Clinical Nursing Practice
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Course Introduction
Clinical Nursing Practice is a comprehensive course designed to equip students with essential hands-on skills and knowledge required in professional nursing environments. The course emphasizes the application of theoretical concepts in real-world clinical settings, focusing on patient assessment, care planning, intervention, and evaluation across diverse healthcare contexts. Students will engage in supervised clinical placements, developing critical thinking, communication, and decision-making skills while adhering to ethical and legal standards. This course prepares future nurses to provide safe, patient-centered care and promotes professional growth through reflective practice and collaboration within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
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Pharmacology A Patient Centered Nursing Process Approach 9th Edition by McCuistion
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Chapter 1: Drug Development and Ethical Considerations
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Q1) The nurse is preparing to administer a schedule II injectable drug and is drawing up half of the contents of a single-use vial.Which nursing action is correct?
A) Ask another nurse to observe and cosign wasting the remaining drug from the vial.
B) Keep the remaining amount in the patient's drawer to give at the next dose.
C) Record the amount unused in the patient's medication record.
D) Dispose of the vial with the remaining drug into a locked collection box.
Answer: A
Q2) The nurse is preparing to administer a combination drug containing acetaminophen and codeine.The nurse knows that this drug is classified as which drug schedule?
A) C-II
B) C-III
C) C-IV
D) C-V
Answer: B
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Chapter 2: Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, and Pharmacogenetics
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Q1) The nurse is preparing an injectable drug and wants to administer it for rapid absorption.How will the nurse give this medication?
A) IM into the deltoid muscle
B) IM into the gluteal muscle
C) Subcut into abdominal tissue
D) Subcut into the upper arm
Answer: A
Q2) The nurse assesses a patient who is receiving morphine sulfate intravenously using a patient-controlled analgesia pump.The nurse notes somnolence and respiratory depression,which are signs of morphine toxicity.The nurse will prepare to administer naloxone (Narcan)because it
A) has synergistic effects with morphine.
B) is a narcotic agonist.
C) is a narcotic antagonist.
D) potentiates narcotic effects.
Answer: C
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Chapter 3: Cultural Considerations
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Q1) The nurse is caring for an African-American patient who is taking warfarin (Coumadin)to prevent blood clots.The nurse will monitor this patient carefully for which effect?
A) Decreased therapeutic effects
B) Heightened risk for hemorrhage
C) Increased risk of hypersensitivity
D) Potential risk of paradoxical effects
Answer: A
Q2) The nurse is caring for a patient who is a member of the local Native American community.The patient is refusing medications and treatments in spite of repeated attempts to explain the importance of these interventions.Which is an appropriate nursing action?
A) Ask a family member about traditional healing practices that might be better accepted.
B) Enlist the help of a family member to explain the need for the medications and treatments.
C) Find a hospital staff member who is a Native American to help provide teaching for this patient.
D) Suggest a Social Worker consult to the patient's provider.
Answer: A
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Chapter 4: Complementary and Alternative Therapies
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Q1) A pregnant woman tells the nurse that she is taking ginger to reduce morning sickness.What will the nurse tell this patient?
A) "Ginger can cause fetal birth defects."
B) "Ginger is not safe during pregnancy."
C) "Ginger can cause abortion in low doses."
D) "Ginger may be taken in low doses for up to 4 days."
Q2) The spouse of a patient who is an alcoholic asks the nurse about dietary supplements that may help prevent liver disease.Which herb will the nurse suggest the patient discuss with a provider who has prescriptive authority?
A) Ginkgo biloba
B) Kava
C) Milk thistle
D) Sage
Q3) A woman who is experiencing symptoms of heart failure asks the nurse about using hawthorn.Which response by the nurse is correct?
A) "Hawthorn may be used long term in conjunction with nitrates."
B) "Hawthorn may contribute to hypertension."
C) "Hawthorn may interact with antihypertensive drugs."
D) "Hawthorn treats heart failure by lowering potassium levels."
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Chapter 5: Pediatric Considerations
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Q1) What is NOT a challenge associated with over-the-counter (OTC)medication and the pediatric client?
A) Many OTC drugs have not been tested thoroughly in children.
B) OTC cough and cold medication contain a combination of ingredients.
C) Children's doses are often expressed in terms of age range.
D) OTC drugs should not be given to children under the age of 2.
Q2) A preschool-age child has moderate dehydration and needs a rapid bolus of fluids.To provide atraumatic care and administer fluids most effectively,what action will the nurse take?
A) Wait until the child is sleeping to insert the IV.
B) Ask the child's parents to restrain the child during venipuncture so fluids may be administered.
C) Request an order for nasogastric (NG) fluids to avoid the trauma of venipuncture.
D) Use a lidocaine preparation prior to insertion of the IV needle.
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Chapter 6: Geriatric Considerations
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Q1) An 80-year-old patient is being treated for an infection.An order for which type of antibiotic would cause concern for the nurse caring for this patient?
A) Aminoglycoside
B) Cephalosporin
C) Penicillin
D) Sulfonamide
Q2) To assist an older,confused patient to adhere to a multidrug regimen,the nurse will provide which recommendation?
A) Avoid the use of OTC medications.
B) Bring all medications to each clinic visit.
C) Review the manufacturer's information insert about each medication.
D) Save money by getting each drug at the pharmacy with the lowest price.
Q3) The nurse is caring for an 80-year-old patient who is taking warfarin (Coumadin).Which action does the nurse understand is important when caring for this patient?
A) Encouraging the patient to rise slowly from a sitting position
B) Initiating a fall-risk protocol
C) Maintaining strict intake and output measures
D) Monitoring blood pressure frequently
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Chapter 7: Drugs of Abuse
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Q1) The nurse is teaching a patient who has completed detoxification for alcohol abuse who will be discharged home with a prescription for disulfiram (Antabuse).Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?
A) "Even topical products containing alcohol can have serious adverse effects while I am taking this drug."
B) "If I experience drowsiness or skin rash, I should discontinue this drug immediately."
C) "It is safe to take a product containing alcohol one week after the last dose of disulfiram."
