1 of 103
Term
The nurse administers risedronate to a client with osteoporosis at
0700. The client asks for a glass of milk to drink with the medication.
Which action should the nurse take?
A: Instruct the client that it is necessary to take nothing but water
with the medication.
B: Assign an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to bring the client
a glass of low fat milk.
C: Consult with a pharmacist about scheduling the dose one hour
after the client eats.
D: Withhold the medication until the client's breakfast tray is
available on the unit.
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B: Give sucralfate on an empty stomach.
, C.) increase fluid intake while taking this medication
D.) limit exposure to sunlight and avoid tanning beds
E.) report any tendon pain or swelling to the healthcare provider immediately
A: Instruct the client that it is necessary to take nothing but water with the
medication.
B: Remove the morphine patches.
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2 of 103
Term
A client with Parkinson's disease who is taking carbidopa/levodopa
reports the urine appears to be darker in color. Which action should
the nurse take?
A: Measure the client's urinary output.
B: Explain the color change is normal.
C: Obtain a specimen for a urine culture.
D: Encourage an increase in oral intake.
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D: Use an additional form of A: Report the finding to the
contraception. healthcare provider.
B: Explain the color change is C: Give a PRN prescription for
normal. benztropine.
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3 of 103
Term
The nurse is reviewing the history and physical examination of a
client who will be receiving asparaginase (Elspar), an
antineoplastic agent. The nurse consults with the registered nurse
regarding the administration of the medication if which of the
following is documented in the client's history?
A. Pancreatitis
B. Diabetes mellitus
C. Myocardial infarction
D. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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A. Have a chest x-ray prior to your
B. Gastric irritation
first dose
D: Hemoglobin. A. Pancreatitis
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4 of 103
Term
, A client who is experiencing vasomotor symptoms related to
menopause receives a new prescription for estrogen replacement.
Which client condition should the nurse report the healthcare
provider prior to administering the first dose of the medication?
A. Dyspareunia.
B. Osteoporosis
C. Colorectal cancer
D. Pulmonary embolism
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Enamel hypoplasia A. Dyspareunia.
A: St. John's Wort can decrease
D: Use an additional form of
plasma concentrations of
contraception.
cyclosporine.
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Term
The nurse administers risedronate to a client with osteoporosis at
0700. The client asks for a glass of milk to drink with the medication.
Which action should the nurse take?
A: Instruct the client that it is necessary to take nothing but water
with the medication.
B: Assign an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to bring the client
a glass of low fat milk.
C: Consult with a pharmacist about scheduling the dose one hour
after the client eats.
D: Withhold the medication until the client's breakfast tray is
available on the unit.
Give this one a try later!
B: Give sucralfate on an empty stomach.
, C.) increase fluid intake while taking this medication
D.) limit exposure to sunlight and avoid tanning beds
E.) report any tendon pain or swelling to the healthcare provider immediately
A: Instruct the client that it is necessary to take nothing but water with the
medication.
B: Remove the morphine patches.
Don't know?
2 of 103
Term
A client with Parkinson's disease who is taking carbidopa/levodopa
reports the urine appears to be darker in color. Which action should
the nurse take?
A: Measure the client's urinary output.
B: Explain the color change is normal.
C: Obtain a specimen for a urine culture.
D: Encourage an increase in oral intake.
Give this one a try later!
D: Use an additional form of A: Report the finding to the
contraception. healthcare provider.
B: Explain the color change is C: Give a PRN prescription for
normal. benztropine.
, Don't know?
3 of 103
Term
The nurse is reviewing the history and physical examination of a
client who will be receiving asparaginase (Elspar), an
antineoplastic agent. The nurse consults with the registered nurse
regarding the administration of the medication if which of the
following is documented in the client's history?
A. Pancreatitis
B. Diabetes mellitus
C. Myocardial infarction
D. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Give this one a try later!
A. Have a chest x-ray prior to your
B. Gastric irritation
first dose
D: Hemoglobin. A. Pancreatitis
Don't know?
4 of 103
Term
, A client who is experiencing vasomotor symptoms related to
menopause receives a new prescription for estrogen replacement.
Which client condition should the nurse report the healthcare
provider prior to administering the first dose of the medication?
A. Dyspareunia.
B. Osteoporosis
C. Colorectal cancer
D. Pulmonary embolism
Give this one a try later!
Enamel hypoplasia A. Dyspareunia.
A: St. John's Wort can decrease
D: Use an additional form of
plasma concentrations of
contraception.
cyclosporine.
Don't know?
