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Lab reports reveal that the client's thyroxine levels are low. Which medication might
have led to this condition? - CORRECT ✔✔✔✔✔ Lithium
the nurse observed seizures in a client who is taking lithium for cycles of mania. Which
laboratory parameters may lead to this condition? - CORRECT ✔✔✔✔✔ 3 mEq/L
serum lithium levels
A client in the hyperactive phase of bipolar disorder is receiving lithium.The nurse sees
at the client's lithium. Blood level is 1.8.mEQ/L. Which action should the nurse take? -
CORRECT ✔✔✔✔✔ Hold Medication and notify HCP immediately because the blood
lithium level may be toxic (Normal: 0.6-1.2)
Which complication can occur if a client receiving isocarboxazid fails to adhere to
necessary dietary restrictions? - CORRECT ✔✔✔✔✔ HTN crisis
A client who has been taking the prescribed dose of Zolpidem for five days returns to
the clinic for a follow up visit. Which statement by the client indicates the medication has
been effective? - CORRECT ✔✔✔✔✔ " i have been sleeping much better"
because it is a sedative-hypnotic that causes CNS depression
,A 45-year-old client who recently completed alcohol detoxification reports plans to begin
using. disulfirams as part of the alcoholism treatment regime. which client teaching
would the nurse share regarding this medication - CORRECT ✔✔✔✔✔ foods, meds,
and any topical preparation containing alcohol should be avoided.
Which statement by the nurse reflects teachings for a client recently initiated on
anticonvulsants? SATA - CORRECT ✔✔✔✔✔ All correct
take at same time everyday
Do not drink excessive amounts of caffeine-containing beverages or alcohol
Avoid driving or hazardous activities until any SR such as drowsiness can be
determined
Interfere with vitamin and mineral absorption so you may need a supplement
Oral hygiene, gum massages and tooth brushing are important
which data collection assessment would be performed to evaluate the effectiveness of
Furosemide administered to a client with congestive heart failure. SATA - CORRECT
✔✔✔✔✔ Daily weight.
I&O
monitor for edema
Daily pulse oximeter.
auscultate breath sounds
which purpose is served by an evening snack of milk, crackers, and cheese for a client
who is receiving NPH insulin? - CORRECT ✔✔✔✔✔ food to counteract late insulin
activity
which statement by a client who has gastric ulcer and asks what to do if epigastric pain
occurs indicates that teaching was effective? - CORRECT ✔✔✔✔✔ "Taking an antacid
preparation will decrease pain due to gastric acid"
which topic will the nurse include in the discharge teaching of a client who has had a
total gastrectomy? - CORRECT ✔✔✔✔✔ injections of vitamin B12 for life
, which medication is indicated for management of clinical manifestations associated with
an opioid OD? - CORRECT ✔✔✔✔✔ Naloxone
which action will the nurse take after stopping the antibiotic infusion of a client who
becomes restless and flushed, and begins to wheeze during the admin of an antibiotic?
1. Check the client's temp
2. take pt BP
3. Obtain pt's pulse ox
4. Assess pt's resp. status - CORRECT ✔✔✔✔✔ Assess the client's respiratory status
Which statement is important for the nurse to include in the teaching plan of a client with
irritable bowel syndrome who has instructions to take psyllium for constipation?
a. urine may be discolored
b. stop taking laxatives once bowel movement occurs
c. daily use may inhibit the absorption of some fat-soluble vitamins
d. Each dose should be taken with a full glass of water or juice - CORRECT ✔✔✔✔✔
"Each dose should be taken with a full glass of water or juice
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is a potentially fatal reaction to antipsychotic therapy.
Which signs and symptoms of this syndrome will the nurse ID? SATA
Jaundice
Diaphoresis
Hyperrigidity
Hyperthermia
Photosensitivity - CORRECT ✔✔✔✔✔ Diaphoresis
Hyperrigidity
Hyperthermia
Which essential test results will the nurse review before starting antitubercular
pharmacotherapy when caring for a client with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
infection who is diagnosed with TB?