Drug Therapy and the Nursing Process Exam Review
Course Introduction
This course explores the principles of pharmacology as they apply to nursing practice, emphasizing the integration of drug therapy into the nursing process. Students will develop an understanding of medication classifications, mechanisms of action, side effects, and safe administration techniques. The course highlights the importance of patient assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in optimizing therapeutic outcomes and minimizing risks. Key concepts include medication safety, patient education, evidence-based practice, and legal and ethical considerations in drug administration, preparing students to make informed clinical decisions regarding pharmacological interventions.
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Study Guide for 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) Which law(s)govern all drug administration by nurses?
A) Drug Regulation and Reform Act
B) FDA Amendments Act
C) Nurse Practice Acts
D) The Controlled Substances Act
Answer: C
Q2) In a 5-year experimental clinical trial to investigate a new cancer treatment,researchers in the second year note overwhelming improvement in almost all of the subjects in the treatment group.The lead researcher elects to continue the study.Which ethical principle is being violated?
A) Beneficence
B) Justice
C) Respect for persons
D) Veracity
Answer: B
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Chapter 2: Pharmacokinetics,Pharmacodynamics,and Pharmacogenetics
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Q1) The nurse is caring for a patient who takes digoxin to treat heart failure.The provider orders furosemide to treat edema.The nurse will monitor the patient for digitalis toxicity because of
A) adverse drug reactions caused by giving these drugs in combination.
B) altered hepatic blood flow caused by the furosemide.
C) changes in reabsorption of water and electrolytes in the kidneys.
D) additive effects of these two drugs given together.
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 performing a pain assessment on a patient of Asian descent.The patient does not describe the pain when asked to do so and looks away from the nurse.What will the nurse do next?
A) Ask the patient's family member to evaluate the patient's pain.
B) Conclude that the patient's pain is minimal.
C) Evaluate the patient's nonverbal pain cues.
D) Suspect that the patient is experiencing severe pain.
Answer: C
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) 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) A patient asks the nurse about a herbal supplement and reports that it has a United States Pharmacopeia (USP)seal of approval.The nurse explains that this indicates
A) identity, potency, purity, and labeling accuracy.
B) premarket testing for safety and efficacy.
C) structure and function claims may be made.
D) the supplement's ability to prevent and treat disease.
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) The nurse assumes care for an infant who is showing signs of drug toxicity to a drug given several hours prior.The nurse checks the dose and confirms that the dose is consistent with standard dosing guidelines.Which characteristic of the drug will likely explain this response in this patient?
A) It is acidic.
B) It is highly protein-bound.
C) It is not fat-soluble.
D) It is water-soluble.
Q2) The parent is concerned about giving a child medication because of the lack of knowledge about the effects of drugs on children.The nurse discusses legislation passed in 2012 about pediatric pharmacology.Which is true about this law?
A) It forbids providers from prescribing medications unless they have been U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved for use in children.
B) It mandates consistent, evidence-based dosing guidelines for use in children.
C) It provides federal grants to fund pediatric pharmaceutical research.
D) It requires drug manufacturers to study pediatric medication use.
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Chapter 6: Geriatric Considerations
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Q1) 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
Q2) An older patient takes ibuprofen for arthritis pain.The patient tells the nurse that the ibuprofen causes GI upset.Which action will the nurse take with this patient?
A) Ask the provider about having the patient take a different medication.
B) Instruct the patient to cut the ibuprofen dose in half to avoid GI upset.
C) Explain that all drugs have adverse effects.
D) Explore options to help decrease the drug side effects.
Q3) 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.
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Chapter 7: Drugs of Abuse
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Q1) 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."
Q2) 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."
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Chapter 8: The Nursing Process and Patient-Centered Care
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Q1) A patient will be sent home with a metered-dose inhaler,and the nurse is providing teaching.Which is a correctly written goal for this process?
A) The nurse will demonstrate the correct use of a metered-dose inhaler to the patient.
B) The nurse will teach the patient how to administer medication with a metered-dose inhaler.
C) The patient will know how to self-administer the medication using the metered-dose inhaler.
D) The patient will independently administer the medication using the metered-dose inhaler at the end of the session.
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) A patient who is diagnosed with atrial fibrillation is to begin taking warfarin (Coumadin).The patient refuses to take the medication because "it is rat poison." After the nurse provides teaching,the patient still refuses.What action will the nurse take?
