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A nurse is providing teaching to a pt prescribed cipro what is an adverse effect the
nurse should include in the teaching? - ANSWERphototoxicity.
avoid direct sunlight, wear sunglasses and protective clothing.
discontinue ASAP is phototoxicity occurs.
Tendon rupture is another adverse effect
a nurse is giving diclofenac sodium to a pt with chronic bursitis which of the following
action should the nurse take - ANSWERgive the med with food. Diclofenac is an NSAID
and can cause gastric irritation
a nurse is planning care for a pt who is scheduled for surgery with a latex allergy which
action should the nurse take - ANSWERplace monitoring cords and tubes in a
stokinette. to avoid exposure to skin
which of the following increases the pts risk for developing as aspirin induced ulcer? -
ANSWERCigarette smoking can increase the risk for developing a gastric ulcer in the
client who is receiving aspirin therapy. The nurse should inform the client that smoking
reduces secretion of gastric bicarbonate and increases gastric emptying, transporting
more acid into the duodenum.
a post menopausal pt is prescribed raloxifene what is it used for - ANSWERto prevent
breast cancer and reduces the amount of fractures related to osteoporosis
a nurse is providing teaching to a pt with a hx of DM and has a new prescription for
hydrochlorothiazide what should the nurse include in the teaching? -
ANSWERhydrochlorothiazide can elevate your blood sugar
what should the nurse monitor for the pt taking acetazolamide - ANSWERelectrolyte
imbalances.
teaching for pt taking zidovudine - ANSWERlimit exposure to people who have
infections.
zidovudine is use to treat HIV, hep B and epstein barr
allopurinol - ANSWERdecreases the production of uric acid
increase fluid consumption while taking to prevent kidney injury
what should the nurse report to the provider when a pt is taking codeine -
ANSWERagitation can lead to neurotoxicity caused by over use
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what is the nurses immediate priority in post op - ANSWERmonitor respiratory status
adverse effect of pseduoephedrine for allergic rhinitis - ANSWERhypertension
acyclovir - ANSWERassess for an increase in creatinine.
acyclovir is an antiviral agent used to treat herpes simplex and varicella zoster.
causes irreversible nephrotoxicity
a pt is taking clopidogrel after coronary artery stenting what should the nurse report to
the HCP - ANSWERpt taking ginkgo biloba
which labs should be used to determine the effectiveness of epoetin alpha -
ANSWERhemoglobin and iron
adverse effect of spirinolactone - ANSWERmuscle weakness
pt taking danazol for endometriosis what is an adverse effect - ANSWERedema
beclomethasone teaching - ANSWERgargle with water after to prevent oral candidias
pt ingested a toxic amount of acetaminophen what are s/s - ANSWERdiaphoresis
abdominal discomfort
increased ALT
pt taking ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone for contraception what are adverse effect -
ANSWERbreak through bleeding
antidote for warfarin - ANSWERvitamin K if giving IV push dilute and give slowly to
prevent cardiovascular collapse
pt taking warfarin should have INR of 2-3
paclitaxel for ovarian cancer tx signs and symptoms - ANSWERbradycardia
ondansetron to control n/v during chemo teaching - ANSWERadditional meds can be
required.
contraindication for prescribing pregabalin for diabetic nerve pain - ANSWERallergy to
gabapentin
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after giving clonidine instead of the prescribed clonazepam after checking BP what
should the nurse do next - ANSWERreview adverse effects of clonidine
which routine dx screen should be done for pt with chronic RA taking
hydroxychloroquine - ANSWEReye exam
anaphylaxis to antibiotic s/s - ANSWERangioedema of face, oral cavity, larynx and
airway resulting in bronchospasm and decreased airflow
oral abulterol what to monitor - ANSWERTachycardia Albuterol is a beta2-agonist,
which can cause excessive stimulation of cardiac and skeletal muscle beta cells.
Therefore, the nurse should monitor the client for tachycardia and dysrhythmias.
contraindication for sumatriptam - ANSWERangina pectoris
sumatriptan is a vasoconstrictor that can cause angina
contraindication for metformin - ANSWERalcohol use disorder
which med is a common cause of orthostatic hypotension - ANSWERlasix
amioderone - ANSWERhave liver enzyme testing periodically.
amioderone is liver toxic
report jaundice to HCP
what lab do you monitor for heparin - ANSWERPTT
what lab is important to monitor with corticosteroid - ANSWERglucose
what adverse effect should be monitored with ipratropium inhaler - ANSWERxerostomia
- dry mouth
teaching for esomeprazole - ANSWERtake 60 mins before meal
whaat do you assess before giving meperdine - ANSWERrespiratory rate
nursing action when giving alteplase - ANSWERmonitor for change in LOC
teaching for cromolyn for asthma - ANSWERuse med everyday even when you have no
symptoms
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can be taken 3-4 times a day
also used 1 hour before exercise to reduce bronchospasm
pt taking levodopa carbidopa has tremors and twitching what med should be given -
ANSWERamantadine
pt getting topotecan for ovarian cancer which med is given to control adverse effects of
topotecan - ANSWERgranisetron via transdermal patch
antiemetic to control n/v
heart rhythm for digoxin - ANSWERsecond degree heart block
adverse effect of atenolol - ANSWERlight headed
med for hydromorphone toxicity - ANSWERnaloxone
med for alcohol withdrawl - ANSWERdiazepam
adverse effect of long term prednisone use - ANSWERosteoporosis
which lab does nurse monitor for -statins - ANSWERALT at risk for liver damage
didanosine therapy use - ANSWERHIV
expected outcome of mannitol - ANSWERimproved UO
Tamoxifen side effects - ANSWERmonitor calcium level at risk for hypercalcemia
monitor for pulmonary emboli
get routine eye exams
hot flashes
therapeutic effect of somatropin - ANSWERmonitor height monthly
treats growth hormone deficiency
haloperidol adverse effect - ANSWERcan expereicne EPS
parkinsonism