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A nurse is teaching a client about transdermal patches. Which of the following statements
should the nurse identify as an indication that the client understands?
A."I will clean the site with an alcohol swab before I apply the patch."
B."I will rotate the application sites weekly."
C."I will apply the patch to an area of skin with no hair."
D."I will place the new patch on the site of the old patch."
A nurse reviewing a client's medical record notes a new prescription for verifying the
trough level of the client's medication. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take?
A.Obtain a blood specimen immediately prior to administering the next dose of medication.
B.Verify that the client has been taking the medication for 24hr before obtaining a blood
specimen.
C.Ask the client to provide a urine specimen after the next dose of medication.
D.Administer the medication, and obtain a blood specimen 30 min later.
A nurse is preparing a client's medications. Which the of following actions should the nurse
take in following legal practice guidelines? (Select all that apply.)
A.Teach the client about the medication.
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B.Determine the dosage.
C.Monitor for adverse effects.
D.Lock compartments for controlled substances.
E.Determine the client's insurance status.
A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin to a client who states, "I don't want to take that
medication. I do not want one more pill." Which of the following responses should the nurse
make?
A."Your physician prescribed it for so you really should take it."
B."Well, let's just get it over quickly then." you,
C."Okay, I'll just give you your other medications."
D."Tell me your concerns about taking this medication."
A nurse is reviewing a client's prescribed medications. Which of the following
situations represents a contraindication to medication administration?
A.The client drank grapefruit juice, which could reduce a medication's effectiveness.
B.The medication has orthostatic hypotension as an adverse effect.
C.A medication is approved for ages 12 and older, and the client is 8 years old.
D.An antianxiety medication that has an adverse effect of drowsiness is prescribed as a
preoperative sedative.
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A nurse is assessing a client before administering medications. Which of the following data
should the nurse obtain? (Select all that apply.)
A.Use of herbal products
B. Daily fluid
intake C. Ability
to swallow
D. Previous surgical
history E. Allergies
A nurse is working with a newly licensed nurse who is administering medications to clients.
Which of the following actions should the nurse identify as an indication that the newly hired
nurse understands medication error prevention?
A. Taking all medications out of the unit-dose wrappers before entering the
client's room B. Checking the prescription when a single dose requires
administration of multiple tablets
C. Administering a medication, then looking up the usual dosage range
D. Relying on another nurse to clarify a medication prescription
A nurse in a clinic is caring for a group of clients. The nurse should contact the provider
about a potential contraindication to a medication for which of the following clients? (Select
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all that apply.)
A. A client at 8 weeks of gestation who asks for an influenza
immunization B. A client who takes prednisone and has a
possible fungal infection
C.A client who has chronic liver disease and is taking hydrocodone / acetaminophen
D.A client who has peptic ulcer disease, takes sucralfate, and has started taking OTC aluminum
hydroxide
E.A client who has a prosthetic heart valve, takes warfarin, and reports a suspected pregnancy
A nurse is preparing to administer an IM dose of penicillin to a client who has a new
prescription. The client states when they took penicillin 3 years ago, they developed a
rash. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Administer the prescribed
dose. B. Withhold the
medication.
C. Ask the provider to change the prescription to an oral form.
D. Administer an oral antihistamine the same time.
A nurse is providing discharge instructions for a client who has a new prescription for an
antihypertensive medication. Which of the following statements should the nurse give?
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A nurse is teaching a client about transdermal patches. Which of the following statements
should the nurse identify as an indication that the client understands?
A."I will clean the site with an alcohol swab before I apply the patch."
B."I will rotate the application sites weekly."
C."I will apply the patch to an area of skin with no hair."
D."I will place the new patch on the site of the old patch."
A nurse reviewing a client's medical record notes a new prescription for verifying the
trough level of the client's medication. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take?
A.Obtain a blood specimen immediately prior to administering the next dose of medication.
B.Verify that the client has been taking the medication for 24hr before obtaining a blood
specimen.
C.Ask the client to provide a urine specimen after the next dose of medication.
D.Administer the medication, and obtain a blood specimen 30 min later.
A nurse is preparing a client's medications. Which the of following actions should the nurse
take in following legal practice guidelines? (Select all that apply.)
A.Teach the client about the medication.
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B.Determine the dosage.
C.Monitor for adverse effects.
D.Lock compartments for controlled substances.
E.Determine the client's insurance status.
A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin to a client who states, "I don't want to take that
medication. I do not want one more pill." Which of the following responses should the nurse
make?
A."Your physician prescribed it for so you really should take it."
B."Well, let's just get it over quickly then." you,
C."Okay, I'll just give you your other medications."
D."Tell me your concerns about taking this medication."
A nurse is reviewing a client's prescribed medications. Which of the following
situations represents a contraindication to medication administration?
A.The client drank grapefruit juice, which could reduce a medication's effectiveness.
B.The medication has orthostatic hypotension as an adverse effect.
C.A medication is approved for ages 12 and older, and the client is 8 years old.
D.An antianxiety medication that has an adverse effect of drowsiness is prescribed as a
preoperative sedative.
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A nurse is assessing a client before administering medications. Which of the following data
should the nurse obtain? (Select all that apply.)
A.Use of herbal products
B. Daily fluid
intake C. Ability
to swallow
D. Previous surgical
history E. Allergies
A nurse is working with a newly licensed nurse who is administering medications to clients.
Which of the following actions should the nurse identify as an indication that the newly hired
nurse understands medication error prevention?
A. Taking all medications out of the unit-dose wrappers before entering the
client's room B. Checking the prescription when a single dose requires
administration of multiple tablets
C. Administering a medication, then looking up the usual dosage range
D. Relying on another nurse to clarify a medication prescription
A nurse in a clinic is caring for a group of clients. The nurse should contact the provider
about a potential contraindication to a medication for which of the following clients? (Select
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all that apply.)
A. A client at 8 weeks of gestation who asks for an influenza
immunization B. A client who takes prednisone and has a
possible fungal infection
C.A client who has chronic liver disease and is taking hydrocodone / acetaminophen
D.A client who has peptic ulcer disease, takes sucralfate, and has started taking OTC aluminum
hydroxide
E.A client who has a prosthetic heart valve, takes warfarin, and reports a suspected pregnancy
A nurse is preparing to administer an IM dose of penicillin to a client who has a new
prescription. The client states when they took penicillin 3 years ago, they developed a
rash. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Administer the prescribed
dose. B. Withhold the
medication.
C. Ask the provider to change the prescription to an oral form.
D. Administer an oral antihistamine the same time.
A nurse is providing discharge instructions for a client who has a new prescription for an
antihypertensive medication. Which of the following statements should the nurse give?
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