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A nurse is caring for a client with hyperparathyroidism and notes that the client's
serum calcium level is 13 mg/dL. Which medication should the nurse prepare to
administer as prescribed to the client?
1. Calcium chloride
2. Calcium gluconate
3.Calcitonin
(Miacalcin)
4.Large doses of vitamin D - CORRECT ANSWER-Calcitonin (Miacalcin)
Oral iron supplements are prescribed for a 6-year-old child with iron deficiency
anemia. The nurse instructs the mother to administer the iron with which best
food item?
1. Milk
2.Wate
r
3.Apple juice
4.Orange juice - CORRECT ANSWER-Orange juice
Salicylic acid is prescribed for a client with a diagnosis of psoriasis. The nurse
monitors the client, knowing that which of the following would indicate the
presence of systemic toxicity from this medication?
1. Tinnitus
2.Diarrhea
3.Constipation
,4.Decreased respirations - CORRECT ANSWER-Tinnitus
The camp nurse asks the children preparing to swim in the lake if they have
applied sunscreen. The nurse reminds the children that chemical sunscreens are
most effective when applied:
1. Immediately before swimming
2.15 minutes before exposure to the sun
3.Immediately before exposure to the sun
4.At least 30 minutes before exposure to the sun - CORRECT ANSWER-At least 30
minutes before exposure to the sun
A nurse is caring for a client who has sickle cell anemia and is taking hydroxyurea.
Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider (SATA) -
CORRECT ANSWER-Hemoglobin 7.0 g/dl
Platelets
75,000/mm3
Potassium 5.2
meq/l
,A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has multiple sclerosis and a new
prescription for methylprednisone. Which of the following instructions should the
nurse include (SATA)? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Blood glucose levels will be
monitored during therapy
2. Avoid contact with people who have known infections
3. Grapefruit juice can increase the effects of the medication
A nurse is caring for a client who has pneumonia. The client tells the nurse that
she is pregnant and that she has not told her provider yet. The nurse should
identify that pregnancy is a contraindication to receiving which of the following
medications? - CORRECT ANSWER-Doxycycline
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving long-term treatment for systemic
lupus erythematosus with prednisone. The nurse should inform the client to
expect to undergo which of the following diagnostic tests to monitor for long-
term complications of prednisone? - CORRECT ANSWER-Bone density scans
A nurse is teaching a client who is to start taking ranitidine for peptic ulcer
disease. Which of the following client statements should the nurse identify as
understanding of the teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER-"I know smoking makes
ranitidine less effective."
A nurse is caring for the mother of a newborn. The mother asks the nurse when
her newborn should receive his first diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis vaccine
(DTaP). The nurse should instruct the mother that her newborn should receive the
immunization at which of the following ages? - CORRECT ANSWER-2 months
A nurse is teaching a client about cyclobenzaprine. Which of the following
client statements should indicate to the nurse that the teaching is effective?
- CORRECT ANSWER-"I will taper off the medication before discontinuing it."
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has hypertension. The
nurse should identify which of the following findings as a contraindication to
receiving propranolol? - CORRECT ANSWER-
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client who has heroin toxicity.
The client is unresponsive with pinpoint pupils and a respiratory rate of 6/min.
Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer? -
CORRECT ANSWER- Naloxone
A nurse is teaching a client who is starting to take amitriptyline. Which of the
, following findings should the nurse include in the teaching as an adverse effect
of the medication? - CORRECT ANSWER-Urinary retention
A circulating nurse is planning care for a client who is scheduled for surgery and
has a latex allergy. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the
plan of care?
- CORRECT ANSWER-Place monitoring cords and tubes in a stockinet
Actual Exam Study Guide.
Graded A+. With Questions And
100% Verified Answers. Latest
2026 Update
A nurse is caring for a client with hyperparathyroidism and notes that the client's
serum calcium level is 13 mg/dL. Which medication should the nurse prepare to
administer as prescribed to the client?
1. Calcium chloride
2. Calcium gluconate
3.Calcitonin
(Miacalcin)
4.Large doses of vitamin D - CORRECT ANSWER-Calcitonin (Miacalcin)
Oral iron supplements are prescribed for a 6-year-old child with iron deficiency
anemia. The nurse instructs the mother to administer the iron with which best
food item?
1. Milk
2.Wate
r
3.Apple juice
4.Orange juice - CORRECT ANSWER-Orange juice
Salicylic acid is prescribed for a client with a diagnosis of psoriasis. The nurse
monitors the client, knowing that which of the following would indicate the
presence of systemic toxicity from this medication?
1. Tinnitus
2.Diarrhea
3.Constipation
,4.Decreased respirations - CORRECT ANSWER-Tinnitus
The camp nurse asks the children preparing to swim in the lake if they have
applied sunscreen. The nurse reminds the children that chemical sunscreens are
most effective when applied:
1. Immediately before swimming
2.15 minutes before exposure to the sun
3.Immediately before exposure to the sun
4.At least 30 minutes before exposure to the sun - CORRECT ANSWER-At least 30
minutes before exposure to the sun
A nurse is caring for a client who has sickle cell anemia and is taking hydroxyurea.
Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider (SATA) -
CORRECT ANSWER-Hemoglobin 7.0 g/dl
Platelets
75,000/mm3
Potassium 5.2
meq/l
,A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has multiple sclerosis and a new
prescription for methylprednisone. Which of the following instructions should the
nurse include (SATA)? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Blood glucose levels will be
monitored during therapy
2. Avoid contact with people who have known infections
3. Grapefruit juice can increase the effects of the medication
A nurse is caring for a client who has pneumonia. The client tells the nurse that
she is pregnant and that she has not told her provider yet. The nurse should
identify that pregnancy is a contraindication to receiving which of the following
medications? - CORRECT ANSWER-Doxycycline
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving long-term treatment for systemic
lupus erythematosus with prednisone. The nurse should inform the client to
expect to undergo which of the following diagnostic tests to monitor for long-
term complications of prednisone? - CORRECT ANSWER-Bone density scans
A nurse is teaching a client who is to start taking ranitidine for peptic ulcer
disease. Which of the following client statements should the nurse identify as
understanding of the teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER-"I know smoking makes
ranitidine less effective."
A nurse is caring for the mother of a newborn. The mother asks the nurse when
her newborn should receive his first diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis vaccine
(DTaP). The nurse should instruct the mother that her newborn should receive the
immunization at which of the following ages? - CORRECT ANSWER-2 months
A nurse is teaching a client about cyclobenzaprine. Which of the following
client statements should indicate to the nurse that the teaching is effective?
- CORRECT ANSWER-"I will taper off the medication before discontinuing it."
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has hypertension. The
nurse should identify which of the following findings as a contraindication to
receiving propranolol? - CORRECT ANSWER-
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client who has heroin toxicity.
The client is unresponsive with pinpoint pupils and a respiratory rate of 6/min.
Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer? -
CORRECT ANSWER- Naloxone
A nurse is teaching a client who is starting to take amitriptyline. Which of the
, following findings should the nurse include in the teaching as an adverse effect
of the medication? - CORRECT ANSWER-Urinary retention
A circulating nurse is planning care for a client who is scheduled for surgery and
has a latex allergy. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the
plan of care?
- CORRECT ANSWER-Place monitoring cords and tubes in a stockinet
