NLN MEDICATION LATEST
EXAM
__________________ should be measured prior to the administration of
potassium chloride (K-lor) intravenously.
• Blood pressure
• Respiratory rate
• Pulse deficit
• Urine output - ANSWERS-Urine output
Further nursing assessment is indicated for a patient on vancomycin
(Vancocin) who states __________________.
• I have a headache
• I can't hear the television
• I have not had a bowel movement in 2 days
• I feel drowsy - ANSWERS-I can't hear the television
Which of the following is a side effect of nifedipine (Adalat)?
• Peripheral edema
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EXAM
• Hypertension
• Tinnitus
• Sexual dysfunction - ANSWERS-Peripheral edema
Theophylline (Slo-Bid) is generally administered__________________.
• On a pm basis
• On an empty stomach
• With antiacids
• Every 4 hours - ANSWERS-On an empty stomach
Recommended pediatric dosages for acetaminophen (Tylenol). -
ANSWERS-10-15 mg/kg at 4-hour intervals
What should be measured Prior to the administration of each dose of
metoprolol tartate (Lopressor)?
• Urine output
• Heart rate
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EXAM
• Capillary refill
• Body weight - ANSWERS-Heart Rate
What is the classification of buspirone (BuSpar)?
• Antidepressant
• Anti-anxiety agent
• Anti-seizure medication
• Antipsychotic - ANSWERS-Anti-anxiety agent
At what time should a patient who is taking isophane insulin suspension
(NPH, Humulin N), to eat a snack?
• One-half hour prior to the dose
• Immediately after the dose
• In the mid-afternoon
• Every two hours during the daytime - ANSWERS-In the mid-afternoon
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EXAM
__________________ should be measured prior to the administration of
potassium chloride (K-lor) intravenously.
• Blood pressure
• Respiratory rate
• Pulse deficit
• Urine output - ANSWERS-Urine output
Further nursing assessment is indicated for a patient on vancomycin
(Vancocin) who states __________________.
• I have a headache
• I can't hear the television
• I have not had a bowel movement in 2 days
• I feel drowsy - ANSWERS-I can't hear the television
Which of the following is a side effect of nifedipine (Adalat)?
• Peripheral edema
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, NLN MEDICATION LATEST
EXAM
• Hypertension
• Tinnitus
• Sexual dysfunction - ANSWERS-Peripheral edema
Theophylline (Slo-Bid) is generally administered__________________.
• On a pm basis
• On an empty stomach
• With antiacids
• Every 4 hours - ANSWERS-On an empty stomach
Recommended pediatric dosages for acetaminophen (Tylenol). -
ANSWERS-10-15 mg/kg at 4-hour intervals
What should be measured Prior to the administration of each dose of
metoprolol tartate (Lopressor)?
• Urine output
• Heart rate
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EXAM
• Capillary refill
• Body weight - ANSWERS-Heart Rate
What is the classification of buspirone (BuSpar)?
• Antidepressant
• Anti-anxiety agent
• Anti-seizure medication
• Antipsychotic - ANSWERS-Anti-anxiety agent
At what time should a patient who is taking isophane insulin suspension
(NPH, Humulin N), to eat a snack?
• One-half hour prior to the dose
• Immediately after the dose
• In the mid-afternoon
• Every two hours during the daytime - ANSWERS-In the mid-afternoon
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