NUR 114 Final Exam Prep | 65 Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Latest Update 2024

The nurse is caring for a newly admitted patient who will receive digoxin to treat a cardiac dysrhythmia. The patient takes hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL) and reports regular use of over-the-counter laxatives. Before administering the first dose of digoxin, the nurse will review the patient's electrolytes with careful attention to the levels of which electrolytes? - potassium and magnesium (potassium is the key) **(Yes, hydrochlorothiazide does alter sodium and calcium, but it's not the most appropriate answer for what the question is asking.) Sulfa drug allergic reaction - facial swelling, rash, itchy eyes and breathing problems A patient who is taking trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX) calls to report developing an all-over rash. The nurse will instruct the patient to perform which action? - Stop taking immediately A patient who has recently begun taking captopril (Capoten) to treat hypertension calls a clinic to report a persistent cough. The nurse will perform which action? - Have the patient stop taking the medication. **A cough is a side effect that warrants a change in medication because it will only go away when an ACEI is stopped. A child who weighs 10 kg will begin taking oral trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX). The liquid preparation contains 40 mg of TMP and 200 mg of SMX per 5 mL. The nurse determines that the child's dose should be 8 mg of TMP and 40 mg of SMX/kg/day divided into two doses. Which order for this child is correct? - 5mL BID The nurse is teaching a patient about taking hydrochlorothiazide. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching? - "I may need extra calcium while taking this drug" because this medication can cause hypercalcemia.