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Introduction to Pharmacology with
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A nurse is caring for a client on a medical-surgical unit.
Drag words from the choices below to fill in each blank in the following sentence. - Correct
AnswerWhen analyzing cues, the nurse should recognize that ingestion of grapefruit juice
decreases the rate of metabolism of nifedipine and increases the risk for toxicity from the
medication. Ingestion of milk products within 2 hr of taking tetracycline reduces absorption of
the medication.
A nurse is preparing to teach a client about their newly prescribed medications. The nurse
should identify that which of the following factors can decrease the client's ability to learn?
(Select all that apply.) - Correct AnswerImpaired cognitive level is correct. A lack of
understanding due to impaired cognitive and developmental levels can decrease the client's
ability to learn. The nurse should adjust instructional methods to accommodate the client's
developmental or cognitive level.
Language barrier is correct. If the nurse and the client speak different languages, this can affect
the client's ability to learn. The nurse should provide written information in the language the
client speaks and make arrangements for finding an interpreter if necessary.
Discomfort is correct. A client who is uncomfortable is not able to learn optimally. The nurse
should ensure that the client is comfortable prior to giving instructions.
Repetition of teaching is incorrect. Repeating important facts frequently and allowing clients to
practice new skills often enhances learning.
Unreadiness to learn is correct. A client's readiness to learn is an essential part of the client's
ability to learn. For example, a client who is experiencing denial or distress is not ready to learn.
, A nurse is caring for a client who is taking diphenhydramine for insomnia and reports
drowsiness. The nurse should identify that drowsiness indicates which of the following? -
Correct AnswerTherapeutic effect
Drowsiness is a therapeutic effect of diphenhydramine for a client who is taking the medication
to treat insomnia.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of renal insufficiency and is taking mediation.
Which of the following should the nurse monitor the client for? - Correct AnswerMedication
toxicity
Medication toxicity develops when the amount of a medication that is taken is greater than its
rate of excretion, and it results in the medication accumulating in the body. A client who has
renal insufficiency might have delayed or impaired excretion of the medication. The medication
dosage should be reduced if toxicity occurs.
A nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a client. In which of the following sections of
a medication resource should the nurse look to determine if the medication has more than one
use? - Correct AnswerIndications
The indications section provides information on conditions and diseases for which the
medication is used.
A nurse is caring for a client who is newly admitted to the facility for chest pain. At which of the
following times should the nurse begin teaching about medications and discharge planning? -
Correct AnswerAs soon as possible
Instruction should start at the beginning of care and when the client is receptive to learning.
Introduction to Pharmacology with
correct answers 100%
A nurse is caring for a client on a medical-surgical unit.
Drag words from the choices below to fill in each blank in the following sentence. - Correct
AnswerWhen analyzing cues, the nurse should recognize that ingestion of grapefruit juice
decreases the rate of metabolism of nifedipine and increases the risk for toxicity from the
medication. Ingestion of milk products within 2 hr of taking tetracycline reduces absorption of
the medication.
A nurse is preparing to teach a client about their newly prescribed medications. The nurse
should identify that which of the following factors can decrease the client's ability to learn?
(Select all that apply.) - Correct AnswerImpaired cognitive level is correct. A lack of
understanding due to impaired cognitive and developmental levels can decrease the client's
ability to learn. The nurse should adjust instructional methods to accommodate the client's
developmental or cognitive level.
Language barrier is correct. If the nurse and the client speak different languages, this can affect
the client's ability to learn. The nurse should provide written information in the language the
client speaks and make arrangements for finding an interpreter if necessary.
Discomfort is correct. A client who is uncomfortable is not able to learn optimally. The nurse
should ensure that the client is comfortable prior to giving instructions.
Repetition of teaching is incorrect. Repeating important facts frequently and allowing clients to
practice new skills often enhances learning.
Unreadiness to learn is correct. A client's readiness to learn is an essential part of the client's
ability to learn. For example, a client who is experiencing denial or distress is not ready to learn.
, A nurse is caring for a client who is taking diphenhydramine for insomnia and reports
drowsiness. The nurse should identify that drowsiness indicates which of the following? -
Correct AnswerTherapeutic effect
Drowsiness is a therapeutic effect of diphenhydramine for a client who is taking the medication
to treat insomnia.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of renal insufficiency and is taking mediation.
Which of the following should the nurse monitor the client for? - Correct AnswerMedication
toxicity
Medication toxicity develops when the amount of a medication that is taken is greater than its
rate of excretion, and it results in the medication accumulating in the body. A client who has
renal insufficiency might have delayed or impaired excretion of the medication. The medication
dosage should be reduced if toxicity occurs.
A nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a client. In which of the following sections of
a medication resource should the nurse look to determine if the medication has more than one
use? - Correct AnswerIndications
The indications section provides information on conditions and diseases for which the
medication is used.
A nurse is caring for a client who is newly admitted to the facility for chest pain. At which of the
following times should the nurse begin teaching about medications and discharge planning? -
Correct AnswerAs soon as possible
Instruction should start at the beginning of care and when the client is receptive to learning.
