The nurse is caring for a patient who has been prescribed cefazolin sodium. Which
nursing assessment is the priority?
History, including allergies
Cardiac assessment
Neurological assessment
History of immunizations
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History, including allergies
Which agent would the nurse expect to be ordered to facilitate the diagnosis of
myasthenia gravis?
,Ambenonium chloride
Edrophonium chloride
Neostigmine methylsulfate
Physostigmine salicylate
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Edrophonium chloride
What will the nurse teach a patient who is taking isoniazid (INH)?
You will need to take vitamin C to potentiate the action of INH.
You should not be on that drug. I will check with the health care provider.
Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) will prevent numbness and tingling that can occur when taking
isoniazid.
Multidrug therapy is necessary to prevent the occurrence of resistant bacteria.
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Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) will prevent numbness and tingling that can occur
when taking isoniazid.
The nurse is caring for a patient whose cultural beliefs include being cared for by a large
extended family. In order to provide care while also respecting the patient's cultural
beliefs, what will the nurse do?
Limit the number of visitors allowed to see the patient.
,Give the family written instructions on how to care for the patient.
Involve the family as much as possible in the patient's care.
Make the health care provider aware that the family may question care.
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Involve the family as much as possible in the patient's care.
The nurse is preparing to administer the morning medications, which includes a
tetracycline. While preparing to administer the medication, the dietary staff delivers the
patient's breakfast tray. Which item on the tray would most concern the nurse?
Coffee
Eggs
Milk
Whole wheat toast
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Milk
A patient admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of pneumonia asks the nurse why she
is receiving codeine when she is free of pain. What is the nurse's best response?
"This medication will help decrease your coughing."
"This medication will help you bring up sputum."
, "This medication will help increase lung volume."
"This medication will strengthen your immune system."
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"This medication will help decrease your coughing."
A patient is admitted for treatment of opioid addiction. Which intervention is a priority?
Assess blood pressure every 8 hours.
Administer methadone.
Monitor temperature hourly.
Administer naloxone.
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Administer methadone.
Which is the highest priority nursing intervention for a patient who is starting on
metoprolol?
Peripheral pulses
Respiratory rate
Urinary retention
Lung sounds
nursing assessment is the priority?
History, including allergies
Cardiac assessment
Neurological assessment
History of immunizations
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History, including allergies
Which agent would the nurse expect to be ordered to facilitate the diagnosis of
myasthenia gravis?
,Ambenonium chloride
Edrophonium chloride
Neostigmine methylsulfate
Physostigmine salicylate
Give this one a try later!
Edrophonium chloride
What will the nurse teach a patient who is taking isoniazid (INH)?
You will need to take vitamin C to potentiate the action of INH.
You should not be on that drug. I will check with the health care provider.
Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) will prevent numbness and tingling that can occur when taking
isoniazid.
Multidrug therapy is necessary to prevent the occurrence of resistant bacteria.
Give this one a try later!
Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) will prevent numbness and tingling that can occur
when taking isoniazid.
The nurse is caring for a patient whose cultural beliefs include being cared for by a large
extended family. In order to provide care while also respecting the patient's cultural
beliefs, what will the nurse do?
Limit the number of visitors allowed to see the patient.
,Give the family written instructions on how to care for the patient.
Involve the family as much as possible in the patient's care.
Make the health care provider aware that the family may question care.
Give this one a try later!
Involve the family as much as possible in the patient's care.
The nurse is preparing to administer the morning medications, which includes a
tetracycline. While preparing to administer the medication, the dietary staff delivers the
patient's breakfast tray. Which item on the tray would most concern the nurse?
Coffee
Eggs
Milk
Whole wheat toast
Give this one a try later!
Milk
A patient admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of pneumonia asks the nurse why she
is receiving codeine when she is free of pain. What is the nurse's best response?
"This medication will help decrease your coughing."
"This medication will help you bring up sputum."
, "This medication will help increase lung volume."
"This medication will strengthen your immune system."
Give this one a try later!
"This medication will help decrease your coughing."
A patient is admitted for treatment of opioid addiction. Which intervention is a priority?
Assess blood pressure every 8 hours.
Administer methadone.
Monitor temperature hourly.
Administer naloxone.
Give this one a try later!
Administer methadone.
Which is the highest priority nursing intervention for a patient who is starting on
metoprolol?
Peripheral pulses
Respiratory rate
Urinary retention
Lung sounds