D) "This drug acts by blocking the pleasurable effects of alcohol."
Q2) The nurse is discussing smoking cessation with a nurse colleague who smokes.Which statement indicates a readiness to quit smoking?
A) "I don't smoke around my children or inside the house."
B) "I want to stop smoking, but I will need help to do it."
C) "I will quit so my coworkers will stop harassing me about it."
D) "If I cut down gradually, I should be able to quit."
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Chapter 8: The Nursing Process and Patient-Centered Care
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Q1) An older patient must learn to administer a medication using a device that requires manual dexterity.The patient becomes frustrated and expresses lack of self-confidence in performing this task.Which action will the nurse perform next?
A) Ask the patient to keep trying until the skill is learned.
B) Provide written instructions with illustrations showing each step of the skill.
C) Schedule multiple sessions and practice each step separately.
D) Teach the procedure to family members who can administer the medication for the patient.
Q2) An adolescent patient who has acne is given a regimen of topical medications and an oral antibiotic that generally clears up lesions to fewer than 10 within 6 to 8 weeks.At a 2-month follow-up,the patient continues to have more than 25 lesions.The child's parent affirms that the child is using the medications as prescribed.Which evaluation statement is correct for this patient?
A) "Goal of fewer than 10 lesions in 6 to 8 weeks is not met."
B) "Goal that the medication will be effective is not met."
C) "Goal that the patient will take medications as prescribed is not met."
D) "Goal that the patient understands the medication regimen is not met."
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Chapter 9: Safety and Quality
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Q1) The nurse is caring for a 20-kg child who is ordered to receive amoxicillin 400 mg per os (PO)TID for 10 days.The nurse reviews the drug information and notes that the correct dose of amoxicillin is 40 to 50 mg/kg/day in two to three divided doses.Which action by the nurse is correct?
A) Adjust the drug dose based on drug manufacturer dosing information.
B) Administer the medication as ordered.
C) Ask the pharmacist to double check that the dose is correct.
D) Contact the provider and ask whether the drug should be given twice daily (BID) instead of TID.
Q2) In order to ensure that a medication is given to the right patient,the nurse must perform which action?
A) Ask the patient to spell their last name.
B) Match the patient with a photo ID.
C) Swipe a bar code on the patient's ID bracelet.
D) Verify the patient using two identifiers.
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Chapter 10: Drug Administration
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Q1) The nurse is teaching a patient about using sublingual nitroglycerin at home.Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?
A) "I may put the tablet in food if I don't like the taste."
B) "I may take a sip of water after placing the tablet in my mouth."
C) "I will place the tablet between my cheek and gum."
D) "I will place the tablet under my tongue and let it absorb."
Q2) The nurse is teaching a nursing student about giving liquid medications.Which statement by the student indicates understanding of the teaching?
A) "A suspension is a mixture in which drug particles are dissolved in solution."
B) "I will line up the bottom of the medication curve with the line in the syringe."
C) "I will need to shake an elixir before measuring the dose."
D) "I will not need to refrigerate liquids once they are reconstituted."
Q3) When administering topical medications,which is an important nursing action?
A) Applying the medication liberally
B) Cleaning skin with alcohol before applying
C) Using sterile technique
D) Wearing gloves
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Chapter 11: Drug Calculations
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Q1) cefuroxime axetil (Ceftin) 200 mg, PO, b.i.d.
Available: Ceftin 250 mg/5 mL
How many mL will the patient receive per dose?
Q2) loxapine (Loxitane)75 mg,IM,daily
Available: loxapine (Loxitane)50 mg/1 mL
How many milliliters (mL)will the patient receive?
Q3) prochlorperazine (Compazine)7.5 mg,IM (deep),q.i.d.,PRN
Available: prochlorperazine (Compazine)12.5 mg/1 mL
How many mL will be given per dose?
Q4) erythromycin 350 mg,PO,q8h.
Available: erythromycin estolate 250 mg/5 mL
How many mL will be given per dose?
Q5) midazolam (Versed)3 mg,IM,STAT
Available: Versed 5 mg/1 mL
How many mL will be given?
Q6) 1000 mL of lactated Ringer's (LR)solution to be administered in 6 hours
Available: 1 L LR Macrodrip set labeled 10 gtt/mL
A) How many mL of LR will be infused in 1 hour?
B) How many drops per minute (gtt/min) will the patient receive?
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Chapter 12: Fluid Volume and Electrolytes
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Q1) A patient who is being treated for dehydration is receiving 5% dextrose and 0.45% normal saline with 20 mEq/L potassium chloride at a rate of 125 mL/h.The nurse assuming care for the patient reviews the patient's serum electrolytes and notes a serum sodium level of 140 mEq/L and a serum potassium level of 3.6 mEq/L.The patient had a urine output of 250 mL during the last 12-hour shift.Which action will the nurse take?
A) Contact the patient's provider to discuss increasing the potassium chloride to 40 mEq/L.
B) Continue the intravenous fluids as ordered and reassess the patient frequently.
C) Notify the provider and discuss increasing the rate of fluids to 200 mL/h.
D) Stop the intravenous fluids and notify the provider of the assessment findings.
Q2) The nurse is caring for a patient who has had severe vomiting.The patient's serum sodium level is 130 mEq/L.The nurse will expect the patient's provider to order which treatment?
A) Diuretic therapy
B) Intravenous hypertonic 5% saline
C) Intravenous normal saline 0.9%
D) Oral sodium supplements
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Chapter 13: Vitamin and Mineral Replacement
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Q1) The nurse is caring for a child who receives all nutrition parenterally.The nurse will be alert for signs of a deficiency of which mineral in this child?
A) Chromium
B) Copper
C) Iron
D) Zinc
Q2) A patient asks the nurse about whether it is necessary to take vitamin supplements.The patient is a 26-year-old female who is contemplating pregnancy.The nurse will recommend which supplement?
A) Calcium and vitamin D
B) Folic acid (folate)
C) Iron
D) Vitamin C
Q3) The nurse is teaching a patient about water-soluble vitamins.Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?
