A client is admitted for atrial fibrillation, and the HCP prescribes disopryamide (Norpace).
After explaining the action of this antidysrhythmic agent, which complaint should the
nurse instruct the client to report?
A. Daily weight gain of 2 pounds
B. Joint pain
C. Dizziness or muscle weakness
D. Dry mouth
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A. Daily weight gain of 2 pounds
,A client receives a new prescription for ciprofloxacin (Cipro), a synthetic quinolone.
When teaching about this drug, which information in the client's history requires special
emphasis by the nurse?
A. Snacks on dairy products such as yogurt or ice cream
B. Consumes alcoholic drinks occasionally on the weekends
C. Works 20 hours a week as a lifeguard at a local pool
D. Previously had a mild allergic reaction to a cephalosporin.
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C. Works 20 hours a week as a lifeguard at a local pool
Which common side effect should the nurse alert a female client about when
medroxyprogesterone (Depo-Provera) is prescribed?
A. Headaches or visual changes
B. Leg or calf pain
C. Vaginal bleeding after discontinuing the medication
D. Jaundice during the first 3 weeks of administration
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C. Vaginal bleeding after discontinuing the medication
A client is beginning therapy with montelukast (Singulair) PO 10 mg once a day in the
evening. The client asks the nurse, "when should I begin to feel better?" How should the
nurse respond?
A. Immediately
B. 30 minutes to 1 hour
, C. in about 12 hours
D. Within 24 hours
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D. Within 24 hours
The therapeutic effect of insulin in treating Type 1 diabetes mellitus is based on which
physiologic action?
A. Increases intracellular receptor site sensitivity
B. Stimulates function of beta cells in the pancreas
C. Facilitates transport of glucose into the cells
D. Delays carbohydrate digestion and absorption
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C. Facilitates transport of glucose into the cells
Based on the blood culture ans sensitivity results, the healthcare provider prescribes an
IV aminoglycoside antibiotic and discontinues the current prescription for another broad
spectrum antibiotic. The medication administration record indicates that the client
received the broad spectrum antibiotic two hours ago. Which action should the nurse
implement.?
A. Administer the initial dose of the aminoglycoside antibiotic as soon as possible
B. Withhold antibiotic administration until the HCP clarifies the prescriptions
C. Schedule the initial dose of the aminoglycoside antibiotic for the following day
D. Obtain peak and trough serum levels so the aminoglycoside antibiotic can be initiated
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After explaining the action of this antidysrhythmic agent, which complaint should the
nurse instruct the client to report?
A. Daily weight gain of 2 pounds
B. Joint pain
C. Dizziness or muscle weakness
D. Dry mouth
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A. Daily weight gain of 2 pounds
,A client receives a new prescription for ciprofloxacin (Cipro), a synthetic quinolone.
When teaching about this drug, which information in the client's history requires special
emphasis by the nurse?
A. Snacks on dairy products such as yogurt or ice cream
B. Consumes alcoholic drinks occasionally on the weekends
C. Works 20 hours a week as a lifeguard at a local pool
D. Previously had a mild allergic reaction to a cephalosporin.
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C. Works 20 hours a week as a lifeguard at a local pool
Which common side effect should the nurse alert a female client about when
medroxyprogesterone (Depo-Provera) is prescribed?
A. Headaches or visual changes
B. Leg or calf pain
C. Vaginal bleeding after discontinuing the medication
D. Jaundice during the first 3 weeks of administration
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C. Vaginal bleeding after discontinuing the medication
A client is beginning therapy with montelukast (Singulair) PO 10 mg once a day in the
evening. The client asks the nurse, "when should I begin to feel better?" How should the
nurse respond?
A. Immediately
B. 30 minutes to 1 hour
, C. in about 12 hours
D. Within 24 hours
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D. Within 24 hours
The therapeutic effect of insulin in treating Type 1 diabetes mellitus is based on which
physiologic action?
A. Increases intracellular receptor site sensitivity
B. Stimulates function of beta cells in the pancreas
C. Facilitates transport of glucose into the cells
D. Delays carbohydrate digestion and absorption
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C. Facilitates transport of glucose into the cells
Based on the blood culture ans sensitivity results, the healthcare provider prescribes an
IV aminoglycoside antibiotic and discontinues the current prescription for another broad
spectrum antibiotic. The medication administration record indicates that the client
received the broad spectrum antibiotic two hours ago. Which action should the nurse
implement.?
A. Administer the initial dose of the aminoglycoside antibiotic as soon as possible
B. Withhold antibiotic administration until the HCP clarifies the prescriptions
C. Schedule the initial dose of the aminoglycoside antibiotic for the following day
D. Obtain peak and trough serum levels so the aminoglycoside antibiotic can be initiated
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