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,Question 1
A nurse is teaching a client who is beginning highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) for HIV infection
about ways to prevent medication resistance. Which of the following information should the nurse teach the
client about resistance?
A. Taking low dosages of antiretroviral medication minimizes resistance.
B. Taking one antiretroviral medication at a time minimizes resistance.
C. Taking medication at the same times daily without missing doses minimizes resistance.
D. Changing the medication regimen when adverse effects occur minimizes resistance
Correct Answer
C (The nurse should emphasize the importance of taking each dose of medication exactly as prescribed.
missing even a few doses of antiretroviral medication can promote
medication resistance, which can cause treatment failure)
Question 2
A nurse is caring for a client who has Depression and a new prescription for Venlafaxine. For which of the
following adverse effects should the nurse monitor this client? (Select all that apply)
A. Cough
B. Dizziness
C. Decreased libido
D. Alopecia
E. hypotension
Correct Answer
A. Cough
B. Dizziness
C. Decreased libido
(A.Cough and dyspnea can indicate that the client has developed bronchitis, which is an adverse effect of
venlafaxine.
B.Dizziness is a common adverse effect of venlafaxine.
C.Sexual dysfunction, such as decreased)
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,Question 3
Herbal Supplements
Correct Answer
Black Cohosh: estrogen substitute, tx symptoms of menopause
Echinacea: Used to help stimulate immune system
**Garlic, Ginger, and Ginkgo Biloba: All start with G and increase bleeding. Antiplatelet qualities**
Glucosamine: Stimulates cells to make cartilage and synovial fluid. Can help patients with osteoarthritis
St. John's Wort: Mild depression
Saw Palmetto: Helps prostate symptoms
Valerian: increases GABA, helps anxiety
Question 4
A nurse is caring for a client who has been taking Sertraline for the past 2 days. Which of the following
assessment findings should alert the nurse to the possibility that the client is developing Serotonin
syndrome?
A. Bruising
B. Fever
C. Abdominal pain
D. Rash
Correct Answer
B. Fever
(Fever is a manifestation of serotonin syndrome,
which can result from taking an SSRI such as sertraline)
Question 5
Administration of Blood Products
Correct Answer
Get baseline lab values. Get signed consent. Assess for risk of fluid overload like HF. Get baseline vitals
right before administration and Q15min for first hour and every hour until infusion is complete. Use 20g
or larger catheter. Use 0.9% NS. Always confirm with two nurses. Document type of blood, blood bank
number, total volume infused, time started, time finished, any reactions, and vital signs. If whole blood or
packed RBC: given in 2-4 hour period. Platelets are 15-30 minutes per unit. Fresh frozen plasma is 30-60
minutes.
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, Question 6
A nurse is reviewing the health care record of a client who reports urinary incontinence and asks about a
prescription for Oxybutynin. The nurse should recognize that Oxybutynin is contraindicated in the presence
of which of the following conditions?
A. Bursitis
B. Sinusitis
C. Depression
D. Glaucoma
Correct Answer
D (Oxybutynin is an anticholinergic and can increase intraocular pressure. It is contraindicated for clients
who have glaucoma)
Question 7
A nurse is caring for a client who received IV Verapamil to treat supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). The
client's pulse rate is now 98/min and his blood pressure is 74/44 mg hg. The nurse should anticipate a
prescription for which of the following IV medications?
A. Calcium gluconate
B. Sodium bicarbonate
C. Potassium chloride
D. Magnesium sulfate
Correct Answer
A (Reverse severe hypotension caused by Verapamil with Calcium gluconate, given slowly IV. The calcium
counteracts vasodilation caused by verapamil. Other measures to increase blood pressure can include IV
fluid therapy and placing the client in a modified Trendelenburg position.)
Question 8
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for Captopril for hypertension. The nurse should
monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects of this medication?
A. Hypokalemia
B. Hypernatremia
C. Neutropenia
D. Bradycardia
Correct Answer
C (Neutropenia is a serious adverse effect that can occur in clients taking an ACE inhibitor. The nurse
should monitor the client's CBC and teach the client to report indications of infection to the provider.)