A) "Water-soluble vitamins are excreted in the urine."
B) "Water-soluble vitamins are generally toxic."
C) "Water-soluble vitamins are highly protein bound."
D) "Water-soluble vitamins are usually metabolized in the liver."
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Chapter 14: Nutritional Support
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Q1) The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN).The nurse will carefully monitor this patient for which symptom(s)?
A) Coughing and shortness of breath
B) Decreased breath sounds
C) Diarrhea
D) Nausea and abdominal distension
Q2) The nurse is preparing to hang a new bag for a patient who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN).During this procedure,the nurse will instruct the patient to take a deep breath and then perform which action?
A) Exhale slowly and bear down.
B) Exhale slowly to the count of 10.
C) Hold the breath and bear down.
D) Take several rapid, shallow breaths.
Q3) Which patient is most likely to be a candidate for total parenteral nutrition (TPN)rather than enteral nutrition?
A) A patient who is comatose after having had a stroke
B) A patient who has a fractured mandible following a motor vehicle accident
C) A patient who has cerebral palsy and severe dysphagia
D) A patient who is pregnant and has intractable hyperemesis gravidarum
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Chapter 15: Adrenergic Agonists and Antagonists
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Q1) The patient has been started on a treatment regimen that includes atenolol (Tenormin)and complains to the nurse of feeling weak.Which is the best response from the nurse?
A) "I will hold your next dose of the medication."
B) "You may need an increase in your next dose of the medication."
C) "This is an adverse reaction to the medication. I will stop the drug."
D) "This is a side effect of the medication. I will notify your physician."
Q2) The nurse is teaching a patient how to use phenylephrine HCl (Neo-Synephrine)nasal spray to treat congestion from a viral upper respiratory infection.What instruction will the nurse give the patient?
A) Stop using the medication after 3 days.
B) Spray the medication into the nose while lying supine.
C) Use frequently since systemic side effects do not occur.
D) Use the medication with any other over-the-counter medications.
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Chapter 16: Cholinergic Agonists and Antagonists
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Q1) A nursing student asks why a direct-acting cholinergic agonist drug that is selective to muscarinic receptors is described as being non-specific.The nurse will explain that this is because
A) muscarinic receptors are present in many different tissues.
B) the action of cholinesterase alters the bioavailability at different sites.
C) these drugs can also affect nicotinic receptors.
D) they vary in their reversible and irreversible effects.
Q2) A patient who is intubated develops bradycardia because of vagal stimulation.Which medication will the nurse anticipate administering to treat this symptom?
A) Atropine sulfate (Atropine)
B) Benztropine (Cogentin)
C) Bethanechol chloride (Urecholine)
D) Metoclopramide (Reglan)
Q3) Which cholinesterase inhibitor would be prescribed for a patient who has Alzheimer disease?
A) Ambenonium chloride (Mytelase)
B) Benztropine (Cogentin)
C) Donepezil HCl (Aricept)
D) Neostigmine methylsulfate (Prostigmin)
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Chapter 17: Stimulants
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Q1) The nurse is caring for a 7-year-old child who has difficulty concentrating and completing tasks and who cannot seem to sit still.Which diagnostic test may be ordered to assist with a diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)in this child?
A) Computerized tomography (CT) of the head
B) Electrocardiogram (ECG)
C) Electroencephalogram (EEG)
D) Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain
Q2) The parent of an adolescent who has taken methylphenidate 20 mg/day for 6 months for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)brings the child to clinic for evaluation of a recent onset of nausea,vomiting,and headaches.The parent expresses concern that the child seems less focused and more hyperactive than before.What will the nurse do next?
A) Ask the child whether the drug is being taken as prescribed.
B) Contact the provider to discuss increasing the dose to 30 mg/day.
C) Recommend taking the drug with meals to reduce gastrointestinal side effects.
D) Report signs of drug toxicity to the patient's provider.
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Chapter 18: Depressants
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Q1) The nurse is caring for a patient in the post-anesthesia care unit and notes that the patient received isoflurane (Forane)to induce anesthesia.When will the nurse expect the patient to recover consciousness?
A) Immediately
B) In 15 to 30 minutes
C) In 1 hour
D) In hours
Q2) The nurse is caring for a patient in the post-anesthesia care unit who has received a spinal anesthetic.Which action will the nurse perform?
A) Ambulate the patient as soon as consciousness returns.
B) Elevate the head of the bed to a semi-Fowler's position.
C) Have the patient lay flat for 6 to 8 hours after the surgery.
D) Turn the patient from side to side every 15 minutes.
Q3) An older adult has difficulty falling asleep.The nurse understands that which sedative hypnotic is appropriate for this patient?
A) Butabarbital (Butisol)
B) Flurazepam (Dalmane)
C) Secobarbital (Seconal)
D) Temazepam (Restoril)
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Chapter 19: Antiseizure Drugs
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Q1) A pregnant woman who is in labor has a blood pressure of 189/110 mm Hg and exhibits muscle contractions followed by jerking of her arms and legs.The nurse will prepare to administer which medication to this patient?
A) Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
B) Diazepam (Valium)
C) Magnesium sulfate
D) Phenobarbital (Luminal)
Q2) The nurse is preparing to administer phenytoin to an 80-year-old patient and notes the following order: IVP phenytoin 50 mg.The nurse will perform which action?
A) Administer the undiluted drug through a Y-tube over 2 minutes.
B) Contact the provider to question the route and the dose.
C) Dilute the drug in dextrose solution and infuse over 15 to 20 minutes.
D) Request an order to administer the drug intramuscularly.
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Chapter 20: Drugs for Parkinson Disease and Alzheimer Disease
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Q1) The nurse is teaching a family member about an elderly parent's new prescription for tacrine (Cognex)to treat Alzheimer disease (AD).The family member asks what to expect from this drug.The nurse will respond that the patient will
A) demonstrate improved ambulation.
B) have reversal of all symptoms.
C) have decreased deterioration of cognition.
D) show improved communication ability.
Q2) A patient who has Parkinson disease is being treated with the anticholinergic medication benztropine (Cogentin).The nurse will tell the patient that this drug will have which effect?
