Phar m CMS Question s W ith An sw er s
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A /
client
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has
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new
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prescription
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for
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spironolactone
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(Aldactone).
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Which
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of
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the
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following
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laboratory
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values should the nurse recognize as a reason to withhold
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the
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morning dose of the medication and notify the provider?
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a. Serum sodium 138 mEq/L
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b. Serum potassium 5.2 mEq/L
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c. Serum creatinine 1.2 mEq/L
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d. Serum chloride 106 mEq/L
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b. Serum potassium 5.2 mEq/L
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,A /
nurse
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is
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caring
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for
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a /
client
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who
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is
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prescribed
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daily
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doses
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of
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both
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digoxin
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(Lanoxin)
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and
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furosemide
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(Lasix).
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The
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client's
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potassium
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level
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is
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3.2
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mEq/L.
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For
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,/ which /
/ of /
/ the following medication interaction is the client at risk?
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a. Toxic levels of furosemide
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b. Toxic levels of digoxin
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c. Sub-therapeutic levels of furosemide
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d. Sub-therapeutic levels of digoxin
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b. Toxic levels of digoxin
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Propranolol /
(Inderal)
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is
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contraindicated
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for a client who has which of the following conditions?
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a. Asthma//
b. Diabetes
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c. Angina//
d. Dementia
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a. Asthma//
A /
nurse
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, is
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reinforcing
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teaching
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for
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a /
client
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who
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has
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a /
prescription
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for
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verapamil
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(Calan).
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Which
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of
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the
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following
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statements
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by the clients indicates a need for further teaching?
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a. "I // /
should
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increase
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the
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amount
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of
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fiber
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in my diet since the medication causes constipation."
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b. "I // /
should
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