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A nurse is caring for a client who has pneumonia. The client tells the nurse she is pregnant and
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... [Show More] her provider yet. The nurse should identify that pregnancy is a
contraindication to receiving which of the following medications?
Acetaminophen
Acetaminophen treats mild pain and is a category B medication of the FDA pregnancy risk
categories, indicating the client should use acetaminophen with caution during pregnancy. The
nurse should inform the provider of the client's pregnancy. However, this medication is not
contraindicated for the client at this time.
Ipratropium
Ipratropium is a long-acting bronchodilator and is a category B medication of the FDA pregnancy
risk categories, indicating the client should use ipratropium with caution during pregnancy. The
nurse should inform the provider of the client's pregnancy. However, this medication is not
contraindicated for the client at this time.
Benzonatate
Benzonatate is a cough suppressant and is not contraindicated for the client who is pregnant.
Doxycycline
MY ANSWER
Doxycycline is a tetracycline antibiotic and is contraindicated for a client who is pregnant
because the medication is a category D medication of the FDA pregnancy risk categories, which
indicates the medication has fetal risks that can cause fetal damage. The client should only take
doxycycline for a life-threatening condition.
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Question: 3 of 60
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A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 250 mg PO to a school-age child. The amount
available is amoxicillin oral suspension 200 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse
administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do
not use a trailing zero.)
Question: 4 of 60
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A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is to start taking lisinopril. Which of the following
findings is an adverse effect that the nurse should instruct the client to monitor and report to the
provider?
Hair loss
Alopecia, or hair loss, is not an adverse effect of lisinopril.
Ringing in the ears
Tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, is not an adverse effect of lisinopril.
Facial flushing
Facial flushing is not an adverse effect of lisinopril. However, facial edema is a serious effect that
the client should report to the provider.
Dry cough
MY ANSWER
A buildup of bradykinin from taking lisinopril can cause a client to have a dry cough and lead to
life-threatening consequences. The client should report the finding
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A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has a new prescription for ferrous sulfate. The
nurse should instruct the client to take the medication with which of the following to promote
absorption?
Vitamin E
Vitamin E has no effect on iron absorption.
Orange juice
MY ANSWER
The absorption of ferrous sulfate is enhanced by a vitamin C source, such as orange juice.
However, increasing the dosage of ferrous sulfate can provide the same benefit to increase the
amount of iron uptake.
Milk
Milk inhibits iron absorption.
Antacids
Antacids inhibit iron absorption [Show Less]