A) Hold the dose and document the patient's refusal.
B) Hold the dose, notify the provider of the situation, and document these actions.
C) Put the medication in the patient's food.
D) Tell the patient that the drug is necessary for treatment.
Q2) The nurse is preparing to administer a chewable tablet to a preschool-age child.The child's parent reports always crushing the tablet and mixing it with pudding when giving it at home.What is the nurse's next action?
A) Ask the pharmacist if the drug may be crushed.
B) Crush the tablet and mix it with pudding.
C) Insist that the tablet must be chewed as ordered.
D) Request a liquid form of the medication from the pharmacy.
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Chapter 10: Drug Administration
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Q1) 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.
Q2) The nurse is performing tuberculin testing on a patient.Which action by the nurse is correct?
A) Insert the needle, bevel up, at a 30-degree angle.
B) Massage the area gently after the injection.
C) Measure the diameter of the area of erythema when reading the result.
D) Use a 25-gauge, 3/8" needle.
Q3) The nurse is preparing to administer an intramuscular injection to a 14-month-old toddler.To help with site selection for this injection,what will the nurse ask the child's parent?
A) "How long has your child been walking?"
B) "How much does your child weigh?"
C) "Is your child afraid to look at needles?"
D) "Is your child right- or left-handed?"
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Chapter 11: Drug Calculations
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Q1) Order: methenamine mandelate 500 mg,PO,q.i.d.
Available: methenamine mandelate 500 mg tablet
How many tablet(s)will be given per dose?
Q2) Order: amoxicillin (Amoxil)250 mg,PO,q8h
Available: 250 mg per 5 mL
a. How many mL will the patient receive per dose?
b. How many mg will the patient receive per day?
c. How many mL will the patient receive per day?
Q3) Order: loxapine (Loxitane)75 mg,IM,daily
Available: loxapine (Loxitane)50 mg/1 mL
How many milliliters (mL)will the patient receive?
Q4) Order: digoxin (Lanoxin),PO,62.5 mcg,daily
Available: Lanoxin 0.125-mg tablets
How many mg will the patient receive per day?
Q5) Order: cefuroxime axetil (Ceftin)200 mg,PO,b.i.d.
Available: Ceftin 250 mg/5 mL
How many mL will the patient receive per dose?
Q6) Order: Augmentin 500 mg,PO,q8h
Available: amoxicillin-pot clavulanate 250-125 mg tablet
How many tablet(s)will be given per dose?
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Chapter 12: Fluid Volume and Electrolytes
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Q1) The nurse is preparing to administer digoxin to a patient who is newly admitted to the intensive care unit.The nurse reviews the patient's admission electrolytes and notes a serum potassium level of 2.9 mEq/L.Which action by the nurse is correct?
A) Administer the digoxin and monitor the patient's electrocardiogram closely.
B) Hold the digoxin dose and notify the provider of the patient's lab values.
C) Request an order for an intravenous bolus of potassium.
D) Request an order for oral potassium supplements.
Q2) A patient asks the nurse about taking calcium supplements to avoid hypocalcemia.The nurse will suggest that the patient follow which instruction?
A) Take a calcium and vitamin D combination supplement.
B) Take calcium along with phosphorus to improve absorption.
C) Take calcium with antacids to reduce stomach upset.
D) Use aspirin instead of acetaminophen when taking calcium.
Q3) A patient with cirrhosis is noted to have low serum albumin levels.The patient is to receive 200 mL of albumin in 30 minutes.The drop factor for the IV set is 15 gtt/mL.The nurse correctly adjusts the IV rate to what rate?
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Chapter 13: Vitamin and Mineral Replacement
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Q1) A young woman tells the nurse that she has a strong family history of osteoporosis and that she has been taking calcium supplements.Which vitamin will the nurse recommend as an adjunct to calcium supplementation?
A) Vitamin A
B) Vitamin D
C) Vitamin E
D) Vitamin K
Q2) 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."
Q3) 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."
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Chapter 14: Nutritional Support
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Q1) 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
Q2) 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
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Chapter 15: Adrenergic Agonists and Antagonists
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Q1) The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving intravenous dopamine (Intropin).The nurse notes erythema and swelling at the IV insertion site.What is the nurse's initial action?
A) Apply warm soaks to the area.
B) Monitor the patient closely for hypertension.
