Nursing 6005 (exam)

URSING 6005 CHAPTER 50: PROPHYLAXIS OF CORONARY HEART DISEASE: Drugs That Help Normalize Cholesterol and Triglyceride Levels Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A patient with a history of angina and hypertension is being started on nicotinic acid (Niacin). The nurse is providing patient education. What statement made by the patient demonstrates a need for further teaching? a. “I will take Tylenol with my medication to reduce the inflammatory effects.” b. “I will be cautious taking t...

Chapter 31: Antipsychotic Agents and Their Use in Schizophrenia Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A patient with schizophrenia has been taking an antipsychotic drug for several days. The nurse enters the patient’s room to administer a dose of haloperidol (Haldol) and finds the patient having facial spasms. The patient’s head is thrust back, and the patient is unable to speak. What will the nurse do? a. Administer the haloperidol as ordered. b. Discuss increasing the haloperidol dose with ...

NURSING 6005 CHAPTER 51: DRUGS FOR ANGINA PECTORIS Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A nurse is providing teaching for a patient with stable angina who will begin taking nitroglycerin. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching? a. “I should not participate in aerobic exercise while taking this drug.” b. “I should take aspirin daily to reduce my need for nitroglycerin.” c. “If I take nitroglycerin before exertion, I can reduce the chance of an anginal att...

NURSING 6005 CHAPTER 51: DRUGS FOR ANGINA PECTORIS Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A nurse is providing teaching for a patient with stable angina who will begin taking nitroglycerin. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching? a. “I should not participate in aerobic exercise while taking this drug.” b. “I should take aspirin daily to reduce my need for nitroglycerin.” c. “If I take nitroglycerin before exertion, I can reduce the chance of an anginal att...

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.” ...

Chapter 78: Drugs for Peptic Ulcer Disease Test Bank. Questions with correct explained answers

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 136/92 mm Hg who complains of having a headache d. The patient with an allergy t...

1 1)Incorporating IT into a patient encounter takes skill and tact. During the encounter, the provider can make the patient more comfortable with the IT the providers using by: : A Turning the screen around so the patient can see material being recorded B Not placing the computer screen between the provider and the patient C Both A and B 2Nurse practitioner prescriptive authority is regulated by: 1 . The National Council of State Boards of Nursing 2 . The U.S. Drug Enforcement Adminis...

NURSING 6005 PHARM QUIZ 7. QUIZ 7. Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Disorders QUESTION 1 1. A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a patient who will be taking fludrocortisone at home. The nurse will encourage the patient to eat a diet that is 2. A. low in proteins. B. high in iron. C. low in sodium and potassium. D. low in sodium, high in potassium. 1