What is an appropriate way to identify a client prior to administering a prescribed
drug?
asking a client if they are the correct client
Checking the
... [Show More] client's name on the door
Checking the client's name on his or her wristband
Asking the client's visitor what the client's name is - Checking the client's name on
his or her wristband
Which action should a nurse perform after administering a drug to the client?
Perform a culture and sensitivity test
Check for adverse drug reaction
Record symptoms of infection
Obtain history of drug allergy - Check for adverse drug reaction
A client with type II diabetes has been prescribed methyl prednisone for bronchitis.
What should the nurse teach the client?
Monitor blood glucose more frequently
Monitor liver function tests every day
Stop taking this drug immediately if the client notices weight gain
Monitor blood pressure five times a day - Monitor blood glucose more frequently
The nurse observes that after administration of a drug the client has developed
swollen eyelids, lips and mouth. This kind of drug reaction is called angioedema.
What would be the nurse's priority action for this client?Notify the provider
Assess for circulation, sensation and movement
Administer atropine
Assess for airway patency - Assess for airway patency
What action could a nurse monitor to prevent toxic reactions to drugs in a client?
Monitor urination frequency
Monitor blood pressure
Monitor client's blood level of the drug
Monitor seizure activity - Monitor client's blood level of the drug
A nurse is educating a client about the adverse effects of acetylsalicylic acid
(aspirin). What would the nurse include as an adverse effect?
Visual disturbances
Breathing difficulties
Gastrointestinal bleeding
Loss of balance - Gastrointestinal bleeding
Which of the following is approved to use in care plans and nurses' notes at
accredited health care organizations?
IU
QD
cc
Unit - Unit
Arrange the steps in pharmacokinetics correctly:Absorption, distribution, elimination, metabolism
Absorption, distribution, metabolism, elimination
Absorption, metabolism, elimination, distribution
Metabolism, absorption, elimination, distribution - Absorption, distribution,
metabolism, elimination
Which of the following are symptoms of anaphylactic shock? Select all that apply
Difficulty speaking, garbled voice
Dyspnea
Urticaria
Hypotension
Bradycardia - Difficulty speaking, garbled voice
Dyspnea
Urticaria
Hypotension
A client has urticaria and pruritus. The nurse suspects an allergic reaction and
immediately assesses the client for more serious symptoms. What question would
be a priority to ask the client?
Have you noticed any blood in your stool?
Do you have a headache?
Are you having any difficulty breathing?
Are you having difficulty with your vision? - Are you having any difficulty
breathing?A nurse is required to administer a drug through the transdermal route. (Patch)
Which responsibility should the nurse follow for the client?
Check the infusion rate
Give small volumes of doses
Inject only the inner part of the forearm
Rotate the next dose to a new site - Rotate the next dose to a new site
A client is administered enteric coated tablets and wants to know when the tablets
would disintegrate in the body. Which response by the nurse is most accurate?
The drug dissolves into fragments after reaching the small intestine
The drug breaks up into pieces in the stomach
The medication is quickly absorbed in the venous system
The medication will dissolve into body fluids in the gastrointestinal tract - The
drug dissolves into fragments after reaching the small intestine
Which items are part of the concept known as the six + one rights of drug
administration? Select all that apply
Right documentation
Right prescriber
Right route
Right drug
Right client - Right documentation
Right route
Right drug
Right clientWhen would the nurse correctly document administration of a drug?
At the beginning of the shift
At the end of the shift
When preparing to administer the drug
Immediately after giving the drug - Immediately after giving the drug
Which actions can a nurse do to help prevent medication errors? Select all that
apply
Wait until the end of shift to document
Practice the 6+1 rights of drug administration
Avoid distractions and concentrate on only one task at a time
Confirm any questionable orders
Always administer the drug before answering any client questions - Practice the
6+1 rights of drug administration
Avoid distractions and concentrate on only one task at a time
Confirm any questionable orders
Which of the following are adverse effects of Prednisone? Select all that apply
Mood swings/nervousness
Gastrointestinal bleeding/Peptic ulcers
Hyperkalemia
Delayed or poor wound healing
Weight loss - Mood swings/nervousness
Gastrointestinal bleeding/Peptic ulcers
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