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A medication used to treat severe manifestations of
Haloperidol
schizophrenia; risks include cardiac dysrhythmias.
Cardiac irregularities that can occur in clients taking
Dysrhythmias
haloperidol.
A medication used to treat bipolar disorder; requires
Lithium monitoring of thyroid hormone levels due to
potential dysfunction.
A test to check thyroid function, important for
Thyroid hormone assay
clients on lithium.
An anticoagulant that decreases blood clotting
Heparin ability; used in conjunction with warfarin until
therapeutic levels are reached.
An oral anticoagulant that takes several days to
Warfarin
achieve therapeutic levels.
An inhaled glucocorticoid used for asthma; requires
Beclomethasone mouth rinsing after administration to prevent fungal
overgrowth.
A fluoroquinolone antibiotic that should be taken on
Ciprofloxacin
an empty stomach; can cause phototoxicity.
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Eye sensitivity to light, a potential side effect of
Photophobia
ciprofloxacin.
A medication for hypothyroidism; overdose can
Levothyroxine
manifest as tachycardia.
A corticosteroid used to treat inflammation; requires
Prednisone
gradual dose reduction to prevent Addisonian crisis.
A syndrome of adrenal insufficiency that can occur
Addisonian crisis with abrupt withdrawal of corticosteroids like
prednisone.
An antibiotic prescribed for streptococcal
Penicillin G
pneumonia; can cause allergic reactions.
An increased heart rate, which can be a sign of
Tachycardia
levothyroxine overdose.
Difficulty sleeping, which can be a manifestation of
Insomnia
levothyroxine overdose.
Erythrocyte A test not necessary for lithium therapy.
sedimentation rate
Brain natriuretic peptide A test used to monitor heart failure, not related to
(BNP) lithium therapy.
An adverse effect of prednisone; not related to
Fluid retention
dehydration.
Should be taken at least 2 hours after ciprofloxacin
Antacid
to avoid decreased absorption.
Should be reported while taking ciprofloxacin due
Tendon discomfort
to the risk of tendon rupture.
A risk associated with haloperidol use, but cataracts
Glaucoma
are not an adverse effect.
A risk for clients taking haloperidol, but pancreatitis
Hepatitis
is not an adverse effect.
Bleeding risk Not increased for clients taking haloperidol.
Caffeine does not interact with beclomethasone
Caffeine interaction
and is not contraindicated.
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2025 update|COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS (COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS) EXAM|ASSURED SUCCESS
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Terms in this set (252)
A medication used to treat severe manifestations of
Haloperidol
schizophrenia; risks include cardiac dysrhythmias.
Cardiac irregularities that can occur in clients taking
Dysrhythmias
haloperidol.
A medication used to treat bipolar disorder; requires
Lithium monitoring of thyroid hormone levels due to
potential dysfunction.
A test to check thyroid function, important for
Thyroid hormone assay
clients on lithium.
An anticoagulant that decreases blood clotting
Heparin ability; used in conjunction with warfarin until
therapeutic levels are reached.
An oral anticoagulant that takes several days to
Warfarin
achieve therapeutic levels.
An inhaled glucocorticoid used for asthma; requires
Beclomethasone mouth rinsing after administration to prevent fungal
overgrowth.
A fluoroquinolone antibiotic that should be taken on
Ciprofloxacin
an empty stomach; can cause phototoxicity.
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, 3/7/25, 8:17 AM Detailed Answer Key Medical Surgical Exam 2025 update|COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS (COM…
Eye sensitivity to light, a potential side effect of
Photophobia
ciprofloxacin.
A medication for hypothyroidism; overdose can
Levothyroxine
manifest as tachycardia.
A corticosteroid used to treat inflammation; requires
Prednisone
gradual dose reduction to prevent Addisonian crisis.
A syndrome of adrenal insufficiency that can occur
Addisonian crisis with abrupt withdrawal of corticosteroids like
prednisone.
An antibiotic prescribed for streptococcal
Penicillin G
pneumonia; can cause allergic reactions.
An increased heart rate, which can be a sign of
Tachycardia
levothyroxine overdose.
Difficulty sleeping, which can be a manifestation of
Insomnia
levothyroxine overdose.
Erythrocyte A test not necessary for lithium therapy.
sedimentation rate
Brain natriuretic peptide A test used to monitor heart failure, not related to
(BNP) lithium therapy.
An adverse effect of prednisone; not related to
Fluid retention
dehydration.
Should be taken at least 2 hours after ciprofloxacin
Antacid
to avoid decreased absorption.
Should be reported while taking ciprofloxacin due
Tendon discomfort
to the risk of tendon rupture.
A risk associated with haloperidol use, but cataracts
Glaucoma
are not an adverse effect.
A risk for clients taking haloperidol, but pancreatitis
Hepatitis
is not an adverse effect.
Bleeding risk Not increased for clients taking haloperidol.
Caffeine does not interact with beclomethasone
Caffeine interaction
and is not contraindicated.
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