Pharmacology for Health Professionals Practice
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Course Introduction
Pharmacology for Health Professionals offers a comprehensive overview of the principles of pharmacology, including drug classification, mechanisms of action, therapeutic uses, side effects, and drug interactions. This course is designed specifically for students pursuing careers in healthcare, providing them with essential knowledge about how drugs affect the human body and how to safely and effectively administer medications. Emphasis is placed on understanding pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, patient-centered care, and the legal and ethical considerations in medication management, preparing students to make informed decisions in 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 is preparing to give a medication to a child.The child's parent asks whether the drug is safe for children.How will the nurse respond to the parent?
A) "Drugs are tested on adults and safe doses for children are based on weights compared to adult weights."
B) "Drugs are deemed safe for children over time when repeated use proves effectiveness and safety."
C) "Drugs are tested for both efficacy and safety in children in order to be marketed for pediatric use."
D) "Drugs are tested on children in postmarketing studies and on a limited basis."
Answer: C
Q2) 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
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Chapter 2: Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, and Pharmacogenetics
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Q1) The nurse is reviewing medication information with a nursing student prior to administering an oral drug and notes that the drug has extensive first-pass effects.Which statement by the student indicates a need for further teaching about this medication?
A) "The first-pass effect means the drug may be absorbed into systemic circulation from the intestinal lumen."
B) "The first-pass effect means the drug may be changed to an inactive form and excreted."
C) "The first-pass effect means the drug may be changed to a metabolite, which may be more active than the original."
D) "The first-pass effect means the drug may be unchanged as it passes through the liver."
Answer: B
Q2) Which drug will go through a disintegration process after it is administered?
A) Intramuscular (IM) cephalosporins
B) Intravenous (IV) vasopressors
C) Oral analgesics
D) Subcutaneous antiglycemics
Answer: C
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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 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
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Chapter 4: Complementary and Alternative Therapies
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Q1) 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."
Q2) The nurse provides counseling to a patient who reports taking licorice root to treat a stomach ulcer.Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?
A) "I may take licorice root with prednisone."
B) "I may develop hypotension while taking licorice root."
C) "I should avoid licorice root when pregnant."
D) "I should try licorice instead of coming back to see the provider."
Q3) 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.
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Chapter 5: Pediatric Considerations
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Q1) The nurse is preparing to administer an oral liquid medication to an 11-month-old child who is fussy and uncooperative.Which action will the nurse take to facilitate giving this medication?
A) Adding honey to the medication to improve the taste
B) Putting the medication in the infant's formula
C) Requesting an injectable form of the medication
D) Using a syringe and allowing the parent to give the medication
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) A 75-year-old patient will be discharged home with a prescription for an opioid analgesic.To help the patient minimize adverse effects,what will the nurse recommend for this patient?
A) Sucking on lozenges to moisten oral mucosa
B) Taking an antacid with each dose
C) Taking the medication on an empty stomach
D) Using a stool softener
Q2) 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
Q3) Which drug properties are problematic for older patients?
A) Drugs with anticholinergic effects
B) Drugs that are highly protein-bound
C) Drugs with a short half-life
D) Drugs that undergo hepatic conjugation
E) Drugs with a narrow therapeutic range
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Chapter 7: Drugs of Abuse
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Q1) 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."
Q2) A patient with asthma has been using a nicotine transdermal 24-hour patch for 3 weeks to quit smoking.The patient reports having difficulty sleeping.What action will the nurse take?
A) Ask the provider for a prescription for Nicotrol NS.
B) Recommend removing the patch at bedtime.
C) Suggest using an 18-hour patch instead.
D) Tell the patient to stop the patch and join a support group.
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Chapter 8: The Nursing Process and Patient-Centered Care
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Q1) A high-school student regularly forgets to use a twice-daily inhaled corticosteroid to prevent asthma flares and is repeatedly admitted to the hospital.The child's parent tells the nurse that the child has been told that forgetting to take the medication causes frequent hospitalizations.The nurse will
A) encourage the child to take responsibility for taking the medication.
B) reinforce the need to take prescribed medications to avoid hospitalizations.
C) suggest putting the inhaler with the child's toothbrush to use before brushing teeth.
D) suggest that the child's parents administer the medication to increase compliance.
Q2) The nurse learns that a patient cannot afford a prescribed medication and enlists the assistance of the social worker and an outside agency to provide medications at a lower cost.Which QSEN competency do the nurse's actions best demonstrate?