C) Obtain an order for an electrocardiogram.
D) Notify the provider of a need for phentolamine mesylate (Regitine).
Q2) The nurse is caring for a patient who has asthma and administers a selective beta<sub>2</sub>-adrenergic agonist to treat bronchospasm.The nurse will expect this drug to also cause which side effect?
A) Increased blood glucose
B) Increased blood pressure
C) Increased heart rate
D) Increased gastrointestinal (GI) motility
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Chapter 16: Cholinergic Agonists and Antagonists
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Q1) The nurse is teaching a patient who will begin taking bethanechol (Urecholine).Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
A) "Excessive sweating is a normal reaction to this medication."
B) "Excess salivation is a serious side effect."
C) "I should get out of bed slowly while taking this drug."
D) "I will not take the drug if my heart rate is less than 60 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 parent of an obese 10-year-old child asks the nurse about medications to aid in weight loss.Which response by the nurse is correct?
A) "Anorexiants are often used to 'jump start' a weight loss regimen in children."
B) "Children are able to use over-the-counter anorexiants on a long-term basis."
C) "Children under 12 years of age should not use weight loss drugs."
D) "Side effects of anorexiants occur less often in children."
Q2) The nurse is teaching a parent about methylphenidate (Ritalin)to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).Which statement by the parent indicates understanding of the teaching?
A) "I should consult a pharmacist when giving my child OTC medications."
B) "I will only give my child diet soft drinks while administering this medication."
C) "Medication therapy means that behavioral therapy will not be necessary."
D) "Weight gain is a common side effect of this medication."
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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 preoperative nurse is caring for a patient who is to receive a peripheral nerve block using bupivacaine.The nurse will explain that the patient receiving this local anesthetic
A) may need to lie flat 6 to 8 hours after surgery.
B) may require less narcotic medication.
C) may have a prolonged hospital stay to monitor for respiratory distress.
D) may be at great risk for allergic reaction.
Q3) During balanced anesthesia,which type of medication is given while the surgery is performed?
A) Anticholinergics
B) Benzodiazepines
C) Hypnotics
D) Inhaled anesthetic
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Chapter 19: Antiseizure Drugs
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Q1) The nurse is caring for a patient who has been diagnosed with petit mal seizures.The nurse will anticipate teaching this patient about which antiepileptic medication?
A) Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
B) Ethosuximide (Zarontin)
C) Phenobarbital (Luminal)
D) Phenytoin (Dilantin)
Q2) A patient will begin taking the antiepileptic drug ethosuximide (Zarontin)and asks the nurse whether to take the drug with or without food.The nurse will counsel the patient to take this medication
A) at bedtime.
B) 1 hour before meals.
C) 2 hours after meals.
D) with meals.
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Chapter 20: Drugs for Parkinson Disease and Alzheimer Disease
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Q1) Which antiviral medication improves symptoms of Parkinson disease in some patients?
A) Acyclovir (Zovirax)
B) Amantadine HCl (Symmetrel)
C) Interferon (INF)
D) Zanamivir (Relenza)
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.
Q3) The nurse is preparing to administer a first dose of benztropine (Cogentin)to a patient diagnosed with parkinsonism.The nurse would notify the patient's provider if the patient had a history of which condition?
A) Asthma
B) Glaucoma
C) Hypertension
D) Irritable bowel disease
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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 recurrent muscle spasms.The provider has ordered metaxalone (Skelaxin)to treat the spasms.The nurse learns that the patient has a history of drug and alcohol abuse.The nurse will contact the provider to discuss switching this patient to which medication?
A) Carisoprodol (Soma)
B) Chlorzoxazone (Parafon forte DSC)
C) Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)
D) Methocarbamol (Robaxin)
Q2) 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)
Q3) A patient reports weakness of the extremities and diplopia.The nurse knows that these symptoms are characteristic of which condition?
A) Cerebral palsy (CP)
B) Multiple sclerosis (MS)
C) Myasthenia gravis (MG)
D) Parkinson disease (PD)
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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) The parent of a young adult who has schizophrenia is concerned that the patient spits out pills that are given.The nurse will suggest contacting the patient's provider to discuss which intervention?