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,Question 1
A nurse is teaching a client who is beginning highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) for HIV infection
about ways to prevent medication resistance. Which of the following information should the nurse teach the
client about resistance?
A. Taking low dosages of antiretroviral medication minimizes resistance.
B. Taking one antiretroviral medication at a time minimizes resistance.
C. Taking medication at the same times daily without missing doses minimizes resistance.
D. Changing the medication regimen when adverse effects occur minimizes resistance
Correct Answer
C (The nurse should emphasize the importance of taking each dose of medication exactly as prescribed.
missing even a few doses of antiretroviral medication can promote
medication resistance, which can cause treatment failure)
Question 2
A nurse is caring for a client who has Depression and a new prescription for Venlafaxine. For which of the
following adverse effects should the nurse monitor this client? (Select all that apply)
A. Cough
B. Dizziness
C. Decreased libido
D. Alopecia
E. hypotension
Correct Answer
A. Cough
B. Dizziness
C. Decreased libido
(A.Cough and dyspnea can indicate that the client has developed bronchitis, which is an adverse effect of
venlafaxine.
B.Dizziness is a common adverse effect of venlafaxine.
C.Sexual dysfunction, such as decreased)
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,Question 3
Herbal Supplements
Correct Answer
Black Cohosh: estrogen substitute, tx symptoms of menopause
Echinacea: Used to help stimulate immune system
**Garlic, Ginger, and Ginkgo Biloba: All start with G and increase bleeding. Antiplatelet qualities**
Glucosamine: Stimulates cells to make cartilage and synovial fluid. Can help patients with osteoarthritis
St. John's Wort: Mild depression
Saw Palmetto: Helps prostate symptoms
Valerian: increases GABA, helps anxiety
Question 4
A nurse is caring for a client who has been taking Sertraline for the past 2 days. Which of the following
assessment findings should alert the nurse to the possibility that the client is developing Serotonin
syndrome?
A. Bruising
B. Fever
C. Abdominal pain
D. Rash
Correct Answer
B. Fever
(Fever is a manifestation of serotonin syndrome,
which can result from taking an SSRI such as sertraline)
Question 5
Administration of Blood Products
Correct Answer
Get baseline lab values. Get signed consent. Assess for risk of fluid overload like HF. Get baseline vitals
right before administration and Q15min for first hour and every hour until infusion is complete. Use 20g
or larger catheter. Use 0.9% NS. Always confirm with two nurses. Document type of blood, blood bank
number, total volume infused, time started, time finished, any reactions, and vital signs. If whole blood or
packed RBC: given in 2-4 hour period. Platelets are 15-30 minutes per unit. Fresh frozen plasma is 30-60
minutes.
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, Question 6
A nurse is reviewing the health care record of a client who reports urinary incontinence and asks about a
prescription for Oxybutynin. The nurse should recognize that Oxybutynin is contraindicated in the presence
of which of the following conditions?
A. Bursitis
B. Sinusitis
C. Depression
D. Glaucoma
Correct Answer
D (Oxybutynin is an anticholinergic and can increase intraocular pressure. It is contraindicated for clients
who have glaucoma)
Question 7
A nurse is caring for a client who received IV Verapamil to treat supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). The
client's pulse rate is now 98/min and his blood pressure is 74/44 mg hg. The nurse should anticipate a
prescription for which of the following IV medications?
A. Calcium gluconate
B. Sodium bicarbonate
C. Potassium chloride
D. Magnesium sulfate
Correct Answer
A (Reverse severe hypotension caused by Verapamil with Calcium gluconate, given slowly IV. The calcium
counteracts vasodilation caused by verapamil. Other measures to increase blood pressure can include IV
fluid therapy and placing the client in a modified Trendelenburg position.)
Question 8
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for Captopril for hypertension. The nurse should
monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects of this medication?
A. Hypokalemia
B. Hypernatremia
C. Neutropenia
D. Bradycardia
Correct Answer
C (Neutropenia is a serious adverse effect that can occur in clients taking an ACE inhibitor. The nurse
should monitor the client's CBC and teach the client to report indications of infection to the provider.)
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