NU 150 / NU150 Exam 2 – Pharmacology Review
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The nurse is discussing the benefits of adding an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor or
"statin drug" to a clients regimen with the PHCP. The nurse knows that this discussion
is based on the understanding that this class of drugs can reduce the risk of death from
which of the following?
Cardiovascular disorders
The nurse is preparing to administer amlodipine to a client who has angina. The client
asks how the medication works. The best response by the nurse is stating that the
medication
dilates vessels by manipulating the movement of calcium.
A nurse is caring for a client who has the information indicated below in the medical
record:
Diagnosis: Bacterial sepsis
Blood pressure (BP): 78/44 mmHg
The client has now been prescribed an adrenergic drug. The nurse knows that the
rationale for prescribing this type of drug is that adrenergic drugs
increase blood pressure and increase organ perfusion.
The nurse is reviewing dietary restrictions for a client who is currently taking warfarin.
Which of the
following statements by the client demonstrates a correct understanding of the
restrictions?
"I will limit the amount of spinach salad I eat."
The nurse is caring for an older adult client who is newly prescribed a beta-adrenergic
antagonist drug.
It is important to notify the primary health care provider (PHCP) if the client reports
allergy to beta blockers.
The nurse is caring for a client who is newly prescribed a thyroid supplement. The nurse
correctly informs the client that the full effects of the therapy may not be apparent for
up to
Several weeks or more
,The nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes mellitus and has now been prescribed
levothyroxine. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a correct
understanding of how to take the Medication?
"I should have my lab values and sugar monitored closely."
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving the medication propylthiouracil(PTU).
Which of the following findings should the nurse report to primary healthcare provider
immediately?
White blood cell count of 3,000/mm³
The nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed long-term prednisone treatment & is
suspected of developing a cushingoid appearance. Which of the following clinical
manifestations is consistent with this effect?
Moon face
The nurse is caring for a client who has been on antihyperlipidemic therapy for 3
months. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse review to evaluate
the effectiveness of this medication?
Serum lipid panel
The nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed anticoagulation therapy. Which
of the following does the nurse expect to see on the clients plan of care?
Use a soft toothbrush and electric razor.
The nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed a beta-adrenergic blocking
agent. The nurse knows that these drugs primarily work by blocking beta receptors
located mainly in the
Heart
The nurse is caring for a client who presents to the emergency department (ED) with
bleeding from the nose and an international normalized ratio (INR) value of 4.7
seconds. The client has a home prescription for warfarin. Which of the following does
the nurse anticipate will be prescribed for this client
Vitamin K
The nurse is assigned to a client who is prescribed an adrenergic drug. The client now
has hypoactive bowel sounds and reports constipation. Which of the following responses
by the nurse to the client indicates a correct understanding of adrenergic drugs?
"Your medication can cause decreased gastric motility and constipation."
The clinic nurse takes a phone call from a client who is prescribed an antianginal drug.
, The client states, "I am having chest pain! I have a history of angina." Which of the
following statements by the
nurse to the client is the priority?
"Describe your chest pain to me."
The nurse is assigned a client who i prescribed an adrenergic drug. The nurse knows
that adrenergic are indicated in which of the following conditions?
Septic shock
The nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client regarding anthypertensive drug therapy.
The nurse should include that
Drug therapy and lifetime adherence are important.
The nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed antihypertensive medication.
When reinforcing
client teaching about blood pressure measurement, the nurse should include which of
the following information
"It is important to measure and record your blood pressure to see if your medication is
working effectively."
The nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has been prescribed
propranolal. Which of
the following information noted in the clients record is the most concerning?
A medical history of asthma and emphysema.
The nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client who is newly prescribed antihypertensive
medication for
primary hypertension. The client asks. "What can I do to help control my blood
pressure?" The best response by the nurse is
"Do not discontinue your medication without talking to your primary health care
provider."
The nurse is assisting a client who is preserbed an antianginal medication to ambulate
in the hallway. Which of the following client findings requires Immediate follow-up?
Reports chest pain.
The nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed an antihypertensive drug and a
low-sodium DASH diet is recommended. Which of the following food choices selected
by the client indicates a correct understanding of this diet?
