Nursing Fundamentals
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Nursing Fundamentals provides students with a comprehensive introduction to the core principles and essential skills required in the nursing profession. The course covers the foundation of nursing practice, including basic patient care, safety procedures, communication techniques, and ethical standards. Emphasis is placed on the development of clinical competencies through both theoretical instruction and practical application in simulated and real healthcare settings. Students will also explore the nursing process, medical terminology, health assessment, and the role of the nurse within the interdisciplinary healthcare team, preparing them for further study and clinical practice.
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Pharmacology A Patient Centered Nursing Process Approach 9th Edition by McCuistion
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Chapter 1: Drug Development and Ethical Considerations
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Q1) The nurse reviews information about a drug and notes the initials "United States Pharmacopeia (USP)" after the drug's official name.The nurse understands that this designation indicates the drug
A) is a controlled substance.
B) is approved by the FDA.
C) is available in generic form.
D) meets quality and safety standards.
Answer: D
Q2) The nurse is preparing to administer a schedule II injectable drug and is drawing up half of the contents of a single-use vial.Which nursing action is correct?
A) Ask another nurse to observe and cosign wasting the remaining drug from the vial.
B) Keep the remaining amount in the patient's drawer to give at the next dose.
C) Record the amount unused in the patient's medication record.
D) Dispose of the vial with the remaining drug into a locked collection box.
Answer: A
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Chapter 2: Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, and Pharmacogenetics
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Q1) The nurse is caring for a patient who has taken an overdose of aspirin several hours prior.The provider orders sodium bicarbonate to be given.The nurse understands that this drug is given for which purpose?
A) To counter the toxic effects of the aspirin
B) To decrease the half-life of the aspirin
C) To increase the excretion of the aspirin
D) To neutralize the acid of the aspirin
Answer: C
Q2) The nurse is preparing an injectable drug and wants to administer it for rapid absorption.How will the nurse give this medication?
A) IM into the deltoid muscle
B) IM into the gluteal muscle
C) Subcut into abdominal tissue
D) Subcut into the upper arm
Answer: A
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Chapter 3: Cultural Considerations
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Q1) A Native American patient has just been diagnosed with diabetes mellitus.The nurse preparing a teaching plan for this patient understands that which aspect of the disease and disease management may be most difficult for this patient?
A) Body image changes
B) Management of meal and medication schedules
C) Perception of the disease as punishment from God
D) The sense of dependence on others
Answer: B
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) The nurse is counseling a female patient who reports taking ginger to treat postoperative nausea.Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?
A) "I should experience immediate effects with this herb."
B) "The benefits of taking ginger for postoperative nausea have not been proven."
C) "I should take ginger with nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to enhance its effects."
D) "If I develop gastrointestinal (GI) upset, I should stop taking ginger immediately."
Q2) A patient reports taking St.John's wort to treat symptoms of depression and asks the nurse how to use this product safely and effectively.Which response by the nurse is correct?
A) "Apply sunscreen while taking St. John's wort."
B) "It is safe to take St. John's wort with prescription antidepressants."
C) "St. John's wort does not affect nutrition."
D) "You should take St. John's wort as needed when symptoms occur."
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Chapter 5: Pediatric Considerations
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Q1) 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.
Q2) The nurse reviews information about a drug and learns that it is best absorbed in an acidic environment.When giving this drug to a 1-year-old patient,the nurse will expect to administer a dose that will be
A) equal to an adult dose.
B) less than an adult dose.
C) more than an adult dose.
D) twice the usual adult dose.
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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) An older patient who reports a 2- to 3-year history of upper gastrointestinal (GI)symptoms will begin taking ranitidine (Zantac)to treat this disorder.The patient has completed a health history form.The nurse notes that the patient answered "no" when asked if any medications were being taken.Which action will the nurse take next?
A) Ask whether the patient uses over-the-counter (OTC) medications.
B) Obtain a careful dietary history for the past two weeks.
C) Recommend that the patient take antacid tablets.
D) Suggest that the patient add high-potassium foods to the diet.
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Chapter 7: Drugs of Abuse
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Q1) 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
Q2) The nurse is teaching a patient who will be discharged home with naltrexone (ReVia)after treatment for opioid addiction.What information will the nurse include in the teaching for this patient?
A) "This drug will help control cravings."
