Clinical Nursing Practice
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Clinical Nursing Practice provides students with foundational knowledge and hands-on experience in delivering patient-centered care across various healthcare settings. The course emphasizes the application of nursing theories, clinical reasoning, and evidence-based practices in real-world scenarios. Students will develop essential skills in patient assessment, care planning, clinical interventions, and evaluation of outcomes, while also strengthening their communication, teamwork, and ethical decision-making abilities. Through supervised clinical placements, students gain confidence and competence in managing diverse patient needs, ensuring safety, and promoting holistic well-being.
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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) A clinical drug trial is concluding a study of pharmacokinetics and safety of a drug in healthy individuals.The nurse will assist enrollment of participants into the next phase of the study and will include which subjects?
A) Healthy subjects
B) Healthy and ill subjects
C) Subjects with the disease the drug will treat
D) Subjects with other diseases
Answer: C
Q2) Which are responsibilities of the FDA?
A) To ensure a drug has accurate labeling.
B) To ensure a drug is affordable.
C) To ensure a drug is effective.
D) To ensure a drug is free from adverse reactions.
E) To ensure a drug is tested for harmful effects.
Answer: A,C,E
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Chapter 2: Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, and Pharmacogenetics
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Q1) The nurse is preparing to teach a patient who will begin taking a monoamine oxidase (MAO)inhibitor.What is most important when teaching patients about MAO inhibitors?
A) Emphasizing the importance of potassium intake
B) Giving detailed drug information
C) Reviewing dietary guidelines
D) Providing a schedule for medication administration
Answer: C
Q2) The nurse is preparing to administer a drug that is ordered to be given twice daily.The nurse reviews the medication information and learns that the drug has a half-life of 24 hours.What will the nurse do next?
A) Administer the medication as ordered
B) Contact the provider to discuss daily dosing
C) Discuss every-other-day dosing with the provider
D) Hold the medication
Answer: B
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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 notes that a patient of African-American descent who is taking an oral antihypertensive medication continues to have elevated blood pressure 3 months after beginning the medication regimen.The nurse suspects that the patient may be
A) consuming ethnic foods that interfere with absorption of the drug.
B) discarding the medication.
C) experiencing allergic reactions to the medication.
D) metabolizing the drug differently than expected.
Answer: D
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Chapter 4: Complementary and Alternative Therapies
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Q1) Which herbal remedies are often used for GI disorders?
A) Chamomile
B) Cinnamon
C) Echinacea
D) Ginger
E) Ginkgo Biloba
F) Peppermint
Q2) A family member expresses concern that a patient is taking several herbal remedies and worries that they may be unsafe.The nurse will respond by saying that herbs A) are classified as medications by the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994.
B) are regulated by the government and are determined to be safe.
C) aren't usually effective but are generally harmless.
D) should be discussed with the patient's provider in conjunction with other medications.
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Chapter 5: Pediatric Considerations
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Q1) The parent of a school-age child tells the nurse that the child often misses the midday dose of a medication because the child forgets to take it to school.What will the nurse suggest?
A) Asking the pharmacist to divide the prescription into two labeled packages
B) Discussing a different medication with the child's provider
C) Putting the bottle of pills in the child's lunchbox
D) Requesting permission for the child to come home from school during the day
Q2) The nurse is preparing to administer an intramuscular medication to a 4-year-old child who starts to cry and screams,"I don't want a shot!" What is the nurse's next action?
A) Acknowledge that shots hurt and tell the child to be brave.
B) Engage the child in a conversation about preschool and favorite activities.
C) Enlist the assistance of another nurse to help restrain the child.
D) Explain to the child that it will only hurt for a few seconds.
Q3) 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.
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Chapter 6: Geriatric Considerations
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Q1) The nurse is performing an admission assessment on an 80-year-old patient who has frequent hospital admissions.The patient appears more disoriented and confused than usual.Which action by the nurse is correct?
A) Asking about medication doses
B) Asking for a neurologist consult
C) Requesting orders for LFTs
D) Suspecting impaired renal function
Q2) The nurse is caring for an older adult patient who is receiving multiple medications.When monitoring this patient for potential drug toxicity,the nurse should review which lab values closely?
A) Complete blood count and serum glucose levels
B) Pancreatic enzymes and urinalysis
C) Serum creatinine and liver function tests (LFTs)
D) Serum lipids and electrolytes
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Chapter 7: Drugs of Abuse
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Q1) A patient who has a long history of alcohol abuse is admitted to the hospital for detoxification.In addition to medications needed to treat withdrawal symptoms,the nurse will anticipate giving intravenous
A) dopamine to restore blood pressure.
B) fluid boluses to treat dehydration.
C) glucose to prevent hypoglycemia.
D) thiamine to treat nutritional deficiency.
Q2) A patient with a history of opioid abuse will be discharged home with buprenorphine to help prevent relapse.Which product will the nurse anticipate the provider to order?
A) Buprenex
B) Suboxone
C) Subutex
D) Vivitrol
Q3) What does the nurse understand must occur in order to produce withdrawal syndrome?
