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A 6-month-old infant with Apical heart rate of 60 beats/min
congestive heart failure (CHF)
is receiving digoxin elixir.
Which observation by the
practical nurse (PN) warrants
immediate intervention?
,A 12-year-old boy is admitted Diazepam (Valium)
from the emergency room
with status epilepticus. His
parents report that his seizure
disorder has been managed
with phenytoin (Dilantin) 50
mg PO bid for the past year.
What drug should the
practical nurse (PN) expect to
be prescribed for
administration in the event of
another series of seizures?
,A 43-year-old female client is Tachycardia and chest pain
receiving thyroid replacement
hormone following a
thyroidectomy. What adverse
effects associated with thyroid
hormone toxicity should the
practical nurse (PN) reiterate
to the client to report
promptly to the health care
provider?
A 59-year-old client with heart Hypokalemia
failure is taking furosemide
(Lasix) 40 mg twice daily. The
practical nurse (PN) plans to
monitor this client for
development of which
complication?
, A 67-year-old client is Do not take the medication if the heart
discharged from the hospital beat is irregular or slow.
with a prescription for digoxin
(Lanoxin) 0.25 mg daily. Which
instruction should the practical
nurse (PN) reinforce?
A 74-year-old female client "Yes. Normal aging decreases your
asks the practical nurse (PN) if immunity, making you more susceptible to
she should get a flu shot. contagious diseases such as the flu."
Which response should the PN
provide?
A 75-year-old male client Hypokalemia
taking hydrochlorothiazide
(HCTZ) is admitted to the
hospital having "palpitations"
and "skipped heart beats."
Terms in this set (75)
A 6-month-old infant with Apical heart rate of 60 beats/min
congestive heart failure (CHF)
is receiving digoxin elixir.
Which observation by the
practical nurse (PN) warrants
immediate intervention?
,A 12-year-old boy is admitted Diazepam (Valium)
from the emergency room
with status epilepticus. His
parents report that his seizure
disorder has been managed
with phenytoin (Dilantin) 50
mg PO bid for the past year.
What drug should the
practical nurse (PN) expect to
be prescribed for
administration in the event of
another series of seizures?
,A 43-year-old female client is Tachycardia and chest pain
receiving thyroid replacement
hormone following a
thyroidectomy. What adverse
effects associated with thyroid
hormone toxicity should the
practical nurse (PN) reiterate
to the client to report
promptly to the health care
provider?
A 59-year-old client with heart Hypokalemia
failure is taking furosemide
(Lasix) 40 mg twice daily. The
practical nurse (PN) plans to
monitor this client for
development of which
complication?
, A 67-year-old client is Do not take the medication if the heart
discharged from the hospital beat is irregular or slow.
with a prescription for digoxin
(Lanoxin) 0.25 mg daily. Which
instruction should the practical
nurse (PN) reinforce?
A 74-year-old female client "Yes. Normal aging decreases your
asks the practical nurse (PN) if immunity, making you more susceptible to
she should get a flu shot. contagious diseases such as the flu."
Which response should the PN
provide?
A 75-year-old male client Hypokalemia
taking hydrochlorothiazide
(HCTZ) is admitted to the
hospital having "palpitations"
and "skipped heart beats."