A) Helping the patient to walk faster
B) Improving mental function
C) Minimizing symptoms of bradykinesia
D) Reducing some of the tremors
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Chapter 21: Drugs for Neuromuscular Disorders and Muscle Spasms
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Q1) Which muscle relaxant is used in surgery as a skeletal muscle relaxant?
A) Baclofen (Lioresal)
B) Chlorzoxazone (Parafon forte)
C) Pancuronium bromide (Pavulon)
D) Methocarbamol (Robaxin)
Q2) The charge nurse observes a nurse administer undiluted intravenous pyridostigmine bromide (Mestinon)at a rate of 0.5 mg/min.What action will the charge nurse take?
A) Administer atropine sulfate to prevent cholinergic crisis.
B) Monitor the patient closely for respiratory distress.
C) Suggest that the nurse dilute the medication with colloidal fluids.
D) Have the nurse observe for hypotension and bradycardia.
Q3) The nurse is preparing to care for a patient who has myasthenia gravis.The nurse will be alert to symptoms affecting which body system in this patient?
A) Cardiovascular system and postural muscles
B) Central nervous system (CNS), memory, and cognition
C) Gastrointestinal system (GI) and lower extremity muscles
D) Respiratory system and facial muscles
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Chapter 22: Antipsychotics and Anxiolytics
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Q1) The nurse is performing a medication history on a patient who reports taking lorazepam (Ativan)for the past 6 months to treat an anxiety disorder.The patient states that the medication is not working as well as previously.The nurse will
A) contact the provider to discuss changing to another benzodiazepine.
B) notify the provider and discuss increasing the dose of lorazepam.
C) suspect worsening of the anxiety disorder.
D) understand that the patient has developed tolerance to this drug.
Q2) A patient who is about to begin taking the atypical antipsychotic medication clozapine (Clozaril)is concerned about side effects.What information will the nurse include when teaching the patient about this medication?
A) "You are more likely to experience dry mouth, constipation, and urinary retention."
B) "You may experience weight gain, drowsiness, and headaches."
C) "You will not experience extrapyramidal side effects with this medication."
D) "You will not need frequent lab work while taking this medication."
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Chapter 23: Antidepressants and Mood Stabilizers
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Q1) A patient has been taking sertraline (Zoloft)20 mg/mL oral concentrate,1 mL daily for several weeks and reports being unable to sleep well.What will the nurse do next?
A) Ask the patient what time of day the medication is taken.
B) Counsel the patient to take the medication at bedtime.
C) Recommend asking the provider about weekly dosing.
D) Suggest that the patient request a lower dose.
Q2) A patient who has been taking a monoamine oxidase (MAO)inhibitor for several months will begin taking amoxapine (Asendin)instead of the MAO inhibitor.The nurse will counsel the patient to begin taking the amoxapine
A) along with the MAO inhibitor for several months.
B) at least 14 days after discontinuing the MAO inhibitor.
C) the day after the last dose of the MAO inhibitor.
D) while withdrawing the MAO inhibitor over several weeks.
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Chapter 24: Antiinflammatories
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Q1) The nurse is teaching a patient about using high-dose aspirin to treat arthritis.What information will the nurse include when teaching this patient?
A) "A normal serum aspirin level is between 30 and 40 mg/dL."
B) "You may need to stop taking this drug a week prior to surgery."
C) "You will need to monitor aspirin levels if you are also taking warfarin."
D) "Your stools may become dark, but this is a harmless side effect."
Q2) The nurse is caring for a patient who has been taking an NSAID for 4 weeks for osteoarthritis.The patient reports decreased pain,but the nurse notes continued swelling of the affected joints.The nurse will perform which action?
A) Assess the patient for drug-seeking behaviors.
B) Notify the provider that the drug is not effective.
C) Reassure the patient that swelling will decrease eventually.
D) Remind the patient that this drug is given for pain only.
Q3) Which antigout medication is used to treat chronic tophaceous gout?
A) Allopurinol (Zyloprim)
B) Colchicine
C) Probenecid (Benemid)
D) Sulfinpyrazone (Anturane)
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Chapter 25: Analgesics
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Q1) Which patient may require a higher than expected dose of an opioid analgesic?
A) A patient with cancer
B) A patient with a concussion
C) A patient with hypotension
D) A patient 3 days after surgery
Q2) The nurse is caring for a postoperative older patient who received PO hydrocodone with acetaminophen (Lortab)45 minutes prior after reporting a pain level of 8 on a scale of 1 to 10.The patient reports a pain level of 4,and the nurse notes a respiratory rate of 20 breaths per minute,a heart rate of 92 beats per minute,and a blood pressure of 170/95
mm Hg.Which action will the nurse take?
A) Contact the provider and request an order for a more potent opioid analgesic.
B) Reassess the patient in 30 minutes.
C) Request an order for ibuprofen to augment the opioid analgesic.
D) Suggest that the patient use non-pharmacologic measures to relieve pain.
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Chapter 26: Antibacterials
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Q1) The nurse is counseling a patient who will begin taking a sulfonamide drug to treat a urinary tract infection.What information will the nurse include in teaching?
A) "Drink several quarts of water daily."
B) "If stomach upset occurs, take an antacid."
C) "This is a safe drug to take while pregnant."
D) "Sore throat is a common, harmless side effect."
Q2) The nurse is preparing to give a dose of a cephalosporin medication to a patient who has been receiving the antibiotic for 2 weeks.The nurse notes ulcers on the patient's tongue and buccal mucosa.Which action will the nurse take?
A) Hold the drug and notify the provider.
B) Obtain an order to culture the oral lesions.
C) Gather emergency equipment to prepare for anaphylaxis.
D) Report a possible superinfection side effect of the cephalosporin.
Q3) Which actions can contribute to bacterial resistance to antibiotics?
