Pharm EAQs

Pharm EAQs A nurse is caring for a postoperative client who has a nasogastric (NG) tube set to low intermittent suction. The nurse recalls that the primary reason that an intravenous infusion of 5% dextrose with 0.45% sodium chloride and 20 mEq of potassium has been prescribed is to prevent which complication? - Electrolyte imbalance Nitroglycerin sublingual tablets are prescribed for a client with the diagnosis of angina. The client asks the nurse how long it should take for the chest pain to subside after nitroglycerin is taken. What should the nurse tell the client? - 1 to 3 minutes A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition. Which responses indicate that the client is experiencing hyperglycemia? Select all that apply. - Polyuria Polydipsia Respiratory rate of 16 (so fking wrong) Herpes simplex - Acyclovir sodium- antiviral A client with heart failure is to receive digoxin and asks the nurse why the medication is necessary. What physiologic response will the nurse include when answering the client's question? - Slows and strengthens cardiac contractions A client presents with extensive lesions due to psoriasis. Which intervention does the nurse anticipate from the healthcare provider? - Topical application of steroids A client who had a femoropopliteal bypass graft is receiving clopidogrel (plavix) postoperatively. What should the nurse teach the client related to the medication? - Report any occurrence of multiple bruises A 3-year-old child is to receive a liquid iron preparation. What will the nurse teach the mother regarding this medication? - Have the child drink the diluted iron preparation through a straw. Which drug may cause sudden infant death syndrome? - Phenothiazines The protein binding capacity of drugs in infants is low. Which is an implication of this physiologic process? - The free levels of a drug will increase. Which antidepressant drug is a selective monoamine oxidase-B inhibitor? - Selegiline Nortriptyline three times a day is prescribed for a depressed client. When does the nurse expect a therapeutic response? - 2 to 3 weeks An antianxiety medication is prescribed for an extremely anxious client. The client says, "I'm afraid to take this medication because I heard they're addictive." The nurse teaches the client that antianxiety medications have what properties? - Have the potential for physiologic and psychological dependence ......