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client who is transferred to the cardiac rehabilitation unit after a myocardial infarction is ready for
discharge with a new prescription for metoprolol (Lopressor). The client asks "I don't have high blood
pressure, so why did my healthcare provider give me this medicine?" What information should the
practical nurse (PN) provide?
slower heart rate reduces the heart's oxygen demand
male client who is hypertensive is starting a new prescription for clonidine (Catapress) 0.4 mg PO
daily. In reviewing common side effects, what information should the practical nurse (PN) provide the
client?
Report problems with sexual function.
The practical nurse (PN) should emphasize the importance of monitoring for which side effect(s) in a
client who takes a daily antilipemic agent?
Liver dysfunction
A client with type 1 diabetes mellitus received an early AM dose of regular insulin per sliding scale At
1000 the practical nurse (PN) should report which signs indicative of hypoglycemia?
Irritability and confusion
Which information should the practical nurse (PN) reinforce with a client who is self-administering
insulin injections?
Aspirate regular insulin in the syringe first when mixing insulins.
The practical nurse (PN) should reinforce what time frame with a client about self-administration of
lispro insulin (umalog)?
Take within 15 minutes of beginning a meal,
The practical nurse (PN) is caring for a client who has been taking prednisone (Deltasone) daily for a
year. Which adverse effect should the PN document in the client's record?
Weight gain
An adult male arrives in the clinic requesting a prescription for sildenafil (Viagra). Which client history
should the practical nurse (PN) report to the healthcare provider?
use of nitrates
, Which prescription should the practical nurse administer for a client who is experiencing an acute
episode of bronchial asthma?
albuterol (Proventil)
A client who is receiving an antibiotic suddenly develops hives. The practical nurse should report that
the client is most likely experiencing which type of drug response?
hypersensitivity reaction
A male client diagnosed with tuberculosis asks the practical nurse (PN) about his course of drug
therapy. Which information should the PN provide?
Drug therapy requires compliance for 6 to 12 months.
A client with tuberculosis (TB) asks the practical nurse (PN) the value of prescribed multidrug therapy.
What explanation should the PN provide?
Reduces development of TB resistant drugs.
A client receives a prescription for clotrimazole 1% (Gyne-Lotrimin) vaginal cream for Candidiasis.
Which information should the practical nurse provide the client?
Instill cream using the intravaginal applicator each night for 7 days.
The practical nurse (PN) is reinforcing information to a client about the use of an antiemetic to help
manage nausea and vomiting during a course of chemotherapy. Which information is most important
for the PN to provide?
Take at least 30 minutes before a chemotherapeutic agent is received.
A client with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is having symptoms of reflux despite taking
omeprazole (Prilosec) 20 mg daily. What action should the practical nurse (PN) implement?
Notify the healthcare provider about the symptoms.
The practical nurse (PN) administers isoproterenol (suprel) to a client with heart block. The PN should
evaluate the client for which physiological response?
Increased heart rate
client who is comatose is admitted after an overdose of baclofen (Lioresal). What nursing action
should the practical nurse (PN) implement?
Monitor for signs of respiratory arrest.
A client with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is prescribed amphetamine (Adderal).
Which side effect should the practical nurse (PN) explain is commonly experienced?
Difficulty sleeping
UPDATE CORRECT DETAILED AND VERIFIED
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_____________________________________________________________________________________
client who is transferred to the cardiac rehabilitation unit after a myocardial infarction is ready for
discharge with a new prescription for metoprolol (Lopressor). The client asks "I don't have high blood
pressure, so why did my healthcare provider give me this medicine?" What information should the
practical nurse (PN) provide?
slower heart rate reduces the heart's oxygen demand
male client who is hypertensive is starting a new prescription for clonidine (Catapress) 0.4 mg PO
daily. In reviewing common side effects, what information should the practical nurse (PN) provide the
client?
Report problems with sexual function.
The practical nurse (PN) should emphasize the importance of monitoring for which side effect(s) in a
client who takes a daily antilipemic agent?
Liver dysfunction
A client with type 1 diabetes mellitus received an early AM dose of regular insulin per sliding scale At
1000 the practical nurse (PN) should report which signs indicative of hypoglycemia?
Irritability and confusion
Which information should the practical nurse (PN) reinforce with a client who is self-administering
insulin injections?
Aspirate regular insulin in the syringe first when mixing insulins.
The practical nurse (PN) should reinforce what time frame with a client about self-administration of
lispro insulin (umalog)?
Take within 15 minutes of beginning a meal,
The practical nurse (PN) is caring for a client who has been taking prednisone (Deltasone) daily for a
year. Which adverse effect should the PN document in the client's record?
Weight gain
An adult male arrives in the clinic requesting a prescription for sildenafil (Viagra). Which client history
should the practical nurse (PN) report to the healthcare provider?
use of nitrates
, Which prescription should the practical nurse administer for a client who is experiencing an acute
episode of bronchial asthma?
albuterol (Proventil)
A client who is receiving an antibiotic suddenly develops hives. The practical nurse should report that
the client is most likely experiencing which type of drug response?
hypersensitivity reaction
A male client diagnosed with tuberculosis asks the practical nurse (PN) about his course of drug
therapy. Which information should the PN provide?
Drug therapy requires compliance for 6 to 12 months.
A client with tuberculosis (TB) asks the practical nurse (PN) the value of prescribed multidrug therapy.
What explanation should the PN provide?
Reduces development of TB resistant drugs.
A client receives a prescription for clotrimazole 1% (Gyne-Lotrimin) vaginal cream for Candidiasis.
Which information should the practical nurse provide the client?
Instill cream using the intravaginal applicator each night for 7 days.
The practical nurse (PN) is reinforcing information to a client about the use of an antiemetic to help
manage nausea and vomiting during a course of chemotherapy. Which information is most important
for the PN to provide?
Take at least 30 minutes before a chemotherapeutic agent is received.
A client with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is having symptoms of reflux despite taking
omeprazole (Prilosec) 20 mg daily. What action should the practical nurse (PN) implement?
Notify the healthcare provider about the symptoms.
The practical nurse (PN) administers isoproterenol (suprel) to a client with heart block. The PN should
evaluate the client for which physiological response?
Increased heart rate
client who is comatose is admitted after an overdose of baclofen (Lioresal). What nursing action
should the practical nurse (PN) implement?
Monitor for signs of respiratory arrest.
A client with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is prescribed amphetamine (Adderal).
Which side effect should the practical nurse (PN) explain is commonly experienced?
Difficulty sleeping