A) Intoxication
B) Craving
C) Drug tolerance
D) Physical dependence
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Chapter 8: The Nursing Process and Patient-Centered Care
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Q1) A 5-year-old child with type 1 diabetes mellitus has repeated hospitalizations for episodes of hyperglycemia related to poor control.The parents tell the nurse that they can't keep track of everything that has to be done to care for their child.The nurse reviews medications,diet,and symptom management with the parents and draws up a daily checklist for the family to use.This is an example of the principles outlined in
A) Guiding Principles of Patient Engagement.
B) National Alliance for Quality Care.
C) Nursing Process.
D) QSEN.
Q2) Which assessment is categorized as objective data?
A) A list of herbal supplements regularly used
B) Lab values associated with the drugs the patient is taking
C) The ages and relationship to the patient of all household members
D) Usual dietary patterns and food intake
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Chapter 9: Safety and Quality
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Q1) The nurse is preparing to administer a medication from a unit-dose system.The nurse verifies that the medication,dose,and time are correct and that the expiration date was the day prior.Which action is correct?
A) Administer the medication and observe for adequate drug effects.
B) Notify the pharmacist and the provider of a medication error.
C) Return the medication to the pharmacy to be replaced.
D) Verify the right patient and administer the medication.
Q2) 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.
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Chapter 10: Drug Administration
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Q1) A patient asks the nurse why the provider has ordered a transdermal form of a medication.How will the nurse respond?
A) "The patch can always be cut when dosage adjustments are needed."
B) "Drug levels fluctuate less with the patch."
C) "There are fewer systemic side effects with transdermal patches."
D) "There is less risk of toxicity when using a patch."
Q2) The nurse is preparing to start an IV line in a preschool-age child.After applying a eutectic mixture of local anesthetics,what will the nurse do to prepare the child?
A) Describe what the IV line will feel like and how long it will be in place.
B) Explain the purpose of the procedure.
C) Give the child equipment to handle and practice on a doll.
D) Reassure the child that the pain will only last a few minutes.
Q3) A patient asks the nurse if an enteric-coated tablet can be crushed and put in pudding to make it easier to swallow.How will the nurse respond to the patient?
A) "Crushing the medication can lead to a possibly toxic medication dose."
B) "Crushing the medication is safe and can prevent gagging on pills."
C) "The tablet may be done if a small amount of pudding is used."
D) "The tablet may be dissolved in liquid but not crushed and put in food."
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Chapter 11: Drug Calculations
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Q1) aminocaproic acid 4 g in 250 mL D?W to infuse in 1 hour
Set: secondary set labeled 15 gtt/min
Available: aminocaproic acid 250 mg/1 mL
A) How many mL of aminocaproic acid will be mixed in 250 mL of D?W?
B) How many gtt/min will the patient receive?
Q2) cefuroxime axetil (Ceftin) 200 mg, PO, b.i.d.
Available: Ceftin 250 mg/5 mL
How many mL will the patient receive per dose?
Q3) chlorpromazine (Thorazine)12.5 mg,IM (deep),STAT
Available: chlorpromazine (Thorazine)25 mg/1 mL
How many mL will be given?
Q4) loxapine (Loxitane)75 mg,IM,daily
Available: loxapine (Loxitane)50 mg/1 mL
How many milliliters (mL)will the patient receive?
Q5) digoxin (Lanoxin),PO,62.5 mcg,daily
Available: Lanoxin 0.125-mg tablets
How many mg will the patient receive per day?
Q6) amoxicillin (Amoxil) 500 mg, PO, b.i.d.
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How many mL will be given per dose?
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Chapter 12: Fluid Volume and Electrolytes
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Q1) A patient is being treated for shock after a motor vehicle accident.The provider orders 6% dextran 75 to be given intravenously.The nurse should expect which outcome as the result of this infusion?
A) Decreased urine output
B) Improved blood oxygenation
C) Increased interstitial fluid
D) Stabilization of heart rate and blood pressure
Q2) The nurse is performing an assessment on a patient brought to the emergency department for treatment for dehydration.The nurse assesses a respiratory rate of 26 breaths/minute,a heart rate of 110 beats/minute,a blood pressure of 86/50 mm Hg,and a temperature of 39.5° C.The patient becomes dizzy when transferred from the wheelchair to a bed.The nurse notes cool,clammy skin.Which diagnosis does the nurse suspect?
A) Fluid volume deficit (FVD)
B) Fluid volume excess (FVE)
C) Mild extracellular fluid (ECF) deficit
D) Renal failure
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Chapter 13: Vitamin and Mineral Replacement
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Q1) A patient who has type 2 diabetes mellitus asks the nurse about taking chromium supplements.The nurse will tell this patient that taking chromium
A) can increase the risk for ketoacidosis.
B) is not recommended for persons with diabetes.
C) may cause hypoglycemia if taken in large doses.
D) should be taken in doses greater than 200 mcg/day.
Q2) A patient reports wanting to take vitamin A to prevent blindness.Which response by the nurse is correct?
A) "Vitamin A can be taken prophylactically without serious adverse effects."
B) "Vitamin A does not have any effects on vision."
C) "Vitamin A is difficult to obtain through dietary intake alone."
D) "Vitamin A is stored in the liver for up to 2 years, and toxicity can occur."
Q3) 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
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Chapter 14: Nutritional Support
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Q1) A patient receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN)begins having cough and dyspnea.The nurse auscultates rales and notes neck vein engorgement and weight gain.The nurse suspects that the patient is experiencing which condition?
