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A client is being treated for hyperthyridism with propylthiouracil
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(PTU). The LPN/LVN knows that the action of this drug is to: - (Correct Answer) `inhibit
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synthesis of T3 and T4 by the thyroid gland
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A female client with RA takes ibuprofen (motrin) 600mg PO 4xday.
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To preven GI bleeding, misoprostol (cytotec) 100mcg PO is
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prescribed. Which information is most important for the nurse to
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include in client teaching? - (Correct Answer) `use contraception during intercourse
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prescribed for a client with which condition? - (Correct Answer) `Heart failure
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Which medications should the nurse caution the client about taking
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while receiving an opioid analgesic? - (Correct Answer) `Benzodiasepines
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Which client should the LPN/LVN identify as being at the highest
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risk for complications during the use of an opioid analgesic? - (Correct Answer) `A
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young adult with inflammatory bowel disease
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Which change in data indicates to the nurse the desired effect of the
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angiotensin II receptor antagonist valsartan (Diovan) has been achieved - (Correct
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Answer) `Blood pressure reduced from 160/90 to 130.80
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A client with heart failure is prescribed spironolactone (Aldactone).
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Which information is most important for the LPN/LVN to provide to the
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client about diet modifications? - (Correct Answer) `Refrain for eating foods high in
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potassium
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The nurse is assessing the effectiveness of high dose aspirin therapy
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for an 88-year-old client with arthritis. The client reports that she can't
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hear the nurse's questions because her ears are ringing. What action
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should the nurse implement? - (Correct Answer) `Notify the healthcare provider of this
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finding immediately
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The healthcare provider prescribes naproxen (Naproxen) twice daily
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for a client with osteoarthritis of the hands. The client tells the nurse
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that the drug does not seem to be effective after three weeks. Which is
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the best response for the nurse to provide? - (Correct Answer) `Another type of
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nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug may be
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indicated
An older client with a decreased percentage of lean body mass is
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likely to receive a prescription that is adjusted based on which
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pharmacokinetic process? - (Correct Answer) `Distribution l l l l l
) A peak and trough level must be drawn for a client receiving
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antibiotic therapy. What is the optimum time for the LPN/LVN to obtain l l l l l l l l l l l
the trough level? - (Correct Answer) `Immediately before the next antibiotic dose is
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given.
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A client with Parkinson's disease is taking carbidopa-levodopa
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(Sinemet). Which observation by the nurse should indicate that the l l l l l l l l l
desired outcome of the medication is being achieved? - (Correct Answer) `Lessening of
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tremors
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A client with congestive heart failure (CHF) is being discharged
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with a new prescription for the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE)
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inhibitor captopril (Capoten). The LPN/LVN discharge instruction l l l l l l
should include reporting which problem to the healthcare provider? - (Correct
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Answer) `Dizziness
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