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when caring for a patient taking parathyroid medication, which of the following nursing
interventions is a priority?
a. monitor serum calcium levels
b. evaluate bowel function
c. measure serum potassium
d. encourage the use of OTC supplements
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, a. monitor serum calcium levels
which of the following medical conditions would the nurse know an anti-anxiety
medication is NOT indicated for?
a. seizure disorder
b. alcohol detoxification
c. parkinson's disease
d. panic disorder
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c. parkinson's disease
a patient newly diagnosed with general anxiety disorder is prescribed alprazolam. which
information should the nurse discuss with the patient?
a. explain to the patient that this medication is for short-term use
b. inform the patient that rage and excitement are expected side effects
c. tell the patient to avoid foods that are high in vitamin K
d. instruct the patient to take the medication with at least 8 ounces of water
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a. explain to the patient that this medication is for short-term use
the nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving isotonic IV fluids at an infusion rate of
125 mL/hr. the nurse performs an assessment and notes a heart rate of 102 bpm, a blood
pressure of 160/85 mmHg, and crackles auscultated in both lungs. which action will the
, nurse take?
a. decrease or stop the IV fluid rate and notify the provider
b. increase the IV fluid rate and notify the provider
c. request an order for a colloidal IV solution
d. request an order for a hypertonic IV solution
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a. decrease or stop the IV fluid rate and notify the provider
the nurse is providing education to a patient about the use of herbal products while
taking fluoxetine. they ask about taking st. john's wort while on this medication. the nurse
knows that an interaction between st. john's wort and fluoxetine can cause what?
a. serotonin syndrome
b. stevens-johnson syndrome
c. diabetic ketoacidosis
d. urinary retention
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a. serotonin syndrome
a 35-year-old woman reports lethargy, difficulty remembering things, mild muscle aches,
"no energy", and a cessation of menses. the nurse notes a heart rate of 57 bpm and a
weight increase of 6 lb from the previous visit 3 weeks ago. the nurse will request which
lab orders from the provider?
a. thyroid-stimulating hormone level
b. T3/T4 level
c. thyroid-stimulating hormone level and T3/T4 level
d. complete metabolic panel
1-44 of 44
Click a definition to match it with a term
when caring for a patient taking parathyroid medication, which of the following nursing
interventions is a priority?
a. monitor serum calcium levels
b. evaluate bowel function
c. measure serum potassium
d. encourage the use of OTC supplements
Give this one a try later!
, a. monitor serum calcium levels
which of the following medical conditions would the nurse know an anti-anxiety
medication is NOT indicated for?
a. seizure disorder
b. alcohol detoxification
c. parkinson's disease
d. panic disorder
Give this one a try later!
c. parkinson's disease
a patient newly diagnosed with general anxiety disorder is prescribed alprazolam. which
information should the nurse discuss with the patient?
a. explain to the patient that this medication is for short-term use
b. inform the patient that rage and excitement are expected side effects
c. tell the patient to avoid foods that are high in vitamin K
d. instruct the patient to take the medication with at least 8 ounces of water
Give this one a try later!
a. explain to the patient that this medication is for short-term use
the nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving isotonic IV fluids at an infusion rate of
125 mL/hr. the nurse performs an assessment and notes a heart rate of 102 bpm, a blood
pressure of 160/85 mmHg, and crackles auscultated in both lungs. which action will the
, nurse take?
a. decrease or stop the IV fluid rate and notify the provider
b. increase the IV fluid rate and notify the provider
c. request an order for a colloidal IV solution
d. request an order for a hypertonic IV solution
Give this one a try later!
a. decrease or stop the IV fluid rate and notify the provider
the nurse is providing education to a patient about the use of herbal products while
taking fluoxetine. they ask about taking st. john's wort while on this medication. the nurse
knows that an interaction between st. john's wort and fluoxetine can cause what?
a. serotonin syndrome
b. stevens-johnson syndrome
c. diabetic ketoacidosis
d. urinary retention
Give this one a try later!
a. serotonin syndrome
a 35-year-old woman reports lethargy, difficulty remembering things, mild muscle aches,
"no energy", and a cessation of menses. the nurse notes a heart rate of 57 bpm and a
weight increase of 6 lb from the previous visit 3 weeks ago. the nurse will request which
lab orders from the provider?
a. thyroid-stimulating hormone level
b. T3/T4 level
c. thyroid-stimulating hormone level and T3/T4 level
d. complete metabolic panel
