A nurse is teaching a client who is to start taking methyl-
dopa for the treatment of hypertension. Witch of the client
following information should the nurse include in
the teaching
This medication can cause dizziness This medication can cause dizziness
This medication can cause insomnia
Expect to experience depression while taking this medica-
tion
Expect to have increased salivation while taking this med-
ication
A nurse is preparing to administer gentamicin 200 mg
infusion over hr to a school-age
child. Available is gentamicin 200mg in 100 mL 0.5 %
sodium chloride solution. The
100
nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL per
hour? (Round the answer
to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it
applies. Do not use a trailing zero
A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a child who
is starting to take liquid
ferrous sulfate. Which of the following information should
the nurse include in the
teaching?
Monitoring your child for constipation
Monitoring your child for constipation
Milk increases the absorption of the medication
Administer the medication undiluted
Stop the medication immediately if you notice any dark
stool
A nurse is assessing a client who has been taking hy-
drochlorothiazide. Which of the
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following client statements indicates that the medication
is ettective?
The swelling in my feet has decreasing
The swelling in my feet has decreasing`
My appetite has increased
I no longer feel depressed
I am sleeping better
A nurse is assessing a client who is in preterm labor and
is receiving magnesium sulfate
via continuous IV infusion. Which of the following findings
should the nurse identify
as the priority? Deep tendon reflexes 1+
Flushing
Deep tendon reflexes 1+
Respiratory rate 22/min
Dry Mouth
A nurse is caring for a client who reports using the herbal
medication garlic along with
prescribed warfarin. The nurse should identify that which
of the following is a
potential adverse ettect of taking both of these products
Increased ecchymosis
concurrently?
Altered renal perfusion
Elevated blood pressure
Increased ecchymosis
Decreased immune function
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for
benzonatate. Which of the
I should not drive while taking this medication
following statements by the client indicates an under-
standing of the teaching?