B) "You may take this drug once weekly."
C) "ReVia blocks the pleasurable effects of opioids."
D) "If you discontinue this drug abruptly, you will have withdrawal symptoms."
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 school-age child will begin taking a medication to be administered 5 mL three times daily.The child's parent tells the nurse that,with a previous use of the drug,the child repeatedly forgot to bring the medication home from school,resulting in missed evening doses.What will the nurse recommend?
A) Asking the provider if the medication may be taken before school, after school, and at bedtime
B) Putting a note on the child's locker to encourage the child to take responsibility for medication administration
C) Asking the provider if 7.5 mL may be taken in the morning and 7.5 mL may be taken in the evening so that the correct amount is given daily
D) Taking the noon dose to school every day and giving it to the school nurse to administer
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 caring for a patient who will begin taking a thiazide diuretic to treat hypertension.The patient says,"I know this will lower my blood pressure,but how does it work?" How will the nurse respond?
A) "It can cause orthostatic hypotension, so be careful."
B) "It reduces the volume of fluid in your blood stream to lower blood pressure."
C) "The actions are complicated, but it's an effective drug."
D) "Your provider should explain this medication to you."
Q2) The pediatric nurse reviews a hand-written medication order,which reads,"09/16/2016,acetaminophen 160 mg (5 mL)PO q4h for fever." What will the nurse do next?
A) Administer the drug when indicated.
B) Ask the provider to confirm if the dose is correct for the patient's age.
C) Clarify the nursing assessments necessary for giving a dose.
D) Contact the provider to request patient allergy information.
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Chapter 10: Drug Administration
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Q1) 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?"
Q2) The nurse is demonstrating the Z-track injection technique to a nursing student on a patient who is receiving iron dextran.Which statement by the student indicates understanding of the teaching?
A) "This is necessary to prevent staining of the patient's skin."
B) "This technique allows slower, more sustained absorption."
C) "You may use the deltoid site when using this method."
D) "I should use a 27-gauge needle to minimize discomfort with this method."
Q3) 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.
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Chapter 11: Drug Calculations
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Q1) midazolam (Versed)3 mg,IM,STAT
Available: Versed 5 mg/1 mL
How many mL will be given?
Q2) trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim) 160/800 mg, PO, b.i.d.
Available: Bactrim 80/400-mg tablets
How many tablets will be given per dose?
Q3) cefadroxil (Duricef)0.4 g,PO,q12h
Available: cefadroxil (Duricef)250 mg/5 mL
How many mL will be given per dose?
Q4) allopurinol (Zyloprim)150 mg,PO,q.i.d.
Available: allopurinol (Zyloprim)100 mg tablet,scored
A) How many tablet(s) will be given per dose?
B) How many mg will the patient receive per day?
Q5) 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?
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Chapter 12: Fluid Volume and Electrolytes
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Q1) 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
Q2) The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving isotonic intravenous (IV)fluids at an infusion rate of 125 mL/h.The nurse performs an assessment and notes a heart rate of 102 beats per minute,a blood pressure of 160/85 mm Hg,and crackles auscultated in both lungs.Which action will the nurse take?
A) Decrease the IV fluid rate and notify the provider.
B) Increase the IV fluid rate and notify the provider.
C) Request an order for a colloidal IV solution.
D) Request an order for a hypertonic IV solution.
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Chapter 13: Vitamin and Mineral Replacement
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Q1) A female patient who has a history of heavy menstrual periods is experiencing shortness of breath with exertion,pallor,and fatigue.Her hemoglobin and hematocrit levels are both lower than normal,and her CBC reveals microcytic and hypochromic erythrocytes.What will the nurse do?
A) Contact the provider to discuss an order for 600 mg of PO ferrous sulfate BID.
B) Recommend an over-the-counter folic acid supplement of 400 mcg/day.
C) Suggest an over-the-counter iron supplement of 325 mg/day.
D) Tell her to consult a dietician about including iron-rich foods in her diet.
Q2) A patient who spends most of the time indoors has been taking megadoses of vitamin D and is worried about vitamin D toxicity.The nurse will tell this patient to report which sign that may indicate vitamin D toxicity?
