1 of 36
Term
First-dose effect occurs when the client experiences marked
hypotension and syncope with sudden loss of consciousness with the
first few doses of the sympatholytic. Which intervention might be
helpful for the nurse to do to decrease the risk for first-dose effect?
Give this one a try later!
, administer the drug at longer
administer the drug with food
intervals than prescribed
administer the dose at bedtime administer half the prescribed dose
Don't know?
2 of 36
Term
A client has been prescribed an adrenergic blocking drug for
glaucoma. Which nursing interventions should the nurse include when
teaching the client?
Give this one a try later!
Demonstrate the technique of
Provide a list of potential side effects
eye drop instillation
Advise on dietary changes to Suggest alternative therapies for
improve vision glaucoma
Don't know?
3 of 36
, Term
A client calls the cardiology office and reports fatigue and drowsiness
since starting a new medication. The nurse knows that which
medications has these as common side effects?
Give this one a try later!
propranolol carvedilol
atenolol metoprolol
Don't know?
4 of 36
Term
A male client diagnosed with bone cancer has an order for clonidine
on his chart. The nurse is concerned that this may be a mistake and asks
another nurse why clonidine would be ordered for this client. What
would be an appropriate response from the second nurse?
Give this one a try later!
Assessing HR every 4 hours
demonstrate the technique of eye
Having supplemental oxygen
drop instillation
available at the bedside
Term
First-dose effect occurs when the client experiences marked
hypotension and syncope with sudden loss of consciousness with the
first few doses of the sympatholytic. Which intervention might be
helpful for the nurse to do to decrease the risk for first-dose effect?
Give this one a try later!
, administer the drug at longer
administer the drug with food
intervals than prescribed
administer the dose at bedtime administer half the prescribed dose
Don't know?
2 of 36
Term
A client has been prescribed an adrenergic blocking drug for
glaucoma. Which nursing interventions should the nurse include when
teaching the client?
Give this one a try later!
Demonstrate the technique of
Provide a list of potential side effects
eye drop instillation
Advise on dietary changes to Suggest alternative therapies for
improve vision glaucoma
Don't know?
3 of 36
, Term
A client calls the cardiology office and reports fatigue and drowsiness
since starting a new medication. The nurse knows that which
medications has these as common side effects?
Give this one a try later!
propranolol carvedilol
atenolol metoprolol
Don't know?
4 of 36
Term
A male client diagnosed with bone cancer has an order for clonidine
on his chart. The nurse is concerned that this may be a mistake and asks
another nurse why clonidine would be ordered for this client. What
would be an appropriate response from the second nurse?
Give this one a try later!
Assessing HR every 4 hours
demonstrate the technique of eye
Having supplemental oxygen
drop instillation
available at the bedside
