NCLEX-RN: Pharmacological
& Parenteral Therapies (1A)
[Title of Article]
[Author's Name]
, During an arteriogram (angiogram), the patient suddenly says, "I'm feeling
really hot." Which is the best response?
"Let me get your doctor to explain this sensation to you"
"The heat indicates that the clots in the coronary vessels are dissolving."
"That feeling of warmth is normal when the dye is injected. It will last up to 20
seconds."
"You are having an allergic reaction to the dye. I will get an order for
Benadryl."
Hint: Support the patient by explaining what they may experience.
2
A patient is prescribed a calcium channel blocker to treat primary
hypertension. When teaching the patient about the medication, which of these
foods will the healthcare provider advise the patient to avoid?
Bananas.
Milk.
Grapefruit.
Eggs.
Hint: Certain foods can have significant interactions with some medications,
causing either an increase or decrease in the amount of medication entering
the circulation.
3
Before administering a dose of furosemide (Lasix) to a 2-year old with a
congenital heart defect, the nurse should confirm the child's identity by
checking the hospital ID band and?
Verifying the identity with a second nurse.
Asking the child to tell you his name.
Asking the parent the child's name.
Verifying the child's room number.
Hint: It's acceptable to confirm with someone who knows the child best.
4
A patient is prescribed a thiazide diuretic for the treatment of hypertension.
When teaching the patient about the medication, which of the following will the
healthcare provider include?
"Take this medication each day with a large glass of water after your evening
meal."
"Be sure to include a number of foods in your diet that are rich in potassium."
"I will teach you how to take your radial pulse before taking the medication."
"Stop taking this medication if you notice changes in how much you urinate."
Hint: Thiazide diuretics increase the loss of electrolytes.
& Parenteral Therapies (1A)
[Title of Article]
[Author's Name]
, During an arteriogram (angiogram), the patient suddenly says, "I'm feeling
really hot." Which is the best response?
"Let me get your doctor to explain this sensation to you"
"The heat indicates that the clots in the coronary vessels are dissolving."
"That feeling of warmth is normal when the dye is injected. It will last up to 20
seconds."
"You are having an allergic reaction to the dye. I will get an order for
Benadryl."
Hint: Support the patient by explaining what they may experience.
2
A patient is prescribed a calcium channel blocker to treat primary
hypertension. When teaching the patient about the medication, which of these
foods will the healthcare provider advise the patient to avoid?
Bananas.
Milk.
Grapefruit.
Eggs.
Hint: Certain foods can have significant interactions with some medications,
causing either an increase or decrease in the amount of medication entering
the circulation.
3
Before administering a dose of furosemide (Lasix) to a 2-year old with a
congenital heart defect, the nurse should confirm the child's identity by
checking the hospital ID band and?
Verifying the identity with a second nurse.
Asking the child to tell you his name.
Asking the parent the child's name.
Verifying the child's room number.
Hint: It's acceptable to confirm with someone who knows the child best.
4
A patient is prescribed a thiazide diuretic for the treatment of hypertension.
When teaching the patient about the medication, which of the following will the
healthcare provider include?
"Take this medication each day with a large glass of water after your evening
meal."
"Be sure to include a number of foods in your diet that are rich in potassium."
"I will teach you how to take your radial pulse before taking the medication."
"Stop taking this medication if you notice changes in how much you urinate."
Hint: Thiazide diuretics increase the loss of electrolytes.
