QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS.
Which statement should the nurse include in the education for a client
prescribed a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)? Answer - "Take
your medication with food"
A client asks the nurse if they can use liquid acetaminophen (Tylenol) that is
used for an older child for their 4-month-old baby with a fever. Which response
should the nurse provide? Answer - "Infant drops should be used because they
are different from liquid medicine"
Which laboratory tests should the nurse anticipate evaluating prior to a client
receiving ibuprofen (Advil) for long-term therapy? Answer - Hemoglobin and
hematocrit
Bleeding times
Liver function tests
Which signs of inflammation should the nurse anticipate for a client that has
experienced a sports-related injury to their leg? Answer - Swelling
Pain
Warmth
A client that is experiencing inflammation from an injury asks the nurse how
long it will take to respond to treatment. Which is the best response by the
,nurse? Answer - "It will take about a week and a half for the symptoms to
resolve"
The nurse has provided education about the action of histamines for a client.
Which statement indicates an understanding of the information? Answer -
"Histamines dilate vessels in the nose, so it is congested and stuffy"
A client tells the nurse they would prefer to indefinitely take prednisone to
treat their inflammatory disease. Which is the best response by the nurse?
Answer - "This is not recommended due to the serious side effects"
Which describes the direct action of acetaminophen (Tylenol) for fever
reduction? Answer - Dilation of the peripheral blood vessels
Direct action at the level of the hypothalamus
Which statement made by a client indicates an understanding of the maximum
daily amount of ibuprofen (Motrin)? Answer - "I cannot take over 3200
mg/day"
Which statement should the nurse include in the parental teaching for the
administration of acetaminophen (Tylenol) to a child? Answer - "Read the
labels of all over-the-counter medications for the amount of acetaminophen
(Tylenol)."
Which outcome should the nurse include in the plan of care for the older client
receiving nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) therapy? Answer - The
client will report any bleeding or bruising while taking the nonsteroidal anti-
inflammatory drug (NSAID).
For which finding should the nurse notify the healthcare provider for a client
prescribed prednisone? Answer - unexplained fever
, Which of the client's current prescriptions should the nurse consult the
healthcare provider about who has prescribed acetaminophen (Tylenol) four
times a day? Answer - Warfarin (Coumadin) 2 mg orally every day
Which should the nurse monitor a client for that is receiving a salicylate?
Answer - Ototoxicity
Nephrotoxicity
Which findings are symptoms of inflammation? Answer - Redness
Warmth
Itching
Pain
Which is an early laboratory marker of inflammation? Answer - C-reactive
protein
Which finding is a common adverse effect of an anti-inflammatory
prescription? Answer - Heartburn
Which should a client be monitored for when prescribed a glucocorticoid?
Answer - Bruising
Which describes the mechanism of action for Ibuprofen (Advil)? Answer -
Inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis
Which instructions should the nurse include in the teaching for a client
prescribed aspirin (ASA)? Answer - Take the aspirin with a glass of milk