Pharmacological and
Parenteral Therapies
Quiz
[Title of Article]
[Author's Name]
, A client with a digoxin level of 2.4 ng/ml has a heart rate of 39. The health
care provider prescribes atropine sulfate. Which of the following best
describes the intended action of atropine for this client?
Select one:
a. To reduce peristalsis and urinary bladder tone.
b. To stimulate the SA node and sympathetic fibers to increase the rate.
c. To accelerate the heart rate by interfering with vagal impulses.
d. To dry oral and tracheobronchial secretions.
c. To accelerate the heart rate by interfering with vagal impulses.
Atropine does not have a direct effect on the SA node.
A client is prescribed digoxin 1mg by mouth QID. The client states that the
objects in his room have a yellowish tinge and he is nauseated. Select the
most appropriate nursing action at this time.
Select one:
a. Count the apical pulse; if it is regular and above 60, administer the drug as
ordered.
b. Hold the medication and count the apical pulse before the next dose is to
be given.
c. Administer the medication and observe the client for further nausea.
d. Hold the drug and call the health care provider.
d. Hold the drug and call the health care provider.
This client is showing signs of digitalis toxicity. The most appropriate action is
to hold the drug and call the health care provider. Severe arrhythmia may
develop if action is not taken.
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Parenteral Therapies
Quiz
[Title of Article]
[Author's Name]
, A client with a digoxin level of 2.4 ng/ml has a heart rate of 39. The health
care provider prescribes atropine sulfate. Which of the following best
describes the intended action of atropine for this client?
Select one:
a. To reduce peristalsis and urinary bladder tone.
b. To stimulate the SA node and sympathetic fibers to increase the rate.
c. To accelerate the heart rate by interfering with vagal impulses.
d. To dry oral and tracheobronchial secretions.
c. To accelerate the heart rate by interfering with vagal impulses.
Atropine does not have a direct effect on the SA node.
A client is prescribed digoxin 1mg by mouth QID. The client states that the
objects in his room have a yellowish tinge and he is nauseated. Select the
most appropriate nursing action at this time.
Select one:
a. Count the apical pulse; if it is regular and above 60, administer the drug as
ordered.
b. Hold the medication and count the apical pulse before the next dose is to
be given.
c. Administer the medication and observe the client for further nausea.
d. Hold the drug and call the health care provider.
d. Hold the drug and call the health care provider.
This client is showing signs of digitalis toxicity. The most appropriate action is
to hold the drug and call the health care provider. Severe arrhythmia may
develop if action is not taken.
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A client diagnosed with preterm labor has been prescribed nifedipine. The
client asks the nurse why this particular medication has been prescribed.
Which of the following statements by the nurse is correct?
Select one:
