Nr341 Pharmacology Cje Benchmark Exam Complete Questions And Correct Detailed
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-prevention of thrombus formation and emboli after prosthetic valve placement
A client admitted to the medical unit complains of dizziness and shortness of breath.
The client has no allergies and denies a hx of smoking. Last clinet weight 185
lbs.Identify the nurses next best action
Question the prescription
A client with a hx of alcoholism and chronic pancreatitis is admitted to medical-
surgical unit for acute pancreatitis exacerbation.The nurse reviews the trending
nursing notes. Click to identify data that most likely indicated that pancreatic enzyme
replacement therapy is effective for this client.
abd pain
the nurse visits the client at home. the pharmacy has the nurse deliver lisinopril and
furosemide during the home visit. During the client shows the nurse other medication
that are being used. Which medication is most concerning?
non-sterodial anti-inflammatories
The nurse calls a client to follow up on their recent visit to the health care providers
office.complete the following sentence by choosing from the list of options. The nurse
is most concered with the clients reports of and know this is most likely relation to
an interaction between the clients new prescription and
-diarrhea
-atorvastatin
The nurse plans to administer clopidogrel to a client. after reviewing the drug
reference guide and electronic health record, what is a concern for the nurse?
increased risk for sub-therapeutic levels due to malnutrition
The charge nurse reviews the documentation of a units nurses recent blood
administration. What errorsare identified by the charge nurse and require follow-up
with the unit nurse? select all that apply
, -increasing infusion rate after first 15 mins
-tubing used for second PRBC administration
-allowing the UAP to retrieve the blood from the blood bank
a client with arthritis reports persistent and daily pain and receives medication as
needed. Which assessment indicates treatment is effective?
reports that pain is bearable
the client discusses the use of paroxetine with the nurse. Which statement by the
client causes the nurse the most concern?
i am taking St. johns wort so i should feel better soon
while caring forthe client with type 2 diabetes mellitus, the nurse reviewvs the
electronic health record. what priority education topic does the nurse identify?
sings of hypoglyc0emia
A nurse notes in the electronic health record that a client is to receive regular
insulin for the first time. The nurse teaches the client about this medication. Which
statement by the client indicates the best understanding of teaching related to when
to anticipate symptoms and signs of hypoglycemia?
"i need to watch for signs of low blood glucose when the insulin peaks."
A client entersthe sleep clinic, presenting with nightly wakefulness and morning
drownsiness. The electronic health records indicates that this probelm has persisted
for several years. the client receives a prescription for triazolam 0.125mg by mouth
at bedtime. Which assessment finding requires more investigation by the nurse?
The clients favorite morning drink is coffee
A client experiences increasing shortness of breath, crackles on auscultation.and
orthopnea. The nurse prescribed to administer intravenous furosemide? Which
nursing assessment is indicated?
assess work of breathing
a client with chronic hypertension has a prescription for extended-release
nifedipine. While on the phone with the clinic nurse, the client states " i cant get
Answers
-prevention of thrombus formation and emboli after prosthetic valve placement
A client admitted to the medical unit complains of dizziness and shortness of breath.
The client has no allergies and denies a hx of smoking. Last clinet weight 185
lbs.Identify the nurses next best action
Question the prescription
A client with a hx of alcoholism and chronic pancreatitis is admitted to medical-
surgical unit for acute pancreatitis exacerbation.The nurse reviews the trending
nursing notes. Click to identify data that most likely indicated that pancreatic enzyme
replacement therapy is effective for this client.
abd pain
the nurse visits the client at home. the pharmacy has the nurse deliver lisinopril and
furosemide during the home visit. During the client shows the nurse other medication
that are being used. Which medication is most concerning?
non-sterodial anti-inflammatories
The nurse calls a client to follow up on their recent visit to the health care providers
office.complete the following sentence by choosing from the list of options. The nurse
is most concered with the clients reports of and know this is most likely relation to
an interaction between the clients new prescription and
-diarrhea
-atorvastatin
The nurse plans to administer clopidogrel to a client. after reviewing the drug
reference guide and electronic health record, what is a concern for the nurse?
increased risk for sub-therapeutic levels due to malnutrition
The charge nurse reviews the documentation of a units nurses recent blood
administration. What errorsare identified by the charge nurse and require follow-up
with the unit nurse? select all that apply
, -increasing infusion rate after first 15 mins
-tubing used for second PRBC administration
-allowing the UAP to retrieve the blood from the blood bank
a client with arthritis reports persistent and daily pain and receives medication as
needed. Which assessment indicates treatment is effective?
reports that pain is bearable
the client discusses the use of paroxetine with the nurse. Which statement by the
client causes the nurse the most concern?
i am taking St. johns wort so i should feel better soon
while caring forthe client with type 2 diabetes mellitus, the nurse reviewvs the
electronic health record. what priority education topic does the nurse identify?
sings of hypoglyc0emia
A nurse notes in the electronic health record that a client is to receive regular
insulin for the first time. The nurse teaches the client about this medication. Which
statement by the client indicates the best understanding of teaching related to when
to anticipate symptoms and signs of hypoglycemia?
"i need to watch for signs of low blood glucose when the insulin peaks."
A client entersthe sleep clinic, presenting with nightly wakefulness and morning
drownsiness. The electronic health records indicates that this probelm has persisted
for several years. the client receives a prescription for triazolam 0.125mg by mouth
at bedtime. Which assessment finding requires more investigation by the nurse?
The clients favorite morning drink is coffee
A client experiences increasing shortness of breath, crackles on auscultation.and
orthopnea. The nurse prescribed to administer intravenous furosemide? Which
nursing assessment is indicated?
assess work of breathing
a client with chronic hypertension has a prescription for extended-release
nifedipine. While on the phone with the clinic nurse, the client states " i cant get
