,1. A patient receiving heparin develops signs of a severe bleeding
complication. What immediate action should the nurse take regarding
the antidote?
Consult a physician for further orders.
Administer protamine sulfate as ordered.
Increase the heparin dosage.
Monitor the patient's vital signs only.
2. If a patient with orthostatic hypertension is also taking Lipitor, what
nursing consideration should be prioritized?
Advise the patient to stop taking Aproslin.
Monitor for potential drug interactions and assess blood
pressure regularly.
Educate the patient on the benefits of Lipitor for hypertension.
Increase the dosage of Lipitor to manage hypertension.
3. What is the priority nursing action for the patient on any anticoagulant?
Instructing the patient to chew the tablet
Monitor for bleeding
Ensuring the patient administers their own injections
Providing education regarding the mechanism of action of the
drug
4. Why is it important to educate patients about potential side effects of
Propranolol during discharge?
, Patients can ignore side effects if they feel fine.
Side effects are only relevant for patients with pre-existing
conditions.
Patients should not worry about side effects as they are rare.
Educating patients about potential side effects helps them
recognize adverse reactions and seek help if necessary.
5. What is the primary blood level that should be monitored for a patient
taking lithium?
Lithium levels
Calcium levels
Sodium levels
Potassium levels
6. Adverse effects of digoxin are:
Hypertension, orange body fluid, ear ringing, constipation
Dark brown urine, muscle pain, diplopia, alopecia
None
Cardiac dysrhythmias, headache, hypotension, GI symptoms,
blurred vision, and yellow-green halos
7. If a patient on Prozac reports missing doses frequently, what nursing
intervention should be prioritized?
Suggest switching to a different medication immediately.
Increase the dosage of Prozac without consulting a physician.
Reinforce the importance of adherence to the medication
regimen.
, Advise the patient to stop taking Prozac altogether.
8. What is a key nursing consideration when administering anticoagulants
like Pradaxa?
Administering with food
Checking for drug interactions
Assessing blood pressure regularly
Monitoring for signs of bleeding
9. An important nursing assessment when a patient is taking an
anticoagulant:
assess for bleeding
assess for hypertension
assess for nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
assess for orthostatic hypotension
10. What is the generic name for the medication commonly known as
Adalat XL?
Diltiazem
Verapamil
Nifedipine
Amlodipine
11. What is a common medication prescribed to help patients quit
smoking?
Simvastatin
Aspirin
complication. What immediate action should the nurse take regarding
the antidote?
Consult a physician for further orders.
Administer protamine sulfate as ordered.
Increase the heparin dosage.
Monitor the patient's vital signs only.
2. If a patient with orthostatic hypertension is also taking Lipitor, what
nursing consideration should be prioritized?
Advise the patient to stop taking Aproslin.
Monitor for potential drug interactions and assess blood
pressure regularly.
Educate the patient on the benefits of Lipitor for hypertension.
Increase the dosage of Lipitor to manage hypertension.
3. What is the priority nursing action for the patient on any anticoagulant?
Instructing the patient to chew the tablet
Monitor for bleeding
Ensuring the patient administers their own injections
Providing education regarding the mechanism of action of the
drug
4. Why is it important to educate patients about potential side effects of
Propranolol during discharge?
, Patients can ignore side effects if they feel fine.
Side effects are only relevant for patients with pre-existing
conditions.
Patients should not worry about side effects as they are rare.
Educating patients about potential side effects helps them
recognize adverse reactions and seek help if necessary.
5. What is the primary blood level that should be monitored for a patient
taking lithium?
Lithium levels
Calcium levels
Sodium levels
Potassium levels
6. Adverse effects of digoxin are:
Hypertension, orange body fluid, ear ringing, constipation
Dark brown urine, muscle pain, diplopia, alopecia
None
Cardiac dysrhythmias, headache, hypotension, GI symptoms,
blurred vision, and yellow-green halos
7. If a patient on Prozac reports missing doses frequently, what nursing
intervention should be prioritized?
Suggest switching to a different medication immediately.
Increase the dosage of Prozac without consulting a physician.
Reinforce the importance of adherence to the medication
regimen.
, Advise the patient to stop taking Prozac altogether.
8. What is a key nursing consideration when administering anticoagulants
like Pradaxa?
Administering with food
Checking for drug interactions
Assessing blood pressure regularly
Monitoring for signs of bleeding
9. An important nursing assessment when a patient is taking an
anticoagulant:
assess for bleeding
assess for hypertension
assess for nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
assess for orthostatic hypotension
10. What is the generic name for the medication commonly known as
Adalat XL?
Diltiazem
Verapamil
Nifedipine
Amlodipine
11. What is a common medication prescribed to help patients quit
smoking?
Simvastatin
Aspirin