A) Frequent use of antibiotics
B) Giving large doses of antibiotics
C) Skipping doses
D) Taking a full course of antibiotics
E) Treating viral infections with antibiotics
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Chapter 27: Antituberculars, Antifungals, and Antivirals
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Q1) A patient is being treated with isoniazid (INH),rifampin,and pyrazinamide in phase I of treatment for tuberculosis.The organism develops resistance to isoniazid.Which drug will the nurse anticipate the provider will order to replace the isoniazid?
A) Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
B) Ethambutol (Myambutol)
C) Kanamycin
D) Streptomycin sulfate
Q2) A patient who has chronic liver disease reports contact with a person who has tuberculosis (TB).The nurse will counsel this patient to contact the provider to discuss
A) a chest x-ray.
B) a TB skin test.
C) liver function tests (LFTs).
D) prophylactic antitubercular drugs.
Q3) Which person should be treated with prophylactic antitubercular medication?
A) A child who attends the same school with a child who has tuberculosis
B) A nurse who is working in a hospital
C) An individual who is HIV-positive with a negative TB skin test
D) A patient who has close contact with someone who has tuberculosis
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Chapter 28: Peptides, Antimalarials, and Anthelmintics
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Q1) A patient will take an anthelmintic medication and asks the nurse about side effects.The nurse will tell the patient that anthelmintic drugs
A) can cause hepatic toxicity.
B) cause orthostatic hypotension.
C) commonly have gastrointestinal (GI) side effects.
D) have many serious adverse reactions.
Q2) The nurse is preparing to administer an intravenous polymyxin antibiotic.The patient reports dizziness along with numbness and tingling of the hands and feet.The nurse will perform which action?
A) Administer the drug since these are harmless side effects.
B) Hold the drug and notify the provider of these adverse reactions.
C) Obtain an order for an oral form of this medication.
D) Request an order for serum electrolytes.
Q3) A child is diagnosed with pinworms.Which anthelmintic drug will the provider order for this child?
A) Bithionol (Bitin)
B) Diethylcarbamazine (Hetrazan)
C) Pyrantel pamoate (Pin Rid)
D) Praziquantel (Biltricide)
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Chapter 29: HIV- and AIDS-Related Drugs
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Q1) A patient who has recently begun antiretroviral therapy with a combination drug develops immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (IRIS)with mild symptoms.What does the nurse expect that the provider will order?
A) Administration of a high dose of corticosteroids
B) Changing the regimen to a single antiretroviral drug
C) Temporarily discontinuing the antiretroviral therapy
D) Treating an underlying opportunistic infection
Q2) A patient will begin taking the protease inhibitor combination Kaletra (lopinavir/ritonavir).What information will the nurse include when teaching the patient about dietary changes?
A) Consume a low-cholesterol diet.
B) Consume more acidic foods.
C) Take the pill on an empty stomach.
D) Take the pill with fatty foods.
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Q1) The patient tells the nurse that he understands that transplant rejection may happen and asks what can be done to minimize that risk.What will the nurse include in the teaching?
A) "An anti-T-cell antibody is used in conjunction with corticosteroid therapy."
B) "ATG rabbit is used regardless of WBC count."
C) "Transplant rejection drugs have unwanted side effects, but none are deadly."
D) "Caution needs to be taken when other immunosuppressant drugs are administered."
Q2) Your patient is taking belatacept and develops posttransplant lymphoproliferative disorder (PTLD).You would expect to see
A) hypothermia.
B) weight gain.
C) hyperglycemia.
D) general malaise.
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Q1) A 48-month-old child is scheduled to receive the following vaccines: MMR,Varivax,IPV,and DTaP.The child's parents want the child to receive two vaccines today and the other two in 1 week.To accommodate the parents' wishes,the nurse will administer
A) the DTaP and Varivax today and the MMR and IPV in 1 week.
B) the IPV and MMR today and the Varivax and DTaP in 1 week.
C) the MMR and DTaP today and the Varivax and IPV in 1 week.
D) the MMR and Varivax today and the DTaP and IPV in 1 week.
Q2) The nurse is preparing to administer rotavirus vaccine to a 4-month-old infant.The nurse notes that the infant received RV1 vaccine at 2 months of age.The nurse will plan to administer
A) RV1 today.
B) RV1 today and again at age 6 months.
C) RV5 today.
D) RV5 today and again at age 6 months.
Q3) Which is an example of acquired passive immunity?
A) Administration of IgG to an unimmunized person exposed to a disease
B) Administration of an antigen via an immunization
C) Inherent resistance to a disease antigen
D) Immune response to an attenuated virus
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Chapter 32: Anticancer Drugs
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Q1) An oncology home care nurse is preparing to administer a chemotherapeutic agent to a patient at the patient's home.What precautions will the nurse take while administering the IV chemotherapeutic agent?
A) Clear a counter space for preparation of the solution.
B) Don a surgical mask while administering the drug.
C) Take surgical scrubs to wear during the infusion.
D) Wear an impermeable, disposable gown when hanging the drug.
Q2) The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving vincristine (Oncovin),a plant alkaloid chemotherapeutic agent,to treat non-Hodgkin lymphoma.The nurse observes that the patient has difficulty walking.What action will the nurse take?
A) Ask about numbness or tingling in the fingers and toes.
B) Assess heart rate and blood pressure to evaluate for orthostatic hypotension.
C) Assess the temperature to evaluate for infection.
D) Request an order for a complete blood count and electrolytes.
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Chapter 33: Targeted Therapies to Treat Cancer
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Q1) The nurse is preparing to administer intravenous temsirolimus (Torisel).To prevent a common adverse drug effect,the nurse will expect to administer which type of drug?
A) An antibiotic
B) An anticoagulant
C) An antiemetic
D) An antihistamine
Q2) The nurse is performing a history on a patient who will begin taking bevacizumab (Avastin).Which aspect of the patient's history should be reported to the oncologist treating this patient?
A) History of hepatitis
B) Hypertension
C) Recent surgical history
D) Weight loss
Q3) The patient asks the nurse what apoptosis means.The nurse will explain that apoptosis refers to
A) alteration of cellular functions.
B) inhibition of cell division.
C) prevention of cell phase progression.
D) slow, planned cellular death.
