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PHARMACOLOGY MADE EASY 5.0 PAIN
AND INFLAMMATION TEST
A nurse is teaching a client who is taking allopurinol about minimizing adverse
effects. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? - correct-
answer - Eat a small meal before taking the medication.
Rational:
Taking allopurinol after eating a meal or drinking a glass of milk can prevent
stomach upset.
A nurse is caring for a client who currently takes furosemide and has a new
prescription for prednisone. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the
following manifestations during concurrent use of the two medications? - correct-
answer - Hypokalemia
Rational:
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Prednisone, a glucocorticoid, can cause hypokalemia. The risk for this electrolyte
imbalance increases when the client is taking potassium-depleting diuretics, such
as furosemide. The nurse should clarify the prescription with the provider and
monitor the client's potassium levels.
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for allopurinol. The nurse
should instruct the client to report which of the following adverse medication
reactions? (Select all that apply.) - correct-answer - Sore throat, vertigo, bruising,
vision change
Rational:
Allopurinol, an antigout medication, can cause agranulocytosis. The nurse should
monitor the client's WBC count, and instruct the client to report fever or sore
throat. The nurse should also instruct the client to avoid crowds or exposure to
people who might have communicable diseases.
Allopurinol, an antigout medication, can cause drowsiness and vertigo. The nurse
should instruct the client to report these adverse effects and avoid activities that
require mental alertness until they know how the medication will affect them.
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Allopurinol, an antigout medication, can cause thrombocytopenia. The nurse
should monitor the client's platelet count and instruct the client to report any
bleeding or bruising.
Allopurinol, an antigout medication, can cause cataracts with extended use. The
nurse should instruct the client to report vision changes, such as cloudiness or
halos around lights, and have eye examinations at recommended intervals.
A nurse is caring for a client who asks about taking acetaminophen. The nurse
should identify that acetaminophen is indicated for which of the following
conditions? (Select all that apply.) - correct-answer - To reduce fever
To relieve mild pain
Rational:
Acetaminophen reduces fever. It is important, however, to monitor clients taking
the medication for signs of hepatotoxicity.
Acetaminophen relieves mild to moderate pain. It is important, however, to
monitor clients who take high doses for early signs of toxicity, including sweating,
nausea, diarrhea, and abdominal discomfort
PHARMACOLOGY MADE EASY 5.0 PAIN
AND INFLAMMATION TEST
A nurse is teaching a client who is taking allopurinol about minimizing adverse
effects. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? - correct-
answer - Eat a small meal before taking the medication.
Rational:
Taking allopurinol after eating a meal or drinking a glass of milk can prevent
stomach upset.
A nurse is caring for a client who currently takes furosemide and has a new
prescription for prednisone. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the
following manifestations during concurrent use of the two medications? - correct-
answer - Hypokalemia
Rational:
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Prednisone, a glucocorticoid, can cause hypokalemia. The risk for this electrolyte
imbalance increases when the client is taking potassium-depleting diuretics, such
as furosemide. The nurse should clarify the prescription with the provider and
monitor the client's potassium levels.
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for allopurinol. The nurse
should instruct the client to report which of the following adverse medication
reactions? (Select all that apply.) - correct-answer - Sore throat, vertigo, bruising,
vision change
Rational:
Allopurinol, an antigout medication, can cause agranulocytosis. The nurse should
monitor the client's WBC count, and instruct the client to report fever or sore
throat. The nurse should also instruct the client to avoid crowds or exposure to
people who might have communicable diseases.
Allopurinol, an antigout medication, can cause drowsiness and vertigo. The nurse
should instruct the client to report these adverse effects and avoid activities that
require mental alertness until they know how the medication will affect them.
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Allopurinol, an antigout medication, can cause thrombocytopenia. The nurse
should monitor the client's platelet count and instruct the client to report any
bleeding or bruising.
Allopurinol, an antigout medication, can cause cataracts with extended use. The
nurse should instruct the client to report vision changes, such as cloudiness or
halos around lights, and have eye examinations at recommended intervals.
A nurse is caring for a client who asks about taking acetaminophen. The nurse
should identify that acetaminophen is indicated for which of the following
conditions? (Select all that apply.) - correct-answer - To reduce fever
To relieve mild pain
Rational:
Acetaminophen reduces fever. It is important, however, to monitor clients taking
the medication for signs of hepatotoxicity.
Acetaminophen relieves mild to moderate pain. It is important, however, to
monitor clients who take high doses for early signs of toxicity, including sweating,
nausea, diarrhea, and abdominal discomfort
