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A nurse is assessing a client with chronic liver failure. Which finding is considered subjective
data?
A. The client's sclera appears yellow.
B. The client states, "I feel very bloated today."
C. The client's AST is 80 units/L (Normal: 10-40 units/L).
D. The nurse notes 2+ pitting edema in the lower extremities.
B
A 20-lb pediatric client is ordered Gentamicin 2 mg/kg IVPB. The medication is supplied as
20 mg/2 mL. How many mL will the nurse administer? ( Round to the tenth decimal place)
1.8 mL
,True or False: Because the liver and kidneys are immature in neonates, they have a
decreased risk of drug toxicity due to slower absorption.
A. True
B. False
B
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A nurse is reviewing medications for a malnourished client with an albumin level of 2.5 g/dL
(Normal: 3.5-5.0 g/dL). The client is prescribed two highly protein-bound drugs. The nurse
should monitor for:
A. Decreased therapeutic effect of both drugs.
B. Increased risk of toxicity of the drug with the lower affinity.
C. Increased first-pass metabolism of both drugs.
D. Rapid excretion of the drugs by the kidneys.
B
, A client is prescribed a medication with a "Narrow Therapeutic Index." Which action is a
priority for the nurse?
A. Instruct the client they can double the dose if they miss one.
B. Monitor serum drug levels closely to stay within the safe/effective range.
C. Administer the medication only when the client has symptoms.
D. Encourage the client to drink grapefruit juice to increase absorption.
B
A client in the ED is receiving Epinephrine for anaphylaxis. Which findings indicate the drug
is having the intended therapeutic effect? (Select All That Apply)
☐ Increased blood pressure
☐ Decreased heart rate
☐ Bronchodilation (opened airways)
☐ Decreased blood glucose
☐ Reduced swelling/hives
1, 3, 5
2 multiple choice options
A nurse is assessing a client with chronic liver failure. Which finding is considered subjective
data?
A. The client's sclera appears yellow.
B. The client states, "I feel very bloated today."
C. The client's AST is 80 units/L (Normal: 10-40 units/L).
D. The nurse notes 2+ pitting edema in the lower extremities.
B
A 20-lb pediatric client is ordered Gentamicin 2 mg/kg IVPB. The medication is supplied as
20 mg/2 mL. How many mL will the nurse administer? ( Round to the tenth decimal place)
1.8 mL
,True or False: Because the liver and kidneys are immature in neonates, they have a
decreased risk of drug toxicity due to slower absorption.
A. True
B. False
B
1 multiple choice option
A nurse is reviewing medications for a malnourished client with an albumin level of 2.5 g/dL
(Normal: 3.5-5.0 g/dL). The client is prescribed two highly protein-bound drugs. The nurse
should monitor for:
A. Decreased therapeutic effect of both drugs.
B. Increased risk of toxicity of the drug with the lower affinity.
C. Increased first-pass metabolism of both drugs.
D. Rapid excretion of the drugs by the kidneys.
B
, A client is prescribed a medication with a "Narrow Therapeutic Index." Which action is a
priority for the nurse?
A. Instruct the client they can double the dose if they miss one.
B. Monitor serum drug levels closely to stay within the safe/effective range.
C. Administer the medication only when the client has symptoms.
D. Encourage the client to drink grapefruit juice to increase absorption.
B
A client in the ED is receiving Epinephrine for anaphylaxis. Which findings indicate the drug
is having the intended therapeutic effect? (Select All That Apply)
☐ Increased blood pressure
☐ Decreased heart rate
☐ Bronchodilation (opened airways)
☐ Decreased blood glucose
☐ Reduced swelling/hives
1, 3, 5
2 multiple choice options
