BSN 315 Pharm Exam Graded A+ -Solved
1 of 100
Term
The nurse is providing instructions about a client's new medications.
How should the nurse explain the purpose of probenecid, a uricosuric
drug?
A: Decreases pain and burning during urination.
B: Increases the strength of the urine stream.
C: Prevents the formation of kidney stones.
D: Promotes excretion of uric acid in the urine.
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C: Serum potassium level of 3.8 C: Recent use of other
mEq/L (3.8 mmol/L). antidepressants.
, D: Administer a second dose of D: Promotes excretion of uric
naloxone. acid in the urine.
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2 of 100
Term
A client taking atorvastatin develops an increased serum creatine
phosphokinase (CK) level. The nurse should assess the client for the
onset of which problem?
A. Muscle tenderness.
B. Nausea and vomiting.
C. Excessive bruising.
D. Peripheral edema.
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A. Muscle tenderness. C.) take the medication with antacids
B. Stand and sit up slowly A. Reports that the sclera are yellow
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3 of 100
Term
,A male client reports to the nurse that he is experiencing
gastrointestinal distress from a high dose of corticosteroid and is
planning to stop taking the medication. In response to the clients
statement, which nursing action is most important for the nurse to
implement?
A. Advise the client that the medication should be stopped gradually
rather than abruptly
B. encourage the client to take the medication with food to decrease
GI distress
C. Assess the client for other indications of adverse effects of
corticosteroid use
D. review the clients dosing schedule to ensure he is taking the
prescribed amount
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A. Take an initial respiratory rate
D: Ask the client to describe her D. Have a manual resuscitation bag at
dietary intake history for the last the bedside
several days. E. Ask the client about other
medications she takes
A. Advise the client that the C.) apply the new patch in a different
medication should be stopped location after removing the original
gradually rather than abruptly patch
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4 of 100
, Term
When preparing to apply a scheduled fentanyl transdermal patch, the
nurse notes that the previously applied patch is intact on the clients
upper back and the client denies pain. Which action should the nurse
take?
A.) remove the patch and consult with the healthcare provider about
the clients pain resolution
B.) administer an oral analgesic and evaluate its effectiveness before
applying the new patch
C.) apply the new patch in a different location after removing the
original patch
D.) place the patch on the clients shoulder and leave both patches in
place for 12 hrs
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A: Instruct the client to request
D: Ask the client to rate the current
assistance when ambulating to the
level of pain using a pain scale.
bathroom.
A. Advise the client that the C.) apply the new patch in a
medication should be stopped different location after
gradually rather than abruptly removing the original patch
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1 of 100
Term
The nurse is providing instructions about a client's new medications.
How should the nurse explain the purpose of probenecid, a uricosuric
drug?
A: Decreases pain and burning during urination.
B: Increases the strength of the urine stream.
C: Prevents the formation of kidney stones.
D: Promotes excretion of uric acid in the urine.
Give this one a try later!
C: Serum potassium level of 3.8 C: Recent use of other
mEq/L (3.8 mmol/L). antidepressants.
, D: Administer a second dose of D: Promotes excretion of uric
naloxone. acid in the urine.
Don't know?
2 of 100
Term
A client taking atorvastatin develops an increased serum creatine
phosphokinase (CK) level. The nurse should assess the client for the
onset of which problem?
A. Muscle tenderness.
B. Nausea and vomiting.
C. Excessive bruising.
D. Peripheral edema.
Give this one a try later!
A. Muscle tenderness. C.) take the medication with antacids
B. Stand and sit up slowly A. Reports that the sclera are yellow
Don't know?
3 of 100
Term
,A male client reports to the nurse that he is experiencing
gastrointestinal distress from a high dose of corticosteroid and is
planning to stop taking the medication. In response to the clients
statement, which nursing action is most important for the nurse to
implement?
A. Advise the client that the medication should be stopped gradually
rather than abruptly
B. encourage the client to take the medication with food to decrease
GI distress
C. Assess the client for other indications of adverse effects of
corticosteroid use
D. review the clients dosing schedule to ensure he is taking the
prescribed amount
Give this one a try later!
A. Take an initial respiratory rate
D: Ask the client to describe her D. Have a manual resuscitation bag at
dietary intake history for the last the bedside
several days. E. Ask the client about other
medications she takes
A. Advise the client that the C.) apply the new patch in a different
medication should be stopped location after removing the original
gradually rather than abruptly patch
Don't know?
4 of 100
, Term
When preparing to apply a scheduled fentanyl transdermal patch, the
nurse notes that the previously applied patch is intact on the clients
upper back and the client denies pain. Which action should the nurse
take?
A.) remove the patch and consult with the healthcare provider about
the clients pain resolution
B.) administer an oral analgesic and evaluate its effectiveness before
applying the new patch
C.) apply the new patch in a different location after removing the
original patch
D.) place the patch on the clients shoulder and leave both patches in
place for 12 hrs
Give this one a try later!
A: Instruct the client to request
D: Ask the client to rate the current
assistance when ambulating to the
level of pain using a pain scale.
bathroom.
A. Advise the client that the C.) apply the new patch in a
medication should be stopped different location after
gradually rather than abruptly removing the original patch
Don't know?
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