Ivy Tech Pharm FINAL EXAM Questions With Complete Solutions

The school nurse is conducting a screening of kindergarten students. The nurse will assess the children for what characteristics of ADHD? correct answer: -short attention span -hyperactivity -impulsivity When discussing the safe use of drugs in the institutional setting, what are duties preformed by the nurse? correct answer: -admin drugs -monitor clients for drugs effects -educate about drugs -eval for toxic effects You're caring for a 22 y/o who was just diagnosed with a helminthic infection. She is terrified and states she feels "grossed out and embarrassed". You choose a nursing diagnosis of Disturbed Personal Identity. What interventions would be most appropriate to include? correct answer: -provide education and reassurances regarding diagnosis and treatments, including meds. -provide reassurance that her medical condition and record are confidential The nurse is educating a client on OTC meds. What info is required to be placed on the label? correct answer: -dosage -contraindications -adverse reactions The nurse monitoring a client receiving insulin glulisine (apidra) notices the client has become confused, diaphoretic and nauseated. The nurse checks the clients blood glucose and its 60 mg/dL.What can a nurse give to treat a client with a hypoglycemic episode? correct answer: -orange or other fruit juice -hard candy -glucose tablets What is true regarding the effect of caffeine on the body? correct answer: -CNS stim -Resp stim -diuresis The nurse identifies that salicylate are effective in the mgmt of what? correct answer: -pain -fever -inflammation The nurse is preparing a client who will begin chemo in a few days. The nurse knows that the most common adverse effects encountered are....? correct answer: -alopecia -thrombocytopenia -anemia To decrease the risk of injury to a client taking an op