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Question 1: The nurse is instructing a patient who will take psyllium (Metamucil) to treat constipation. What information will the nurse include when teaching this patient? A. The need to monitor for systemic side effects. B. The need to use the dry form of Metamucil to prevent cramping. C. The importance of consuming adequate amounts of water. D. The onset of action of 30 to 60 minutes after administration. Question 2: The client is 34 years old and has recently started taking theophy...

Question 1: A nurse is teaching a client who is taking metronidazole. Which of the following sense alterations should the nurse Include as an adverse effect of metronidazole? A. Hearing Loss B. Alterations in touch C. Metallic taste D. Olfactory changes Question 2: A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for erythromycin. Which of the following Information should the nurse include? A. 'Monitor for ringing in your ears." B. Expect your skin to turn yellow. C. Inc...

Question 1: A medication is described as having teratogenic side effects. The nurse understands that teratogenic is defined as which of the following? A. A medication that causes harm to a fetus. B. A medication that causes kidney damage. C. A medication that acts in the opposite manner than expected. D. A medication that causes an additive effect. Explanation Teratogenic refers to an agent or factor that causes malformation of an embryo. It is something that can interfere with normal...

Question 1: A nurse is caring for a client who escapes anxiety-causing thoughts by ignoring their existence. The nurse should recognize this behavior as which of the following defense mechanisms? A. Denial B. Splitting C. Repression D. Sublimation Explanation Repression is a defense mechanism that involves pushing distressing or anxiety-provoking thoughts, memories, or impulses into the unconscious mind. By repressing these thoughts, the individual can avoid dealing with the...

Question 1: A nurse is caring for a client who has expressed a desire to refuse treatment. What is the nurse’s ethical responsibility in this situation? A. The nurse should respect the client’s autonomy and right to refuse treatment. B. The nurse should convince the client to accept the treatment. C. The nurse should administer the treatment against the client’s wishes. D. The nurse should ignore the client’s wishes and follow the physician’s orders. Explanation: Autonomy...

Question 1: A nurse is caring for a client. Exhibit 1 Nurses' Notes 0800: Exhibit 2 Vital Signs 0830: Exhibit 3 Antibiotic administered as prescribed. Bilateral breath sounds clear and present throughout. The client reports itching over the chest area and has urticaria over the chest and trunk. The client states tongue feels swollen. Bilateral breath sounds with scattered wheezing upon auscultation. Select the 4 findings that require immediate follow-up. A. Urticaria B. Swollen tongue ...

Below are questions with answers and explanations. Question 1: During her sports physical examination, 15-year-old female requests oral contraceptives. She explains that she is sexually active and does not want her parents to know. Which action should the nurse take? A. Encourage the client to discuss her need for contraceptives with her parents. B. Counsel the client about the risks and benefits of using oral contraceptives. C. Explain that she needs parental approval to receive c...

CARDIOVASCULAR 1.ACE INHIBITORS Benazepril HCL Catopril Enalapril Fosinopril Lisinopril Ramipril 2.ALPHA BLOCKERS Doxazosin Mesylate Prazosin HCL Terazosin HCL Valsartan Valsartan Hydrochlorothiazide 3.ANTIARRHYTHMICS Amiodarone HCL Lidocaine HCL Procainamide Quindine Sotalol 4.ANTIHYPERTENSIVES Bisoprolol Clonidine Patch Hydralazine HCL Hydrochlorothiazide/Lisinopril Minoxidil 5. ANTILIPEMIC AGENTS Atrovastatin Calcium Colestipol Fenofibrate Gem...

Question: Oral tetracycline (Sumycin), for the treatment of acute frontal sinusitis, should be administered: A. With milk. B. With meals. C. On an empty stomach. Correct D. With an antacid. Explanation: Tetracycline (Sumycin) should be administered on an empty stomach (i.e., 1 hour prior to, or 2 hours after meals) to increase total absorption and with adequate amount of fluid to reduce the risk of esophageal irritation and ulceration. It should be administered at least 1 to 2 ho...

Question: Folic acid (vitamin B9) is used to treat: A. microcytic anemia. B. anemia of chronic disease. C. macrocytic anemia. Correct D. normochromic anemia. Explanation: Folic acid (vitamin B9) is used to treat macrocytic anemia secondary to folic acid deficiency. Folic acid is necessary for purine and pyrimidine synthesis, and is required for nucleoprotein synthesis and maintenance in erythropoiesis. It stimulates WBC and platelet production in folate deficiency anemia. Qu...