A) Air embolism
B) Fluid overload
C) Pneumonia
D) Pneumothorax
Q2) The nurse dilutes an antibiotic before administering it through a patient's nasogastric tube.The patient asks why this is necessary.The nurse explains that diluting the antibiotic helps to A) improve absorption. B) improve hydration.
C) prevent diarrhea.
D) prevent emboli.
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Chapter 15: Adrenergic Agonists and Antagonists
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Q1) A patient will begin taking albuterol (Proventil)to treat asthma.When teaching the patient about this drug,the nurse will make which recommendation?
A) Report rapid or irregular heart rate.
B) Drink 8 to 16 extra ounces of fluid each day.
C) Monitor serum glucose daily.
D) Take a calcium supplement.
Q2) 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."
Q3) A patient who has asthma is diagnosed with hypertension.The nurse understands that which drug will be safe to give this patient?
A) Pindolol (Visken)
B) Metoprolol (Lopressor)
C) Nadolol (Corgard)
D) Propranolol (Inderal)
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Chapter 16: Cholinergic Agonists and Antagonists
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Q1) The nurse is caring for a postoperative patient and notes that the patient received atropine sulfate preoperatively.Which assessment finding would prompt the nurse to notify the provider?
A) Absent bowel sounds
B) Drowsiness
C) Dry mouth
D) Heart rate of 78 beats per minute
Q2) The nurse administers bethanechol (Urecholine)to a patient to treat urinary retention.After 30 minutes,the patient voids 800 mL of urine and reports having a loose stool but no cramping or gastrointestinal pain.The patient's blood pressure is 110/70 mm Hg.The nurse will perform which action?
A) Notify the provider of bethanechol adverse effects.
B) Record the urine output and the blood pressure and continue to monitor.
C) Request an order for intravenous atropine sulfate.
D) Suggest another dose of bethanechol to the provider.
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Chapter 17: Stimulants
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Q1) The nurse is performing a medication history on a patient who reports using phentermine HCl (Suprenza)15 mg/day for the past 3 months as an appetite suppressant.The nurse will contact the patient's provider to discuss
A) changing the medication to phentermine-topiramate (Qsymia).
B) increasing the dose to 37.5 mg/day since tolerance has likely occurred.
C) initiating a slow taper of the phentermine.
D) stopping the drug immediately since long-term use is not recommended.
Q2) A college-age student is brought to the emergency department by friends after consuming NoDoz tablets along with several cups of coffee and a few energy drinks.The patient is complaining of nausea and diarrhea and appears restless.The nurse understands that
A) arrhythmias and convulsions may occur.
B) caffeine dependence does not occur.
C) effects of the substances will wear off shortly.
D) severe adverse effects do not occur.
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Chapter 18: Depressants
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Q1) Children who experience nightmares have these during which stage of sleep?
A) Early morning sleep
B) Non rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep
C) Rapid eye movement (REM) sleep
D) Sleep induction
Q2) During balanced anesthesia,which type of medication is given while the surgery is performed?
A) Anticholinergics
B) Benzodiazepines
C) Hypnotics
D) Inhaled anesthetic
Q3) The nurse is preparing a patient for surgery.The patient received a hypnotic medication the night prior and the nurse is administering midazolam (Versed)and atropine.The patient asks why all of these medications are necessary.The nurse will tell the patient that they are given for which reason?
A) To decrease the amount of general anesthesia needed
B) To minimize postoperative drowsiness
C) To prolong the anesthetized state
D) To speed up anesthesia induction
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Chapter 19: Antiseizure Drugs
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Q1) An intubated child is brought to the emergency department while having a seizure that has been progressing for 20 minutes.Which drug will the nurse anticipate administering to this patient first?
A) Diazepam (Valium)
B) Phenobarbital (Luminal)
C) Phenytoin (Dilantin)
D) Valproic acid (Depakote)
Q2) A parent of a child who has been taking valproic acid (Depakote)for several years calls the clinic to report a recent recurrence of seizures and states that the child is having three or four seizures per week.The nurse will perform which action first?
A) Ask the parent about to describe the child's drug regimen.
B) Request an order for a serum valproic acid level.
C) Suggest that the parent take the child to the emergency department.
D) Tell the parent that the provider will increase the child's dose of Depakote.
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Chapter 20: Drugs for Parkinson Disease and Alzheimer Disease
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Q1) The nurse is caring for an 80-year-old patient who has Alzheimer disease who will begin taking rivastigmine (Exelon).What will the nurse include in the plan of care for this patient?
A) Administer the drug once daily.
B) Assist the patient to stand and walk.
C) Give the drug with food to increase absorption.
D) Use nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) instead of acetaminophen for pain.
Q2) A patient is taking entacapone (Comtan)along with carbidopa-levodopa to treat parkinsonism.The nurse notes that the patient's urine is orange in color.The nurse will A) notify the provider of possible drug toxicity.
B) reassure the patent that this is a harmless side effect.
C) request an order for liver function tests.
D) request an order for a urinalysis.
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Chapter 21: Drugs for Neuromuscular Disorders and Muscle Spasms
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Q1) The nurse is caring for a patient who has multiple sclerosis.The patient is experiencing an acute attack.Which drug does the nurse anticipate the provider will order?
A) Methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol)
B) Mitoxantrone
C) Glatiramer acetate (Copaxone)
D) Interferon-B (IFN-B)
Q2) The nurse is preparing to administer methocarbamol (Robaxin)to a patient who is experiencing acute muscle spasms.The nurse notes that the patient's urine has turned black.What will the nurse do?
A) Administer the next dose of methocarbamol since this is a harmless side effect.
B) Contact the provider to discuss changing to cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril).
C) Obtain an order for a complete blood count to evaluate blood loss.
D) Request an order for liver function tests since this indicates hepatotoxicity.
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Chapter 22: Antipsychotics and Anxiolytics
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Q1) The nurse is teaching a patient who will be discharged home on a typical antipsychotic medication to treat schizophrenia.Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
A) "I should not drink alcohol while taking this medication."
B) "I should use a heating pad to treat muscle spasms while taking this medication."
C) "I should use sunscreen while taking this medication."
D) "I will need frequent blood tests while taking this medication."
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 paroxetine (Paxil)20 mg per day for 2 weeks and reports headaches,nervousness,and poor appetite.Which action will the nurse take?
A) Counsel the patient to take the medication with food.
B) Reassure the patient that these side effects will decrease over time.
C) Suggest that the patient discuss a lower dose with the provider.
D) Tell the patient to stop taking the drug and contact the provider.
Q2) 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.
Q3) A patient who has recently begun taking lithium (Lithobid)calls the clinic to report nausea,vomiting,anorexia,and drowsiness.What will the nurse do next?
A) Contact the provider to obtain an order for a serum lithium level.
B) Reassure the patient that these symptoms are common and transient.
C) Tell the patient that the lithium dose is probably too low.
D) Tell the patient to stop taking the medication immediately.
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Chapter 24: Antiinflammatories
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Q1) A nursing student asks how nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)work to suppress inflammation and reduce pain.The nurse will explain that NSAIDs
A) exert direct actions to cause relaxation of smooth muscle.
B) inhibit cyclooxygenase that is necessary for prostaglandin synthesis.
C) interfere with neuronal pathways associated with prostaglandin action.
D) suppress prostaglandin activity by blocking tissue receptor sites.
Q2) Which are characteristic signs of inflammation?
A) Edema
B) Erythema
C) Heat
D) Numbness
E) Pallor
F) Paresthesia
Q3) A nursing student asks the nurse to explain the role of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2)and its role in inflammation.The nurse will explain that COX-2
A) converts arachidonic acid into a chemical mediator for inflammation.
B) directly causes vasodilation and increased capillary permeability.
C) irritates the gastric mucosa to cause gastrointestinal upset.
D) releases prostaglandins, which cause inflammation and pain in tissues.
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Chapter 25: Analgesics
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Q1) One hour after receiving intravenous morphine sulfate,a patient reports generalized itching.The nurse assesses the patient and notes clear breath sounds,no rash,respirations of 14 breaths per minute,a heart rate of 68 beats per minute,and a blood pressure of 110/70 mm Hg.Which action will the nurse take?
A) Administer naloxone to reverse opiate overdose.
B) Have resuscitation equipment available at the bedside.
C) Prepare an epinephrine injection in case of an anaphylactic reaction.
D) Reassure the patient that this is a common side effect of this drug.
Q2) The nurse administers nalbuphine (Nubain)to a patient who is experiencing severe pain.Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching about this drug?
A) "I may experience unusual dreams while taking this medication."
B) "I may need to use a laxative when taking this drug."
C) "I should ask for assistance when I get out of bed."
D) "I should expect to have more frequent urination."
Q3) 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
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Chapter 26: Antibacterials
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Q1) A patient taking trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX)to treat a urinary tract infection complains of a sore throat.The nurse will contact the provider to request an order for which laboratory test(s)?
A) Complete blood count with differential
B) Throat culture
C) Urinalysis
D) Coagulation studies
Q2) The patient will begin taking penicillin G procaine (Wycillin).The nurse notes that the solution is milky in color.What action will the nurse take?
A) Call the pharmacist and report the milky color.
B) Add normal saline to dilute the medication.
C) Call the physician and report the milky appearance.
D) Administer the medication as ordered by the physician.
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 who has completed the first phase of a three-drug regimen for tuberculosis has a positive sputum acid-bacilli test.The nurse will tell the patient that
A) drug resistance has probably occurred.
B) it may be another month before this test is negative.
C) the provider will change the pyrazinamide to ethambutol.
D) there may be a need to remain in the first phase of therapy for several weeks.
Q2) A patient is diagnosed with histoplasmosis and will begin taking ketoconazole.What information will the nurse include when teaching this patient about this medication?
A) "Take the medicine twice daily."
B) "Take the medication with food."
C) "You may consume small amounts of alcohol."
D) "You will not need lab tests while taking this drug."
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 who has traveled to an area with prevalent malaria has chills,fever,and diaphoresis.The nurse recognizes this as which phase of malarial infection?
A) An erythrocytic phase
B) An incubation phase
C) A prodromal phase
D) A tissue phase
Q2) A patient is preparing to travel to a country with prevalent malaria.To prevent contracting the disease,the provider has ordered chloroquine HCl (Aralen).The nurse will instruct the patient to take this drug according to which schedule?
