Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies Quiz

A client admitted with an acute exacerbation of asthma has been prescribed methylprednisolone sodium succinate IV. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider immediately? Select one: a. Blood glucose 120 mg/dL b. Increased hunger c. Mild wheezing d. Oral temperature of 100.5 F◦ - d. Oral temperature of 100.5 F◦ A client diagnosed with bipolar disorder and prescribed lithium carbonate is being discharged from the hospital. Which of the following medication prescriptions should the nurse should question? Select one: a. Valproic acid 250 mg by mouth three times per day b. Ranitidine 150 mg by mouth daily c. Captopril 25 mg by mouth twice per day d. Furosemide 20 mg by mouth twice per day - d. Furosemide 20 mg by mouth twice per day Valproic acid is an anticonvulsant and not contraindicated with a Bipolar disorder. A client diagnosed with depression has been prescribed fluoxetine. Which of the following information should the nurse emphasize? Select one: a. Take the medication in the morning b. Maintain an adequate fluid and sodium balance c. Take the medication at bedtime d. Avoid foods high in tyramine - a. Take the medication in the morning Take the medication in the morning, as insomnia is a side effect of SSRIs. A client diagnosed with preterm labor has been prescribed nifedipine. The client asks the nurse why this particular medication has been prescribed. Which of the following statements by