A) Blurred vision
B) Darkening of the skin
C) Nausea and vomiting
D) Palpitations
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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) A patient who has been receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN)for several days accidently removes the intravenous (IV)line.While waiting for the IV therapy nurse,the nurse caring for this patient will monitor for which complication?
A) Air embolism
B) Dehydration
C) Hypoglycemia
D) Infection
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Chapter 15: Adrenergic Agonists and Antagonists
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Q1) The nurse administers subcutaneous epinephrine to a patient who is experiencing an anaphylactic reaction.The nurse should expect to monitor the patient for which symptom?
A) Bradycardia
B) Decreased urine output
C) Hypotension
D) Nausea and vomiting
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 will be discharged on beta blockers.Which skill is essential for the nurse to teach the patient's family?
A) How to prepare a low-sodium diet
B) Assessments to detect fluid retention
C) How to monitor heart rate and blood pressure
D) Early signs of changing level of consciousness
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Chapter 16: Cholinergic Agonists and Antagonists
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Q1) 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.
Q2) The nurse is preparing to administer tolterodine tartrate (Detrol LA)to a patient who has incontinence.Which symptom would be a contraindication for this drug?
A) Decreased bowel sounds
B) Drooling
C) Gastric upset
D) Pain
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Chapter 17: Stimulants
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Q1) A patient is brought to the emergency department with a drug overdose causing respiratory depression.Which drug will the nurse expect to administer?
A) Albuterol (Proventil)
B) Caffeine (Cafcit)
C) Doxapram (Dopram)
D) Methylphenidate (Ritalin)
Q2) The parent of an adolescent who has taken methylphenidate 20 mg/day for 6 months for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)brings the child to clinic for evaluation of a recent onset of nausea,vomiting,and headaches.The parent expresses concern that the child seems less focused and more hyperactive than before.What will the nurse do next?
A) Ask the child whether the drug is being taken as prescribed.
B) Contact the provider to discuss increasing the dose to 30 mg/day.
C) Recommend taking the drug with meals to reduce gastrointestinal side effects.
D) Report signs of drug toxicity to the patient's provider.
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Chapter 18: Depressants
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Q1) The nurse is providing teaching for a patient who will begin taking zolpidem tartrate (Ambien)10 mg at bedtime as a sleep aid.Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?
A) "I should take this medication with food to avoid stomach upset."
B) "I will take this medication within 30 minutes of bedtime."
C) "If this medication is not effective, I may increase the dose to 15 mg."
D) "Tolerance and drug dependence do not occur with this medication."
Q2) A patient who has been taking butabarbital (Butisol)for several weeks reports being drowsy and having difficulty performing tasks at work most mornings.The nurse suspects that which drug effects have occurred?
A) Dependence
B) Hangover
C) Tolerance
D) Withdrawal
Q3) 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
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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) The nurse is caring for a patient who has a seizure disorder.The nurse notes that the patient has reddened gums that bleed when oral care is given.The nurse recognizes this finding as
A) an adverse effect of the phenytoin.
B) a drug interaction with aspirin.
C) a symptom of hepatotoxicity.
D) a sign of poor self-care.
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Chapter 20: Drugs for Parkinson Disease and Alzheimer Disease
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Q1) A nursing student asks the nurse why patients who have parkinsonism receive a combination of carbidopa and levodopa.The nurse will explain that the combination product
A) allows larger doses of levodopa to be given without causing increased adverse reactions.
B) causes more levodopa to be converted to dopamine before crossing the blood-brain barrier.
C) eliminates almost all drug side effects of both levodopa and carbidopa.
D) reduces peripheral side effects by inhibiting decarboxylase in the peripheral nervous system.
Q2) An older patient exhibits a shuffling gait,lack of facial expression,and tremors at rest.The nurse will expect the provider to order which medication for this patient?
A) Carbidopa-levodopa (Sinemet)
B) Donepezil (Aricept)
C) Rivastigmine (Exelon)
D) Tacrine (Cognex)
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Chapter 21: Drugs for Neuromuscular Disorders and Muscle Spasms
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Q1) 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.
Q2) A client with myasthenia gravis is experiencing a cholinergic crisis.Which symptoms are associated with this condition?
