NLN Medication Exam
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Which medication is D. Tobramycin sulfate (Nebcin)
contraindicated for renal failure
patients? Nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity may occur.
A. Ampicillin sodium (Omnipien-
N)
B. Calcitriol (Rocaltrol)
C. Diphenhydramine
hydrochloride (Benadryl)
D. Tobramycin sulfate (Nebcin)
What should a nurse do prior to A. Ensure culture and sensitivity specimens have been obtained
administration of an initial dose
of an antibiotic? Obtain specimens for culture and sensitivity prior to initiation of
antimicrobial therapy. This reduces the occurrences of drug
A. Ensure culture and sensitivity resistant organisms
specimens have been obtained
B. Obtain the client's body
temperature
C. Measure the client's urine
output
D. Determine the client's weight
Prior to administering the next A. Cool, wet skin
dose of glyburide (Diabeta)
which of the following signs and Glyburide is a sulfonylureas, it lowers blood sugar by causing
symptoms would alert the nurse pancrease to produce insulin.
to further assess the patient? Cool, wet skin is a S&S of hypoglycemia.
A. Cool, wet skin
B. Elevated blood pressure
C. Frequent urination
D. Blurred vision
, Which statement by a patient on A. I will shave with an electric razor
warfarin sodium (Coumadin)
would indicate that he/she is Coumadin increases bleeding risk; therefore, the pt should not
knowledgeable about the shave with a bladed razor.
medication?
A. I will shave with an electric
razor.
B. I will increase my intake of
green vegetables.
C. I will use unwaxed dental
floss twice daily.
D. I will decrease my daily dose
if I feel fatigued.
What is the appropriate teaching A. Taper this medication slowly when discontinuing its use
for a patient on fentanyl
(Duragesic) for several weeks? Fentanyl is an opioid. Discontinuing this medication abruptly may
result in withdrawal symptoms.
A. Taper this medication slowly
when discontinuing its use
B. Increase the dosage when
pain persists for several hours
C. Limit physical activity while on
this medication
D. Vigorously rub medication
into skin
An adverse effect of captopril D. Persistent cough
(Capoten) is...?
-pril = ACEs
A. Dehydration Cough is an adverse side effect of ACEs.
B. Peripheral edema
C. Hyperglycemia
D. Persistent cough
A therapeutic effect to B. Decreased blood pressure
amlodipine (Norvasc) is...?
Amlodipine is a CCBs, lowers blood pressure by relaxing the
A. Greater flexibility blood vessels so the heart does not have to pump as hard.
B. Decreased blood pressure -dipine = CCBs
C. Improved cognition
D. Decreased pain
Enoxaparin (Lovenox) is C. Bleeding disorders
CONTRAINDICATED for
patients with...? Anticoagulants is contraindicated for pts with hemophilia,
congenital or acquired bleeding tendencies because there is an
A. Congestive health failure increased risk of hemorrhage.
B. Kidney stones
C. Bleeding disorders
D. Asthma
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Which medication is D. Tobramycin sulfate (Nebcin)
contraindicated for renal failure
patients? Nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity may occur.
A. Ampicillin sodium (Omnipien-
N)
B. Calcitriol (Rocaltrol)
C. Diphenhydramine
hydrochloride (Benadryl)
D. Tobramycin sulfate (Nebcin)
What should a nurse do prior to A. Ensure culture and sensitivity specimens have been obtained
administration of an initial dose
of an antibiotic? Obtain specimens for culture and sensitivity prior to initiation of
antimicrobial therapy. This reduces the occurrences of drug
A. Ensure culture and sensitivity resistant organisms
specimens have been obtained
B. Obtain the client's body
temperature
C. Measure the client's urine
output
D. Determine the client's weight
Prior to administering the next A. Cool, wet skin
dose of glyburide (Diabeta)
which of the following signs and Glyburide is a sulfonylureas, it lowers blood sugar by causing
symptoms would alert the nurse pancrease to produce insulin.
to further assess the patient? Cool, wet skin is a S&S of hypoglycemia.
A. Cool, wet skin
B. Elevated blood pressure
C. Frequent urination
D. Blurred vision
, Which statement by a patient on A. I will shave with an electric razor
warfarin sodium (Coumadin)
would indicate that he/she is Coumadin increases bleeding risk; therefore, the pt should not
knowledgeable about the shave with a bladed razor.
medication?
A. I will shave with an electric
razor.
B. I will increase my intake of
green vegetables.
C. I will use unwaxed dental
floss twice daily.
D. I will decrease my daily dose
if I feel fatigued.
What is the appropriate teaching A. Taper this medication slowly when discontinuing its use
for a patient on fentanyl
(Duragesic) for several weeks? Fentanyl is an opioid. Discontinuing this medication abruptly may
result in withdrawal symptoms.
A. Taper this medication slowly
when discontinuing its use
B. Increase the dosage when
pain persists for several hours
C. Limit physical activity while on
this medication
D. Vigorously rub medication
into skin
An adverse effect of captopril D. Persistent cough
(Capoten) is...?
-pril = ACEs
A. Dehydration Cough is an adverse side effect of ACEs.
B. Peripheral edema
C. Hyperglycemia
D. Persistent cough
A therapeutic effect to B. Decreased blood pressure
amlodipine (Norvasc) is...?
Amlodipine is a CCBs, lowers blood pressure by relaxing the
A. Greater flexibility blood vessels so the heart does not have to pump as hard.
B. Decreased blood pressure -dipine = CCBs
C. Improved cognition
D. Decreased pain
Enoxaparin (Lovenox) is C. Bleeding disorders
CONTRAINDICATED for
patients with...? Anticoagulants is contraindicated for pts with hemophilia,
congenital or acquired bleeding tendencies because there is an
A. Congestive health failure increased risk of hemorrhage.
B. Kidney stones
C. Bleeding disorders
D. Asthma
