1. A nurse is providing teaching to a group of new parents about medications. The
nurse should include that aspirin is contraindicated for children who
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infection due to the risk of developing which of the following adverse effects?
a . Reye's syndrome
b . Visual disturbances
c . Diabetes mellitus
d . Wilm's tumor –
ANS : A
2. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has chronic kidney failure with an
AV fistula for haemodialysis and new prescription for spoctin alfa . Which of the
following therapeutic effects of epoetin alfa should the nurse include in the
teaching?
a . Reduces blood pressure
b . Inhibits clotting of fistula
c . Promotes RBC production
d . Stimulates growth of neutrophils
- ANS : C
3. A nurse is caring for a client who has peptic ulcer disease and reports a
headache. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer?
a . Ibuprofen ( NSAIDS )
b . Naproxen ( NSAIDS )
c . Aspirin ( NSAIDS )
d . Acetaminophen ( analgesics )
- ANS : D4. A nurse is caring for a client who has prescription for clopidogrel. The nurse
should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
a . Insomnia
b . Hypotension
c . Bleeding
d . Constipation
- ANS : C
6. A nurse is providing teaching to a newly licensed nurse about metoclopramide.
The nurse should include in the teaching that which of the following conditions is a
contraindication to this medication?
a . Hyperthyroidism
b . Intestinal obstruction
c . Glaucoma
d . Low blood
- ANS : B
5. A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about contraindications to
ceftriaxone. The nurse should include a severe allergy to which of the following
medications as
contraindication to ceftriaxone?
a. Gentamicin
b. Clindamycin
c. Piperacillin
d. Sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim
ANS: C
7. A nurse schizophrenia is assessing a client who has a new prescription for
chlorpromazine to treat client has a mask like facial expression and is experiencing
involuntary movements and tremors. Which of the following medications should
the nurse anticipate administering?a . Amantadine
b . Bupropion ( aytpical antidepressant )
c. Phenelzine ( MAO )
d . Hydroxyzine ( Antihistamine )
- ANS : A
8. A nurse is administering subQ epinephrine for a client who is experiencing
anaphylaxis. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following
adverse effects?
a . Hypotension
b . Hyperthermia
c . Hypoglycemia
d . Tachycardia
- ANS : D
9. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has UTI and new prescription for
phenazopyridine and ciprofloxacin. Which of the following statements by the
client indicates the need for further teaching?
a . If the phenazopyridine upsets my stomach, I can take it with meals.
b . The phenazopyridine will relieve my discomfort, but the cipro will get rid of the
infections.
c . I need to drink 2 litres of fluid per day while I am taking cipro.
d . I should notify my provider immediately if my urine turns an orange
- ANS : D
10. A nurse is caring for another adult client who has a prescription for Zolpidem.
at bedtime to promote sleep. The nurse should plan to monitor the client for which
of the following adverse effects?a. Ecchymosis
b . Decreased urine output
c . Increased blood pressure
d . Dizziness
- Increased Dizziness ANS : D
11. A nurse is reviewing laboratory values for a client who reports fatigue and cold
intolerance. The client has an increased thyroid stimulating hormone ( TSH ) level
and a decreased total T3 and T4 level . The nurse should anticipate a prescription
for which of the following medications ?
a . Methimazole
b . Somatropin
c . Levothyroxine
d . Propylthiouracil
- c . Levothyroxine ANS : C
12. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for
hydrochlorothiazide 50mg po daily to treat hypertension . Which of the following
instructions should the nurse include in the teaching ?
a . Take the hydrochlorothiazide as needed for edema
b . Check your weight once each week
c . Take the hydrochlorothiazide on an empty stomach
d . Take the hydrochlorothiazide in the morning
- d . Take the hydrochlorothiazide in the morning . ANS : D
13. A nurse is caring for a client who is at 28 weeks of gestation and is
experiencing preterm labor . Which of the following medications should the nurse
plan to administer ?a . Oxytocin
b . Nifedipine
c . Dinoprostone
d . Misoprostol
- Nifedipine ANS : B
14. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has cirrhosis any new prescription
for lactulose. The nurse should instruct the client that lactulose has, which of the
following therapeutic effects?
a. increases blood pressure
b. prevents esophageal bleeding
C. increase his heart rate or
d. reduce ammonia. - ANS: D
15. A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has a new prescription for
amitriptyline to treat depression . Which of the following diagnostic tests should
the nurse plan to perform prior to starting the client on this medication ?
a . Hearing examination
b . Glucose tolerance test
c . Electrocardiogram
d . Pulmonary function test
- ANS : C [Show Less]