A) Bradycardia
B) Rash
C) Vomiting
D) Fever
E) Drooling
F) Weakness
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Chapter 22: Antipsychotics and Anxiolytics
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Q1) A patient arrives in the emergency department with dehydration.The patient reports taking fluphenazine (Prolixin)to treat schizophrenia.The nurse notes rigid muscles and an altered mental status.The patient has a temperature of 103.6° F,a heart rate of 98 beats per minute,and a blood pressure of 90/58 mm Hg.The nurse will anticipate administering which medication?
A) Dantrolene (Dantrium)
B) Haloperidol (Haldol)
C) Propranolol (Inderal)
D) Tetrabenazine (Xenazine)
Q2) A patient who is taking fluphenazine (Prolixin)to treat psychosis is experiencing symptoms of acute dystonia.While performing a medication history,the nurse learns that the patient takes herbal medications.Which herbal supplement would be of concern?
A) Ginkgo
B) Ginseng
C) Kava
D) St. John's wort
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Chapter 23: Antidepressants and Mood Stabilizers
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Q1) A nurse performs a medication history on a newly admitted patient.The patient reports taking amitriptyline (Elavil)75 mg at bedtime for 6 weeks to treat depression.The patient reports having continued fatigue,lack of energy,and depressed mood.The nurse will contact the provider to discuss which intervention?
A) Beginning to taper the amitriptyline
B) Changing to a morning dose schedule
C) Giving the amitriptyline twice daily
D) Increasing the dose of amitriptyline
Q2) 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 patient who has osteoarthritis with mild to moderate pain asks the nurse about taking over-the-counter ibuprofen (Motrin).What will the nurse tell this patient?
A) "It may take several weeks to achieve therapeutic effects."
B) "Unlike aspirin, there is no increased risk of bleeding with ibuprofen."
C) "Take ibuprofen twice daily for maximum analgesic benefit."
D) "Combine ibuprofen with acetaminophen for best effect."
Q2) A patient who is 7-month pregnant and who has arthritis asks the nurse if she can take aspirin for pain.The nurse will tell her not to take aspirin for which reason?
A) It can result in adverse effects on her fetus.
B) It causes an increased risk of Reye's syndrome.
C) It increases hemorrhage risk.
D) It will cause increased gastrointestinal distress.
Q3) 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.
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Chapter 25: Analgesics
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Q1) The nurse is teaching a female patient who will begin taking 2 tablets of 325 mg acetaminophen every 4 to 6 hours as needed for pain.Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?
A) "I may take acetaminophen up to 6 times daily if needed."
B) "I should increase the dose of acetaminophen if I drink caffeinated coffee."
C) "If I take oral contraceptive pills, I should use back-up contraception."
D) "It is safe to take acetaminophen with any over-the-counter medications."
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) The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving a high dose of intravenous azithromycin to treat an infection.The patient is also taking acetaminophen for pain.The nurse should expect to review which lab values when monitoring for this drug's side effects?
A) Complete blood counts
B) Electrolytes
C) Liver enzymes
D) Urinalysis
Q2) A patient who is taking trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX)calls to report developing an all-over rash.The nurse will instruct the patient to perform which action?
A) Increase fluid intake.
B) Take diphenhydramine.
C) Stop taking TMP-SMX immediately.
D) Continue taking the medication.
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Chapter 27: Antituberculars, Antifungals, and Antivirals
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Q1) 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
Q2) The nurse caring for a patient who has tuberculosis and who is taking isoniazid,rifampin,and streptomycin reviews the medical record and notes the patient's sputum cultures reveal resistance to streptomycin.The nurse will anticipate that the provider will take which action?
A) Add ethambutol (Myambutol).
B) Change the streptomycin to clarithromycin.
C) Change the streptomycin to kanamycin.
D) Order renal function tests.
Q3) A patient who has AIDS is at risk to contract aspergillosis.The nurse will anticipate that which antifungal medication will be ordered prophylactically for this patient?
A) Metronidazole (Flagyl)
B) Micafungin (Mycamine)
C) Posaconazole (Noxafil)
D) Voriconazole (Vfend)
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Chapter 28: Peptides, Antimalarials, and Anthelmintics
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Q1) The nurse is preparing to administer an intravenous polymyxin antibiotic.The patient reports dizziness along with numbness and tingling of the hands and feet.The nurse will perform which action?
A) Administer the drug since these are harmless side effects.
B) Hold the drug and notify the provider of these adverse reactions.
