When administering carisoprodol (soma), a centrally-acting skeletal muscle relaxant, to a
client t with painful muscle spasms, which action by the PN is most important?
encourage the client to rest after self-care activities
advise the client to change positions and stand up
slowly
instruct he client to report the onset of a headache
ask the client about any change in normal sleep
patterns
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advice the client to change positions and stand up slowly
,Which action should the PN take after administering zolpidem (Ambien) to an older
client at bedtime?
offer a bedtime snack
administer oral care
assess for sundowning
decrease external stimuli
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decrease external stimuli
The PN is administering dronedarone to a client who has been admitted with recurrent
atrial fibrillation. What therapeutic response should the PN anticipate?
conversion of irregular heart rate to regular heart
rhythm
increased exercise tolerance without shortness of
breath
pulse oximetry readings within normal range during
activity
peripheral pulse points with adequate capillary refill
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conversion of irregular heart rate to regular heart rhythm
, The bulk forming laxative psyllium hydrophilic mucoid (Metamucil) is prescribed for a
client with a hx of diverticulosis. When administering this drug, the PN should consider
which fact?
this medication should be taken with a full glass of
water
psyllium takes approx. 8hrs. to be effective
Metamucil should be administered on an empty
stomach every morning
the clients urine will turn brownish-pink while taking
psyllium.
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this medication should be taken with a full glass of water
A client reports that the pollen in the air is causing nasal congestion and FRQ sneezing.
Which of the clients prescribed PRN meds should the PN administer?
nebulized bronchodilator
oral antitussive lozenges
intranasal glucocorticoid
liquid oral expectorant
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intranasal glucocorticoid
client t with painful muscle spasms, which action by the PN is most important?
encourage the client to rest after self-care activities
advise the client to change positions and stand up
slowly
instruct he client to report the onset of a headache
ask the client about any change in normal sleep
patterns
Give this one a try later!
advice the client to change positions and stand up slowly
,Which action should the PN take after administering zolpidem (Ambien) to an older
client at bedtime?
offer a bedtime snack
administer oral care
assess for sundowning
decrease external stimuli
Give this one a try later!
decrease external stimuli
The PN is administering dronedarone to a client who has been admitted with recurrent
atrial fibrillation. What therapeutic response should the PN anticipate?
conversion of irregular heart rate to regular heart
rhythm
increased exercise tolerance without shortness of
breath
pulse oximetry readings within normal range during
activity
peripheral pulse points with adequate capillary refill
Give this one a try later!
conversion of irregular heart rate to regular heart rhythm
, The bulk forming laxative psyllium hydrophilic mucoid (Metamucil) is prescribed for a
client with a hx of diverticulosis. When administering this drug, the PN should consider
which fact?
this medication should be taken with a full glass of
water
psyllium takes approx. 8hrs. to be effective
Metamucil should be administered on an empty
stomach every morning
the clients urine will turn brownish-pink while taking
psyllium.
Give this one a try later!
this medication should be taken with a full glass of water
A client reports that the pollen in the air is causing nasal congestion and FRQ sneezing.
Which of the clients prescribed PRN meds should the PN administer?
nebulized bronchodilator
oral antitussive lozenges
intranasal glucocorticoid
liquid oral expectorant
Give this one a try later!
intranasal glucocorticoid
