A nurse administers pramlintide at 0800 to a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. At
which of the following times should the nurse expect the drug to exert its peak
action?
[] 0820
[] 0900
[] 1030
[] 1100
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[] 0820
Which laboratory test should the nurse monitor the client for that is receivinginsulin?
A.
Potassium
B.
Sodium
,C.
AST(aspartate aminotransferase)
D.
Serum amylase
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A.
Potassium
The nurse has provided discharge teaching for a client prescribed a mydriatic drug.
Which statement made by the client indicates further teaching isrequired?
A.
"I will use artificial tears if my eyes feeldry."
B.
"I will wear sunglasses while I amoutside."
C.
"I may have periods of blurry vision for severaldays."
D.
"I will not drive until this drug wearsoff."
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A.
"I will use artificial tears if my eyes feeldry."
A nurse is providing teaching to a client about taking fludrocortisone to treat
adrenocortical insufficiency. Which of the following instructions should the nurse
include? (select all that apply)
[] obtain weight measurement daily
[] report weakness or palpitations
[] have blood pressure checked regularly
,[] eat more iron-rich foods
[] avoid drinking grapefruit juice
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[] obtain weight measurement daily
[] report weakness or palpitations
[] have blood pressure checked regularly
Which information should the nurse include in the teaching for a client prescribed an
alpha1-adrenergic blocker for the treatment of benign prostatichyperplasia?
A.
Take the first dose of the medication in the morning with breakfast
B.
Monitor your blood pressure on a weekly basis and report anyB/P over140/90
mmHg
C.
Hold the prescription if you are experiencing dizziness
D.
Call your healthcare provider if you are unable to take the prescription for 2 days
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D.
Call your healthcare provider if you are unable to take the prescription for
2 days
Which finding indicates that endocrine pharmacotherapy has been successful in
treating a maleclient?
A.
Patient's sperm count is 22million/mL.
B.
Patient's ejaculate volume is 2 mL.
, C.
Patient reports reduced difficulty in achieving and maintaining an erection.
D.
Patient reports pleasure with intercourse.
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A.
Patient's sperm count is 22million/mL.
A male client prescribed estrogen for prostate cancer asks the nurse why they are
receiving a female hormone. Which response should the nurseprovide?
A.
"It eliminates the testosterone that encourages the growth of the cancercells"
B.
"It keeps the cancer cells from receivingnutrients."
C.
"It suppresses secretion of the androgens that make your cancergrow."
D.
"It shrinks your cancer by causing the cells to die at a fasterrate."
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C.
"It suppresses secretion of the androgens that make your cancergrow."
A nurse is teaching a client who has a prescription for calcium citrate about
manifestations of hypercalcemia. Which of the following manifestations should the
nurse include in the teaching?
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which of the following times should the nurse expect the drug to exert its peak
action?
[] 0820
[] 0900
[] 1030
[] 1100
Give this one a try later!
[] 0820
Which laboratory test should the nurse monitor the client for that is receivinginsulin?
A.
Potassium
B.
Sodium
,C.
AST(aspartate aminotransferase)
D.
Serum amylase
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A.
Potassium
The nurse has provided discharge teaching for a client prescribed a mydriatic drug.
Which statement made by the client indicates further teaching isrequired?
A.
"I will use artificial tears if my eyes feeldry."
B.
"I will wear sunglasses while I amoutside."
C.
"I may have periods of blurry vision for severaldays."
D.
"I will not drive until this drug wearsoff."
Give this one a try later!
A.
"I will use artificial tears if my eyes feeldry."
A nurse is providing teaching to a client about taking fludrocortisone to treat
adrenocortical insufficiency. Which of the following instructions should the nurse
include? (select all that apply)
[] obtain weight measurement daily
[] report weakness or palpitations
[] have blood pressure checked regularly
,[] eat more iron-rich foods
[] avoid drinking grapefruit juice
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[] obtain weight measurement daily
[] report weakness or palpitations
[] have blood pressure checked regularly
Which information should the nurse include in the teaching for a client prescribed an
alpha1-adrenergic blocker for the treatment of benign prostatichyperplasia?
A.
Take the first dose of the medication in the morning with breakfast
B.
Monitor your blood pressure on a weekly basis and report anyB/P over140/90
mmHg
C.
Hold the prescription if you are experiencing dizziness
D.
Call your healthcare provider if you are unable to take the prescription for 2 days
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D.
Call your healthcare provider if you are unable to take the prescription for
2 days
Which finding indicates that endocrine pharmacotherapy has been successful in
treating a maleclient?
A.
Patient's sperm count is 22million/mL.
B.
Patient's ejaculate volume is 2 mL.
, C.
Patient reports reduced difficulty in achieving and maintaining an erection.
D.
Patient reports pleasure with intercourse.
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A.
Patient's sperm count is 22million/mL.
A male client prescribed estrogen for prostate cancer asks the nurse why they are
receiving a female hormone. Which response should the nurseprovide?
A.
"It eliminates the testosterone that encourages the growth of the cancercells"
B.
"It keeps the cancer cells from receivingnutrients."
C.
"It suppresses secretion of the androgens that make your cancergrow."
D.
"It shrinks your cancer by causing the cells to die at a fasterrate."
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C.
"It suppresses secretion of the androgens that make your cancergrow."
A nurse is teaching a client who has a prescription for calcium citrate about
manifestations of hypercalcemia. Which of the following manifestations should the
nurse include in the teaching?
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