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Chapter 34: Biologic Response Modifiers
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Q1) Prior to administration of interferon alpha,the nurse will administer which medications?
A) Acetaminophen and diphenhydramine
B) Heparin and meperidine
C) Lorazepam and furosemide
D) Narcotic analgesics and loratadine
Q2) A patient with cancer is receiving aldesleukin.The patient reports black stools,which the nurse recognizes as
A) a sign of cancer metastasis.
B) an indication of gastrointestinal bleeding.
C) caused by inadequate hydration.
D) renal failure.
Q3) A patient is receiving the erythropoietin-stimulating agent (ESA)epoetin alfa (Procrit).Which assessment finding would cause the nurse to notify the patient's provider?
A) Blood pressure of 90/65 mm Hg
B) Headache and nausea
C) Hemoglobin >11 g/dL
D) Infiltration of the IV
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Chapter 35: Upper Respiratory Disorders
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Q1) A patient arrives in the emergency department after developing a rash,runny nose,and sneezing after eating strawberries.What action will the nurse expect to take first?
A) Administer diphenhydramine.
B) Administer epinephrine.
C) Assess for urinary retention.
D) Assess heart rate, respiratory rate, and lung sounds.
Q2) A patient who has seasonal allergies with a runny nose during the daytime reports increasing nighttime symptoms of coughing and sneezing that are interfering with sleep.The provider recommends diphenhydramine (Benadryl)at bedtime.What information will the nurse include when teaching the patient about this medication?
A) "Avoid fluids at bedtime to prevent urinary retention."
B) "This will help clear your daytime symptoms, too."
C) "You should be able to sleep better when you take this medication."
D) "You should take this medication on an empty stomach."
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Q1) The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with COPD who has been prescribed tiotropium.Which statement will the nurse include in the education?
A) Remove the capsules from the packaging and place in your 7-day med box.
B) If you experience dry mouth, stop taking the medication immediately.
C) Use tiotropium as needed for sudden breathing problems.
D) Tiotropium works by relaxing and dilating the bronchioles.
Q2) A patient will begin using an albuterol metered-dose inhaler to treat asthma symptoms.The patient asks the nurse about the difference between using an oral form of albuterol and the inhaled form.The nurse will explain that the inhaled form of albuterol
A) has a more immediate onset than the oral form.
B) may cause more side effects than the oral preparation.
C) requires an increased dose in order to have therapeutic effects.
D) will not lead to tolerance with increased doses.
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Chapter 37: Cardiac Glycosides, Antianginals, and Antidysrhythmics
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Q1) A patient who has begun taking nifedipine (Procardia)to treat variant angina has had a recurrent blood pressure of 90/60 mm Hg or less.The nurse will anticipate that the provider will
A) add digoxin to the drug regimen.
B) change to a beta blocker.
C) order serum liver enzymes.
D) switch to diltiazem (Cardizem).
Q2) The nurse is caring for a patient who is taking digoxin to treat HF.The patient's ECG shows a ventricular dysrhythmia.The nurse will notify the provider and will anticipate an order for which medication?
A) Digoxin immune Fab (Digibind)
B) Furosemide (Lasix)
C) Phenytoin (Dilantin)
D) Potassium
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Chapter 38: Diuretics
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Q1) The nurse is teaching a patient about taking hydrochlorothiazide.Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
A) "I may need extra sodium and calcium while taking this drug."
B) "I should eat plenty of fruits and vegetables while taking this medication."
C) "I should take care when rising from a bed or chair when I'm on this medication."
D) "I will take the medication in the morning to minimize certain side effects."
Q2) The nurse is teaching a patient who will begin taking furosemide.The nurse learns that the patient has just begun a 2-week course of a steroid medication.What will the nurse recommend?
A) Consume licorice to prevent excess potassium loss.
B) Report a urine output greater than 600 mL/24 hours.
C) Obtain an order for a potassium supplement.
D) Take the furosemide at bedtime.
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Chapter 39: Antihypertensives
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Q1) The nurse is caring for a patient who will begin taking captopril (Capoten)for hypertension.The nurse reviews the patient's laboratory test results and notes increased BUN and creatinine.Which action will the nurse take?
A) Administer the captopril and monitor vital signs.
B) Contact the provider to discuss changing to fosinopril (Monopril).
C) Obtain an order for intravenous fluids to improve urine output.
D) Request an order to add hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL).
Q2) A patient who has recently begun taking captopril (Capoten)to treat hypertension calls a clinic to report a persistent cough.The nurse will perform which action?
A) Instruct the patient to go to an emergency department because this is a hypersensitivity reaction.
B) Reassure the patient that this side effect is nothing to worry about and will diminish over time.
C) Schedule an appointment with the provider to discuss changing to an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB).
D) Tell the patient to stop taking the drug immediately since this is a serious side effect of this drug.
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Q1) A patient experiences a blood clot in one leg,and the provider has ordered a thrombolytic medication.The patient learns that the medication is expensive and asks the nurse if it is necessary.Which response by the nurse is correct?
A) "The drug will decrease the likelihood of permanent tissue damage."
B) "This medication also acts to prevent future blood clots from forming."
C) "You could take aspirin instead of this drug to achieve the same effect."
D) "Your body will break down the clot, so the drug is not necessary."
Q2) A patient who has recently had a myocardial infarction (MI)will begin taking clopidogrel (Plavix)to prevent a second MI.Which medication will the nurse expect the provider to order as adjunctive therapy for this patient?
A) Aspirin
B) Enoxaparin sodium (Lovenox)
C) Ticagrelor (Brilinta)
D) Warfarin (Coumadin)
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Chapter 41: Antihyperlipidemics and Peripheral
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Q1) A patient has a serum cholesterol level of 270 mg/dL.The patient asks the nurse what this level means.Which response by the nurse is correct?
A) "You have a high risk for coronary artery disease."
B) "You have a moderate risk for coronary artery disease."
C) "You have a low risk for coronary artery disease."
D) "You have no risk for coronary artery disease."
