PHARMACOLOGY NCLEX Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

An 86-year-old patient is being discharged to home on digitalis therapy and has very little information regarding the medication. Which statement best reflects a realistic outcome of patient teaching activities? a. The patient and patient's daughter will state the proper way to take the drug. b. The nurse will provide teaching about the drug's adverse effects. c. The patient will state all the symptoms of digitalis toxicity. d. The patient will call the prescriber if adverse effects occu...

140 Must Know NCLEX Meds Alteplase (t-PA) - correct answer *class*: thrombolytics *Indication*: MI, acute ischemic stroke, occluded central lines *Action*: converts plasminogen to plasmin which degrades the fibrin found *Nursing Considerations*: - contraindicated in active bleeding -monitor for anaphylaxis - use caution with uncontrolled hypertension Atorvastatin (Lipitor) - correct answer *class*: lipid-lowering agent *Indication*: management of high cholesterol (hypercholesterolem...

Antihypertensive NCLEX questionsThe nurse is assessing the patient's knowledge regarding drug therapy prescribed for the treatment of hypertension. Which statement by the patient indicates the need for further teaching by the nurse? A. "I will move slowly from a sitting to standing position." B. "Blood pressure drugs can cause changes in sexual functioning." C. "When my blood pressure is over 140/90, I will take my medication." D. "I will wear a medical alert bracelet." - c...

Antihypertensive NCLEX questionsThe nurse is assessing the patient's knowledge regarding drug therapy prescribed for the treatment of hypertension. Which statement by the patient indicates the need for further teaching by the nurse? A. "I will move slowly from a sitting to standing position." B. "Blood pressure drugs can cause changes in sexual functioning." C. "When my blood pressure is over 140/90, I will take my medication." D. "I will wear a medical alert bracelet." - c...

ATI Comprehensive NCLEX-RN Review: Pharmacology General IDWhat are some examples of Beta2 adrenergic agonists? ATI Comprehensive NCLEX-RN Review: Pharmacology General ID - correct answer • Albuterol • Formoterol • Salmeterol • Terbutaline ATI Comprehensive NCLEX-RN Review: Pharmacology General ID What type of medication is albuterol? ATI Comprehensive NCLEX-RN Review: Pharmacology General ID - correct answer • Inhaled (short-acting) Beta2 adrenergic agonist ATI Compre...

Chapter 37 pharmacology NCLEXA patient who has a history of asthma is experiencing an acute episode of SOB and needs to take a medication for immediate relief. The nurse will choose which medication that is appropriate for this situation? A. A beta agonist, such as albuterol B. A leukotriene receptor antagonist, such as montelukast C. A corticosteroids, such as fluticason D. An anticholinergic, such as ipratropium - correct answer A. A beta agonist, such as albuterol After a nebulizer ...

Diuretics pharmacology NCLEX questionsFor a patient prescribed hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL), the nurse should closely monitor which laboratory test value? A. Sodium B. Glucose C. Calcium D. Chloride - correct answer B. Glucose Correct Thiazide and thiazide-like diuretics are associated with adverse metabolic effects of hyperglycemia; therefore, close monitoring of blood glucose levels are needed. Other metabolic disturbances include hyperlipidemia and hyperuricemia. The nurse is ...

FINAL: Pharmacology NCLEX QuestionsA client who has been newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus has been stabilized with daily insulin injections. Which information should the nurse teach when carrying out plans for discharge? 1. Keep insulin vials refrigerated at all times. 2. Rotate the insulin injection sites systematically. 3. Increase the amount of insulin before unusual exercise. 4. Monitor the urine acetone level to determine the insulin dosage. - correct answer 2. Rotate the insu...

HESI/NCLEX-PN: PharmacologyThe nurse is caring for a patient who has a head injury. What information would make the nurse question administration of the osmotic diuretic mannitol (Osmitrol)? - correct answer Any patient with a notable history of cardiac surgery or congestive heart failure. Adverse effects involving the cardiovascular system, such as cardiac arrest, congestive cardiac failure, palpitations, and tachycardia are all common with this medication Overdoses of acetaminophen (Tylenol...

NCLEX - Pharmacology - Reproductive / Maternity / NewbornThe nurse is monitoring a client who is receiving oxytocin to induce labor. Which assessment findings should cause the nurse to immediately discontinue the oxytocin infusion? Select all that apply. 1.Fatigue 2.Drowsiness 3.Uterine hyperstimulation 4.Late decelerations of the fetal heart rate 5.Early decelerations of the fetal heart rate Correct Answer: 3,4 Rationale: Oxytocin stimulates uterine contractions and is a...