Question 1
The nurse is teaching crutch-walking techniques to a client who had a knee arthroscopy 4
hours ago. Which of the following statements by the client would require follow-up? - AN-
SWER 1. "When I am walking, I should support my weight on my axillae (armpits)."
Question 2
The nurse is caring for a client with diabetes mellitus (type 2) who is scheduled in 6 hours for
a computed tomography (CT) angiography of the brain. It would require follow-up if the
nurse just administered prescribed - ANSWER Metformin
Question 3
Why should a client not take metformin before a CT Scan? - ANSWER Metformin can po-
tentially interact with contrast dye used in imaging procedures like CT angiography.
Question 4
What is metformin? - ANSWER It is used to treat type 2 DM - it decreases glucose pro-
duction in the liver and glucose absorption in the GI tract - also improves GI sensitivity. -
commonly causes GI upset which resolves within 2 weeks.
Question 5
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, What is Acarbose used for? - ANSWER -type 2 diabetes, also helps prevent kidney dam-
age, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems
Question 6
What is glyburide used for? - ANSWER type 2 diabetes
Question 7
The nurse is teaching a client who is receiving omeprazole. Which of the following infor-
mation should the nurse include?
1. "Take the medication in the morning before eating breakfast."
2. "Black, tarry stools are an expected side effect of the medication."
3. "After taking the medication, remain in an upright position for at least 2 hours."
4. "Avoid consumption of grapefruit and grapefruit juice while taking the medication." - AN-
SWER "After taking the medication, remain in an upright position for at least 2 hours."
Rationale: This is an essential instruction for the client to prevent the risk of gastroesopha-
geal reflux disease (GERD) and to ensure that omeprazole is optimally effective. Remaining
upright after taking the medication helps prevent the acid from flowing back into the
esophagus and provides better symptom relief.
Question 8
The nurse and a coworker are working with assigned clients in a semiprivate room. The
coworker gives a cup of medications to the nurse. The coworker states, "Please administer
these medications to my client. I must answer another client's call light immediately." The
nurse should
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The nurse is teaching crutch-walking techniques to a client who had a knee arthroscopy 4
hours ago. Which of the following statements by the client would require follow-up? - AN-
SWER 1. "When I am walking, I should support my weight on my axillae (armpits)."
Question 2
The nurse is caring for a client with diabetes mellitus (type 2) who is scheduled in 6 hours for
a computed tomography (CT) angiography of the brain. It would require follow-up if the
nurse just administered prescribed - ANSWER Metformin
Question 3
Why should a client not take metformin before a CT Scan? - ANSWER Metformin can po-
tentially interact with contrast dye used in imaging procedures like CT angiography.
Question 4
What is metformin? - ANSWER It is used to treat type 2 DM - it decreases glucose pro-
duction in the liver and glucose absorption in the GI tract - also improves GI sensitivity. -
commonly causes GI upset which resolves within 2 weeks.
Question 5
1
, What is Acarbose used for? - ANSWER -type 2 diabetes, also helps prevent kidney dam-
age, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems
Question 6
What is glyburide used for? - ANSWER type 2 diabetes
Question 7
The nurse is teaching a client who is receiving omeprazole. Which of the following infor-
mation should the nurse include?
1. "Take the medication in the morning before eating breakfast."
2. "Black, tarry stools are an expected side effect of the medication."
3. "After taking the medication, remain in an upright position for at least 2 hours."
4. "Avoid consumption of grapefruit and grapefruit juice while taking the medication." - AN-
SWER "After taking the medication, remain in an upright position for at least 2 hours."
Rationale: This is an essential instruction for the client to prevent the risk of gastroesopha-
geal reflux disease (GERD) and to ensure that omeprazole is optimally effective. Remaining
upright after taking the medication helps prevent the acid from flowing back into the
esophagus and provides better symptom relief.
Question 8
The nurse and a coworker are working with assigned clients in a semiprivate room. The
coworker gives a cup of medications to the nurse. The coworker states, "Please administer
these medications to my client. I must answer another client's call light immediately." The
nurse should
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