A) Changing to a liquid form of the mediation
B) Providing a home health nurse to supervise medication administration
C) Teaching the patient the importance of taking the medication
D) Weekly intramuscular injections of the medication
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Chapter 23: Antidepressants and Mood Stabilizers
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Q1) A patient who is taking amitriptyline (Elavil)reports constipation and dry mouth.The nurse will give the patient which instruction?
A) Increase fluid intake.
B) Notify the provider.
C) Request another antidepressant.
D) Stop taking the medication immediately.
Q2) A male patient has been taking venlafaxine (Effexor)37.5 mg daily for 2 weeks and reports ejaculation dysfunction and urinary retention.What action will the nurse take?
A) Contact the provider to discuss decreasing the dose.
B) Reassure the patient that these are common side effects.
C) Report potential serious adverse effects to the provider.
D) Withhold the dose until the provider is notified.
Q3) 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.
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Chapter 24: Antiinflammatories
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Q1) Which antigout medication is used to treat chronic tophaceous gout?
A) Allopurinol (Zyloprim)
B) Colchicine
C) Probenecid (Benemid)
D) Sulfinpyrazone (Anturane)
Q2) Which are characteristic signs of inflammation?
A) Edema
B) Erythema
C) Heat
D) Numbness
E) Pallor
F) Paresthesia
Q3) A patient who is taking aspirin for arthritis pain asks the nurse why it also causes gastrointestinal upset.The nurse understands that this is because aspirin
A) increases gastrointestinal secretions.
B) increases hypersensitivity reactions.
C) inhibits both COX-1 and COX-2.
D) is an acidic compound.
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Chapter 25: Analgesics
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Q1) The nurse is caring for a 6-year-old child who had surgery that morning.The child is awake and lying very still in bed and won't respond when the nurse asks about pain.The nurse will perform which action?
A) Ask the child to rate the pain on a scale of 1 to 10.
B) Encourage the child to request pain medication when needed.
C) Evaluate the child's pain using an "ouch" scale.
D) Plan to administer pain medication if the child begins to cry.
Q2) The nurse is caring for a patient who was admitted with a fractured leg and for observation of a closed head injury after a motor vehicle accident.The patient reports having pain at a level of 3 on a 1 to 10 pain scale.The nurse will expect the provider to order which analgesic medication for this patient?
A) Acetaminophen (Tylenol) PO
B) Hydromorphone HCl (Dilaudid) IM
C) Morphine sulfate PCA
D) Transdermal fentanyl (Duragesic)
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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 nurse is caring for a 7-year-old patient who will receive oral antibiotics.Which antibiotic order will the nurse question for this patient?
A) Azithromycin (Zithromax)
B) Clarithromycin (Biaxin)
C) Clindamycin (Cleocin)
D) Tetracycline (Sumycin)
Q3) A patient will begin taking amoxicillin.The nurse should instruct the patient to avoid which foods?
A) Green leafy vegetables
B) Beef and other red meat
C) Coffee, tea, and colas
D) Acidic fruits and juices
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Chapter 27: Antituberculars,Antifungals,and Antivirals
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B.Which statement by the student indicates a need for further teaching?
A) "Amphotericin B may be given intravenously or by mouth."
B) "Patients who take this drug should have potassium and magnesium levels assessed."
C) "Patients with renal disease should not take amphotericin B."
D) "This drug is used for severe systemic infections."
Q2) A patient whose last flu vaccine was 1 year prior is exposed to the influenza A virus.The occupational health nurse will administer which medication?
A) Acyclovir (Zovirax)
B) Amantadine HCl (Symmetrel)
C) Influenza vaccine
D) Oseltamivir phosphate (Tamiflu)
Q3) Which diseases are caused by herpes viruses?
A) Chicken pox
B) Hepatitis
C) Influenza
D) Mononucleosis
E) Shingles
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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) 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)
Q3) Which topical antifungal medication is used to treat vaginal candidiasis?
A) Haloprogin (Halotex)
B) Miconazole (Monistat)
C) Oxiconazole (Oxistat)
D) Terbinafine HCl (Lamisil)
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Chapter 29: HIV- and Aids-Related Drugs
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Q1) A pregnant patient is HIV-positive.Which antiretroviral agent will the nurse expect the patient's provider to order?