Q2) A patient has been taking atorvastatin (Lipitor)for several months to treat hyperlipidemia.The patient reports muscle weakness and tenderness.The nurse will counsel the patient to
A) ask the provider about switching to simvastatin.
B) contact the provider to report these symptoms.
C) start taking ibuprofen to combat these effects.
D) stop taking the medication immediately.
Q3) A patient has been prescribed cilostazol.Which statement by the client indicates the need for further teaching?
A) "I can take the medication with food if it causes nausea."
B) "This medication is used to improve blood flow."
C) "I can continue to take ginkgo biloba to improve my memory."
D) "I should be cautious when standing."
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Chapter 42: Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders
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Q1) The parent of a child who is receiving chemotherapy asks the nurse why metoclopramide (Reglan)is not being used to suppress vomiting.The nurse will explain that,in children,this drug is more likely to cause which effect?
A) Excess sedation
B) Extrapyramidal symptoms
C) Paralytic ileus
D) Vertigo
Q2) The nurse is teaching a group of parents about the use of syrup of ipecac.Which instruction will the nurse provide?
A) "Do not administer ipecac without consulting a poison control center."
B) "Expect the onset of emesis to be immediate."
C) "Give ipecac with a glass of milk to increase its emetic effect."
D) "Use ipecac fluid extract and not ipecac syrup."
Q3) A patient asks the nurse about using loperamide (Imodium)to treat infectious diarrhea.Which response will the nurse give?
A) "Loperamide results in many central nervous system (CNS) side effects."
B) "Loperamide has no effect on infectious diarrhea."
C) "Loperamide is taken once daily."
D) "Loperamide may prolong the symptoms."
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Chapter 43: Antiulcer Drugs
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Q1) A patient who recently began having mild symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)is reluctant to take medication.What measures will the nurse recommend to minimize this patient's symptoms?
A) Avoiding hot, spicy foods
B) Avoiding tobacco products
C) Drinking a glass of red wine with dinner
D) Eating a snack before bedtime
E) Taking ibuprofen with food
F) Using a small pillow for sleeping
G) Wearing well-fitted clothing
Q2) A patient is taking esomeprazole (Nexium)15 mg per day to treat a duodenal ulcer.After 10 days of treatment,the patient reports that the pain has subsided.The nurse will counsel the patient to
A) continue the medication for 4 more weeks.
B) reduce the medication dose by half.
C) stop taking the medication.
D) take the medication every other day.
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Chapter 44: Eye and Ear Disorders
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Q1) The nurse is preparing to administer olopatadine (Patanol)eyedrops to a patient who has allergic conjunctivitis.The patient tells the nurse that the drops have caused burning and stinging.What action will the nurse take?
A) Administer the drops and reassure the patient that this is a normal side effect.
B) Offer an over-the-counter eye lubricant to minimize this adverse effect.
C) Request an order for antibiotic eyedrops.
D) Withhold the medication and notify the provider.
Q2) The nurse is preparing to administer atropine sulfate drops as a mydriatic agent.Which assessment would cause the nurse to withhold the drug and notify the provider?
A) Blood pressure of 140/90 mm Hg
B) Heart rate of 60 beats per minute
C) Respiratory rate of 12 breaths per minute
D) Temperature of 37.9° C
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Chapter 45: Dermatologic Disorders
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Q1) A patient reports localized itching after contact with a new brand of laundry detergent.The nurse will suggest that the patient contact the provider to discuss treatment with which product?
A) Calamine lotion
B) Systemic glucocorticoid
C) Topical diphenhydramine
D) Topical glucocorticoid
Q2) A patient who has psoriasis will begin taking etanercept (Enbrel).The nurse will ensure that which laboratory test is performed prior to initiating treatment with this drug?
A) Complete blood count (CBC) with differential
B) CD4 and T-cell count
C) Serum pregnancy test
D) Tuberculin test
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Chapter 46: Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid, and Adrenal Disorders
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Q1) The parents of a 16-year-old boy who plays football want their child to receive growth hormone to improve muscle strength.What will the nurse tell the parents?
A) "Growth hormone may be used to improve strength in young athletes."
B) "If the epiphyses are not fused, growth hormone may be an option."
C) "Small doses of growth hormone may be used indefinitely for this purpose."
D) "Using growth hormone to build muscle mass is not recommended."
Q2) A patient with Graves disease exhibits tachycardia,heat intolerance,and exophthalmos.Prior to surgery,which drug is used to alter thyroid hormone levels?
A) Liotrix (Thyrolar)
B) Propranolol (Inderal)
C) Propylthiouracil (PTU)
D) Thyroid (Thyro-Tab)
Q3) A patient is admitted to the hospital to treat hypothyroidism.For rapid improvement in symptoms,the nurse will expect to administer which medication?
A) Levothyroxine sodium (Synthroid)
B) Liothyronine (Cytomel)
C) Liotrix (Thyrolar)
D) Thyroid desiccated (Armour Thyroid)
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Chapter 47: Antidiabetics
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Q1) A patient is ordered to receive insulin lispro at mealtimes.The nurse will instruct this patient to administer the medication at which time?
A) 5 min before eating
B) 15 min after eating
C) 30 min before eating
D) 10 min after eating
Q2) The nurse is teaching a patient about home administration of insulin.The patient will receive regular (Humulin R)and NPH (Humulin NPH)insulin at 0700 every day.What is important to teach this patient?
A) "Draw up the medications in separate syringes."
B) "Draw up the NPH insulin first."
C) "Draw up the regular insulin first."
D) "Draw up the medications after mixing them in a vial."
Q3) The nurse receives the following order for insulin: IV NPH (Humulin NPH)10 units.The nurse will perform which action?
A) Administer the dose as ordered.
B) Clarify the insulin type and route.
C) Give the drug subcutaneously.
D) Question the insulin dose.
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Chapter 48: Urinary Disorders
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Q1) A 25-year-old female patient reports urinary frequency with pain on urination,flank pain,fever,and chills.The nurse recognizes these symptoms as characteristic of which condition?
A) Cystitis
B) Dysuria
C) Pyelonephritis
D) Urethritis
Q2) Which side effects are common to most urinary antiseptics?