C) Obtain an order for an oral form of this medication.
D) Request an order for serum electrolytes.
Q2) A child is being treated for pinworms,and the parent asks the nurse how to prevent spreading this to other family members.What will the nurse tell the parent?
A) "Give your child baths every day."
B) "Obtain a daily stool specimen from your child."
C) "Wash your child's clothing in hot water."
D) "Your child should wash hands well after using the toilet."
Q3) A patient who is taking metronidazole (Flagyl)reports metallic taste in the mouth.Which action will the nurse take?
A) Obtain an order for BUN and creatinine levels.
B) Reassure the patient that this is a harmless effect.
C) Request an order for a urinalysis.
D) Test her urine for occult blood.
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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) The nurse is caring for a 55-year-old patient who has been HIV-infected for 15 years.The nurse understands that this patient
A) has an increased risk of transmitting the HIV infection.
B) is less likely to develop AIDS than younger persons with HIV infection.
C) is less likely to respond to antiretroviral agents.
D) may have comorbid illnesses that can complicate HIV.
Q3) 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)
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Chapter 30: Transplant Drugs
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Q1) 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."
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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Chapter 31: Vaccines
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Q1) A 4-year-old child is receiving amoxicillin (Amoxil)to treat otitis media and is in the clinic for a well-child checkup on the last day of antibiotic therapy.The provider orders varicella (Varivax); measles-mumps-rubella (MMR); inactivated polio (IPV); and diphtheria,tetanus,and acellular pertussis (DTaP)vaccines to be given.Which action by the nurse is correct?
A) Administer the vaccines as ordered.
B) Discuss giving the MMR vaccine in 4 weeks.
C) Hold all vaccines until 2 weeks after antibiotic therapy.
D) Recommend aspirin for fever and discomfort.
Q2) The nurse is preparing to administer rotavirus vaccine to a 4-month-old infant.The nurse notes that the infant received RV1 vaccine at 2 months of age.The nurse will plan to administer
A) RV1 today.
B) RV1 today and again at age 6 months.
C) RV5 today.
D) RV5 today and again at age 6 months.
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Chapter 32: Anticancer Drugs
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Q1) A patient is receiving bleomycin (Blenoxane)as part of a chemotherapeutic regimen to treat leukemia.During IV administration of this drug,what will the nurse observe the patient closely for?
A) Hypotension and visual disturbances
B) Pain and blistering at the IV site
C) Pink to red urine
D) Shortness of breath and wheezing
Q2) A patient who has cancer is about to begin chemotherapy.The patient asks the nurse why two chemotherapeutic agents are being used instead of just one.Which response by the nurse is correct?
A) "The drugs may be given in less toxic doses if two drugs are used."
B) "Two agents used together can have synergistic effects."
C) "Use of two drugs will increase tumoricidal activity in the G<sub>0</sub> phase of the cell."
D) "Using two agents will shorten the length of time chemotherapy is needed."
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Chapter 33: Targeted Therapies to Treat Cancer
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Q1) The nurse performs a medication history on a patient who will begin targeted therapy for cancer with gefitinib (Iressa).The nurse learns that the patient is taking carbamazepine,a histamine<sub>2 </sub>blocker,and warfarin.The nurse will anticipate that the provider will make which change to the medication regimen?
A) decrease the gefitinib dose.
B) decrease the warfarin dose.
C) increase the histamine<sub>2</sub> blocker dose.
D) increase the carbamazepine dose.
Q2) 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
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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 give sargramostim to a patient who has acute myelogenous leukemia.The nurse assesses a heart rate of 78 beats per minute and a blood pressure of 120/70 mm Hg.The patient reports shortness of breath and has a cough and bilateral crackles.What will the nurse do next?
A) Contact the provider; discuss giving a lower dose.
B) Contact the pharmacist; request a bronchodilator.
C) Contact the pharmacist; request an order for furosemide.
D) Contact the provider; suggest administration of antibiotics.
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Chapter 35: Upper Respiratory Disorders
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Q1) A patient asks the nurse about using dextromethorphan for cough.What information will the nurse include when teaching this patient about this drug?
A) "It does not cause sedation except at high doses."
B) "It may be used to treat cough for up to 2 weeks."
C) "It is non-narcotic, and it is OK to consume alcohol while taking this drug."