A) Abacavir/lamivudine/zidovudine (Trizivir)
B) Efavirenz/emtricitabine/tenofovir (Atripla)
C) Lamivudine/zidovudine (Combivir)
D) Rilpivirine/emtricitabine/tenofovir (Complera)
Q2) A patient who is HIV-positive begins therapy with the fixed-dose combination nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI)Combivir (lamivudine/zidovudine)twice daily.The patient is in the clinic for follow-up 1 week after initiation of therapy and reports having nausea.The patient's creatinine clearance is 40 mL/minute.Based on these findings,the nurse will perform which action?
A) Instruct the patient to take the medication 60 minutes prior to meals.
B) Notify the provider to discuss dose adjustments.
C) Request an order for once-daily dosing of this medication.
D) Suggest that the patient increase fluid intake.
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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) The patient on immunosuppressant medications is speaking to the nurse about appropriate activities.Which statement requires intervention?
A) "I am going to the state fair with my friends."
B) "I enjoy working in my garden to relax."
C) "I will brush my teeth after meals."
D) "It's OK to eat fresh fruits and vegetables."
E) "I should get a new glass, if the one I am drinking from has been sitting out."
F) "I should bath daily, using an antimicrobial soap."
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Q1) 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.
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) 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.
Q2) 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.
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Chapter 33: Targeted Therapies to Treat Cancer
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A) History of hepatitis
B) Hypertension
C) Recent surgical history
D) Weight loss
Q2) The nurse is teaching a patient who will begin receiving targeted therapy for cancer.The patient asks how targeted therapy differs from other types of chemotherapies.The nurse will explain that targeted therapy
A) damages cancer cell DNA to prevent cell replication.
B) directly kills or damages cancerous cells.
C) interferes with specific molecules in cancer cells.
D) prevents metastasis of cancer cells.
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 is receiving interferon alpha (Roferon-A)subcutaneously.The patient experiences chills,fatigue,and malaise,and the nurse assesses a temperature of 102°
F.The nurse will notify the provider of the temperature and will anticipate which order?
A) Administer acetaminophen (Tylenol).
B) Change to intravenous (IV) interferon alpha.
C) Give diphenhydramine (Benadryl).
D) Obtain a serum blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine level.
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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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) A patient is admitted to the hospital after developing pneumonia.During the admission assessment,the patient reports having used a nasal decongestant spray for the past few weeks but thinks the nasal congestion is getting worse.The nurse will
A) request an order for a systemic decongestant medication.
B) request an order so the patient can continue to use the decongestant spray.
C) tell the patient the congestion will clear up after stopping the spray.
D) tell the patient to increase oral fluid intake.
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Chapter 36: Lower Respiratory Disorders
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Q1) The nurse provides teaching for patient who will begin taking montelukast sodium (Singulair).The patient reports sensitivity to aspirin.Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
A) "I will need to have periodic laboratory tests while taking this medication."
B) "I will not take ibuprofen for pain or fever while taking this drug."
C) "I will take one tablet daily at bedtime."
D) "I will use this as needed for acute symptoms."
Q2) A provider has prescribed ipratropium bromide/albuterol sulfate (Combivent)for a patient who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).The nurse explains that this combination product is prescribed primarily for which reason?
A) To be more convenient for patients who require both medications
B) To improve compliance in patients who may forget to take both drugs
C) To increase forced expiratory volume, an indicator of symptom improvement
D) To minimize the side effects that would occur if the drugs are given separately
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Chapter 37: Cardiac Glycosides, Antianginals, and Antidysrhythmics
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Q1) The nurse provides teaching for a patient who has a ventricular dysrhythmia who is prescribed acebutolol (Spectral)200 mg twice daily.Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?
A) "Diuretics may decrease the effectiveness of this drug."
B) "Dizziness, nausea, and vomiting indicate a severe reaction."
C) "I should eat fruits and vegetables to increase potassium intake."
D) "I should not stop taking this drug abruptly to avoid palpitations."
Q2) A patient who has HF receives digoxin (Lanoxin)and an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE)inhibitor.The patient will begin taking spironolactone (Aldactone).The patient asks why the new drug is necessary.The nurse will tell the patient that spironolactone will be given for which reason?
A) To enhance potassium excretion
B) To increase cardiac contractility
C) To minimize fluid losses
D) To provide cardioprotective effects
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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 notes a blood pressure of 160/90 mm Hg in a patient taking a thiazide diuretic.The patient reports taking an herbal medication that a friend recommended.Which herbal product is likely,given this patient's blood pressure?
