Medical-Surgical Nursing
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Course Introduction
Medical-Surgical Nursing is a comprehensive course that equips students with foundational and advanced knowledge in caring for adult patients experiencing a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions and surgical procedures. Emphasizing the nursing process, this course covers assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation strategies for conditions affecting various body systems. Students learn to integrate theoretical concepts, clinical reasoning, patient education, and evidence-based practices to promote optimal health outcomes. The course also addresses patient safety, multidisciplinary collaboration, ethical considerations, and cultural competence in the delivery of care in diverse acute and rehabilitative settings.
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Daviss Drug Guide for Nurses 15th Edition by Vallerand
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Chapter 1: Medication Errors: Improving Practices and Patient Safety
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Q1) The nurse providing therapy with Simponi (golimumab)recognizes the patient must be meticulously screened for which of the following?
A)A history of active or latent tuberculosis
B)The presence of orthostatic hypotension
C)Risk factors associated with acute respiratory distress syndrome
D)A history of poorly controlled diabetes mellitus
Answer: A
Q2) A young woman reports to the emergency department with frank vaginal bleeding and a stated history of being 10 wk pregnant.Ultrasound confirms an incomplete miscarriage,and the woman is scheduled for a dilatation and curettage.Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate being provided after the surgical procedure?
A)Rheumatrex (methotrexate)
B)Methergine (methylergonovine)
C)Magnesium sulfate
D)Terbutaline
Answer: B
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Chapter 2: Detecting and Managing Adverse Drug Reactions
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Q1) While caring for a patient with myasthenia gravis and a history of dysphasia who is taking Mestinon (pyridostigmine),the nurse recognizes the need for further teaching by which of the following statements?
A)"I should set an alarm clock to make sure I take my medication on time."
B)"I may have trouble swallowing if I do not take my medication correctly."
C)"I will have to take this medication for a few months before my condition resolves."
D)"I should carry an identification card with my diagnosis and medication list at all times."
Answer: C
Q2) A nurse caring for a patient with non-Hodgkin lymphoma prepares to provide Leukine (sargramostim).Which of the following will indicate successful response to the medication?
A)Patient's white blood cell count increases.
B)Patient's platelet count increases.
C)Patient denies nausea or vomiting with chemotherapy.
D)Patient's hair does not fall out after chemotherapy.
Answer: A
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Chapter 3: Drug Monographs in Alphabetical Order by
Generic Name
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Q1) While preparing to give Fungizone (amphotericin B)to a client who is also receiving Dexasone (dexamethasone),the nurse recognizes the client is at increased risk for which of the following?
A)Hypoglycemia
B)Hyponatremia
C)Hypocalcemia
D)Hypokalemia
Answer: D
Q2) A student nurse is preparing to participate in a mission-trip to South Africa and is prescribed Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine).Which of the following side effects may be experienced by the student? Select all that apply.
A)Rash
B)Headache
C)Ringing in the ears
D)Anorexia
E)Diarrhea
F)Hypertension
Answer: B,C,D,E
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Chapter 4: Drugs Approved in Canada
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Q1) The nurse is providing care for a client receiving Pentam 300 (pentamidine).The nurse should monitor for which of the following complications associated with this medication? Select all that apply.
A)Steven-Johnson syndrome
B)Severe hypotension
C)Respiratory arrest
D)Cardiac arrhythmia
E)Hypoglycemia
F)Hemolytic anemia
Q2) The nurse is reviewing the home medication list for a client with a history of head and neck cancer who has been receiving radiation therapy.The client reports taking PO Salagen (pilocarpine)three times daily.The nurse understands this medication is designed to help treat which of the following?
A)Xerostomia
B)Nausea
C)Metastatic disease
D)Taste changes
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