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A nurse is caring for a postoperative client who has a nasogastric (NG) tube set to low
intermittent suction. The nurse recalls that the primary reason that an intravenous infusion of
5% dextrose with 0.45% sodium chloride and 20 mEq of potassium has been prescribed is to
prevent which complication? CORRECT ANS-Electrolyte imbalance
Nitroglycerin sublingual tablets are prescribed for a client with the diagnosis of angina. The
client asks the nurse how long it should take for the chest pain to subside after nitroglycerin is
taken. What should the nurse tell the client? CORRECT ANS-1 to 3 minutes
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition. Which responses
indicate that the client is experiencing hyperglycemia? Select all that apply. CORRECT ANS-
Polyuria
Polydipsia
Respiratory rate of 16 (so fking wrong)
Herpes simplex CORRECT ANS-Acyclovir sodium- antiviral
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A client with heart failure is to receive digoxin and asks the nurse why the medication is
necessary. What physiologic response will the nurse include when answering the client's
question? CORRECT ANS-Slows and strengthens cardiac contractions
A client presents with extensive lesions due to psoriasis. Which intervention does the nurse
anticipate from the healthcare provider? CORRECT ANS-Topical application of steroids
A client who had a femoropopliteal bypass graft is receiving clopidogrel (plavix)
postoperatively. What should the nurse teach the client related to the medication?
CORRECT ANS-Report any occurrence of multiple bruises
A 3-year-old child is to receive a liquid iron preparation. What will the nurse teach the mother
regarding this medication? CORRECT ANS-Have the child drink the diluted iron preparation
through a straw.
Which drug may cause sudden infant death syndrome? CORRECT ANS-Phenothiazines
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The protein binding capacity of drugs in infants is low. Which is an implication of this
physiologic process? CORRECT ANS-The free levels of a drug will increase.
Which antidepressant drug is a selective monoamine oxidase-B inhibitor? CORRECT ANS-
Selegiline
Nortriptyline three times a day is prescribed for a depressed client. When does the nurse
expect a therapeutic response? CORRECT ANS-2 to 3 weeks
An antianxiety medication is prescribed for an extremely anxious client. The client says, "I'm
afraid to take this medication because I heard they're addictive." The nurse teaches the client
that antianxiety medications have what properties? CORRECT ANS-Have the potential for
physiologic and psychological dependence
A depressed client is prescribed citalopram hydrobromide. Six days later the client tearfully
says to the nurse, "I'm taking an antidepressant, but it's not working. I'm hopeless." What is
the best response by the nurse? CORRECT ANS-"It takes 2 or 3 weeks before it begins to
relieve depression."
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A nurse is caring for a postoperative client who has a nasogastric (NG) tube set to low
intermittent suction. The nurse recalls that the primary reason that an intravenous infusion of
5% dextrose with 0.45% sodium chloride and 20 mEq of potassium has been prescribed is to
prevent which complication? CORRECT ANS-Electrolyte imbalance
Nitroglycerin sublingual tablets are prescribed for a client with the diagnosis of angina. The
client asks the nurse how long it should take for the chest pain to subside after nitroglycerin is
taken. What should the nurse tell the client? CORRECT ANS-1 to 3 minutes
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition. Which responses
indicate that the client is experiencing hyperglycemia? Select all that apply. CORRECT ANS-
Polyuria
Polydipsia
Respiratory rate of 16 (so fking wrong)
Herpes simplex CORRECT ANS-Acyclovir sodium- antiviral
, EXAM: Pharm EAQs Questions and Answers
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A client with heart failure is to receive digoxin and asks the nurse why the medication is
necessary. What physiologic response will the nurse include when answering the client's
question? CORRECT ANS-Slows and strengthens cardiac contractions
A client presents with extensive lesions due to psoriasis. Which intervention does the nurse
anticipate from the healthcare provider? CORRECT ANS-Topical application of steroids
A client who had a femoropopliteal bypass graft is receiving clopidogrel (plavix)
postoperatively. What should the nurse teach the client related to the medication?
CORRECT ANS-Report any occurrence of multiple bruises
A 3-year-old child is to receive a liquid iron preparation. What will the nurse teach the mother
regarding this medication? CORRECT ANS-Have the child drink the diluted iron preparation
through a straw.
Which drug may cause sudden infant death syndrome? CORRECT ANS-Phenothiazines
, EXAM: Pharm EAQs Questions and Answers
100% Solved
The protein binding capacity of drugs in infants is low. Which is an implication of this
physiologic process? CORRECT ANS-The free levels of a drug will increase.
Which antidepressant drug is a selective monoamine oxidase-B inhibitor? CORRECT ANS-
Selegiline
Nortriptyline three times a day is prescribed for a depressed client. When does the nurse
expect a therapeutic response? CORRECT ANS-2 to 3 weeks
An antianxiety medication is prescribed for an extremely anxious client. The client says, "I'm
afraid to take this medication because I heard they're addictive." The nurse teaches the client
that antianxiety medications have what properties? CORRECT ANS-Have the potential for
physiologic and psychological dependence
A depressed client is prescribed citalopram hydrobromide. Six days later the client tearfully
says to the nurse, "I'm taking an antidepressant, but it's not working. I'm hopeless." What is
the best response by the nurse? CORRECT ANS-"It takes 2 or 3 weeks before it begins to
relieve depression."
