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• dd Cardiovascular medications and nursing interventions d d d d d
• dd Antibiotics, antivirals, and anti-infective drugs
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• dd Endocrine and diabetic medication management
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• dd Pain management, opioids, and non-opioid analgesics
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• dd Psychiatric and neurological medications
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• dd Respiratory, gastrointestinal, and renal pharmacology
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• dd Dosage calculations and medication administration safety
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1. Following the administration of sublingual nitroglycerin to a client experiencing
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an acute anginal attack, which assessment finding indicates to the nurse that the
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desired effect has been achieved?
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A. Client's blood pressure increases to 130/80 mmHg
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B. Client states chest pain is relieved
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C. Client's heart rate decreases to 60 bpm
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D. Client reports headache relief
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Answer: B d
2. Following heparin treatment for a pulmonary embolism, a client is being
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discharged with a prescription for warfarin (Coumadin). In conducting discharge
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teaching, the nurse advises the client to have which diagnostic test monitored
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regularly after discharge?
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A. Complete blood count (CBC)
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B. Activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT)
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C. Prothrombin Time (PT/INR)
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D. Platelet count
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Answer: C d
3. A healthcare provider prescribes cephalexin monohydrate (Keflex) for a client
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with a postoperative infection. It is most important for the nurse to assess for
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what additional drug allergy before administering this prescription?
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A. Sulfonamides
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, B. Tetracyclines
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C. Penicillin
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D. Macrolides
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Answer: C d
4. A client is admitted to the coronary care unit with a medical diagnosis of acute
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myocardial infarction. Which medication prescription decreases both preload and
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afterload?
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A. Digoxin
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B. Nitroglycerin
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C. Metoprolol
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D. Furosemide
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Answer: B d
5. Which dosing schedule should the nurse teach the client to observe for a
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controlled-release oxycodone prescription?
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A. Every 4 hours
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B. Every 6 hours
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C. Every 8 hours
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D. Every 12 hours
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Answer: D d