Nursing Practice
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Course Introduction
Nursing Practice is a comprehensive course that introduces students to the foundational skills, knowledge, and professional standards required in the nursing profession. Through a combination of theoretical learning and supervised clinical experience, students develop competencies in patient assessment, care planning, therapeutic communication, and the implementation of evidence-based interventions. Emphasis is placed on holistic and patient-centered care, ethical and legal considerations, cultural sensitivity, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The course prepares students to safely and effectively deliver nursing care across various healthcare settings, fostering critical thinking, clinical judgment, and lifelong learning essential for professional growth.
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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) A 62-year-old male is started on Revatio (sildenafil)for treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension.What is a side effect of this medication?
A)Male erection
B)Metallic taste in mouth
C)Tinnitus
D)Color of urine may turn orange
Answer: A
Q2) Ciprofloxacin,Levaquin,and Avelox fall under which drug classification?
A)Aminoglycosides
B)Carbapenems
C)Macrolides
D)Fluoroquinolones
Answer: D
Q3) When taking Catapres (clonidine),which of the following exercise activities should be avoided?
A)Weight lifting
B)Squat thrusts
C)Bicycling
D)Jogging
Answer: B
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Chapter 2: Detecting and Managing Adverse Drug Reactions
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Q1) A nurse is caring for a 14-year-old patient with epilepsy.The child takes phenytoin and started taking Lamictal (lamotrigine)50 mg/day approximately 10 days ago.The child's mother calls to report a newly noted rash across the girl's face and arms.Which of the following statements by the nurse is best?
A)"Did your daughter use a new soap?"
B)"Has your daughter been exposed to poison ivy or other plant irritants?"
C)"Do not give the Lamictal;your daughter will need to be seen by the doctor today."
D)"This is commonly seen with Lamictal.A mild soap and calamine lotion may reduce any itching."
Answer: C
Q2) The nurse is caring for a client who is to receive Trileptal (oxcarbazepine).The nurse recognizes this client most likely has a history of which of the following?
A)Diabetes mellitus
B)Depression
C)Seizures
D)Hypothyroidism
Answer: C
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Chapter 3: Drug Monographs in Alphabetical Order by
Generic Name
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Q1) A nurse caring for a client who is to initiate therapy with Merrem (meropenem)500 mg intravenously every 12 hr would include which of the following statements in the client teaching? Select all that apply.
A)"This medication is used to treat various infections."
B)"The dose is reduced since you have a history of renal impairment."
C)"Be sure to let us know if you develop any diarrhea."
D)"Since you have an allergy to penicillin,there is no risk of allergy to this medication."
E)"The medication can cause dizziness for some people so be sure to call for help when you need to get up out of bed."
Answer: A,B,C,E
Q2) The nurse is providing Ethyol (amifostine)to a 51-year-old woman with ovarian cancer who is also receiving Cisplatin.Which of the following nursing assessments during the infusion is of the highest priority?
A)Monitor client blood sugar every hr.
B)Monitor client's respiratory rate every 30 min.
C)Monitor client's blood pressure every 5 min.
D)Monitor client's urine output every 4 hr.
Answer: C
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Chapter 4: Drugs Approved in Canada
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Q1) The student nurse reviews a list of medications a client takes at home.Prandin (repaglinide)is on the list.The student expects this medication is provided in which of the following ways?
A)Topically
B)Rectally
C)Orally
D)Subcutaneously
Q2) While working in the intensive care unit,the nurse is preparing to initiate an IV infusion of Levophed (norepinepherine)ordered at 1 mcg/min.Prioritize the following steps in the correct order of infusion.
A.Titrate as ordered to maintain SBP between 80-100 mm Hg.
B.Have second nurse verify order and dose calculations.
C.Calculate rate of IV solutions and pump settings.
D.Obtain IV solutions from pharmacy.
E.Monitor Urinary output.
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