A nurse is providing teaching to a pt prescribed cipro what is an adverse effect the nurse
should include in the teaching? - ANSWER phototoxicity.
avoid direct sunlight, wear sunglasses and protective clothing.
discontinue ASAP is phototoxicity occurs.
Tendon rupture is another adverse effect
a nurse is giving diclofenac sodium to a pt with chronic bursitis which of the following action
should the nurse take - ANSWER give the med with food. Diclofenac is an NSAID and
can cause gastric irritation
a nurse is planning care for a pt who is scheduled for surgery with a latex allergy which
action should the nurse take - ANSWER place monitoring cords and tubes in a
stokinette. to avoid exposure to skin
which of the following increases the pts risk for developing as aspirin induced ulcer? -
ANSWER Cigarette smoking can increase the risk for developing a gastric ulcer in the
client who is receiving aspirin therapy. The nurse should inform the client that smoking
reduces secretion of gastric bicarbonate and increases gastric emptying, transporting more
acid into the duodenum.
a post menopausal pt is prescribed raloxifene what is it used for - ANSWER to prevent
breast cancer and reduces the amount of fractures related to osteoporosis
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, a nurse is providing teaching to a pt with a hx of DM and has a new prescription for
hydrochlorothiazide what should the nurse include in the teaching? -
ANSWER hydrochlorothiazide can elevate your blood sugar
what should the nurse monitor for the pt taking acetazolamide - ANSWER electrolyte
imbalances.
teaching for pt taking zidovudine - ANSWER limit exposure to people who have
infections.
zidovudine is use to treat HIV, hep B and epstein barr
allopurinol - ANSWER decreases the production of uric acid
increase fluid consumption while taking to prevent kidney injury
what should the nurse report to the provider when a pt is taking codeine -
ANSWER agitation can lead to neurotoxicity caused by over use
what is the nurses immediate priority in post op - ANSWER monitor respiratory status
adverse effect of pseduoephedrine for allergic rhinitis - ANSWER hypertension
acyclovir - ANSWER assess for an increase in creatinine.
acyclovir is an antiviral agent used to treat herpes simplex and varicella zoster.
causes irreversible nephrotoxicity
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should include in the teaching? - ANSWER phototoxicity.
avoid direct sunlight, wear sunglasses and protective clothing.
discontinue ASAP is phototoxicity occurs.
Tendon rupture is another adverse effect
a nurse is giving diclofenac sodium to a pt with chronic bursitis which of the following action
should the nurse take - ANSWER give the med with food. Diclofenac is an NSAID and
can cause gastric irritation
a nurse is planning care for a pt who is scheduled for surgery with a latex allergy which
action should the nurse take - ANSWER place monitoring cords and tubes in a
stokinette. to avoid exposure to skin
which of the following increases the pts risk for developing as aspirin induced ulcer? -
ANSWER Cigarette smoking can increase the risk for developing a gastric ulcer in the
client who is receiving aspirin therapy. The nurse should inform the client that smoking
reduces secretion of gastric bicarbonate and increases gastric emptying, transporting more
acid into the duodenum.
a post menopausal pt is prescribed raloxifene what is it used for - ANSWER to prevent
breast cancer and reduces the amount of fractures related to osteoporosis
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, a nurse is providing teaching to a pt with a hx of DM and has a new prescription for
hydrochlorothiazide what should the nurse include in the teaching? -
ANSWER hydrochlorothiazide can elevate your blood sugar
what should the nurse monitor for the pt taking acetazolamide - ANSWER electrolyte
imbalances.
teaching for pt taking zidovudine - ANSWER limit exposure to people who have
infections.
zidovudine is use to treat HIV, hep B and epstein barr
allopurinol - ANSWER decreases the production of uric acid
increase fluid consumption while taking to prevent kidney injury
what should the nurse report to the provider when a pt is taking codeine -
ANSWER agitation can lead to neurotoxicity caused by over use
what is the nurses immediate priority in post op - ANSWER monitor respiratory status
adverse effect of pseduoephedrine for allergic rhinitis - ANSWER hypertension
acyclovir - ANSWER assess for an increase in creatinine.
acyclovir is an antiviral agent used to treat herpes simplex and varicella zoster.
causes irreversible nephrotoxicity
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