Nursing 6005 (exam)

NURSING 6005 CHAPTER 61: ESTROGENS AND PROGESTINS: Basic Pharmacology and Noncontraceptive Applications Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A 50-year-old postmenopausal patient who has had a hysterectomy has moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms and is discussing estrogen therapy (ET) with the nurse. The patient is concerned about adverse effects of ET. The nurse will tell her that: a. an estrogen-progesterone product will reduce side effects. b. an intravaginal preparation may be best for h...

NURSING 6005 CHAPTER 76: DRUGS FOR ASTHMA Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A patient with asthma will be using a metered-dose inhaler (MDI) for delivery of an inhaled medication. The provider has ordered 2 puffs to be given twice daily. It is important for the nurse to teach this patient that: a. a chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) propellant is superior to a hydrofluoroalkane (HFA) propellant. b. the patient should activate the device and then inhale. c. the patient should store the MDI in the refr...

NURSING 6005 CHAPTER 23: DRUGS FOR MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A patient has been newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), and the nurse provides teaching about the medications for the disease. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching? a. “I may need to take additional drugs at times of acute relapse.” b. “I will need to take medication indefinitely.” c. “If medication is begun early, permanent remission can be achieved.” ...

NURSING 6005 CHAPTER 23: DRUGS FOR MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A patient has been newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), and the nurse provides teaching about the medications for the disease. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching? a. “I may need to take additional drugs at times of acute relapse.” b. “I will need to take medication indefinitely.” c. “If medication is begun early, permanent remission can be achieved.” ...

NURSING 6005 CHAPTER 23: DRUGS FOR MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A patient has been newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), and the nurse provides teaching about the medications for the disease. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching? a. “I may need to take additional drugs at times of acute relapse.” b. “I will need to take medication indefinitely.” c. “If medication is begun early, permanent remission can be achieved.” ...

Lifestyle changes are the first step in the treatment of GERD. A food that may aggravate GERD is: Eggs Honey Dew Chocolate Chicken Question 3. Question : Jim presents w/ complaints of “heart burn” that is minimally relieved w/ Tums (calcium carbonate) and is diagnosed w/ GERD. An appropriate first step therapy would be: Student Answer: Omeprazole (Prilosec) twice a day Ranitidine (Zantac) twice a day

NURSING 6005 CHAPTER 69: IMMUNOSUPPRESSANTS Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A patient has undergone liver transplantation. The provider orders cyclosporine (Sandimmune), prednisone, and sirolimus (Rapamune). What will the nurse do? a. Question the order for sirolimus. b. Request an order for a serum glucose level. c. Request an order for a macrolide antibiotic. d. Suggest changing the cyclosporine to tacrolimus. ANS: A Sirolimus is given to prevent rejection in renal transplantation; i...

NURSING 6005 CHAPTER 57: DRUGS FOR DIABETES MELLITUS Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse working on a high-acuity medical-surgical unit is prioritizing care for four patients who were just admitted. Which patient should the nurse assess first? a. The NPO patient with a blood glucose level of 80 mg/dL who just received 20 units of 70/30 Novolin insulin b. The patient with a pulse of 58 beats per minute who is about to receive digoxin (Lanoxin) c. The patient with a blood pressure of 1...

NURSING 6005 CHAPTER 69: IMMUNOSUPPRESSANTS Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A patient has undergone liver transplantation. The provider orders cyclosporine (Sandimmune), prednisone, and sirolimus (Rapamune). What will the nurse do? a. Question the order for sirolimus. b. Request an order for a serum glucose level. c. Request an order for a macrolide antibiotic. d. Suggest changing the cyclosporine to tacrolimus. ANS: A Sirolimus is given to prevent rejection in renal transplantation; i...