D) "It should not be taken by patients who have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)."
Q2) A patient who has narrow-angle glaucoma asks the nurse to recommend a medication to alleviate cold symptoms such as nasal congestion and runny nose.The nurse will suggest the patient talk to the provider about which medication?
A) Azelastine (Astelin)
B) Cetirizine (Zyrtec)
C) Chlorpheniramine maleate (Chlor-Trimeton)
D) Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
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Q1) A patient will be discharged home with albuterol (Proventil)to use for asthma symptoms.What information will the nurse include when teaching this patient about this medication?
A) Failure to respond to the medication indicates a need for a higher dose.
B) Monitor for hypoglycemia symptoms when using this medication.
C) Palpitations are common with this drug even at normal, therapeutic doses.
D) Overuse of this medication can result in airway narrowing and bronchospasm.
Q2) A patient who has been taking theophylline at home reports having palpitations and jitteriness.What action will the nurse take?
A) Ask the patient if herbal medications are used.
B) Notify the provider to report theophylline toxicity.
C) Recommend that the patient increase fluid intake.
D) Request an order for renal function studies.
Q3) The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving intravenous theophylline.The patient complains of headache and nausea.The nurse will contact the provider to A) change the medication to an oral theophylline.
B) obtain an order for a serum theophylline level.
C) request an order for an analgesic medication.
D) suggest an alternative methylxanthine medication.
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Chapter 37: Cardiac Glycosides, Antianginals, and Antidysrhythmics
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Q1) The nurse is preparing to administer digoxin to a patient who has a serum digoxin level of 2.5 ng/mL.The patient takes 0.25 mg of digoxin per day.What action will the nurse take?
A) Administer the next dose as ordered.
B) Notify the provider of digoxin toxicity.
C) Request an order to decrease the digoxin dose.
D) Suggest that the patient may need an increased digoxin dose.
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 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
Q2) 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
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Chapter 39: Antihypertensives
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Q1) 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)
Q2) A 65-year-old patient has a blood pressure of 155/95 mm Hg.The nurse understands that with treatment,the goal for this patient's blood pressure is
A) 120/80 mm Hg
B) 130/89 mm Hg
C) 140/90 mm Hg
D) 150/90 mm Hg
Q3) The nurse understands that the dose of a medication such as propranolol may need to be changed for the patient of Asian descent.The nurse expects the provider to A) increase the daily dose.
B) decrease the frequency of the medication to every other day.
C) decrease the daily dose.
D) add a second antihypertensive medication.
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Q1) 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
Q2) The nurse is teaching a patient who will begin taking warfarin (Coumadin)for atrial fibrillation.Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?
A) "I should eat plenty of green, leafy vegetables while taking this drug."
B) "I should take a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) instead of acetaminophen for pain or fever."
C) "I will take cimetidine (Tagamet) to prevent gastric irritation and bleeding."
D) "I will tell my dentist that I am taking this medication."
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Chapter 41: Antihyperlipidemics and Peripheral
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Q1) 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."
Q2) A patient begins taking cholestyramine (Questran)to treat hyperlipidemia.The patient reports abdominal discomfort and constipation.The nurse will provide which instruction to the patient?
A) Increase fluid and slowly increase fiber intake.
B) Stop taking the medication immediately.
C) Take an over-the-counter laxative.
D) Take the medication on an empty stomach.
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Chapter 42: Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders
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Q1) The nurse is teaching a group of parents about the use of syrup of ipecac.Which instruction will the nurse provide?
A) "Do not administer ipecac without consulting a poison control center."
B) "Expect the onset of emesis to be immediate."
C) "Give ipecac with a glass of milk to increase its emetic effect."
D) "Use ipecac fluid extract and not ipecac syrup."
Q2) A child is brought to the emergency department after ingestion of a toxic substance.The child is alert and conscious and is reported to have ingested kerosene 20 minutes prior.The nurse will anticipate administering
A) activated charcoal.
B) an anticholinergic antiemetic.
C) gastric lavage.
D) syrup of ipecac.
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 has been taking famotidine (Pepcid)20 mg bid to treat an ulcer but continues to have pain.The provider has ordered lansoprazole (Prevacid)15 mg per day.The patient asks why the new drug is necessary,since it is more expensive.The nurse will explain that lansoprazole
A) can be used for long-term therapy.
