A female client is diagnosed with hyponatremia. What type of diuretic would most
likely cause this symptom? - answers-a loop diuretic because the LOOSE up to 10
times greater than a thiazide.
A female client is prescribed systemic corticosteroids for her asthma. The nurse
knows that the client is at risk for what problem? - answers-adrenal
insufficiency- as it is most likely to occur with systemic or high doses of inhaled
corticosteroids
A female client's diagnoses include diabetes mellitus, gastric ulcer disease, and
chronic renal disease. When the nurse reviews her medications with her, the
nurse discover that she self-administers antacids containing magnesium. What
statement is true about antacids containing magnesium? - answers-they are
contraindicated for clients with renal disease- Antacids containing magnesium are
contraindicated in clients with impaired renal function.
A group of students are reviewing the various drugs that affect inflammation. The
students demonstrate understanding when they identify which agent as a mast
cell stabilizer? - answers-cromolyn
,3 types of diuretics and know how each affects your potassium - answers--loop:
loses potassium
-thiazide: can cause hypokalemia but is normally neutral
-spironolactone: potassium sparing
A 27-year-old athlete with newly diagnosed asthma presents for patient education
regarding situations that could precipitate an asthma attack. The nurse teaches
that acute episodes of asthma may last minutes to hours. In this teaching, which
precipitants would the nurse state may cause the asthma? (Select all that apply.)
- answers-pollutants, exercise, and allergens
A 35-year-old man is at his follow-up visit for GERD. Antacids have not been
effective for his reflux, and the health care provider is prescribing a proton pump
inhibitor. Why might the provider prescribe a PPI rather than an H2RA? -
answers-PPI's suppress acid more strongly and for a longer period of time
A 6-year-old client, with a history of asthma, presents at the primary care office
with an elevated temperature, bilateral ear pain, and irritability. He has a history
of asthma. What instructions should the nurse convey to the boy's parents
regarding the use of antipyretics and analgesics? - answers-avoid administering
acetaminophen for fever and discomfort- as research has demonstrated an
increased risk of asthma and its exacerbation with the use of acetaminophen
, A client has been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The
client has been prescribed bronchodilators by nebulizer for home use. The nurse
should teach the client to: - answers-sit in a fully upright position when
administering the medication.
A client is prescribed a leukotriene receptor antagonist. The nurse should
evaluate the effectiveness of the medication therapy based on the long term
management of symptoms associated with which respiratory condition? -
answers-asthma
A client is receiving a liquid antacid. Which would the nurse instruct the client to
do? - answers-shake the liquid antiacid thoroughly before drinking
A client presents to the Emergency Department (ED) having an acute asthma
attack. An ED health care provider has ordered a sympathomimetic (epinephrine).
The nurse is aware that this classification of drug will: - answers-cause dilation of
the bronchi with increased rate and depth of respiration
A client who has chronic bronchial asthma has had a mast cell stabilizer
prescribed. What drug would the health care provider prescribe? - answers-
cromolyn