A male client who has been taking a high dose of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) comes to the clinic complaining of gastric pain and blood in
... [Show More] his stool. The healthcare provider discontinues the NSAIDs and prescribes esomeprazole. Which information should the nurse include in the clients teaching plans?
A. Once pain subsides, NSAID therapy can be continued.
B. Resume a diet that consists of milk, cream and bland foods.
C. Notify the healthcare provider of the passage of black stool.
D. Call the clinic if diarrhea or headache occur when taking esomeprazole. - ✔✔C. Notify the healthcare provider of the passage of black stool.
When administering zolpidem to an older client, which computer documentation indicates that the desired outcome has been achieved?
A. sleeps soundly through the night
B. decreased episodes of incontinence
C. exhibits fewer emotional outbursts
D. improved ability to concentrate - ✔✔A. sleeps soundly through the night
A male client with a fungal infection of the toenail reports to the nurse that he has been applying over-the-counter triple antibiotic ointment to the infection daily for two weeks without any improvement. Which action should the nurse take?
A. Instruct the client to obtain a prescription for oral terbinafine
B. suggest the client use the ointment twice daily to be more effective
C. Reassure that the treatment of fungus-infected toenails often take several months
D. Advise the client to obtain a prescription strength formulation of the ointment - ✔✔A. instruct the client to obtain a prescription for oral terbinafine
A client with a nasogastric tube (NG tube) has a prescription for sucralfate. The liquid form of the medication is not currently available in the pharmacy and tablets have been delivered to the medication dispensing system. which action should the nurse include when administering the medication?
A. Crush the tablet and mix with water separately from other medications
B. crush the tablet and mic it with other crushed tablets diluted in water
C. withhold the medication until a liquid form is available on the nursing unit
D. crush the tablet and mix with other liquid medications - ✔✔A. crush the tablet and mix it with water separately from other medications
A client with chronic asthma receives a prescription for montelukast, a leukotriene modifier. Which statement by the client indicates to the nurse that medication teaching was effective?
A. I should take this medication only when I am having an asthma attack.
B. I will take the tablet ever evening to control my asthma
C. this medication will stop an asthma attack immediately
D. I will not need to use my inhalers twice a day when I start this medication - ✔✔B. I will take the tablet every evening to control my asthma
The nurse is planning to administer GI agent sucralfate to a client with peptic ulcer disease. Which action should the nurse include in the clients plan of care?
A. Assess for secondary candida infection
B. Administer sucralfate once a day, preferably at bedtime
C. Give it on an empty stomach
D. monitor for an electrolyte imbalance - ✔✔B. administer sucralfate once a day, preferably at bedtime
A client with anemia secondary to chronic kidney disease (CKD) started a prescription for epoetin alfa two months ago. Which finding best indicates that the medication is effective.
A. Reports of increased levels and decreased fatigue
B. takes concurrent iron therapy without adverse effects
C. food diary shows increased consumption of iron-rich foods
D. hemoglobin levels increased to 12 grams/dL (120 mmol/L) - ✔✔D. hemoglobin levels increased to 12 grams
The healthcare provider prescribes prpoylthiouracil (PTU) and Lugol's solution, a strong iodine solution, for a client with hyperthyroidism. How should the nurse schedule the administration of these medications?
A. administer iodine one hour before PTU
B. offer both drugs together with a meal
C. schedule both drugs at bedtime
D. Giver parental dose every 24 hours - ✔✔B. offer both drugs with a meal [Show Less]