A client is receiving metoprolol (Lopressor SR). What assessment is most important for
the nurse to obtain?
A) Temperature
B) Lung sounds
C) Blood pressure
D) Urinary output
Give this one a try later!
C) Blood pressure
A client is being treated for osteoporosis with alendronate (Fosamax), and the nurse has
completed discharge teaching regarding medication administration. Which morning
schedule would indicate to the nurse that the client teaching has been effective?
A) Take medication, go for a 30 minute morning, walk, then eat breakfast
,B) Take medication, rest in bed for 30 minutes, eat breakfast, go for morning walk
C) Take medication with breakfast, then take a 30 minute morning walk
D) Go for a 30 minute morning walk, eat breakfast, then take medication
Give this one a try later!
A) Take medication, go for a 30 minute morning, walk, then eat breakfast
An antacid (maalox) is prescribed for a client with PUD. The nurse knows that the
purpose of this medication is to
A) Decrease production of gastric secretions
B) produce an adherent barrier over the ulcer
C) Maintain a gastric pH of 3.5 or above
D) decrease gastric motor activity
Give this one a try later!
C) Maintain a gastric pH of 3.5 or above
Which client should the nurse identify as being at highest risk for complications during
the use of an opioid analgesic?
A) An older client with Type 2 diabetes mellitus
B) A client with chronic rheumatoid arthritis
C) A client with a open compound fracture
D) A young adult with inflammatory bowel disease
Give this one a try later!
, D) A young adult with inflammatory bowel disease
Which nursing intervention is most important when caring for a client receiving the
antimetabolite cytosine arabinoside (Arc-C) for chemotherapy?
A) Hydrate the client with IV fluids before and after infusion
B) Assess the client for numbness and tingling of extremities
C) Inspect the client's oral mucosa for ulcerations.
D) Monitor the client's urine pH for increased acidity
Give this one a try later!
C) Inspect the client's oral mucosa for ulcerations.
A client is admitted to the coronary care unit with a medical diagnosis of acute
myocardial infarction. Which medication prescription decreases both preload and
afterload?
A) Nitroglycerin
B) Propranolol (Inderal)
C) Morphine
D) Captopril (Capoten)
Give this one a try later!
A) Nitroglycerin
the nurse to obtain?
A) Temperature
B) Lung sounds
C) Blood pressure
D) Urinary output
Give this one a try later!
C) Blood pressure
A client is being treated for osteoporosis with alendronate (Fosamax), and the nurse has
completed discharge teaching regarding medication administration. Which morning
schedule would indicate to the nurse that the client teaching has been effective?
A) Take medication, go for a 30 minute morning, walk, then eat breakfast
,B) Take medication, rest in bed for 30 minutes, eat breakfast, go for morning walk
C) Take medication with breakfast, then take a 30 minute morning walk
D) Go for a 30 minute morning walk, eat breakfast, then take medication
Give this one a try later!
A) Take medication, go for a 30 minute morning, walk, then eat breakfast
An antacid (maalox) is prescribed for a client with PUD. The nurse knows that the
purpose of this medication is to
A) Decrease production of gastric secretions
B) produce an adherent barrier over the ulcer
C) Maintain a gastric pH of 3.5 or above
D) decrease gastric motor activity
Give this one a try later!
C) Maintain a gastric pH of 3.5 or above
Which client should the nurse identify as being at highest risk for complications during
the use of an opioid analgesic?
A) An older client with Type 2 diabetes mellitus
B) A client with chronic rheumatoid arthritis
C) A client with a open compound fracture
D) A young adult with inflammatory bowel disease
Give this one a try later!
, D) A young adult with inflammatory bowel disease
Which nursing intervention is most important when caring for a client receiving the
antimetabolite cytosine arabinoside (Arc-C) for chemotherapy?
A) Hydrate the client with IV fluids before and after infusion
B) Assess the client for numbness and tingling of extremities
C) Inspect the client's oral mucosa for ulcerations.
D) Monitor the client's urine pH for increased acidity
Give this one a try later!
C) Inspect the client's oral mucosa for ulcerations.
A client is admitted to the coronary care unit with a medical diagnosis of acute
myocardial infarction. Which medication prescription decreases both preload and
afterload?
A) Nitroglycerin
B) Propranolol (Inderal)
C) Morphine
D) Captopril (Capoten)
Give this one a try later!
A) Nitroglycerin
