A client’s cardiac monitor indicates multiple multifocal premature
ventricular complexes (PVCs). Which medication is indicated for
treatment of ventricular dysrhythmias?
2
Epinephrine
3
Methyldopa
4
A client is scheduled to receive phenytoin extended release 100 mg
orally at 6:00 PM but is having difficulty swallowing capsules. The
unit has phenytoin suspension, suppositories, and injectable solution
in stock. Which action will the nurse take?
1
Crush the capsule and mix into a soft food.
2
Insert a rectal suppository containing 100 mg of phenytoin.
3
Administer 4 mL of phenytoin suspension containing 125 mg/5 mL.
The nurse administers lactulose to a client with cirrhosis of the liver. Which
laboratory test change leads the nurse to determine that the lactulose is
effective?
1
Decreased amylase
Correct2
Decreased ammonia
3
Increased potassium
4
, A client with midsternal pain presents to the emergency department. Vital signs
are stable. Which form of nitroglycerin would the nurse anticipate giving initially?
Correct2
Sublingual spray
3
Intravenous solution
4
A client is receiving ABVD (doxorubicin, bleomycin, vinblastine, and dacarbazine)
therapy for Hodgkin's disease. When the client reports burning and tingling of
the feet, which medication would the nurse determine is the likely cause?
Correct1
Neurotoxicity caused by vinblastine
2
Hypersensitivity caused by dacarbazine
3
Endocrine alterations caused by doxorubicin
4
A client develops a transfusion reaction. Which clinical response will the nurse
assess to determine kidney damage?
1
Glycosuria
ventricular complexes (PVCs). Which medication is indicated for
treatment of ventricular dysrhythmias?
2
Epinephrine
3
Methyldopa
4
A client is scheduled to receive phenytoin extended release 100 mg
orally at 6:00 PM but is having difficulty swallowing capsules. The
unit has phenytoin suspension, suppositories, and injectable solution
in stock. Which action will the nurse take?
1
Crush the capsule and mix into a soft food.
2
Insert a rectal suppository containing 100 mg of phenytoin.
3
Administer 4 mL of phenytoin suspension containing 125 mg/5 mL.
The nurse administers lactulose to a client with cirrhosis of the liver. Which
laboratory test change leads the nurse to determine that the lactulose is
effective?
1
Decreased amylase
Correct2
Decreased ammonia
3
Increased potassium
4
, A client with midsternal pain presents to the emergency department. Vital signs
are stable. Which form of nitroglycerin would the nurse anticipate giving initially?
Correct2
Sublingual spray
3
Intravenous solution
4
A client is receiving ABVD (doxorubicin, bleomycin, vinblastine, and dacarbazine)
therapy for Hodgkin's disease. When the client reports burning and tingling of
the feet, which medication would the nurse determine is the likely cause?
Correct1
Neurotoxicity caused by vinblastine
2
Hypersensitivity caused by dacarbazine
3
Endocrine alterations caused by doxorubicin
4
A client develops a transfusion reaction. Which clinical response will the nurse
assess to determine kidney damage?
1
Glycosuria