A) 500 mg weekly beginning 2 weeks prior to travel and continuing for 4 to 8 weeks after travel
B) 1000 mg weekly beginning 2 weeks prior to travel and continuing for 6 to 8 weeks after travel
C) 500 mg once followed by 500 mg per dose in 6 hours, 24 hours, and 48 hours
D) 1000 mg once followed by 500 mg per dose in 6 hours, 24 hours, and 48 hours
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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 who will begin antiretroviral therapy reports having trouble sticking with drug regimens in the past.Which action will the nurse take?
A) Ask the patient's family members to administer the medications.
B) Avoid discussing adverse effects to prevent focus on negative aspects of ART.
C) Give a detailed list of medications and stress the need to adhere to the schedule.
D) Offer written and verbal information about each drug's purpose.
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Chapter 30: Transplant Drugs
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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) A patient who has had an organ transplant is prescribed cyclosporine for maintenance therapy.Which statement by the patient indicates further teaching is needed?
A) "The provider may change the dose of the medication after getting the lab results."
B) "I can mix this medication with juice."
C) "I have to avoid getting the nasal spray FluMist."
D) "I will take the medication each morning at 8 A.M."
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Q1) The provider orders the zoster vaccine (Zostavax)for a 60-year-old patient.The patient reports having had chicken pox as a child.Which action will the nurse take?
A) Administer the vaccine as ordered.
B) Counsel the patient that the vaccine may cause a severe reaction because of previous exposure.
C) Hold the vaccine and notify the provider of the patient's history.
D) Request an order for a varicella booster instead of the zoster vaccine.
Q2) The nurse is discussing vaccines with the mother of a 4-year-old child who attends a day care center that requires the diphtheria,tetanus,acellular pertussis (DTaP)vaccine.The mother,who is pregnant,tells the nurse that she does not want her child to receive the pertussis vaccine because she has heard that the disease is "not that serious" in older children.What information will the nurse include when discussing this with the mother?
A) If she gets the vaccine, both she and her 4-year-old child will be protected.
B) If the 4-year-old child contracts pertussis, it can be passed on to her newborn.
C) The vaccine will not be given to her child while she is pregnant.
D) Vaccinating the 4-year-old will provide passive immunity for her unborn child.
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Chapter 32: Anticancer Drugs
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Q1) A woman who has advanced breast cancer will begin receiving androgen therapy.The nurse will explain to the patient that androgen therapy is used to
A) enhance her own estrogen production.
B) give her a sense of well-being.
C) minimize hot flashes.
D) promote regression of her tumor.
Q2) The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving 5-fluorouracil (5-FU)to treat pancreatic cancer.Which interventions are included in the nurse's plan of care for this patient?
A) Apply ice to the IV site if the patient reports pain.
B) Administer antiemetics when the patient reports nausea.
C) Counsel the patient to use waxed dental floss.
D) Discourage visits with people who have respiratory infections.
E) Offer ice chips frequently.
F) Restrict to nothing by mouth during IV drug administration.
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Chapter 33: Targeted Therapies to Treat Cancer
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Q1) The nurse is preparing to administer intravenous monoclonal antibodies to a patient who has cancer.What is an important nursing action for this patient?
A) Having resuscitation equipment readily available
B) Monitoring the patient's renal function during the infusion
C) Observing the patient closely for development of a rash
D) Performing careful intake and output
Q2) A patient who has metastatic colorectal cancer tells the nurse that a cousin who had colorectal cancer received bevacizumab (Avastin)and wonders why this drug is not given to her.The nurse will explain that her cancer cells do not have
A) significant HER2 receptors.
B) epidermal growth factor receptor-tyrosine kinase.
C) the BRCA1 suppressor gene.
D) vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) proteins.
Q3) What action is most important for the nurse to teach the patient taking imatinib?
A) "The medication will cause the stool to be black; do not worry about that."
B) "Acetaminophen can be used for headaches."
C) "Limit your fluid intake to 1 liter each day."
D) "Be diligent about using birth control while you are on this medication."
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Chapter 34: Biologic Response Modifiers
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Q1) A patient receiving interferon experiences confusion,somnolence,and aphasia.The nurse will perform which action?
A) Discontinue the medication immediately.
B) Inform the family that these symptoms may persist for years.
C) Reassure the patient that these side effects are reversible.
D) Request an order for lorazepam.
Q2) The nurse is preparing to administer interleukin-2 to a patient who has cancer.The patient reports shortness of breath.The nurse assesses clear breath sounds,a respiratory rate of 22 breaths per minute,a heart rate of 80 beats per minute,an oxygen saturation of 93% on room air,and a blood pressure of 92/68 mm Hg.The nurse will perform which action?
A) Administer the dose as ordered.
B) Administer oxygen while giving the dose.
C) Discuss permanently discontinuing this treatment with the provider.
D) Hold the dose and notify the provider.
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Chapter 35: Upper Respiratory Disorders
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Q1) The patient who has nasal congestion asks the nurse to recommend a decongestant medication.The nurse performs a medication history and learns that the patient takes a beta blocker to treat hypertension.Which over-the-counter product will the nurse recommend?
A) Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
B) Ephedrine HCl (Pretz-D)
C) Phenylephrine nasal (Neo-Synephrine Nasal)
D) Loratadine (Claritin)
Q2) The parents of a 3-year-old child tell the nurse that they are planning to give their child diphenhydramine (Benadryl)on a flight to visit the child's grandparents to help the child sleep during the flight.What will the nurse tell the parents about giving this drug?
A) Administer 25 mg of diphenhydramine when using to induce sleep.
B) Diphenhydramine may have the opposite effect and could cause agitation.
C) Give the diphenhydramine about 5 minutes prior to takeoff.
D) Loratadine should be used instead of diphenhydramine to minimize side effects.
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Chapter 36: Lower Respiratory Disorders
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Q1) The nurse is caring for a patient recently diagnosed with mild emphysema and provides teaching about the disease and medications for treatment.Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the medication regimen?
A) "I should use albuterol when my symptoms worsen."
B) "I will need to take oral prednisone on a daily basis."
C) "My provider will prescribe prophylactic antibiotics."
D) "My symptoms are reversible with proper medications."
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 been taking nitroglycerin for angina has developed variant angina,and the provider has added verapamil (Calan)to the patient's regimen.The nurse will explain that verapamil is given for which purpose?
A) To facilitate oxygen use by the heart
B) To improve renal perfusion
C) To increase cardiac contractility
D) To relax coronary arteries
Q2) A patient who has stable angina pectoris is given nitroglycerin to use as needed.In addition to pharmacotherapy,the nurse will give the patient which instruction?
A) Avoid extremes in weather.
B) Begin a rigorous exercise program.
C) Drink glass of red wine daily.
D) Seek medical care at first sign of pain.
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Chapter 38: Diuretics
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Q1) The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving furosemide (Lasix)and an aminoglycoside antibiotic.The nurse will be most concerned if the patient reports which symptom?
A) Dizziness
B) Dysuria
C) Nausea
D) Tinnitus
Q2) The nurse is caring for a patient who has metabolic alkalosis and is experiencing fluid overload.The provider orders acetazolamide (Diamox).The patient reports right-sided flank pain after taking this medication.The nurse suspects that this patient has developed which condition?
A) Gout
B) Hemolytic anemia
C) Metabolic acidosis
D) Renal calculi
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Chapter 39: Antihypertensives
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Q1) The nurse is admitting a patient who has been taking minoxidil (Loniten)to treat hypertension.Prior to beginning therapy with this medication,the patient had a blood pressure of 170/95 mm Hg and a heart rate of 72 beats per minute.The nurse assesses the patient and notes a blood pressure of 130/72 mm Hg and a heart rate of 78 beats per minute,and also notes a 2.2-kg weight gain since the previous hospitalization and edema of the hands and feet.The nurse will contact the provider to discuss which intervention?
A) Adding hydrochlorothiazide to help increase urine output
B) Adding metoprolol (Lopressor) to help decrease the heart rate
C) Increasing the dose of minoxidil to lower the blood pressure
D) Restricting fluids to help with weight reduction
Q2) The nurse is caring for an African-American patient who has been taking a beta blocker to treat hypertension for several weeks with only slight improvement in blood pressure.The nurse will contact the provider to discuss
A) adding a diuretic medication.
B) changing to an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor.
C) decreasing the beta blocker dose.
D) doubling the beta blocker dose.
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Q1) A patient has been receiving intravenous heparin.When laboratory tests are drawn,the nurse has difficulty stopping bleeding at the puncture site.The patient has bloody stools and is reporting abdominal pain.The nurse notes elevated partial thromboplastin time (PTT)and activated PPT (aPTT).Which action will the nurse perform?
A) Ask for an order for oral warfarin (Coumadin).
B) Obtain an order for protamine sulfate.
C) Request an order for vitamin K.
D) Suggest that the patient receive subcutaneous heparin.
Q2) A patient is taking clopidogrel bisulfate (Plavix).When teaching this patient about dietary restrictions while taking this medication,the nurse will instruct the patient to avoid excessive consumption of which food?
A) Garlic
B) Grapefruit
C) Green, leafy vegetables
D) Red meats
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Chapter 41: Antihyperlipidemics and Peripheral
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Q1) A patient begins taking nicotinic acid (Niacin)and reports dizziness and flushing of the skin.The nurse will perform which action?
A) Contact the provider to discuss decreasing the dose.
B) Counsel the patient to increase fluid intake.
C) Request an order for renal function tests.
D) Schedule the medication to be taken with meals.
Q2) A patient will begin taking rosuvastatin calcium (Crestor)to treat hyperlipidemia.The patient asks the nurse how to take the medication for best effect.Which statement by the nurse is correct?
A) "Increase your fluid intake while taking this medication."
B) "Stop taking the medication if you develop muscle aches."
C) "Take the medication with food to improve absorption."
D) "You may increase dietary fat while taking this medication."
Q3) 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."
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Chapter 42: Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders
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Q1) The parent of an 18-month-old toddler calls the clinic to report that the child has vomited 5 times that day.The nurse determines that the child has had three wet diapers in the past 6 hours.What will the nurse recommend for this child?
