ENDOCRINE nurse is performing an assessment on a newly admit patient who is taking propylthiouracil (PTU) daily. The nurse suspects that the client has a
... [Show More] history of? nurse is giving discharge instructions a patient who is taking levothyroxine (Synthroid). The nurse instruct the client to notify the physician if which of the following occurs? nurse is giving instructions a patient who is taking levothyroxine (Synthroid). The nurse tells the client that the best way to take this medication is? Desmopressin acetate (DDAVP) is given to a patient with diabetes insipidus. Which of the following therapeutic response should you expect? Which of the following adverse effects is specific to the biguanide diabetic drug metformin (Glucophage) therapy? nurse is preparing the client’s morning NPH insulin dose and notices a cloudy precipitate inside the insulin vial. The nurse should: Which of the following adverse effects is associated with levothyroxine (Synthroid) therapy? Vasopressin is which of the following pituitary hormone When caring for a client taking parathyroid medication, which of the following nursing interventions is a priority? Drew is diagnosed with Type I diabetes mellitus. As a nurse taking care of the client, you should know that in his condition: Which of the following statements involving Type II diabetes mellitus is correct? A major side effect of insulin use that can be life threatening is: Nurse Casey is studying about insulin administration. She should be knowledgeable that regular insulin: Signs of hypoglycemia include: Signs of hyperglycemia include: Antibiotics nurse is preparing to administer cefotaxime (Claforan) IV to a client who has a severe infection and has been receiving cefotaxime for the past week. Which of the following findings indicates a potentially serious adverse reaction to this medication and should be reported to the provider? primary care provider is considering the various pharmacology options for a patient who has a gynecologic infection and a history of alcohol use disorder. Which of the following medications can cause a reaction similar to disulfiram (Antabuse) if the patient drinks alcohol while taking it? (SATA) While administering IV cefotetan to a patient to treat bacterial meningitis, the health care professional finds the IV insertion site warm and reddened. Which of the following actions should the health care professional take? patient who is taking tetracycline orally to treat a chlamydia infections contacts the health care professional to report severe blood-tinged diarrhea. Recognizing the adverse effects of tetracycline, the health care professional should suspect which of the following? patient who is taking ciproflaxacin (Cipro) to treat a respiratory infection contacts the health care professional to report dyspepsia. The health care professional should recommend which of the following instructions? health care professional is caring for a patient who is about to begin using nystatin (Mycostatin) to treat oral Candida albicans that resulted from tetracycline therapy. Which of the following instructions should the health care professional include about using the anti fungal preparation? patient who is taking amoxicillin (Amoxil) to treat a respiratory infection contacts the health care professional to report a rash and wheezing. Which of the following instructions should the health care professional provide? 3. A health care professional is caring for a patient who is taking ciprofloxacin (Cipro) to treat a urinary tract infections and has rheumatoid arthritis, for which he takes prednisone (Prelone). Recognizing the adverse effects of ciprofloxacin, the health care professional should tell the patient to report which of the following. 4. Corinne is experiencing diarrhea after consuming her prescribed antibiotics for the whole week. This is because: The most important instructions a nurse can give a patient regarding the use of the antibiotic ampicillin prescribed for her are to The client at highest risk for nephrotoxicity is A The nurse is administering augmentin to her patient with a sinus infection. Which is the best way for her to insure that she is giving it to the right patient? All of the following symptoms are evidence of a superinfection except: C Which of the following statements is true when educating clients about penicillin therapy? D Antonietta is taking antituberculars, the most common adverse effect she may be experiencing is: In treatment of tuberculosis, the therapeutic rationale for combination drug therapy is to: Changes in visual acuity and color perception are associated with treatment by which of the following agents? Which of the following groups of antitubercular agents includes first-line agents? Antitubercular therapy may be determined ineffective when: Fluconazole (Diflucan) can be administered to a client with: The physician orders penicillin for a patient with streptococcal pharyngitis. The nurse administers the drug as ordered, and the patient has an allergic reaction. The nurse checks the medication order sheet and finds that the patient is allergic to penicillin. Legal responsibility for the error is: Which of the following nursing diagnoses might occur when administering large parenteral doses of amphotericin B with vancomycin (Vancocin)? CHEMOTHERAPY/ HIV/ STEROIDS Which of the following statements is TRUE about monotherapy for treatment of HIV disease? Which of the following statements is TRUE about combination therapy for treatment of HIV disease? nurse is caring for a client who is receiving chemotherapy and has laboratory data revealing bone marrow suppression. The nurse should include which of the following instructions in the teaching nurse is planning care for a client who has cancer and has developed thrombocytopenia following chemotherapy. Which of the following precautions should the nurse offer to minimize the adverse effects of thrombocytopenia? nurse is caring for a client who is receiving chemotherapy to treat cancer. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse anticipate from the chemotherapy? 16. Which of the following are not treated with Prednisone? 17. Which of the following are not treated with Dexamethasone? nurse provide instructions to a client regarding the administration of the prednisone and instructs the client that the best time to take the medication is during? Prednisone is prescribed for a client with diabetes mellitus who is using Humulin 70/30 daily. Which of the following prescription changes does the nurse expect during the therapy with the prednisone? cAs a well-rounded health care provider, you know that corticosteroid therapy is indicated in all of the following conditions except: Orlando who has been taking steroids for rheumatoid arthritis over several years presents with a compression vertebral fracture. This fracture is due to: Oral steroids are prescribed on a taper in order Which of the following is the priority nursing diagnosis for a client undergoing chemotherapy? Which of the following contributes most to the debilitation of an individual during a course of chemotherapy? Enrique who is under chemotherapy has the following CBC results: WBC 7000/mm3, platelet 10,000/mm3. Which of the following is he at risk for? [Show Less]