A) Collaboration and teamwork
B) Evidence-based practice
C) Patient-centered care
D) Quality improvement
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Chapter 9: Safety and Quality
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Q1) When the nurse practices the "5-plus-5" rights of medication administration,what does it ensure?
A) Adequate information is given
B) Cost-effective use of medications
C) Informed consent for drug administration
D) Safe administration of medications
Q2) The school nurse happens to observe a child pulling a pill out of a backpack and preparing to take it.What action will the nurse take?
A) Ask the child to describe the medication, dose, and reason for taking it.
B) Ask the child to keep all the pills in the nurse's office.
C) Call the child's provider for a telephone order to give the medication.
D) Contact the child's parent to request a properly labeled prescription.
Q3) Which is a violation of a nurse's right when administering medications?
A) A hospital policy for off-label drug uses
B) A medication preparation area at the unit secretary's desk
C) A multiple-dose drug vial requiring the nurse to calculate and measure the dose
D) A new drug ordered that the nurse must look up in a drug manual
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Chapter 10: Drug Administration
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Q1) The nurse is teaching a nursing student about giving liquid medications.Which statement by the student indicates understanding of the teaching?
A) "A suspension is a mixture in which drug particles are dissolved in solution."
B) "I will line up the bottom of the medication curve with the line in the syringe."
C) "I will need to shake an elixir before measuring the dose."
D) "I will not need to refrigerate liquids once they are reconstituted."
Q2) The nurse is teaching a patient about using sublingual nitroglycerin at home.Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?
A) "I may put the tablet in food if I don't like the taste."
B) "I may take a sip of water after placing the tablet in my mouth."
C) "I will place the tablet between my cheek and gum."
D) "I will place the tablet under my tongue and let it absorb."
Q3) When administering topical medications,which is an important nursing action?
A) Applying the medication liberally
B) Cleaning skin with alcohol before applying
C) Using sterile technique
D) Wearing gloves
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Chapter 11: Drug Calculations
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Q1) Mycostatin U 500,000,PO,q.i.d.(swish and swallow)
Available: Mycostatin 100,000 units per mL
How many mL will be given?
Q2) levetiracetam (Keppra), PO, 20 mg/kg/day, divided b.i.d.
Available: Keppra 100 mg/mL
Patient weight: 20 kg
How many mL will the patient receive per dose?
Q3) prochlorperazine (Compazine)7.5 mg,IM (deep),q.i.d.,PRN
Available: prochlorperazine (Compazine)12.5 mg/1 mL
How many mL will be given per dose?
Q4) Augmentin 500 mg,PO,q8h
Available: amoxicillin-pot clavulanate 250-125 mg tablet
How many tablet(s)will be given per dose?
Q5) methenamine mandelate 500 mg,PO,q.i.d.
Available: methenamine mandelate 500 mg tablet
How many tablet(s)will be given per dose?
Q6) trihexyphenidyl hydrochloride (Artane)6 mg,PO,twice daily
Available: trihexyphenidyl hydrochloride (Artane)2 mg tablets
How many tablet(s)will the patient receive on a daily basis?
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Chapter 12: Fluid Volume and Electrolytes
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Q1) The nurse is caring for a patient who has a heart rate of 98 beats per minute and a blood pressure of 82/58 mm Hg.The patient is lethargic,is complaining of muscle weakness,and has had gastroenteritis for several days.Based on this patient's vital signs,which sodium value would the nurse expect?
A) 126 mEq/L
B) 140 mEq/L
C) 145 mEq/L
D) 158 mEq/L
Q2) The nurse is caring for a patient whose serum sodium level is 140 mEq/L and serum potassium level is 5.4 mEq/L.The nurse will contact the patient's provider to discuss an order for
A) a low-potassium diet.
B) intravenous sodium bicarbonate.
C) Kayexalate and sorbitol.
D) salt substitutes.
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) 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."
Q2) A patient who has type 2 diabetes mellitus asks the nurse about taking chromium supplements.The nurse will tell this patient that taking chromium
A) can increase the risk for ketoacidosis.
B) is not recommended for persons with diabetes.
C) may cause hypoglycemia if taken in large doses.
D) should be taken in doses greater than 200 mcg/day.
Q3) A patient is taking nicotinic acid (Niacin)to treat hyperlipidemia.The patient reports a flushing sensation along with gastrointestinal irritation.The nurse will perform which action?
A) Contact the provider to discuss possible thromboembolism.
B) Discuss decreasing the patient's dose of nicotinic acid with the provider.
C) Reassure the patient that these effects will decrease over time.
D) Suggest that the patient take niacin with a full glass of cool water.
