A client has a history of myocardinal infarction (MI) is precribed aspirin (Ecotrin) 325 mg. The nurse correctly understands that the aspirin is ordered
... [Show More] due to its action as a:
3) Antiplatelet aggregate
4) Antipyretic
A home health nurse is reviewing the medication list of an older adult patient who reports falling a couple of times over the past week. Which of the following meds should the nurse suspect is contributing to the client's falls:
1) Alprazolam (Xanax)
2) Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who is hospitalized. Which of the following medication is likely to put the client at risk for orthostatic hypotension. (Select all that apply):
1) Furosemide (Lasix)
2) Telmisartan (Micardis)
3) Phenelzine sulfate (Nardil)
4) Clopidogrel (Plavix)
5) Atorvastatin (Lipitor)
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving nifedipine (Procardia). The nurse checks the client's blood pressure before administering medication and reports 98/58. Which of the following actions should the nurse first take:
3) Document the patient's blood pressure 4) Recheck the client's blood pressure
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has rheumatoid arthritis and is taking aspirin (Bufferin) 650 mg every 4 hours. Which of the following diagnostic tests should the nurse monitor to evaluate the effectiveness of this medication:
3) Antinuclear antibody (ANA)
4) Erthrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
A nurse is caring for several patients who have bipolar disorder. The nurse should recognize that which of the following medications are appropriate for treating this condition (Select all that apply):
1) paraoxetine (Paxil)
2) lithium (Lethane)
3) tranylcypromine (Parnate) 4) valproic acid (Depakota)
5) phenytoin (Dilantin)
6) carbamazepine (tegretol)
A nurse is assessing a client who has numerous bruises on his upper extremities. The patient reports that he has taken warfarin (coumadin) daily for the past 3 months. Which of the following statements by the client indicates the client needs further teaching:
1) I have started taking ginger root to treat my joint stiffness
2) I take tylenol whenever I have a headache
A nurse is caring for a client with nausea. The client is prescribed intravenous metaclopramide (Reglan) as needed. The nurse knows that Reglan is an effective antimetic because [Show Less]