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MD prescribes PTU (propylthiouracil) & Lugol's (Iodine) for hyperthyroidism- how is it
administered? - ANS✔✔---Administer Lugol's (Iodine) 1 hour before PTU
A patient with cancer metastasis and renal insuficency is breathing shallow with
respiration rate of 8 breaths/min is getting Fentanyl- what should the nurse do first. -
ANS✔✔---Notify the Doctor
Patient is taking verapamil (calan) what should the nurse assess? - ANS✔✔---Asses
BP; Verapamil (calan) is a BP med.
Pt is very anxious and suicidal; Lithium level is 15 mEq; Which action should the nurse
implement? - ANS✔✔---Instruct pt to drink 3 liters in 24 hours. Normal lithium is 0.8-
1.2 mEq
A patient is taking Ginko Bilboa to help with fatigue and improve memory. What is the
main teaching point. - ANS✔✔---Do not take with Aspirin or NSAIDs.
, A patient is taking cimetidine for duodenal ulcer, would should you monitor for? -
ANS✔✔---Watch for toxicity; It can cause blood concentration of certain drugs.
A type 2 diabetic taking Amaryl PO reports nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. What
response should the nurse provide? - ANS✔✔---Tell the patient to schedule a visit
with their doctor.
Multiple sclerosis is treated with Bactofen to control what? - ANS✔✔---Bactrofen
controls side effects of MS- treats muscle spasms by relaxing muscles.
Patient is taking tamiflu for an infection. What is the response by the nurse. -
ANS✔✔---Come to the clinic for prescription medications; don't self treat.
Kidney transplant patient is taking sanimmune complains of headache and blurred
vision. What should the nurse do? - ANS✔✔---Hold medication and notify doctor.
Sanimmune treats dry eyes and can cause increased BP and kidney problems.
Bethanechol is effective with what condition? - ANS✔✔---Urinary retention; relaxes
bladder. Output=intake.
Patient was given scopolamine 2 hours prior to surgey. Four hours after SX the pt wants
to know why this patch is not working? - ANS✔✔---Scopolamine dries secretions it is
not for pain.
After administering laxative to a bed fast patient (bedrest). What assessment should the
nurse perform? - ANS✔✔---Determine frequency and consistency of BM.
Educate patient and family of a heavy smoker taking phenytoin for seizures which
intervention is most important to implement?
a)report nausea and vomiting
b) note changes in behavior
c) smoking cessation