A nurse is providing teaching to a client taking bupropion (Zyban) as an aid to quit smoking. Forwhich of the following side effects should the nurse
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3) Insomnia
4) Tinnitus
A nurse is teaching a client about the use of resedronate (Actonel) to treat osteoporasis. Whichof the following client statements indicates a need for further teaching:
3) I need to set up or stand after taking the risedronate4) I need to take the risdronate with food
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving haloperidol (Haldol). For which of the followingadverse effects should the nurse be observing:
1)
vomiting 2)
Akathesia
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving oprelvekin (Interleukin ll). which should the nursedocument to indicate the effectiveness of the therapy:
1) Increased platelet count
2) Increased RBC count
A nurse is administering baclofen (Lioresal) for a client with a spinal cord injury. Which of thefollowing should the nurse document as a therapeutic outcome:
1) Increase in seizure threshold
2) Decrease flexor & extension spasticity
A nurse caring for a client that has undergone a liver transplant and is taking
cyclosporine (Sandimmune). Which of the following laboratory findings indicates an adverse effect of themedication:
1) WBC count 8,000/mm3 2) Serum creatine 2.5 mg/dL
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new pancrelipase (Pancrease). Which of thefollowing should the nurse include in the teaching:
3) Take the medication with each meal and snack
4) Monitor blood glucose levels daily
A client who is postoperative has received 2 mg of hydromorphine (Dilaudid) IV bolus every 2 hours. The client continue to rate his pain at a 7 on a scale from 0 to
10. which of the followingclient findings should the nurse attend to first: 1)
Constipation 2)
Hypotension
A nurse is instructing a client who has asthma. The client is currently taking albuterol (Proventil)every 4 hours PRM for bronchial spasms. He is to start a new prescription for montelukast (Singulair). Which of the following instructions should the nurse include: (Select all that apply)
1) Use montelukast to relieve an asthma attack
2) Do not take montelukast with food
3) Administer montelukast 30 min before sports
activities4) Report any increased need to use albuterol
5) Take montelukast once a day in the the evening
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing acute alcohol withdrawl. For which of thefollowing is the client prescribed chlordiazpoxide (Librium)
3) Lessen craving
4) Prevent delirium tremens
A child is prescribed amoxicillin-clavulanic acid (Augmentin) for the treatment of an ear infection. The child's mother asks the nurse why her child is receiving this combination of twomedications. The nurse appropriately responds by stating that this medication is:
1) More effective
2) Known to decrease allergic reaction
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has rheumatoid arthritis and is prescribed methotrexate (Rheumatrex). Which of the following statements by the client indicates anunderstanding of the teaching:
3) I should call my doctor if I develop sores in my mouth
4) I will have difficulty sleeping when i take this medication
A nurse is caring for a client who is starting a new prescription for warfarin (Coumadin). Whichof the following medications should the nurse plan to administer if the client experiences bleeding:
1) Vitamin K
2) Protamine sufate
A nurse is evaluating a client who has been prescribed oral metformin (Glucophage) and glipizide (Glucotrol) 3 months ago to control diabetes mellitus. The nurse should identify whichof the following laboratory findings as indicative of client compliance over time:
1) HbA1c 8.0%
2) HbA1c 6.5%
An older adult client who has an infection is prescribed gentamicin (Garamycin). Which of the following client statements indicates a side effect of this medication and should be reported tothe provider immediately:
1) I'm having difficulty reading the newspaper
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