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Saunders NCLEX RN NGN Newest 2026-2027 Version
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A client has begun using a methylxanthine bronchodilator.
What beverage should the nurse plan to teach the client to
avoid while taking this medication?
A) Coffee
B) Orange juice
C) Mineral water
D) Cranberry juice - ANSWER-A) Coffee
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- Cola, coffee, and chocolate contain methylxanthine and
should be avoided by the client taking a methylxanthine
bronchodilator.
- The additional methylxanthine could lead to increased
incidence of cardiovascular and central nervous system
side effects.
The nurse has given medication instructions to a client
beginning carbamazepine. The nurse determines that the
client understands the use of the medication if he makes
which statement?
A) "I will use sunscreen when outdoors."
B) "I can drive a car as long as it is not at night."
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C) "I will keep tissues handy because of excess
salivation."
D) "I will discontinue the medication if fever or sore throat
occurs." - ANSWER-A) "I will use sunscreen when
outdoors."
- Carbamazepine is an anticonvulsant. The client should
use protective clothing and sunscreen to avoid
photosensitivity reactions.
- Carbamazepine acts by depressing synaptic
transmission in the central nervous system (CNS).
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- Because of this, the client should avoid driving at any
time or doing other activities that require mental alertness
until the effect of the medication on the client is known.
- The medication may cause dry mouth, and the client
should be instructed to provide good oral hygiene and use
sugarless candy or gum as needed.
The nurse is told that the result of a serum carbamazepine
level for a client who is receiving the medication for the
control of seizures is 13 mcg/mL (55.03 mmol/L). Based
on this laboratory result, the nurse anticipates that the
primary health care provider (PHCP) will document which
prescription?
A) Discontinuation of the medication
Saunders NCLEX RN NGN Newest 2026-2027 Version
1 Complete All 160 Questions And Correct Detailed
Answers (Verified Answers) |Already Graded
A+||Brand New!!
A client has begun using a methylxanthine bronchodilator.
What beverage should the nurse plan to teach the client to
avoid while taking this medication?
A) Coffee
B) Orange juice
C) Mineral water
D) Cranberry juice - ANSWER-A) Coffee
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- Cola, coffee, and chocolate contain methylxanthine and
should be avoided by the client taking a methylxanthine
bronchodilator.
- The additional methylxanthine could lead to increased
incidence of cardiovascular and central nervous system
side effects.
The nurse has given medication instructions to a client
beginning carbamazepine. The nurse determines that the
client understands the use of the medication if he makes
which statement?
A) "I will use sunscreen when outdoors."
B) "I can drive a car as long as it is not at night."
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C) "I will keep tissues handy because of excess
salivation."
D) "I will discontinue the medication if fever or sore throat
occurs." - ANSWER-A) "I will use sunscreen when
outdoors."
- Carbamazepine is an anticonvulsant. The client should
use protective clothing and sunscreen to avoid
photosensitivity reactions.
- Carbamazepine acts by depressing synaptic
transmission in the central nervous system (CNS).
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- Because of this, the client should avoid driving at any
time or doing other activities that require mental alertness
until the effect of the medication on the client is known.
- The medication may cause dry mouth, and the client
should be instructed to provide good oral hygiene and use
sugarless candy or gum as needed.
The nurse is told that the result of a serum carbamazepine
level for a client who is receiving the medication for the
control of seizures is 13 mcg/mL (55.03 mmol/L). Based
on this laboratory result, the nurse anticipates that the
primary health care provider (PHCP) will document which
prescription?
A) Discontinuation of the medication