A) Dyspnea and chest pain
B) Nausea and vomiting
C) Peripheral neuritis
D) Visual disturbances
Q3) An older woman has urgent urinary incontinence related to an overactive bladder.Which medication does the nurse expect the provider to order?
A) Dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO)
B) Flavoxate (Urispas)
C) Phenazopyridine HCl (Pyridium)
D) Tolterodine tartrate (Detrol)
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Q1) A woman who is experiencing preeclampsia asks what changes she has to make to her routine to minimize the risk of worsening her condition.The nurse will explain that she should
A) lie on her right side when sleeping.
B) be hospitalized for the remainder of the pregnancy.
C) restrict her fluids to 1000 mL/day.
D) maintain a low stimulating environment.
Q2) A pregnant woman reports having constipation and has tried dietary changes without success.What will the nurse recommend?
A) Bisacodyl (Dulcolax)
B) Mineral oil
C) Psyllium (Metamucil)
D) Senna (Senokot)
Q3) A pregnant woman who has morning sickness asks the nurse what she can do to decrease her symptoms.The nurse will counsel her to take which action?
A) Avoid fatty foods.
B) Drink fluids with meals.
C) Eat a large lunch and dinner.
D) Take an iron supplement in the morning.
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Chapter 50: Labor, Delivery, and Postpartum
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Q1) When teaching a postpartal patient about the use of mineral oil as a laxative,the nurse will explain that mineral oil
A) does not have serious side effects.
B) is safe to take with other laxatives.
C) may be taken with food.
D) should be mixed with juice or soda.
Q2) The nurse is caring for a postpartal patient who has just delivered her first baby by caesarean section.The mother's blood type is Rh-negative,and the infant's blood type is Rh-positive.The provider has ordered human D immune globulin (RhoGAM).The nurse understands that this patient will need
A) less than the usual RhoGAM dose.
B) more than the usual RhoGAM dose.
C) no RhoGAM.
D) the usual RhoGAM dose.
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Chapter 51: Neonatal and Newborn
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Q1) The nurse is instructing a nursing student who will administer erythromycin ophthalmic ointment and phytonadione (vitamin K)injection to a newborn infant.The nurse will instruct the student to perform which action?
A) Administer the ointment after giving the injection.
B) Apply a 1-cm ribbon of ointment to the infant's eyes.
C) Apply the ointment along the lower border of the upper eyelids.
D) Warm the ointment in a warmer before applying.
Q2) A woman who has just delivered her infant observes the nurse administering ophthalmic ointment into her infant's eyes,and she asks why this is being done.The nurse will explain that this ointment is given for which purpose?
A) To prevent chemical conjunctivitis
B) To prevent infection
C) To provide moisture
D) To treat infection
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Q1) A young woman who is taking Ortho-Tri-Cyclen for contraception tells the nurse that her provider has told her it will help to treat her acne.The nurse explains that this is because this product is
A) high in progestin.
B) low in androgenic activity.
C) low in estrogen.
D) triphasic.
Q2) A woman is taking a combination oral contraceptive and asks the nurse why progestin is necessary.The nurse will explain that progestin helps prevent pregnancy by which method?
A) Altering the quantity and viscosity of cervical mucus
B) Inhibiting proliferative and secretory changes in the endometrium
C) Increasing motility of muscles and cilia in the fallopian tubes
D) Stimulating a surge in luteinizing hormone (LH)
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Chapter 53: Mens Reproductive Health
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Q1) A patient will begin using sildenafil citrate (Viagra)to treat erectile dysfunction.The nurse will instruct the patient to take the medication
A) daily in the morning.
B) just prior to sexual activity.
C) 30 min-4 h before sexual activity.
D) twice daily.
Q2) The nurse is instructing a patient about the buccal muco-adhesive testosterone system (Striant)to treat low testosterone.What information will the nurse include when teaching this patient about this drug?
A) "If the product slides out of position more than 4 h before the next dose, replace it with a new system."
B) "Place the flattened surface against the gum and hold it firmly in place for 30 seconds."
C) "The product may be swallowed after it has been in place for at least 4 h."
D) "To remove the product, slide it upwards away from the tooth until it releases."
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Chapter 54: Sexually Transmitted Infections
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Q1) The nurse is teaching the parent of an 11-year-old girl about the Gardasil vaccine.What will the nurse include in teaching?
A) "Gardasil is given to females and not to males."
B) "Gardasil protects against cervical dysplasia."
C) "Gardasil reduces the need for routine Pap smears."
D) "Gardasil will be given as a single injection."
Q2) A woman with complaints of abnormal vaginal discharge,vaginal soreness,pruritus,and dysuria is diagnosed with vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC).Which statement will the nurse include in teaching?
A) "Treatment with prescription medication is lifelong."
B) "Alcohol should be avoided during treatment."
C) "Candida albicans can be readily passed between sex partners."
D) "Over the counter cream is used to treat the condition."
Q3) A woman is diagnosed with gonorrhea and asks the nurse about treatment.Which statement will the nurse include in teaching?
A) "Ceftriaxone IM is prescribed."
B) "Erythromycin ointment is prescribed."
C) "IM ceftriaxone and oral azithromycin are prescribed."
D) "Oral doxycycline is prescribed."
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Chapter 55: Adult and Pediatric Emergency Drugs
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Q1) The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving magnesium sulfate for ventricular tachycardia.The nurse assesses a heart rate of 68 beats per minute,a respiratory rate of 10 breaths per minute,a blood pressure of 90/60 mm Hg,and decreased deep tendon reflexes.The nurse understands that these are signs of which condition?
A) Hyperkalemia
B) Hypermagnesemia
C) Impending cardiac arrest
D) Renal compromise
Q2) A patient who is experiencing chest pain and shortness of breath is brought to the emergency department.The nurse assesses a heart rate of 98 beats per minute,bilateral lung crackles,and an oxygen saturation of 93%.What drug will the nurse expect to administer initially to this patient?
A) Albuterol
B) Aspirin
C) Nitroglycerin
D) Oxygen
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