B) does not interact with other drugs.
C) has fewer medication side effects.
D) is more potent than famotidine.
Q2) A patient who takes propantheline bromine (Pro-Banthine)and omeprazole (Prilosec)for an ulcer will begin taking an antacid.The nurse will give which instruction to the patient regarding how to take the antacid?
A) Take the antacid 2 hours after taking the propantheline.
B) Take the antacid along with a meal.
C) Take the antacid with milk.
D) Take the antacid with the propantheline bromine.
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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 preparing to administer atropine sulfate drops as a mydriatic agent.Which assessment would cause the nurse to withhold the drug and notify the provider?
A) Blood pressure of 140/90 mm Hg
B) Heart rate of 60 beats per minute
C) Respiratory rate of 12 breaths per minute
D) Temperature of 37.9° C
Q3) The nurse administers proparacaine HCl (Ophthaine)drops to a patient prior to an eye examination.What sign will the nurse look for to determine when the examination can begin?
A) Absence of the blink reflex
B) Blurred vision
C) Drying of the corneal epithelium
D) Photophobia
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Chapter 45: Dermatologic Disorders
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Q1) A patient reports localized itching after contact with a new brand of laundry detergent.The nurse will suggest that the patient contact the provider to discuss treatment with which product?
A) Calamine lotion
B) Systemic glucocorticoid
C) Topical diphenhydramine
D) Topical glucocorticoid
Q2) The nurse is teaching a group of adolescents about sun protection.What information will the nurse include when teaching this group?
A) Effective sunscreens guard against melanoma and basal cell carcinoma.
B) SPF numbers indicate UVB protection, and UVA protection is assumed for all products.
C) SPF ratings are proportional to the amount of UVB radiation that they block.
D) Sunscreen products of all SPF ratings will protect for 2 hours if not exposed to moisture.
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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 hypothyroidism.To assist in differentiating between primary and secondary hypothyroidism,the nurse will expect the provider to order which drug?
A) Liothyronine sodium (Cytomel)
B) Liotrix (Thyrolar)
C) Methimazole (Tapazole)
D) Thyrotropin (Thytropar)
Q2) A patient with Graves disease exhibits tachycardia,heat intolerance,and exophthalmos.Prior to surgery,which drug is used to alter thyroid hormone levels?
A) Liotrix (Thyrolar)
B) Propranolol (Inderal)
C) Propylthiouracil (PTU)
D) Thyroid (Thyro-Tab)
Q3) Which would be a contraindication for hormone therapy with somatropin (Genotropin)in a school-age child?
A) Asthma
B) Dwarfism
C) Enuresis
D) Prader-Willi syndrome
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Q1) A patient who has type 1 diabetes mellitus asks the nurse about using a combination insulin product such as Humalog 70/20.The nurse will tell the patient that use of this product
A) depends on individual insulin needs.
B) is useful for patient with insulin resistance.
C) means less rotation of injection sites.
D) requires refrigeration at all times.
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.
Q3) The patient asks the nurse about storing insulin.Which response by the nurse is correct?
A) "All insulin vials must be refrigerated."
B) "Insulin will last longer if kept in the freezer."
C) "Opened vials of insulin must be discarded."
D) "Some combination pens do not require refrigeration."
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Chapter 48: Urinary Disorders
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Q1) The nurse provides teaching for a patient who will begin taking nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin)to treat a urinary tract infection.Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?
A) "If I experience gastrointestinal upset, I may take an antacid."
B) "I should notify my provider immediately if my urine is brown."
C) "I should take the drug with food and increase my fluid intake."
D) "Tingling of my fingers is a harmless side effect of this drug."
Q2) The nurse is preparing to administer methenamine (Hiprex)to a patient who is diagnosed with a urinary tract infection.The nurse reviews the patient's chart and notes a urinary pH of 6.0.Which action will the nurse take?
A) Administer the drug as ordered.
B) Obtain an order for 8 ounces of cranberry juice three times daily.
C) Request an order for an increased dose.
D) Restrict fluids to concentrate the patient's urine.
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) The nurse is caring for a woman who is in labor and has a blood pressure of 180/98 mm Hg with proteinuria of 400 mg/24 h.The woman is receiving magnesium sulfate.The woman becomes lethargic with slurring of her speech and decreased muscle tone.Her serum magnesium sulfate level is 11 mEq/L.The nurse recognizes which condition in this patient?