Cooked egg whites
The nurse is caring for a client who is being discharged from the hospital with a
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Solutions | Grade A
The nurse is discussing the benefits of adding an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor or
"statin drug" to a clients regimen with the PHCP. The nurse knows that this discussion
is based on the understanding that this class of drugs can reduce the risk of death from
which of the following?
Cardiovascular disorders
The nurse is preparing to administer amlodipine to a client who has angina. The client
asks how the medication works. The best response by the nurse is stating that the
medication
dilates vessels by manipulating the movement of calcium.
A nurse is caring for a client who has the information indicated below in the medical
record:
Diagnosis: Bacterial sepsis
Blood pressure (BP): 78/44 mmHg
The client has now been prescribed an adrenergic drug. The nurse knows that the
rationale for prescribing this type of drug is that adrenergic drugs
increase blood pressure and increase organ perfusion.
The nurse is reviewing dietary restrictions for a client who is currently taking warfarin.
Which of the
following statements by the client demonstrates a correct understanding of the
restrictions?
"I will limit the amount of spinach salad I eat."
The nurse is caring for an older adult client who is newly prescribed a beta-adrenergic
antagonist drug.
It is important to notify the primary health care provider (PHCP) if the client reports
allergy to beta blockers.
The nurse is caring for a client who is newly prescribed a thyroid supplement. The nurse
correctly informs the client that the full effects of the therapy may not be apparent for
up to
Several weeks or more
,The nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes mellitus and has now been prescribed
levothyroxine. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a correct
understanding of how to take the Medication?
"I should have my lab values and sugar monitored closely."
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving the medication propylthiouracil(PTU).
Which of the following findings should the nurse report to primary healthcare provider
immediately?
White blood cell count of 3,000/mm³
The nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed long-term prednisone treatment & is
suspected of developing a cushingoid appearance. Which of the following clinical
manifestations is consistent with this effect?
Moon face
The nurse is caring for a client who has been on antihyperlipidemic therapy for 3
months. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse review to evaluate
the effectiveness of this medication?
Serum lipid panel
The nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed anticoagulation therapy. Which
of the following does the nurse expect to see on the clients plan of care?
Use a soft toothbrush and electric razor.
The nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed a beta-adrenergic blocking
agent. The nurse knows that these drugs primarily work by blocking beta receptors
located mainly in the
Heart
The nurse is caring for a client who presents to the emergency department (ED) with
bleeding from the nose and an international normalized ratio (INR) value of 4.7
seconds. The client has a home prescription for warfarin. Which of the following does
the nurse anticipate will be prescribed for this client
Vitamin K
The nurse is assigned to a client who is prescribed an adrenergic drug. The client now
has hypoactive bowel sounds and reports constipation. Which of the following responses
by the nurse to the client indicates a correct understanding of adrenergic drugs?
"Your medication can cause decreased gastric motility and constipation."
The clinic nurse takes a phone call from a client who is prescribed an antianginal drug.
, The client states, "I am having chest pain! I have a history of angina." Which of the
following statements by the
nurse to the client is the priority?
"Describe your chest pain to me."
The nurse is assigned a client who i prescribed an adrenergic drug. The nurse knows
that adrenergic are indicated in which of the following conditions?
Septic shock
The nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client regarding anthypertensive drug therapy.
The nurse should include that
Drug therapy and lifetime adherence are important.
The nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed antihypertensive medication.
When reinforcing
client teaching about blood pressure measurement, the nurse should include which of
the following information
"It is important to measure and record your blood pressure to see if your medication is
working effectively."
The nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has been prescribed
propranolal. Which of
the following information noted in the clients record is the most concerning?
A medical history of asthma and emphysema.
The nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client who is newly prescribed antihypertensive
medication for
primary hypertension. The client asks. "What can I do to help control my blood
pressure?" The best response by the nurse is
"Do not discontinue your medication without talking to your primary health care
provider."
The nurse is assisting a client who is preserbed an antianginal medication to ambulate
in the hallway. Which of the following client findings requires Immediate follow-up?
Reports chest pain.
The nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed an antihypertensive drug and a
low-sodium DASH diet is recommended. Which of the following food choices selected
by the client indicates a correct understanding of this diet?
Cooked egg whites
The nurse is caring for a client who is being discharged from the hospital with a
