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64. A patient is receiving 2 different drugs. at current dosages and dosage forms, both
drugs are absorbed into the circulation in identical amounts. thus, because they have
the same absorption rates, they are
a. in a steady state
b. synergistic
c, compatible.
d. bioequivalent. - ✔✔d. bioequivalent.
65. a nurse is providing teaching for a patient who will be taking varenicline (chantix)
as part of a smoking cessation program. which teaching point is appropriate for a
patient taking this medication?
a. this drug is available as a chewing gum that can be taken to reduce cravings
b. be careful when driving because drowsiness may be a problem
c. there have been very few adverse effects reported for this drug.
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,d. avoid caffeine while on this drug. - ✔✔d. avoid caffeine while on this drug.
66. the nurse is administering parenteral drugs. which statement is true regarding
parenteral drugs?
a. parenteral drugs bypass the first pass effect
b. absorption of parenteral drugs is affected by reduced blood flow to the stomach.
c. absorption of parenteral drugs is altered by the presence of food in the stomach
d. parenteral drugs exert their effects while circulating in the bloodstream. - ✔✔a.
parenteral drugs bypass the first pass effect
67. the nurse is assessing a newly admitted 83 year old patient and determines that the
patient is experiencing polypharmacy. which statement most accurately illustrates
polypharmacy?
a. the patient has lower risk for drug interactions.
b. the patient takes one medication for an illness several times a day.
c. the patient risks problems only if over the counter medications are also taken.
d. the patient takes multiple medications for several different illnesses. - ✔✔d. the
patient takes multiple medications for several different illnesses.
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,68. when given a scheduled morning medication, the patient states, "I haven't seen that
pill before, are you sure it's correct?" that nurse checks the medication administration
record and verifies that is listed. which is the nurse's best response to the patient?
a. "It's listed here on the medication sheet, so you should take it."
b. "Go ahead and take it, and then I'll check with your doctor about it."
c. "It wouldn't be listed here if it were not ordered for you!"
d. "I'll check on the order first before you take it." - ✔✔d. "I'll check on the order first
before you take it."
69. a patient is experiencing chest pain and needs to take a sublingual form of
nitroglycerin. where does the nurse instruct the patient to place the tablet?
a. under the tongue
b. in the space between the cheek and the gum inside the mouth
c. at the back of the throat for easy swallowing
d. on a nonhairy area of the chest - ✔✔a. under the tongue
70. the nurse is writing a nursing diagnosis for plan of care for a patient who has been
newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. which statement reflects the correct format for
nursing diagnosis?
a. anxiety
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, b. anxiety related to new drug therapy
c. anxiety related to feelings about drug therapy as evidenced by statements such as
"I'm upset about having to give myself shots."
d. anxiety related to new drug therapy as evidenced by statements such as "I'm upset
about having to give myself shots." - ✔✔d. anxiety related to new drug therapy as
evidenced by statements such as "I'm upset about having to give myself shots."
71. The nurse is assessing an elderly Hispanic woman who is being treated for
hypertension. during the assessment, what is important for the nurse to remember
about cultural aspects?
a. the patient should be discouraged from using folk remedies and rituals.
b. the nurse should expect the patient to value protective bracelets and root workers as
healers.
c. the nurse should remember that the balance among body, mind, and environment
would be important for this patient health beliefs.
d. the nurses assessment should include information regarding religious practices and
beliefs regarding medications, treatment, and healing. - ✔✔d. the nurses assessment
should include information regarding religious practices and beliefs regarding
medications, treatment, and healing.
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64. A patient is receiving 2 different drugs. at current dosages and dosage forms, both
drugs are absorbed into the circulation in identical amounts. thus, because they have
the same absorption rates, they are
a. in a steady state
b. synergistic
c, compatible.
d. bioequivalent. - ✔✔d. bioequivalent.
65. a nurse is providing teaching for a patient who will be taking varenicline (chantix)
as part of a smoking cessation program. which teaching point is appropriate for a
patient taking this medication?
a. this drug is available as a chewing gum that can be taken to reduce cravings
b. be careful when driving because drowsiness may be a problem
c. there have been very few adverse effects reported for this drug.
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,d. avoid caffeine while on this drug. - ✔✔d. avoid caffeine while on this drug.
66. the nurse is administering parenteral drugs. which statement is true regarding
parenteral drugs?
a. parenteral drugs bypass the first pass effect
b. absorption of parenteral drugs is affected by reduced blood flow to the stomach.
c. absorption of parenteral drugs is altered by the presence of food in the stomach
d. parenteral drugs exert their effects while circulating in the bloodstream. - ✔✔a.
parenteral drugs bypass the first pass effect
67. the nurse is assessing a newly admitted 83 year old patient and determines that the
patient is experiencing polypharmacy. which statement most accurately illustrates
polypharmacy?
a. the patient has lower risk for drug interactions.
b. the patient takes one medication for an illness several times a day.
c. the patient risks problems only if over the counter medications are also taken.
d. the patient takes multiple medications for several different illnesses. - ✔✔d. the
patient takes multiple medications for several different illnesses.
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,68. when given a scheduled morning medication, the patient states, "I haven't seen that
pill before, are you sure it's correct?" that nurse checks the medication administration
record and verifies that is listed. which is the nurse's best response to the patient?
a. "It's listed here on the medication sheet, so you should take it."
b. "Go ahead and take it, and then I'll check with your doctor about it."
c. "It wouldn't be listed here if it were not ordered for you!"
d. "I'll check on the order first before you take it." - ✔✔d. "I'll check on the order first
before you take it."
69. a patient is experiencing chest pain and needs to take a sublingual form of
nitroglycerin. where does the nurse instruct the patient to place the tablet?
a. under the tongue
b. in the space between the cheek and the gum inside the mouth
c. at the back of the throat for easy swallowing
d. on a nonhairy area of the chest - ✔✔a. under the tongue
70. the nurse is writing a nursing diagnosis for plan of care for a patient who has been
newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. which statement reflects the correct format for
nursing diagnosis?
a. anxiety
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, b. anxiety related to new drug therapy
c. anxiety related to feelings about drug therapy as evidenced by statements such as
"I'm upset about having to give myself shots."
d. anxiety related to new drug therapy as evidenced by statements such as "I'm upset
about having to give myself shots." - ✔✔d. anxiety related to new drug therapy as
evidenced by statements such as "I'm upset about having to give myself shots."
71. The nurse is assessing an elderly Hispanic woman who is being treated for
hypertension. during the assessment, what is important for the nurse to remember
about cultural aspects?
a. the patient should be discouraged from using folk remedies and rituals.
b. the nurse should expect the patient to value protective bracelets and root workers as
healers.
c. the nurse should remember that the balance among body, mind, and environment
would be important for this patient health beliefs.
d. the nurses assessment should include information regarding religious practices and
beliefs regarding medications, treatment, and healing. - ✔✔d. the nurses assessment
should include information regarding religious practices and beliefs regarding
medications, treatment, and healing.
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