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A client will be taking nitrofurantoin 50 mg orally every evening at home to manage recurrent urinary tract infections. What instructions should the nurse give to the client? Increase the intake of fluids. Strain the urine for crystals and stones. Stop the drug if urinary output increases. Maintain the exact time schedule for taking the drug. A client who had a myocardial infarction receives a prescription for a nitroglycerin patch. What does the nurse identify as the purpose of the nitro...

1. A nurse is preparing to administer a blood transfusion to a client who has anemia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? check for the type and number of units of blood to administer 2. a nurse is providing teaching to an older adult female client who has stress incontinence and a BMI of 32. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? I am dieting to lose weight 3. A nurse is providing instructions to a client who ...

1.A nurse is assessing a client who is 12hr postoperative following a colon resection. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the surgeon? 1. Heart rate 90/min 2. Absent bowel sounds → normal findings after major bowel surgery; takes several days to return to normal. 3. Hgb 8.2 g/dl 4. Gastric pH of 3.0 Rationale: Normal Hgb is 13-18M g/dl, 12-16 g/dl. This may indicate a possible hemorrhaging. 2. A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes insipidus. Which of t...

A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for enalapril. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects of this medication hypotension rationale: ACE drug, used to lower BP, can cause hypotension and postural hypotension, especially during the first 3 hours of the initial dose 2. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a urinary tract infection and new prescriptions for phenazopyridine and ciprofloxacin. Which of the following ...

1. Which of the following clients is at a higher risk of developing oral health problems? a. A pregnant client b. A client with diabetes c. A client receiving chemotherapy d. Both b and c 2. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate to reduce environmental stimuli that may cause discomfort for a client? a. Loosen pressure dressings on wounds b. Use assistance to pull a client up in bed c. Check temperature of water used in a sponge bath d. Position the client prone 3. A client ha...

QUESTION 1 Which classification of drugs is contraindicated for the client with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy? A. Positive inotropes B. Vasodilators C. Diuretics D. Antidysrhythmics Answer: A Explanation: (A) Positive inotropic agents should not be administered owing to their action of increasing myocardial contractility. Increased ventricular contractility would increase outflow tract obstruction in the client with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. (B) Vasodilators are not typically prescrib...

1. A client with a renal failure is prescribed a low potassium diet. Which food choice would be best for this client? A. 1 cup beef broth B. 1 baked potato with the skin C. 1/2 cup raisins D. 1 cup rice 2. An appropriate nursing intervention for the client with borderline personality disorder is: A. Observing the client for signs of depression or suicidal thinking B. Allowing the client to lead unit group sessions C. Restricting the client’s activity to the assigned unit of ...

Pharmacology Workbook: Pharmacology NR293 Course NR293 Pharmacology: ANSWER KEY Exam Exam 2: Week 5- Chapters 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 54…and concepts from preventing med errors and patient education from class discussion & class ROK. Key Concepts Chapters Student Notes Antihypertensive Drugs Chapter 22 1. What should we consider when treating a pregnant hypertensive client with medication? Drug transfer to fetus through placenta: ACE/ARBs are Category D during 2nd/3rd trimester. Co...

Which of the following statements best describe efficacy?  It is an estimate of the benefit of treatment under ideal conditions  It is an estimate of the reduction of disease in treated groups Question 2 A study is conducted for a pharmaceutical agent that has shown promise for reducing heart disease among women. In order to more fully test the agent, an additional study is done restricting the participants to be r&omized to those who have a history of hypertension. Which of the foll...

Adrenergics (sympathomimetics) Anticholinergics (parasympatholytics) Decongestants Expectorants Antihistamines antiitussive Nonsedating antihistamines (nonsedating) Upper respiratory tract infection (URI): “The inflammatory response elicited by viruses stimulates excessive mucus production. This fluid drips behind the nose, down the pharynx, and into the esophagus and lower respiratory tract, which leads to symptoms typical of a cold: Irritation of the nasal mucosa often triggers the snee...

Alpha2-adrenergic receptor stimulators (agonists)/clonidine o Stimulate alpha2-adrenergic receptors in the brain o Decrease sympathetic outflow from the CNS, decrease norepinephrine production o Stimulates alpha2-adrenergi receptors, thus reducing renin o Examples: Clonidine (Catapres), Methyldopa (aldomet): used for pregnant women w/htn  Alpha1-blockers/”azosin,” o Block alpha1-adrenergic receptors o Management of severe heart failure (HF) when used with cardiac glycosides and ...

A frail, elderly client is admitted to the unit with a diagnosis of pneumonia. Which finding is most important for the registered nurse (RN) to report to the healthcare provider? A. Fever and chills B. Confusion and dehydration C. Crackles in the lung fields D. Nausea and vomiting - B. Confusion and dehydration Rationale: Confusion and dehydration (B) are findings of inadequate oxygenation and perfusion in this frail elderly client. (A), (C) and (D) are all common with pneumonia, but the...

Gerontologic Nursing HESI Study Guide  Healthy aging is now an achievable goal for many.  Aging and disease are separate entities.  Aging is an individual process that affects each person differently.  The chronologic age of 65 is the standard in the United States for being considered an older adult (elderly).  By 2050, one in five Americans will be over the age of 65.  The concept of aging is further defined as young-old (65 to 74), middle-old (75 to 84), old-old (over...

Characteristics of the Older Population  Young-old: 60 to 74 years o Example: a 66-year-old may desire cosmetic surgery to stay competitive in the executive job market  Middle-old: 75 to 84 years o Ex: a 74-year-old may have recently remarried and want to do something about her dry vaginal canal  Old-old: 85 to 100 years o Ex: 82-year-old may be concerned that his arthritic knees are limiting his ability to play a round of golf  Centenarians: over 100 years o Ex: 101-year...

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Question 1 0 / 0 pts Which of the following statements is true about the prescribing practices of physicians? Antibiotic medications remain in the top five classifications of medications prescribed. Older physicians tend to prescribe more appropriate medications than younger physicians. Correct! The dominant form of drug information used by primary care physicians continues to be that provided by pharmaceutical companies. Most physicians rely on a “therapeutic armamentarium” that con...

Which of the following has influenced an emphasis on primary care education in medical schools? a. Changes in Medicare reimbursement methods recommended in 1992 b. Competition from nonphysicians desiring to meet primary care shortages c. The need for monopolistic control in the marketplace of primary outpatient care d. The recognition that nonphysicians have variable success providing primary care ANS: A The Physician Payment Review Commission in 1992 directly increased financial rei...

The LPN/LVN is preparing to ambulate a postoperative client after cardiac surgery. The nurse plans to do which to enable the client to best tolerate the ambulation? 1. Provide the client with a walker. 2. Remove the telemetry equipment. 3. Encourage the client to cough and deep breathe. 4. Premedicate the client with an analgesic before ambulating. Correct Answer: 4. Premedicate the client with an analgesic before ambulating. 2) A client is wearing a continuous cardiac monitor, which be...