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1. The nurse is talking with a new mother about C) Ibuprofen
medications that can be safely resumed now that she is
no longer pregnant. All the following medications are
contraindicated during pregnancy, but which one may
be ingested while breastfeeding without causing known
infant harm?
A) Lithium
B) Methotrexate
C) Ibuprofen
D) Nicotine
2. Which statement by a client indicates an A) "My warfarin dose may need to be readjusted when I take a course of
understanding of self-care precautions when taking antibiotics."
warfarin?
A) "My warfarin dose may need to be readjusted when I
take a course of antibiotics."
B) "I should expect pink urine due to metabolic bi-
products of the dye used in this medication."
C) "Herbal remedies are fine, but I shouldn't take aspirin
without consulting my provider."
D) "I should eat spinach to increase my iron count if my
INR goes below two."
,3. Male client tells the nurse he awakens once or twice D) Doxazosin
each night to video and has difficulty starting his stream
of urine. He describes these symptoms as " annoying."
The client provider examines him and notes that the
prostate is moderately enlarged. The client is sexually
active and tells the nurse that he doesn't want to take
any medication that will interfere with sexual function.
THe nurse anticipates the provider will order which of
the following?
A) Silodosin
B) A transurethral prostatectomy
C) Finasteride
D) Doxazosin
4.A 50-year-old postmenopausal cleint who has had a B) Transdermal preparations of estrogen therapy have reduced side effects.
hysterectomy has moderate to severe hot flashes and is
discussing estrogen therapy with the nurse. What will
the nurse tell the client regarding the side effect of
estrogen therapy?
A) An estrogen progesterone product will increase side
effects
B) Transdermal preparations of estrogen therapy have
reduced side effects.
C) Side effects of estrogen therapy are uncommon
among women of her age.
D) An intravaginal preparation may be best.
5. A Client has an infection caused by pseudomonas B) Aminoglycosides are inactivated by penicillins.
aeruginosa, and the prescriber has ordered intravenous
piperacillin and tobramycin. Why might the nurse
question this combination of antibiotics?
A) This combination causes tendon rupture.
B) Aminoglycosides are inactivated by penicillins.
C) Aminoglycosides alone are adequate against
pseudomonas. There is no need to risk penicillin allergy.
D) Aminoglycosides increase the risk of penicillin
allergy.
6. A client with bronchitis is taking C) Withhold the treatment and notify the provider of the symptoms.
trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole 160/800 mg orally,
twice daily. Before administering the third dose, the
nurse observes the client has a widespread rash, a
temperature and a heart rate of 100 beats/min. The
client looks ill and reports not feeling well. What is the
nurse's response?
A) Request an order for intravenous trimethoprim/
sulfamethoxazole.
B) Initiate probiotics.
C) Withhold the treatment and notify the provider of
the symptoms.
D) Administer the dose and request an order for an
antipyretic medication.
, 7. A client with cancer has been taking an opioid A- Over time, people can develop tolerance to opioids. We can discuss
analgesic four times daily for chronic pain and reports increasing your dose with the provider.
needing increased doses for pain. What will the nurse
tell the client?
A- Over time, people can develop tolerance to opioids.
We can discuss increasing your dose with the provider.
B- Take your medication more often to help control the
pain
C- You are addicted and should take a different
medication. We can discuss this with your provider.
D- The risk of respiratory depression increases over
time
8) A client who is suffering from an acute gout attack B) All of these medications should be taken concurrently during an acute
wants to know how colchicine differs from probenecid attack, and NSAIDS should be added for pain control.
and allopurinol in its actions. Which of these statements
shows the need for further teaching regarding purpose
and use of medications?
A- Allopurinol prevents the synthesis of uric acid.
B- All of these medications should be taken
concurrently during an acute attack, and NSAIDS
should be added for pain control.
C- Colchicine reduces inflammation caused by uric acid
D- Probenecid facilitates the elimination of uric acid in
the nephrons
9. The nurse understands that a bronchodilator would D- Shallow breath sounds with wheezing sounds in the upper lobes
be most therapeutic in which situation?
A- Irregular respiration, snoring, and intermittent
episodes of apnea
B- fine, scattered crackles heard bilaterally in the bases
C- course crackles in the right lower lobe
D- Shallow breath sounds with wheezing sounds in the
upper lobes
10. The parents of a child with asthma ask the nurse why B- Chronic steroid use can show growth
their child cannot use oral corticosteroids more often
because they are so effective. What is the correct
response by the nurse?
A- Frequent use of this drug may lead to a decreased
response.
B- Chronic steroid use can show growth
C- A hypersensitivity reaction to this drug may occur.
D- systemic steroids are more toxic in children
11. A client taking warfarin presents with bruises, dark A) Hold the warfarin and consult the provider regarding the next steps.
tarry stools, and an international normalized ratio (INR)
of 4.3. What is the nurse's action?
A) Hold the warfarin and consult the provider
regarding the next steps.
B) Give an ampule of vitamin K, then call the physician
to report client status.
C) Explain to the client the nurse may ask the provider
to order a test for leukemia.
D) Give the warfarin with a dark green salad and check
the next stool for blood.
