classifications of diuretics to their mechanism of action Work in the early distal convoluted tubule to block the reabsorption of sodium
Thiazide diuretics and chloride and prevent the reabsorption of water that this site
classifications of diuretics to their mechanism of action Block the action of aldosterone (sodium and water retention) which result in
Potassium-sparing diuretics potassium retention and the secretion of sodium and water
classifications of diuretics to their mechanism of action Reduce intracranial pressure and intraocular pressure by raising serum osmolality
Osmotic diuretics and drawing fluid back into the vascular and extravascular space
expected pharmacological action. Thrombopoietic oprelvekin
growth factor that increase the production of platelets.
expected pharmacological action. Erythropoietic growth epoetin alfa
factor that acts on the bone marrow to increase
production of red blood cells.
expected pharmacological action. Granulocyte sargramostim
macrophage colony stimulator that acts on the bone
marrow to increase production of white blood cells
(neutrophils, monocytes, macrophages, eosinophils).
expected pharmacological action. Leukopoietic growth filgrastim
factor that stimulates the bone marrow to increase
production of neutrophils.
A nurse is caring for a client prescribed hydromorphone Naloxone
for severe pain. The client's respiratory rate has
decreased from 16 breaths per minute to 6. Which if the This client is experiencing respiratory depression likely related to over
following medications should the nurse prepare to administration of hydromorphone (Dilaudid). Naloxone (Narcan) and nalmefene
administer? (Revex) are opioid antagonists used to reverse an overdose of opioids.
Select one:
a. Aluminum hydroxide
b. Activated charcoal
c. Naloxone
d. Flumazenil
A client has been prescribed lisinopril. Which of the a. Potassium supplements
following medication interactions should the nurse
instruct this client about? Potassium supplements and potassium-sparing diuretics increase the risk of
hyperkalemia in clients taking ACE inhibitors such as lisinopril. Clients should only
Select one: take potassium supplements if prescribed by the provider. Clients should also
a. Potassium supplements avoid salt substitutes that contain potassium.
b. Escitalopram
c. Ciprofloxacin
d. Magnesium supplements
, A client has been prescribed vasopressin for the To increase reabsorption of water in the renal tubules.
treatment of diabetes insipidus. What is the expected
pharmacological action of this medication?
Select one:
a. To increase blood pressure.
b. To increase reabsorption of water in the renal tubules.
c. To stimulate the pancreas to secrete insulin.
d. To slow the absorption of glucose in the intestine.
A nurse is reviewing the medication class, a. A client with glaucoma.
benzodiazepines. The nurse would use caution when
administering benzodiazepines to which of the below Benzodiazepines can increase intraocular pressure due to the pupil-dilating
clients? effects of the medication.
Select one:
a. A client with glaucoma.
b. A client with renal failure.
c. A client with insomnia.
d. A client with hypertension.
A client is prescribed propranolol. Which of the following d. Asthma
client history findings would require the nurse to clarify
this medication prescription? Clients with asthma should avoid Beta2 Blockade agents such as propranolol.
Bronchoconstriction can occur. Clients with asthma should be administered a
Select one: beta1 selective agent.
a. Hypertension
b. Urolithiasis
c. Tachydysrhythmias
d. Asthma
A nurse is caring for a client newly prescribed doxazosin b. Change positions slowly and lie down if dizziness occurs.
mesylate. Which of the following instructions should the
nurse include in client education regarding taking the first First-dose orthostatic hypotension can occur with doxazosin. The nurse should
dose of this medication? instruct clients to change positions slowly and to lie down if feeling dizzy,
lightheaded or faint.
Select one:
a. There is no need to avoid normal activities.
b. Change positions slowly and lie down if dizziness
occurs.
c. Do not eat green leafy vegetables.
d. Avoid dairy products while taking this medication.
