NCLEX PHARMACOLOGICAL THERAPIES EXAM 2024 WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS

NCLEX PHARMACOLOGICAL THERAPIES EXAM 2024 WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS A patient taking Fluoxetine Hcl (Prozac) asks the nurse when the medication will start to work. The patient started this medication two weeks ago. The nurse's response is CORRECT if she states: "Prozac works as soon as you take it and should be working now." "It should be another day or two. Then you will feel much better." "In another two weeks, you should start to feel a difference in your mood." "Prozac needs three months to work, so you will need to give it more time." - correct answer "In another two weeks, you should start to feel a difference in your mood." A patient is started on a daily amount of Phenytoin (Dilantin) 200mg PO in two divided doses. What instruction, if given by the nurse to the patient, is INCORRECT? "Remember to never skip a dose of this medication." "Maintain good oral hygiene and visit your dentist regularly." "You will need annual labs to determine the medication level in your body." "You need to increase your intake of vitamin D while taking this medication." - correct answer "You will need annual labs to determine the medication level in your body." A physician on the medical/surgical unit orders Mellaril (thioridazine hydrochloride) 75mg PO once daily for one of the nurse's patients. The pharmacy sends up liquid Mellaril with a concentration of 30mg/mL. How much Mellaril, in mL, will the nurse give for ONE dose? - correct answer 2.5mL A patient who is taking Lasix knows that he should increase intake of what food? Ice