A) Ginkgo
B) Hawthorne
C) Licorice
D) St. John's wort
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Chapter 39: Antihypertensives
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Q1) 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.
Q2) The nurse is caring for a patient who experiences a rapid rise in blood pressure.The nurse will contact the provider to discuss administering which medication?
A) Amlodipine (Norvasc)
B) Nifedipine (Procardia)
C) Nifedipine extended release (Procardia XL)
D) Verapamil (Calan)
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Q1) The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving warfarin (Coumadin)and notes bruising and petechiae on the patient's extremities.The nurse will request an order for which laboratory test?
A) International normalized ratio (INR)
B) Platelet level
C) PTT and aPTT
D) Vitamin K level
Q2) The nurse is assessing a patient who takes warfarin (Coumadin).The nurse notes a heart rate of 92 beats per minute and a blood pressure of 88/78 mm Hg.To evaluate the reason for these vital signs,the nurse will assess the patient's
A) gums, nose, and skin.
B) lung sounds and respiratory effort.
C) skin turgor and oral mucous membranes.
D) urine output and level of consciousness.
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Chapter 41: Antihyperlipidemics and Peripheral
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Q1) 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."
Q2) A patient,who has intermittent claudication,has been taking 400 mg of pentoxifylline (Trental)three times daily with meals for 2 weeks.The patient calls the clinic and reports mild flushing,occasional gastrointestinal upset,and continued pain in both legs.How will the nurse advise the patient?
A) "Expect side effects to diminish as drug effects increase in several weeks."
B) "Notify the provider of the continued pain and request increasing the dose."
C) "Take a daily aspirin tablet to enhance the effects of pentoxifylline."
D) "Take the medication 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal."
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Chapter 42: Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders
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Q1) The nurse is caring for a patient who has postoperative nausea and vomiting.The surgeon has ordered promethazine HCl (Phenergan).Which aspect of this patient's health history would be of concern?
A) Asthma
B) Diabetes
C) GERD
D) Glaucoma
Q2) The nurse is teaching a group of nursing students about the use of antipsychotic drugs for antiemetic purposes.The nurse will explain that,when given as antiemetics,these drugs are given
A) in smaller doses.
B) less frequently.
C) with anticholinergics.
D) with antihistamines.
Q3) 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.
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Chapter 43: Antiulcer Drugs
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Q1) Which antacid is likely to cause acid rebound?
A) Aluminum hydroxide
B) Calcium carbonate
C) Magnesium hydroxide
D) Magnesium trisilicate
Q2) The nurse is caring for a patient who has Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.Which medication order would the nurse question for this patient?
A) Cimetidine (Tagamet)
B) Pantoprazole (Protonix)
C) Rabeprazole (Aciphex)
D) Ranitidine (Zantac)
Q3) A patient with a peptic ulcer has been diagnosed with H.pylori.The provider has ordered lansoprazole (Prevacid),clarithromycin (Biaxin),and metronidazole (Flagyl).The patient asks the nurse why two antibiotics are needed.The nurse will explain that two antibiotics
A) allow for less toxic dosing.
B) combat bacterial resistance.
C) have synergistic effects.
D) improve acid suppression.
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Chapter 44: Eye and Ear Disorders
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Q1) The parent of a toddler asks the nurse what can be done to prevent otitis media.What will the nurse recommend?
A) Administer diphenhydramine when the child has a runny nose.
B) Give phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine Ophthalmic) to prevent congestion.
C) Keep the child's immunizations up to date.
D) Remove cerumen with carbamide peroxide (Auro Ear Drops).
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) A patient who has extensive second- and third-degree burns will use mafenide acetate (Sulfamylon)to treat the burns.What is an important aspect of care for this patient?
A) Assess for fluid overload.
B) Explain that this medication will decrease pain.
C) Monitor the patient's electrolytes.
D) Teach the patient how to use sterile technique at home.
Q2) A patient reports using benzoyl peroxide 2.5% for acne but doesn't feel that it is working.The nurse notes papules and nodules on the patient's face,neck,and back,consistent with moderate acne vulgaris.The nurse will counsel this patient to ask the provider about
A) adding isotretinoin (Amnesteem) to the treatment regimen.
B) increasing the benzoyl peroxide to a 5% solution.
C) taking systemic antibiotics until symptoms improve.
D) using benzoyl peroxide 10% and a topical antibiotic.
