Nurse is talking with a new mother about meds that can be safely resumed
now that she is no longer pregnant. All of the following medications are
contraindicated during pregnancy, but which one may be ingesting while
breastfeeding without causing harm to infant?
A. Lithium
B. Methrotrexate
C. Ibuprofen
D. Nicotine Right Ans - C. Ibuprofen
Which statement by a client indicates an understanding of self-care
precautions when taking Warfarin?
A. My warfarin dose may need to be readjusted when i take a course of
antibiotics
B. I should expect pink urine due to metabolic bi-products of the dye used in
this medication
C. Herbal remedies are fine, but i should take aspirin without consulting my
provider
D. I should eat spinach to increase my iron count if my INR goes below 2
Right Ans - A. My warfarin dose may need to be readjusted when i take a
course of antibiotics
Male client tells the nurse he awakens once or twice per night and has
difficulty starting his urine stream. He describes the symptoms as annoying.
Client providers examines him and notes an enlargement of the prostate. The
client is sexually active and doesnt want to take medicaiton that can interfere
, with sexual function. What should the nurse anticipate the provider will
provide.
A. Silodosin
B. Transurethral prostatectomy
C. Finasteride
D. Doxazosin Right Ans - D. Doxazosin
50 year old postmenopausal client who has had a hysterectomy, has a
moderate to severe hot flashes and is discussing estrogen therapy with the
nurse. What will the nurse tell the client regarding the side effect of estrogen
therapy?
A. An estrogen progesterone product will increase side effects
B. Transdermal preparations of estrogen therapy have reduced side effects
C. Side effects of estrogen therapy are uncome among women of her age
D. An intravaginal preparation may be best Right Ans - B. Transdermal
preparations of estrogen therapy have reduced side effects
Client has an infection caused by pseudomonas aeruginosa, the prescriber has
order IV piperacillin and tobramycin. Why might the nurse question this
combo?
A. This combination cause tendon rupture
B. Aminoglycosides are inactivated by penicillins
C. Aminoglycosides alone are adequate against pseudomonas. There is no
need to risk penicillian allergy
D. Aminoglycosides increase the risk of penicillin allergy Right Ans - B.
Aminoglycosides are inactivated by penicillins