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Chapter 14: Nutritional Support
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Q1) The nurse assumes care for a patient who is being treated with enteral feeding.When performing the initial assessment,the nurse finds the patient supine and asleep.The nurse will perform which action?
A) Elevate the head of the bed 30 degrees.
B) Flush the tubing with water.
C) Position the patient to the left side.
D) Temporarily discontinue the infusion.
Q2) The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN).The nurse will carefully monitor this patient for which symptom(s)?
A) Coughing and shortness of breath
B) Decreased breath sounds
C) Diarrhea
D) Nausea and abdominal distension
Q3) 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
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Chapter 15: Adrenergic Agonists and Antagonists
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Q1) A patient will begin taking albuterol (Proventil)to treat asthma.When teaching the patient about this drug,the nurse will make which recommendation?
A) Report rapid or irregular heart rate.
B) Drink 8 to 16 extra ounces of fluid each day.
C) Monitor serum glucose daily.
D) Take a calcium supplement.
Q2) The nurse is caring for a patient who will begin taking atenolol (Tenormin).What information will the nurse include when teaching the patient about taking this medication?
A) The drug must be taken twice daily.
B) The patient must rise slowly from a chair or bed.
C) The medication is safe to take during pregnancy.
D) Use NSAIDs as needed for mild to moderate pain.
Q3) A patient who has asthma is diagnosed with hypertension.The nurse understands that which drug will be safe to give this patient?
A) Pindolol (Visken)
B) Metoprolol (Lopressor)
C) Nadolol (Corgard)
D) Propranolol (Inderal)
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Chapter 16: Cholinergic Agonists and Antagonists
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Q1) The nurse is preparing to administer a drug and learns that it is an indirect-acting cholinergic agonist.The nurse understands that this drug
A) acts on muscarinic receptors.
B) acts on nicotinic receptors.
C) inhibits cholinesterase.
D) inhibits cholinergic receptors.
Q2) A nursing student asks why a direct-acting cholinergic agonist drug that is selective to muscarinic receptors is described as being non-specific.The nurse will explain that this is because
A) muscarinic receptors are present in many different tissues.
B) the action of cholinesterase alters the bioavailability at different sites.
C) these drugs can also affect nicotinic receptors.
D) they vary in their reversible and irreversible effects.
Q3) 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."
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Chapter 17: Stimulants
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Q1) A college-age student is brought to the emergency department by friends after consuming NoDoz tablets along with several cups of coffee and a few energy drinks.The patient is complaining of nausea and diarrhea and appears restless.The nurse understands that
A) arrhythmias and convulsions may occur.
B) caffeine dependence does not occur.
C) effects of the substances will wear off shortly.
D) severe adverse effects do not occur.
Q2) 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)
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Chapter 18: Depressants
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Q1) 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.
Q2) 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
Q3) The nurse performs a preoperative assessment on a patient and asks about alcohol use.The patient asks why this information is important.The nurse will explain that patients who consume increased amounts of alcohol
A) may have a prolonged postoperative recovery time.
B) may not be eligible for surgery.
C) may not receive inhaled gases for anesthesia.
D) may require changes in anesthesia drug doses.
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Chapter 19: Antiseizure Drugs
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Q1) A parent expresses concern that a 5-year-old child may develop epilepsy because the child experienced a febrile seizure at age 18 months.What will the nurse tell this parent?
A) "A child who has had a febrile seizure is considered to have epilepsy."
B) "A small percentage of children who have febrile seizures develop epilepsy."
C) "I recommend discussing prophylactic anticonvulsant drugs with the provider."
D) "Treat fevers aggressively with aspirin and NSAIDs to prevent seizures."
Q2) A woman who is pregnant is taking an anticonvulsant medication to treat a seizure disorder.The nurse will ensure that the patient takes which dietary supplement toward the end of her pregnancy?
A) Vitamin D
B) Iron
C) Vitamin C
D) Vitamin K
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Chapter 20: Drugs for Parkinson Disease and Alzheimer Disease
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Q1) The nurse is caring for an 80-year-old patient who has Alzheimer disease who will begin taking rivastigmine (Exelon).What will the nurse include in the plan of care for this patient?
A) Administer the drug once daily.
B) Assist the patient to stand and walk.
C) Give the drug with food to increase absorption.
D) Use nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) instead of acetaminophen for pain.
Q2) 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 assumes care of a patient who has myasthenia gravis and notes that a dose of neostigmine (Prostigmin)due 1 hour prior was not given.The nurse will anticipate the patient to exhibit which symptoms?