A) Administering an OTC antiemetic medication such as diphenhydramine
B) Giving frequent, small amounts of Pedialyte
C) Keeping the child NPO until vomiting subsides
D) Taking the child to the emergency department for IV fluids
Q2) An appropriate goal when teaching a patient who has diarrhea is that the patient
A) will have less frequent, more formed stools.
B) will not have a stool for 1 to 2 days.
C) will receive adequate intravenous fluids.
D) will receive appropriate antibiotic therapy.
Q3) A patient reports having three to four stools,which are sometimes hard,per week.The nurse will perform which action?
A) Recommend increased fluids and dietary fiber.
B) Request an order for a laxative as needed.
C) Request an order for a stool softener.
D) Suggest discussing chronic constipation with the provider.
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Chapter 43: Antiulcer Drugs
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Q1) A patient who has been instructed to use a liquid antacid medication to treat gastrointestinal upset asks the nurse about how to take this medication.What information will the nurse include when teaching this patient?
A) Take a laxative if constipation occurs.
B) Take 60 minutes after meals and at bedtime.
C) Take with at least 8 ounces of water to improve absorption.
D) Take with milk to improve effectiveness.
Q2) A male patient who has been taking a histamine<sub>2</sub> blocker for several months reports decreased libido and breast swelling.What will the nurse do?
A) Contact the provider to report possible drug toxicity.
B) Reassure the patient that these symptoms will stop when the drug is discontinued.
C) Request an order for serum hormone levels.
D) Suggest that the patient see an endocrinologist.
Q3) Which antacid is likely to cause acid rebound?
A) Aluminum hydroxide
B) Calcium carbonate
C) Magnesium hydroxide
D) Magnesium trisilicate
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Chapter 44: Eye and Ear Disorders
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Q1) A patient has an infection of the eyelash follicles and in the gland on the eyelid margin.The nurse recognizes these symptoms as being consistent with which condition?
A) Blepharitis
B) Chalazion
C) Endophthalmitis
D) Hordeolum
Q2) The nurse is performing a medication history on a patient who has glaucoma.The patient cannot remember the name of the drug prescribed but tells the nurse that the drug causes light sensitivity.The nurse knows that the drug is among which class of medications?
A) Alpha-adrenergic agonists
B) Beta-adrenergic blockers
C) Cholinergic agonists
D) Cholinesterase inhibitors
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Chapter 45: Dermatologic Disorders
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Q1) An adolescent patient is preparing to take a summer job as a landscaper and asks the nurse about insect repellents and sunscreens.Which statement by the nurse is correct?
A) Apply sunscreen prior to applying insect repellents containing DEET.
B) Apply sunscreen containing PABA 30 minutes prior to sun exposure.
C) Most sunscreens block both UVB and UVA radiation.
D) Reapply sunscreen every 2 hours if sweating occurs.
Q2) 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
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Chapter 46: Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid, and Adrenal Disorders
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Q1) The nurse is caring for a patient who has experienced head trauma in a motor vehicle accident.The patient is having excessive output of dilute urine.The nurse will notify the provider and will anticipate administering which medication?
A) Calcifediol (Calderol)
B) Corticotropin (Acthar)
C) Prednisolone (AK-Pred)
D) Vasopressin (Pitressin)
Q2) The nurse is caring for a patient who is being treated for hypothyroidism.The patient reports insomnia,nervousness,and flushing of the skin.Before notifying the provider,the nurse will perform which action?
A) Assess serum glucose to evaluate possible hypoglycemia.
B) Check the patient's heart rate to assess for tachycardia.
C) Perform an assessment of hydration status.
D) Take the patient's temperature to evaluate for infection.
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Chapter 47: Antidiabetics
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Q1) 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."
Q2) A patient who has type 2 diabetes mellitus asks the nurse why the provider has changed the oral antidiabetic agent from tolbutamide (Orinase)to glipizide (Glucotrol).The nurse will explain that glipizide
A) has a longer duration of action.
B) has fewer gastrointestinal side effects. C) may be taken on an as-needed basis.
D) results in less hypoglycemic potential.
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Q1) Which side effects are common to most urinary antiseptics?
A) Dyspnea and chest pain
B) Nausea and vomiting
C) Peripheral neuritis
D) Visual disturbances
Q2) 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
Q3) A patient who has pain with urination associated with cystitis will be discharged home with a prescription for phenazopyridine (Pyridium).What instruction will the nurse include when teaching the patient about this drug?
A) "Do not take this drug concurrently with an antibiotic."
B) "Report reddish-brown urine to the provider immediately."
C) "This drug has antiseptic and analgesic properties."
D) "The drug provides symptomatic relief of pain."
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Chapter 49: Pregnancy and Preterm Labor
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Q1) A woman who is experiencing premature labor is being given betamethasone (Celestone).She asks the nurse why this drug is being given.The nurse will explain that betamethasone is given for which reason?
A) It lowers her blood pressure and prevents seizures.
B) It prevents closure of the ductus arteriosus.
C) It prevents respiratory distress in her infant.
D) It stops her contractions.
Q2) The nurse is teaching a woman who is pregnant about iron supplementation.Which statement by the woman indicates understanding of the teaching?
A) "I may take the iron with an antacid to reduce gastrointestinal upset."
