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A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving intravenous therapy. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as a manifestation of fluid volume excess? a. Decreased bowel sounds b. Distended neck veins c. Bilateral muscle weakness d. Thread pulse b. Distended neck veins A nurse is caring for a client who has hyponatremia and is receiving an infusion of a prescribed hypertonic solution. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the treatment is eff...

A nurse contacts a client's provider on the telephone to obtain prescription for pain medication. Which of following actions should nurse take? A. Write the order on a prescription pad designated for the client's provider B. Have the provider spell out the unfamiliar medication names C. Read the prescription back to the provider using abbreviations D. Consult with a second nurse for any questions regarding dosage Have the provider spell out the unfamiliar medication names. Rationale: Th...

Nurse contacts a pt's provider on telephone to obtain prescription for pain med. Which of following actions should nurse take? Have the provider spell out the unfamiliar medication names. The nurse should ask the provider to spell out the name of the medication if the stated name is one the nurse is not familiar with. Nurse in clinic is caring for a pt who is taking aspirin for Tx of arthritis. Nurse should identify which of following findings as indication that pt is beginning to exhibit ...

A provider prescribes phenobarbital for a client who has a seizure disorder. The medication has a long half-life of 4 days. How many times per day should the nurse expect to administer this medication? A. One B. Two C. Three D. Four A (Medications with long half-lives remain at their therapeutic levels between doses for long periods of time. The nurse should expect to administer this medication once a day.) A staff educator is reviewing medication dosages and factors that influence medic...

Digoxin (lanoxin) Antidysrhythmic Side Effect: Blurred or doubled vision Guaifenesin Side Effect: Can cause drowsiness Estrogen (premarin) Side Effect: Increase Risk of Thromboembolism with shortness of breath, severe headache, vomiting. Sudden acute pain in the calves, legs, chest, abdomen Doxepin (Sinequan) Anticholinergic Side Effect: Urinary retention, constipation, drying of nasal/oral secretions, Increased Heart Rate Albuterol (

Nurse is providing teaching to a group of new parents about meds. Nurse should include that aspirin is contraindicated for children who have viral infection d/t risk of developing which of following adverse effects? Reye's syndrome Aspirin should not be given to children or adolescents who have a viral infection, such as chickenpox or influenza, due to the risk of developing Reye's syndrome. Nurse is providing teaching to pt who has CKF w/ AV fistula for hemodialysis and new prescription...

Cephalosporin -broad spectrum -ceph/cefs -Similar to PCN/ don't give if PCN allergy -can cause bleeding w/ other bleeding meds monitor bleeding time (tonsil story) - Disulfiram reaction (puke & puke & puke) just like Flagyl, the protozoal drug - Store in fridge & take with food ALL antibiotics have these side effects - allergy, hypersensitivity - suprainfection - organ (kidney & ear) toxicity - lowers OC effectiveness Vancomyocin - serious infections like MRSA - colitis by c-diff - ...

Antihypertensives These drugs affect both the blood pressure and the rhythm of the heart. Monitor patient blood pressure. *Orthostatic hypotension is a common side effect*. 1) Betablockers 2) Alpha 1 Blockers 3) Calcium Channel blockers 4) ACE Inhibitors 5) ARB Inhibitors 6) Diuretics Betablockers Usually end in *-olol*. Propranolol (Inderal) Atenolol (Tenormin) Metoprolol (Lopressor) What additional effects of betablockers should the nurse monitor? The nurse should monitor for bron...

A nurse is caring for a pregnant client who is schedules to have a contraction stress test (CST). The nurse should anticipate administering which of the following medications? Oxytocin A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed ergotamine tartrate (Ergomar). The nurse should recognize that ergotamine tartrate is indicated for which of the following? Migraine headaches A primary care provider has prescribed 250 mg PO Q6H of a medication for a client. The label reads 50 mg/ml. How many ...

A nurse is caring for a client who had abdominal surgery 24 hr ago. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority? Assist with deep breathing and coughing A nurse is talking with a client who has stage IV breast cancer. The nurse should recognize which of the following statements by the client as a constructive use of a defense mechanism? "I told my doctor that I would like to start a support group for other women who are sick in my community" A nurse is caring for a client who...