A) Excessive salivation
B) Muscle spasms
C) Muscle weakness
D) Respiratory paralysis
Q2) The nurse is caring for a patient who has multiple sclerosis.The patient is experiencing an acute attack.Which drug does the nurse anticipate the provider will order?
A) Methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol)
B) Mitoxantrone
C) Glatiramer acetate (Copaxone)
D) Interferon-B (IFN-B)
Q3) 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)
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Chapter 22: Antipsychotics and Anxiolytics
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Q1) A patient is brought to the emergency department with decreased respirations and somnolence.The nurse notes a heart rate of 60 beats per minute and a blood pressure of 80/58 mm Hg.The patient is known to take alprazolam (Xanax)to treat anxiety.Which medication will the nurse anticipate the provider to order?
A) Benztropine (Cogentin)
B) Flumazenil (Romazicon)
C) Lorazepam (Ativan)
D) Propranolol (Inderal)
Q2) A patient has been taking risperidone (Risperdal)for 2 weeks.The patient reports drowsiness and headache.What will the nurse do?
A) Counsel the patient to request changing to aripiprazole (Abilify).
B) Reassure the patient that these are common side effects of the medication.
C) Suggest that the patient have serum glucose testing.
D) Suggest that these may be signs of agranulocytosis.
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Chapter 23: Antidepressants and Mood Stabilizers
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Q1) 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.
Q2) A patient has been taking sertraline (Zoloft)20 mg/mL oral concentrate,1 mL daily for several weeks and reports being unable to sleep well.What will the nurse do next?
A) Ask the patient what time of day the medication is taken.
B) Counsel the patient to take the medication at bedtime.
C) Recommend asking the provider about weekly dosing.
D) Suggest that the patient request a lower dose.
Q3) A patient who 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.
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Chapter 24: Antiinflammatories
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Q1) A nursing student asks the nurse to explain the role of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2)and its role in inflammation.The nurse will explain that COX-2
A) converts arachidonic acid into a chemical mediator for inflammation.
B) directly causes vasodilation and increased capillary permeability.
C) irritates the gastric mucosa to cause gastrointestinal upset.
D) releases prostaglandins, which cause inflammation and pain in tissues.
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 providing teaching to a patient who will begin taking aspirin to treat arthritis pain.Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
A) "I should increase fiber and fluids while taking aspirin."
B) "I will call my provider if I have abdominal pain."
C) "I will drink a full glass of water with each dose."
D) "I will notify my provider of ringing in my ears."
Q2) The nurse checks on a patient who has received sumatriptan (Imitrex)for treatment of a migraine headache.The patient reports moderate improvement in headache pain and reports feeling dizzy.The nurse notes a blood pressure of 160/85 mm Hg.Which action by the nurse is correct?
A) Notify the provider of the dizziness.
B) Notify the provider of the increased blood pressure.
C) Plan to administer a second dose in 1 hour.
D) Request an order for intranasal sumatriptan.
Q3) Which patient may require a higher than expected dose of an opioid analgesic?
A) A patient with cancer
B) A patient with a concussion
C) A patient with hypotension
D) A patient 3 days after surgery
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Chapter 26: Antibacterials
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Q1) The nurse is caring for a 70-kg patient who is receiving gentamicin (Garamycin)85 mg 4 times daily.The patient reports experiencing ringing in the ears.The nurse will contact the provider to discuss
A) decreasing the dose to 50 mg QID.
B) giving the dose 3 times daily.
C) obtaining a serum drug level.
D) ordering a hearing test.
Q2) The nurse is preparing to administer clarithromycin to a patient.When performing a medication history,the nurse learns that the patient takes warfarin to treat atrial fibrillation.The nurse will perform which action?
A) Ask the provider if azithromycin may be used instead of clarithromycin.
B) Obtain an order for continuous cardiovascular monitoring.
C) Request an order for periodic serum warfarin levels.
D) Withhold the clarithromycin and notify the provider.
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Chapter 27: Antituberculars, Antifungals, and Antivirals
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Q1) 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)
Q2) A patient calls the clinic in November to report a temperature of 103° F,headache,a nonproductive cough,and muscle aches.The patient reports feeling well earlier that day.The nurse will schedule the patient to see the provider and will expect the provider to order which medication?
A) Amantadine HCl (Symmetrel)
B) Influenza vaccine
C) Oseltamivir phosphate (Tamiflu)
D) An over-the-counter drug for symptomatic treatment
Q3) Which person should be treated with prophylactic antitubercular medication?