B) "I should drink a glass of milk with iron to increase absorption."
C) "I should take the iron supplement with a glass of orange juice."
D) "I will stop taking the iron if my stools turn black and tarry."
Q3) Which statement by the nurse is accurate regarding iron supplementation during pregnancy?
A) "All women should take iron supplements throughout their pregnancy."
B) "Iron supplements are given to supply the fetus."
C) "Iron supplements usually are not necessary until the second trimester."
D) "The greatest iron demand is in the first trimester of pregnancy."
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Chapter 50: Labor, Delivery, and Postpartum
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Q1) A woman who is 2 months pregnant tells the nurse that she has never received the MMR vaccine and has not had these diseases.She has 3-year-old and 5-year-old children who have not been immunized.The nurse will counsel the patient to perform which action?
A) Delay obtaining the vaccines for her children and herself until after her baby is born.
B) Have her children vaccinated now and obtain the vaccine for herself after the baby is born.
C) Obtain the MMR vaccine for her children and herself when she is in her third trimester of pregnancy.
D) Obtain the MMR vaccine for her children and herself within the next few weeks.
Q2) The nurse is caring for a postpartal woman and reviews the following lab results in her medical record: HBsAg-negative,rubella titer less than 1:8/1:10,Rh-negative with Rh-positive infant.Which injections will the nurse expect to be ordered?
A) Hepatitis B immune globulin and MMR today
B) MMR and Rho(D) immune globulin (RhoGAM) today
C) Rho(D) immune globulin (RhoGAM) and hepatitis B immune globulin today
D) Rho(D) immune globulin (RhoGAM) today and MMR in 3 months
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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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Chapter 52: Womens Reproductive Health
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Q1) A woman who has recently begun taking a combination oral contraceptive calls the clinic to report breakthrough bleeding.The nurse will
A) advise her to use a back-up method of contraception.
B) counsel her to continue taking the contraceptive as prescribed.
C) recommend discussing an alternative contraceptive with her provider.
D) suggest that she perform a home pregnancy test to rule out pregnancy.
Q2) A woman comes to the clinic for a Depo-Provera injection.The nurse reviews her medical record and notes that it has been 100 days since her last injection.What action will the nurse perform?
A) Administer Depo-Provera 150 mg IM
B) Give Depo-Provera 300 mg IM
C) Perform a pregnancy test
D) Suggest she wait until she has had a period.
Q3) A young woman reports not having a period for 7 months.Which test will the provider likely order first to evaluate the cause of amenorrhea in this patient?
A) Pelvic ultrasound
B) Pregnancy test
C) Progestational challenge test
D) Serum insulin levels
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Chapter 53: Mens Reproductive Health
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Q1) A man who has been using androgen therapy tells the nurse that he and his wife wish to conceive a pregnancy.The nurse will tell this patient that
A) androgen therapy will not harm the fetus.
B) he will need to increase his dose of testosterone to increase his sperm count.
C) it may take 3 months after cessation of androgen therapy to conceive.
D) there should be no problems conceiving while using androgen therapy.
Q2) A 50-year-old male patient reports having decreased libido and testicular atrophy.The nurse will anticipate that the provider may order which medication to treat these symptoms?
A) Testosterone (Androderm)
B) Finasteride (Proscar)
C) Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (Gn-RH)
D) Sildenafil (Viagra)
Q3) The oral antiandrogen drug flutamide (Eulexin)is used to treat which condition?
A) Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)
B) Breast cancer
C) Male-pattern baldness
D) Metastatic prostate cancer
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Chapter 54: Sexually Transmitted Infections
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Q1) A woman is diagnosed with herpes simplex virus (genital herpes).Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the medication regime?
A) "Antiviral drugs, it taken long enough, can cure the virus."
B) "I can take a drug that reduces the frequency of outbreaks."
C) "If I am taking antiviral medication, I cannot pass the virus on to my partner."
D) "I can use the medications once a month to treat symptoms."
Q2) A woman is diagnosed with gonorrhea and receives ceftriaxone intramuscularly in clinic and a prescription for doxycycline to be taken twice daily for 7 days.She asks the nurse why she needs to take medicine since she has had a shot.How will the nurse respond?
A) "Both medications are required to fully treat the gonorrheal infection."
B) "Doxycycline helps prevent spread of gonorrhea to your sexual partners."
C) "Patients with gonorrhea are always treated for chlamydia as well."
D) "The second medication decreases your chances of disease recurrence."
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Chapter 55: Adult and Pediatric Emergency Drugs
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Q1) A patient with congestive heart failure and pulmonary edema is experiencing chest pain.The patient has an order for morphine sulfate IV 4 mg every 5-30 min PRN until chest pain is relieved.The last dose of 4 mg was 15 min prior,and the patient is complaining of chest pain and exhibiting increased work of breathing.The nurse notes a heart rate of 82 beats per minute,a respiratory rate of 18 breaths per minute,and a blood pressure of 135/88 mm Hg.What will the nurse do next?
A) Administer morphine sulfate IV 4 mg over 1-5 min.
B) Administer naloxone (Narcan) to reverse respiratory depression.
C) Request an order for morphine sulfate IV 2 mg over 1-5 min.
D) Hold the next dose and notify the provider of the patient's symptoms.
Q2) 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
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