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Terms in this set (100)
1. The nurse is talking with a new mother about C) Ibuprofen
medications that can be safely resumed now that she is
no longer pregnant. All the following medications are
contraindicated during pregnancy, but which one may
be ingested while breastfeeding without causing known
infant harm?
A) Lithium
B) Methotrexate
C) Ibuprofen
D) Nicotine
2. Which statement by a client indicates an A) "My warfarin dose may need to be readjusted when I take a course of
understanding of self-care precautions when taking antibiotics."
warfarin?
A) "My warfarin dose may need to be readjusted when I
take a course of antibiotics."
B) "I should expect pink urine due to metabolic bi-
products of the dye used in this medication."
C) "Herbal remedies are fine, but I shouldn't take aspirin
without consulting my provider."
D) "I should eat spinach to increase my iron count if my
INR goes below two."
,3. Male client tells the nurse he awakens once or twice D) Doxazosin
each night to video and has difficulty starting his stream
of urine. He describes these symptoms as " annoying."
The client provider examines him and notes that the
prostate is moderately enlarged. The client is sexually
active and tells the nurse that he doesn't want to take
any medication that will interfere with sexual function.
THe nurse anticipates the provider will order which of
the following?
A) Silodosin
B) A transurethral prostatectomy
C) Finasteride
D) Doxazosin
4.A 50-year-old postmenopausal cleint who has had a B) Transdermal preparations of estrogen therapy have reduced side effects.
hysterectomy has moderate to severe hot flashes and is
discussing estrogen therapy with the nurse. What will
the nurse tell the client regarding the side effect of
estrogen therapy?
A) An estrogen progesterone product will increase side
effects
B) Transdermal preparations of estrogen therapy have
reduced side effects.
C) Side effects of estrogen therapy are uncommon
among women of her age.
D) An intravaginal preparation may be best.
5. A Client has an infection caused by pseudomonas B) Aminoglycosides are inactivated by penicillins.
aeruginosa, and the prescriber has ordered intravenous
piperacillin and tobramycin. Why might the nurse
question this combination of antibiotics?
A) This combination causes tendon rupture.
B) Aminoglycosides are inactivated by penicillins.
C) Aminoglycosides alone are adequate against
pseudomonas. There is no need to risk penicillin allergy.
D) Aminoglycosides increase the risk of penicillin
allergy.
6. A client with bronchitis is taking C) Withhold the treatment and notify the provider of the symptoms.
trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole 160/800 mg orally,
twice daily. Before administering the third dose, the
nurse observes the client has a widespread rash, a
temperature and a heart rate of 100 beats/min. The
client looks ill and reports not feeling well. What is the
nurse's response?
A) Request an order for intravenous trimethoprim/
sulfamethoxazole.
B) Initiate probiotics.
C) Withhold the treatment and notify the provider of
the symptoms.
D) Administer the dose and request an order for an
antipyretic medication.
, 7. A client with cancer has been taking an opioid A- Over time, people can develop tolerance to opioids. We can discuss
analgesic four times daily for chronic pain and reports increasing your dose with the provider.
needing increased doses for pain. What will the nurse
tell the client?
A- Over time, people can develop tolerance to opioids.
We can discuss increasing your dose with the provider.
B- Take your medication more often to help control the
pain
C- You are addicted and should take a different
medication. We can discuss this with your provider.
D- The risk of respiratory depression increases over
time
8) A client who is suffering from an acute gout attack B) All of these medications should be taken concurrently during an acute
wants to know how colchicine differs from probenecid attack, and NSAIDS should be added for pain control.
and allopurinol in its actions. Which of these statements
shows the need for further teaching regarding purpose
and use of medications?
A- Allopurinol prevents the synthesis of uric acid.
B- All of these medications should be taken
concurrently during an acute attack, and NSAIDS
should be added for pain control.
C- Colchicine reduces inflammation caused by uric acid
D- Probenecid facilitates the elimination of uric acid in
the nephrons
9. The nurse understands that a bronchodilator would D- Shallow breath sounds with wheezing sounds in the upper lobes
be most therapeutic in which situation?
A- Irregular respiration, snoring, and intermittent
episodes of apnea
B- fine, scattered crackles heard bilaterally in the bases
C- course crackles in the right lower lobe
D- Shallow breath sounds with wheezing sounds in the
upper lobes
10. The parents of a child with asthma ask the nurse why B- Chronic steroid use can show growth
their child cannot use oral corticosteroids more often
because they are so effective. What is the correct
response by the nurse?
A- Frequent use of this drug may lead to a decreased
response.
B- Chronic steroid use can show growth
C- A hypersensitivity reaction to this drug may occur.
D- systemic steroids are more toxic in children
11. A client taking warfarin presents with bruises, dark A) Hold the warfarin and consult the provider regarding the next steps.
tarry stools, and an international normalized ratio (INR)
of 4.3. What is the nurse's action?
A) Hold the warfarin and consult the provider
regarding the next steps.
B) Give an ampule of vitamin K, then call the physician
to report client status.
C) Explain to the client the nurse may ask the provider
to order a test for leukemia.
D) Give the warfarin with a dark green salad and check
the next stool for blood.
