A client with giardiasis is taking metronidazole (Flagyl) 2 grams PO. Which information should the nurse
include in the client's instruction? Correct
... [Show More] Answer- Take the medication with food.
A client is receiving metoprolol (Lopressor SR). What assessment is most important for the nurse to
obtain? Correct Answer- Blood pressure.
A client with a dysrhythmia is to receive procainamide (Pronestyl) in 4 divided doses over the next 24
hours. What dosing schedule is best for the nurse to implement? Correct Answer- q6h.
Which instruction(s) should the nurse give to a female client who just received a prescription for oral
metronidazole (Flagyl) for treatment of trichomonas vaginalis? (Select all that apply.) Correct AnswerIncrease fluid intake, especially cranberry juice.
Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medication.
Use condoms until treatment is completed. Ensure that all sexual partners are treated at the same time.
An adult client is given a prescription for a scopolamine patch (Transderm Scop) to prevent motion
sickness while on a cruise. Which information should the nurse provide to the client? Correct AnswerApply the patch at least 4 hours prior to departure.
Which client should the nurse identify as being at highest risk for complications during the use of an
opioid analgesic? Correct Answer- A young adult with inflammatory bowel disease.
A client who has been prescribed atorvastatin (Lipitor) one month ago calls the triage nurse at the clinic
complaining of muscle pain and weakness in his legs. Which statement reflects the correct drug-specific
teaching the nurse should provide to this client? Correct Answer- Make an appointment to see the
healthcare provider because muscle pain may be an indication of a serious side effect
A client is being treated for hyperthyroidism with propylthiouracil (PTU). The nurse knows that the
action of this drug is to Correct Answer- inhibit synthesis of T3 and T4 by the thyroid gland.Which change in data indicates to the nurse that the desired effect of the angiotensin II receptor
antagonist valsartan (Diovan) has been achieved? Correct Answer- Blood pressure reduced from 160/90
to 130/80.
A client has a continuous IV infusion of dopamine (Intropin) and an IV of normal saline at 50 ml/hour.
The nurse notes that the client's urinary output has been 20 ml/hour for the last two hours. Which
intervention should the nurse initiate? Correct Answer- Notify the healthcare provider of the urinary
output.
A 43-year-old female client is receiving thyroid replacement hormone following a thyroidectomy. What
adverse effects associated with thyroid hormone toxicity should the nurse instruct the client to report
promptly to the healthcare provider? Correct Answer- Tachycardia and chest pain.
Following heparin treatment for a pulmonary embolism, a client is being discharged with a prescription
for warfarin (Coumadin). In conducting discharge teaching, the nurse advises the client to have which
diagnostic test monitored regularly after discharge? Correct Answer- Prothrombin Time (PT/INR).
An antacid (Maalox) is prescribed for a client with peptic ulcer disease. The nurse knows that the
purpose of this medication is to Correct Answer- maintain a gastric pH of 3.5 or above.
Upon admission to the emergency center, an adult client with acute status asthmaticus is prescribed this
series of medications. In which order should the nurse administer the prescribed medications? (Arrange
from first to last.)
1) Prednisone (Deltasone) orally.
2) Gentamicin (Garamycin) IM.
3) Albuterol (Proventil) puffs.
4) Salmeterol (Serevent Diskus). Correct Answer- Albuterol (Proventil) puffs.
Salmeterol (Serevent Diskus).
Prednisone (Deltasone) orally.
Gentamicin (Garamycin) IM.
The nitrate isosorbide dinitrate (Isordil) is prescribed for a client with angina. Which instruction should
the nurse include in this client's discharge teaching plan? Correct Answer- Do not get up quickly. Always
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