pharmacology study questions A med surg
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water daily.
has a prescription for trimethoprim/
sulfamethoxazole. Which of the following - The nurse should instruct the client to increase water intake
instructions should the nurse include in the to 1,920 to 2,400 mL (64 to 80 oz) a day to decrease the
teaching? chance of kidney damage from crystallization.
Take the medication with food.
Expect a fine, red rash as a transient effect.
Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water daily.
Store the medication in the refrigerator.
Contraindication: Ciprofloxacin I have tendonitis, so I haven't been able to exercise.
- The nurse should identify tendonitis is a contraindication for
taking ciprofloxacin due to the risk of tendon rupture.
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,pharmacology study questions A med surg
Patient teaching: (MUCINEX) Increase fluid intake to at least 2 liters each day
Guaifenesin for URI while taking this medication.
- The nurse should instruct the client to increase fluid intake to
at least 2 L per day while taking guaifenesin. An increase in
fluid intake facilitates the removal of secretions and helps to
create a more productive cough.
Lab Results Review: total cholesterol
Clozapine for schizophrenia
review first? - The nurse should review the client's total cholesterol before
administering clozapine, because this medication can cause
hyperlipidemia.
Patient Teaching: Report muscle pain, avoid grapefruit juice, expect this med to
Simvastatin be a lifelong therapy
-Side effects: myopathy > rhabdomyolysis
-Take in the evening
4/16/2026, 12:59:57 PM
, pharmacology study questions A med surg
patient has heart failure and is receiving an increased cardiac output
IV infusion of dopamine. Which finding
indicates that the med is working? - Dopamine is an adrenergic that causes a receptor specificity
effect, which increases cardiac output and improves
perfusion.
Adverse Effect: tingling in fingers
Acetazolamide for open-angle glaucoma
- The nurse should instruct the client to report the adverse
effect of paresthesia, a tingling sensation in the extremities,
when taking acetazolamide.
Adverse Effect: urinary retention
Amitriptyline (antidepressant)
- The nurse should instruct the client that amitriptyline causes
the anticholinergic effect of urinary retention.
4/16/2026, 12:59:57 PM
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water daily.
has a prescription for trimethoprim/
sulfamethoxazole. Which of the following - The nurse should instruct the client to increase water intake
instructions should the nurse include in the to 1,920 to 2,400 mL (64 to 80 oz) a day to decrease the
teaching? chance of kidney damage from crystallization.
Take the medication with food.
Expect a fine, red rash as a transient effect.
Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water daily.
Store the medication in the refrigerator.
Contraindication: Ciprofloxacin I have tendonitis, so I haven't been able to exercise.
- The nurse should identify tendonitis is a contraindication for
taking ciprofloxacin due to the risk of tendon rupture.
4/16/2026, 12:59:57 PM
,pharmacology study questions A med surg
Patient teaching: (MUCINEX) Increase fluid intake to at least 2 liters each day
Guaifenesin for URI while taking this medication.
- The nurse should instruct the client to increase fluid intake to
at least 2 L per day while taking guaifenesin. An increase in
fluid intake facilitates the removal of secretions and helps to
create a more productive cough.
Lab Results Review: total cholesterol
Clozapine for schizophrenia
review first? - The nurse should review the client's total cholesterol before
administering clozapine, because this medication can cause
hyperlipidemia.
Patient Teaching: Report muscle pain, avoid grapefruit juice, expect this med to
Simvastatin be a lifelong therapy
-Side effects: myopathy > rhabdomyolysis
-Take in the evening
4/16/2026, 12:59:57 PM
, pharmacology study questions A med surg
patient has heart failure and is receiving an increased cardiac output
IV infusion of dopamine. Which finding
indicates that the med is working? - Dopamine is an adrenergic that causes a receptor specificity
effect, which increases cardiac output and improves
perfusion.
Adverse Effect: tingling in fingers
Acetazolamide for open-angle glaucoma
- The nurse should instruct the client to report the adverse
effect of paresthesia, a tingling sensation in the extremities,
when taking acetazolamide.
Adverse Effect: urinary retention
Amitriptyline (antidepressant)
- The nurse should instruct the client that amitriptyline causes
the anticholinergic effect of urinary retention.
4/16/2026, 12:59:57 PM
