Question 1 out of 421
A nurse is caring for a client who has alcohol use disorder and was admitted with lower-extremity fractures following a
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crash. A few hours after admission, the client develops restlessness and tremors. Which of the following medications should the nurse
anticipate administering to the client first?(
A. Acamprosate
B. Naltrexone
C. Chlordiazepoxide
D. Disulfiram
53% of exam takers got this question correct.
Correct Answer:
C. Chlordiazepoxide
Chlordiazepoxide, a long-acting oral benzodiazepine, is a first-line medication for manifestations of acute alcohol withdrawal. For clients
who are nauseated or vomiting, another benzodiazepine such as lorazepam can be administered via IV. The nurse should apply the acute
versus chronic priority -setting framework when caring for this client. In this framework, acute needs (ie manifestations of acute alcohol
withdrawal) are typically the priority because they pose more of a threat to the client. Since chronic needs usually develop over a period of
time, the client has more of an opportunity to adapt to the alteration in health.
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Question 2 out of 421
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is premenopausal and has a prescription for a combination oral contraceptive. Which of
the following findings should the nurse include as an adverse effect of oral contraceptives?
A. Bone fractures
B. Deep-vein thrombosis
C. Increased LDL cholesterol
D. Increased risk of breast cancer
62% of exam takers got this question correct.
Correct Answer:
B. Deep-vein thrombosis
The nurse should include in the teaching that clients who are premenopausal and have a prescription for a combination oral contraceptive
containing estrogen are at an increased risk for developing a deep-vein thrombosis, which is an adverse effect of this medication.
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Question 3 out of 421
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has heart failure and is receiving digoxin. Which of the following findings should indicate to
the nurse the client is experiencing digoxin toxicity?
A. Suppression of dysrhythmias [Show Less]