NURS 6521 Week 1 Quiz ALL ANSWERED 100% CORRECT

Question Answer A 75-year-old woman is prescribed magnesium hydroxide for constipation. The nurse's assessment reveals that the patient is being treated for rheumatoid arthritis and hypertension. The patient lives in assisted living and is on a low-sodium diet. A. medication history A 72-year-old man with pain issues is being given a drug by the intramuscular route. His serum blood level concentrations have been erratic. The nurse suspects that this may be due to A. decreased blood flow to tissues and muscles. A 70-year-old woman has experienced peripheral edema and decreasing stamina in recent months and has sought care from her primary care provider. The patient's subsequent diagnostic workup has resulted in a diagnosis of chronic heart failure. The woman has new meds. What should you tell her about it? D. “This drug won't cure your disease, but it will help you be able to exercise more and be more comfortable.” Mr. Penny, age 67, was diagnosed with chronic angina several months ago and has been unable to experience adequate relief of his symptoms. As a result, his physician has prescribed ranolazine (Ranexa). Which of the following statements is true regarding the med B. Mr. Penny requires concurrent treatment with a beta blocker, nitrate, or a calcium channel blocker. A 77-year-old man with a long history of absence seizures has been treated with ethosuximide for many years. The man is now in the process of moving to a long-term care facility and a nurse is creating a plan of care. The nurse understands the potential a C. Risk for Falls A 76-year-old woman has a complex medical history that includes emphysema, osteoporosis, malnutrition, and hypothyroidism. Recently, the woman fell outside her home as a result of weakness and suffered a fracture to her femoral head. The woman's subsequen C. her history of emphysema. An 80-year-old man has been prescribed oxycodone for severe, noncancer, chronic pain. He tells the nurse that he has difficulty swallowing and asks if he can crush the tablet before swallowing. The nurse will advise the patient that A. there is risk of an extremely high dose available all at once if the tablet is crushed A nurse is creating a plan of care for a 68-year-old A. Acute Pain, Headache, woman with a recent diagnosis of unstable angina and new prescription for nitroglycerin. Which of the following nursing diagnoses should the nurse prioritize in the planning of this patient's care? related to adverse effects of drug therapy A nurse is caring for an 81-year-old patient in a long-term care facility who takes nine different medications each day. The patient has a recent diagnosis of seizure disorder and has begun treatment with phenytoin (Dilantin), a highly protein-bound drug. C. polypharmacy decreasing the number of available protein- binding sites A 72-year-old man is taking Adderall XR for the treatment of narcolepsy. He is currently having problems with not being able to swallow large tablets or capsules. The man also wears dentures, which makes it even more difficult for him to swallow medicatio A. open the capsule and sprinkle the beads in applesauce Before the administration of morphine to a 65-year- old man who has cancer, the initial action of the nurse would be to check the patient's D. respiratory rate, depth, and rhythm. A 79-year-old woman who takes several medications for a variety of chronic health problems has been prescribed an oral antiplatelet aggregator that is to be taken once daily. The nurse has encouraged the woman to take the pill at the same time of day that B. Integrating the new drug into the patient's existing schedule promotes adherence A nurse is teaching an older adult patient about polypharmacy. Which of the following statements best describe this term? D. Taking several drugs simultaneously A 90-year-old frail, elderly woman has arrived at the emergency department with a broken hip and in acute respiratory distress. Succinylcholine will be used because of the need for rapid endotracheal intubation, and then the woman will be sent to surgery. C. Impaired Physical Mobility A 77-year-old woman who is 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighs 89 lbs has been admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of failure to thrive. What action should the nurse prioritize when addressing the woman's apparent lack of nutrition? C. Assess the reasons behind the patient's poor nutritional status Mrs. Houston is a 78-year-old woman who resides in an assisted living facility. Her doctor prescribed B. The importance of having required digoxin at her last visit to the clinic and she has approached the nurse who makes regular visits to the assisted-living facility about this new drug. Wh laboratory work performed on time A nurse is caring for a 73-year-old man who is receiving drug therapy. He is beginning to exhibit signs of decline in his renal system, yet his current serum creatinine level is normal. The nurse will base the patient's plan of care on the understanding t D. a decrease in the amount of creatinine to be filtered. A 79-year-old woman with a medical history that includes osteoporosis has recently moved to a long- term care facility. Medication reconciliation indicates that the woman has been taking calcitonin, salmon for several years. The nurse should recognize that C. intranasal A 70-year-old patient has just started taking lorazepam 10 days ago for anxiety issues related the death of her husband. She is staying with her daughter for a couple of weeks. The patient's daughter has noticed that her mother is having difficulty walkin A. a dose adjustment should be made if these symptoms persist An elderly man has been admitted to a residential care facility and the nurse has conducted a medication reconciliation. The man has taken numerous drugs in the past, including a course of bicalutamide (Casodex) several years earlier. The nurse recognizes B. Prostate cancer A nurse is caring for a 70-year-old patient who is taking desmopressin (DDAVP). The patient has a history of cardiovascular disease. The nurse will prioritize the assessment of which of the following? C. Electrolyte levels A nurse who is working with an older adult patient who takes eight medications a day wants to promote medication adherence. Which of the following nursing interventions would best promote medication adherence? A. Place pills in a daily or weekly pillbox organized according to hours of the day or mealtimes.