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Chapter 46: Pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, and Adrenal Disorders
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Q1) A patient is receiving a glucocorticoid medication to treat an inflammatory condition,and the provider has ordered a slow taper in order to discontinue this medication.The nurse explains to the patient that this is done to prevent which condition?
A) Acromegaly
B) Adrenocortical insufficiency
C) Hypertensive crisis
D) Thyroid storm
Q2) 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)
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Q1) 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.
Q2) The nurse is teaching a patient how to administer insulin.The patient is thin with very little body fat.The nurse will suggest injecting insulin
A) by pinching up the skin and injecting straight down.
B) in the abdomen only with the needle at a 90-degree angle.
C) subcutaneously with the needle at a 45- to 60-degree angle.
D) using the thigh and buttocks areas exclusively.
Q3) A patient who is unconscious and has a pulse is brought to the emergency department.The patient is wearing a Medic-Alert bracelet indicating type 1 diabetes mellitus.The nurse will anticipate an order to administer
A) cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
B) glucagon.
C) insulin.
D) orange juice.
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Chapter 48: Urinary Disorders
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Q1) 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."
Q2) The nurse is caring for a hospitalized patient who has symptoms characteristic of pyelonephritis.Before administering the first dose of the intravenous antibiotic,the nurse will ensure that which action is performed?
A) An antipyretic is administered.
B) A dose of oral antibiotic is given.
C) A urinary analgesic is given.
D) A urine culture is obtained.
Q3) Which side effects are common to most urinary antiseptics?
A) Dyspnea and chest pain
B) Nausea and vomiting
C) Peripheral neuritis
D) Visual disturbances
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Chapter 49: Pregnancy and Preterm Labor
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Q1) A woman who is pregnant tells the nurse she has frequent heartburn in spite of eating small meals slowly; avoiding greasy,gas-forming foods; and remaining upright for 30 min after eating.The nurse will recommend which over-the-counter product?
A) Alka-Seltzer
B) Magaldrate
C) Pepcid
D) TUMS
Q2) The nurse is caring for a woman who is experiencing premature labor.The provider has ordered intravenous terbutaline (Brethine)to be given.The nurse will explain that this medication will have which action?
A) It will decrease uterine contractions.
B) It will enhance fetal lung development.
C) It will increase fetal blood supply.
D) It will lower her blood pressure.
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Q1) The nurse is caring for a woman who is in labor.The woman is anxious and reports increasing nausea after receiving an opioid analgesic medication.The nurse will contact the provider and request an order for which intravenous medication?
A) Hydroxyzine HCl (Vistaril)
B) Pentobarbital sodium (Nembutal)
C) Promethazine (Phenergan)
D) Secobarbital sodium (Seconal)
Q2) The nurse provides teaching for a postpartal woman who will take bisacodyl tablets to help with constipation.What information will the nurse include when teaching this patient about this medication?
A) "Crush the tablet if it is difficult to swallow."
B) "Store this medication in a cool, dry place."
C) "Take the tablet with a carbonated beverage."
D) "Take with milk if gastrointestinal upset occurs."
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Q1) 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
Q2) The nurse prepares to assist with beractant (Survanta)administration to an infant who is intubated and mechanically ventilated.After removing the drug from the refrigerator,the nurse will perform which action?
A) Heat the drug in a warmer.
B) Discard the vial if the product appears light brown.
C) Shake the vial and draw up the drug dose.
D) Warm the vial by hand for 8 min.
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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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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) 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) A woman is diagnosed with bacterial vaginosis and will begin taking metronidazole (Flagyl).What will the nurse teach the patient about this medication?
A) "Abstain from sexual intercourse while taking this medication."
B) "Do not consume alcohol while taking this drug and for 48 hours after finishing the prescription."
C) "Take this medication on an empty stomach to increase absorption."
D) "Topical preparations are ineffective for treating bacterial vaginosis."
Q2) 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."
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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 with angina has been given 0.4 mg of nitroglycerin SL.The patient reports continued chest pain 5 min later.The nurse assesses a heart rate of 84 beats per minute and a blood pressure of 88/68 mm Hg.The nurse will take which action?
A) Administer 0.4 mg of nitroglycerin SL.
B) Administer 0.3 mg of nitroglycerin SL.
C) Give nitroglycerin by translingual spray.
D) Notify the provider of the patient's vital signs.
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