chest, jaw, or arm pain in palpitations and notify provider check pulse and report an increase of greater than 20-30/min AVOID CAFFEINE How do you e...

Rho (D) Immune Globulin [RhoGAM] is used for what purpose? Correct answers When a mother is Rh negative, the infant is Rh positive, and the indirect Coombs test is negative How does RhoGAM work? Correct answers When a mother is Rh negative and their baby is Rh positive, the mother tends to develop antibodies in response to the Rh positive blood cells (b/c they are identified as foreign cells). RhoGAM prevents the development of these antibodies because they have the potential to attack future...

A 45-year old client is taking methylprednisolone. What pharmacological action should the nurse expect with this therapy? Correct answers Suppression of airway mucus production -corticosteroid A nurse is preparing to administer bisacodyl suppository to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Correct answers -lubricate index finger -insert suppository just beyond internal sphincter A nurse is caring for a client prescribed the HMG CoA reductase inhibitor, atorvasta...

a nurse is caring for a client who is receiving morphine, what assessment is priority Correct answers RR a nurse is assessing a client who has been using beclomethasone for 2 weeks to manage her asthma, what is the priority to report to the provider Correct answers bronchospasms a nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for beclomethasone inhaler to use with an albuterol inhaler for asthma maintenance, what should the nurse instruct? Correct answers you should ga...

A nurse is teaching a client who is to start taking methyldopa for the treatment of hypertension. Witch of the client following information should the nurse include in the teaching This medication can cause dizziness This medication can cause insomnia Expect to experience depression while taking this medication Expect to have increased salivation while taking this medication Correct answers This medication can cause dizziness A nurse is preparing to administer gentamicin 200 mg infusio...

a nurse is caring for a client who is receiving morphine, what assessment is priority Correct answers RR a nurse is assessing a client who has been using beclomethasone for 2 weeks to manage her asthma, what is the priority to report to the provider Correct answers bronchospasms a nurse is caring for a client who has prescription for terazosin, the nurse should identify that this medication is indicated for which of the following disorders? Correct answers hypertension BPH a nurse is ...