A) Abruptio placenta
B) Hypertensive crisis
C) Impending eclampsia
D) Magnesium toxicity
Q2) A pregnant woman who has morning sickness asks the nurse what she can do to decrease her symptoms.The nurse will counsel her to take which action?
A) Avoid fatty foods.
B) Drink fluids with meals.
C) Eat a large lunch and dinner.
D) Take an iron supplement in the morning.
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Chapter 50: Labor, Delivery, and Postpartum
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Q1) The nurse is caring for a postpartal patient who has just delivered her first baby by caesarean section.The mother's blood type is Rh-negative,and the infant's blood type is Rh-positive.The provider has ordered human D immune globulin (RhoGAM).The nurse understands that this patient will need
A) less than the usual RhoGAM dose.
B) more than the usual RhoGAM dose.
C) no RhoGAM.
D) the usual RhoGAM dose.
Q2) The nurse is caring for an infant who is 2 days postpartum and notes that the infant has a poor sucking response.The nurse reviews the delivery record and will likely note that which drug was given to the mother during labor?
A) Butorphanol tartrate (Stadol)
B) Fentanyl (Sublimaze)
C) Nalbuphine (Nubain)
D) Secobarbital (Seconal)
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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) 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 45-year-old woman reports cessation of menses for the past 6 months and asks the nurse if she needs to continue using contraception.The nurse will tell her
A) that she may discontinue using contraception.
B) that she most likely has premature ovarian failure.
C) to begin hormone therapy to prevent menopausal symptoms.
D) to continue using contraception for at least 6 more months.
Q2) A woman who is using a NuvaRing transvaginal contraceptive product calls to report that the ring has slipped out while sleeping.The nurse will instruct the patient to rinse the ring with lukewarm water,reinsert the ring,and
A) abstain from sexual intercourse for 24 h.
B) replace it with a new ring as soon as possible.
C) take an oral contraceptive product for 2 weeks.
D) use a back-up method of contraception for 7 days.
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Chapter 53: Mens Reproductive Health
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Q1) 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
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 with complaints of abnormal vaginal discharge,vaginal soreness,pruritus,and dysuria is diagnosed with vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC).Which statement will the nurse include in teaching?
A) "Treatment with prescription medication is lifelong."
B) "Alcohol should be avoided during treatment."
C) "Candida albicans can be readily passed between sex partners."
D) "Over the counter cream is used to treat the condition."
Q2) The nurse is teaching the parent of an 11-year-old girl about the Gardasil vaccine.What will the nurse include in teaching?
A) "Gardasil is given to females and not to males."
B) "Gardasil protects against cervical dysplasia."
C) "Gardasil reduces the need for routine Pap smears."
D) "Gardasil will be given as a single injection."
Q3) A woman is diagnosed with gonorrhea and asks the nurse about treatment.Which statement will the nurse include in teaching?
A) "Ceftriaxone IM is prescribed."
B) "Erythromycin ointment is prescribed."
C) "IM ceftriaxone and oral azithromycin are prescribed."
D) "Oral doxycycline is prescribed."
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Chapter 55: Adult and Pediatric Emergency Drugs
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Q1) During resuscitation of a 5-year-old child,the provider requests an intravenous dose of 1 mL of epinephrine to be given STAT.The nurse will perform which action?
A) Ask the provider to clarify the dose and the concentration.
B) Draw up the dose and give it as a rapid intravenous bolus.
C) Give the dose as a slow intravenous bolus and monitor vital signs.
D) Request an order to give the dose via endotracheal tube.
Q2) The nurse is administering amiodarone to a patient who is being treated for a ventricular arrhythmia.The patient has received a bolus of 150 mg of amiodarone IV and is now receiving a continuous infusion of 1 mg/min.The nurse notes a heart rate of 60 beats per minute and a blood pressure of 88/54 mm Hg.The nurse will notify the provider and perform which other action?
A) Continue the amiodarone infusion at 1 mg/min.
B) Decrease the rate of the amiodarone infusion to 0.5 mg/min.
C) Increase the rate of the amiodarone infusion to 1.5 mg/min.
D) Stop the infusion of amiodarone.
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