Pharmacology NCLEX Review: Adverse
Effects, Contraindications, and Patient
Teaching Q&A
A nurse is providing teaching to a pt prescribed cipro what is an adverse effect the nurse should include
in the teaching? - ✔✔phototoxicity.
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 - ✔✔give 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 - ✔✔place 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? - ✔✔Cigarette
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 - ✔✔to 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? - ✔✔hydrochlorothiazide can elevate your blood sugar
what should the nurse monitor for the pt taking acetazolamide - ✔✔electrolyte imbalances.
, teaching for pt taking zidovudine - ✔✔limit exposure to people who have infections.
zidovudine is use to treat HIV, hep B and epstein barr
allopurinol - ✔✔decreases 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 - ✔✔agitation can lead to
neurotoxicity caused by over use
what is the nurses immediate priority in post op - ✔✔monitor respiratory status
adverse effect of pseduoephedrine for allergic rhinitis - ✔✔hypertension
acyclovir - ✔✔assess 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 - ✔✔pt
taking ginkgo biloba
which labs should be used to determine the effectiveness of epoetin alpha - ✔✔hemoglobin and iron
adverse effect of spirinolactone - ✔✔muscle weakness
pt taking danazol for endometriosis what is an adverse effect - ✔✔edema
Effects, Contraindications, and Patient
Teaching Q&A
A nurse is providing teaching to a pt prescribed cipro what is an adverse effect the nurse should include
in the teaching? - ✔✔phototoxicity.
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 - ✔✔give 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 - ✔✔place 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? - ✔✔Cigarette
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 - ✔✔to 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? - ✔✔hydrochlorothiazide can elevate your blood sugar
what should the nurse monitor for the pt taking acetazolamide - ✔✔electrolyte imbalances.
, teaching for pt taking zidovudine - ✔✔limit exposure to people who have infections.
zidovudine is use to treat HIV, hep B and epstein barr
allopurinol - ✔✔decreases 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 - ✔✔agitation can lead to
neurotoxicity caused by over use
what is the nurses immediate priority in post op - ✔✔monitor respiratory status
adverse effect of pseduoephedrine for allergic rhinitis - ✔✔hypertension
acyclovir - ✔✔assess 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 - ✔✔pt
taking ginkgo biloba
which labs should be used to determine the effectiveness of epoetin alpha - ✔✔hemoglobin and iron
adverse effect of spirinolactone - ✔✔muscle weakness
pt taking danazol for endometriosis what is an adverse effect - ✔✔edema