Which of the following are contraindications to aspirin Third-trimester pregnancy,
therapy? Select all that apply. Thrombocytopenia,
Adolescents with chickenpox
Select one or more:
a. Deep vein thrombus
b. Adolescents with chickenpox
c. Third trimester pregnancy
d. Coronary artery disease
e. Thrombocytopenia
Thiazide diuretics and chloride and prevent the reabsorption of water that this site
classifications of diuretics to their mechanism of action Block the action of aldosterone (sodium and water retention) which result in
Potassium-sparing diuretics potassium retention and the secretion of sodium and water
classifications of diuretics to their mechanism of action Reduce intracranial pressure and intraocular pressure by raising serum osmolality
Osmotic diuretics and drawing fluid back into the vascular and extravascular space
expected pharmacological action. Thrombopoietic oprelvekin
growth factor that increase the production of platelets.
expected pharmacological action. Erythropoietic growth epoetin alfa
factor that acts on the bone marrow to increase
production of red blood cells.
expected pharmacological action. Granulocyte sargramostim
macrophage colony stimulator that acts on the bone
marrow to increase production of white blood cells
(neutrophils, monocytes, macrophages, eosinophils).
expected pharmacological action. Leukopoietic growth filgrastim
factor that stimulates the bone marrow to increase
production of neutrophils.
A nurse is caring for a client prescribed hydromorphone Naloxone
for severe pain. The client's respiratory rate has
decreased from 16 breaths per minute to 6. Which if the This client is experiencing respiratory depression likely related to over
following medications should the nurse prepare to administration of hydromorphone (Dilaudid). Naloxone (Narcan) and nalmefene
administer? (Revex) are opioid antagonists used to reverse an overdose of opioids.
Select one:
a. Aluminum hydroxide
b. Activated charcoal
c. Naloxone
d. Flumazenil
A client has been prescribed lisinopril. Which of the a. Potassium supplements
following medication interactions should the nurse
instruct this client about? Potassium supplements and potassium-sparing diuretics increase the risk of
hyperkalemia in clients taking ACE inhibitors such as lisinopril. Clients should only
Select one: take potassium supplements if prescribed by the provider. Clients should also
a. Potassium supplements avoid salt substitutes that contain potassium.
b. Escitalopram
c. Ciprofloxacin
d. Magnesium supplements
, A client has been prescribed vasopressin for the To increase reabsorption of water in the renal tubules.
treatment of diabetes insipidus. What is the expected
pharmacological action of this medication?
Select one:
a. To increase blood pressure.
b. To increase reabsorption of water in the renal tubules.
c. To stimulate the pancreas to secrete insulin.
d. To slow the absorption of glucose in the intestine.
A nurse is reviewing the medication class, a. A client with glaucoma.
benzodiazepines. The nurse would use caution when
administering benzodiazepines to which of the below Benzodiazepines can increase intraocular pressure due to the pupil-dilating
clients? effects of the medication.
Select one:
a. A client with glaucoma.
b. A client with renal failure.
c. A client with insomnia.
d. A client with hypertension.
A client is prescribed propranolol. Which of the following d. Asthma
client history findings would require the nurse to clarify
this medication prescription? Clients with asthma should avoid Beta2 Blockade agents such as propranolol.
Bronchoconstriction can occur. Clients with asthma should be administered a
Select one: beta1 selective agent.
a. Hypertension
b. Urolithiasis
c. Tachydysrhythmias
d. Asthma
A nurse is caring for a client newly prescribed doxazosin b. Change positions slowly and lie down if dizziness occurs.
mesylate. Which of the following instructions should the
nurse include in client education regarding taking the first First-dose orthostatic hypotension can occur with doxazosin. The nurse should
dose of this medication? instruct clients to change positions slowly and to lie down if feeling dizzy,
lightheaded or faint.
Select one:
a. There is no need to avoid normal activities.
b. Change positions slowly and lie down if dizziness
occurs.
c. Do not eat green leafy vegetables.
d. Avoid dairy products while taking this medication.
Which of the following are contraindications to aspirin Third-trimester pregnancy,
therapy? Select all that apply. Thrombocytopenia,
Adolescents with chickenpox
Select one or more:
a. Deep vein thrombus
b. Adolescents with chickenpox
c. Third trimester pregnancy
d. Coronary artery disease
e. Thrombocytopenia