A) A child who attends the same school with a child who has tuberculosis
B) A nurse who is working in a hospital
C) An individual who is HIV-positive with a negative TB skin test
D) A patient who has close contact with someone who has tuberculosis
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Chapter 28: Peptides, Antimalarials, and Anthelmintics
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Q1) A patient who 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.
Q2) Which topical antifungal medication is used to treat vaginal candidiasis?
A) Haloprogin (Halotex)
B) Miconazole (Monistat)
C) Oxiconazole (Oxistat)
D) Terbinafine HCl (Lamisil)
Q3) 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.
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Chapter 29: HIV- and AIDS-Related Drugs
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Q1) A patient will begin taking the protease inhibitor combination Kaletra (lopinavir/ritonavir).What information will the nurse include when teaching the patient about dietary changes?
A) Consume a low-cholesterol diet.
B) Consume more acidic foods.
C) Take the pill on an empty stomach.
D) Take the pill with fatty foods.
Q2) The nurse is caring for a patient who is HIV-positive and has been receiving antiretroviral therapy for several months.The nurse experiences a needlestick injury resulting in exposure to the patient's blood.The nurse asks the Occupational Health nurse if treatment is necessary.How will the Occupational Health nurse respond?
A) "No treatment is necessary since the patient is receiving antiretroviral therapy."
B) "We will treat you if the patient's VL is greater than 20 copies/mL."
C) "You will require 4 weeks of antiretroviral therapy."
D) "You will undergo HIV testing and will be treated if you are positive."
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Chapter 30: Transplant Drugs
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Q1) 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."
Q2) What action is most important for the nurse to teach the patient taking corticosteroids following a transplant?
A) "Combining the steroid with certain antibiotics can increase the risk of cardiac arrhythmias."
B) "While side effects are expected with the medication, none is life-threatening."
C) "Be sure to get all immunizations as recommended."
D) "You need to avoid pregnancy while taking this steroid."
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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 provider orders the zoster vaccine (Zostavax)for a 60-year-old patient.The patient reports having had chicken pox as a child.Which action will the nurse take?
A) Administer the vaccine as ordered.
B) Counsel the patient that the vaccine may cause a severe reaction because of previous exposure.
C) Hold the vaccine and notify the provider of the patient's history.
D) Request an order for a varicella booster instead of the zoster vaccine.
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Chapter 32: Anticancer Drugs
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Q1) The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving 5-fluorouracil (5-FU)to treat pancreatic cancer.Which interventions are included in the nurse's plan of care for this patient?
A) Apply ice to the IV site if the patient reports pain.
B) Administer antiemetics when the patient reports nausea.
C) Counsel the patient to use waxed dental floss.
D) Discourage visits with people who have respiratory infections.
E) Offer ice chips frequently.
F) Restrict to nothing by mouth during IV drug administration.
Q2) 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.
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Chapter 33: Targeted Therapies to Treat Cancer
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Q1) 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."
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
Q3) The nurse is preparing to administer intravenous temsirolimus (Torisel).To prevent a common adverse drug effect,the nurse will expect to administer which type of drug?
A) An antibiotic
B) An anticoagulant
C) An antiemetic
D) An antihistamine
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Chapter 34: Biologic Response Modifiers
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Q1) The nurse is teaching a young adult patient who will begin receiving interferon.Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?
A) "I may have a low-grade fever while taking this medication."
B) "I may have serious cardiovascular side effects because of this drug."
C) "I should take antiemetics prior to each dose of this medication.
D) "I may need to avoid people who are sick while I'm taking this drug."
Q2) A patient is receiving the erythropoietin-stimulating agent (ESA)epoetin alfa (Procrit).Which assessment finding would cause the nurse to notify the patient's provider?
A) Blood pressure of 90/65 mm Hg
B) Headache and nausea
C) Hemoglobin >11 g/dL
D) Infiltration of the IV
Q3) A patient who has cancer will begin treatment with a colony-stimulating factor.The patient verbalizes understanding of this drug's action with which statement?
A) "This drug allows higher doses of chemotherapy."
B) "This drug has antitumor activity."
C) "This drug has cytotoxic effects."
D) "This drug has antiviral effects."
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Chapter 35: Upper Respiratory Disorders
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Q1) A patient arrives in the emergency department after developing a rash,runny nose,and sneezing after eating strawberries.What action will the nurse expect to take first?
A) Administer diphenhydramine.
B) Administer epinephrine.
C) Assess for urinary retention.
D) Assess heart rate, respiratory rate, and lung sounds.
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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Q1) The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with COPD who has been prescribed tiotropium.Which statement will the nurse include in the education?
A) Remove the capsules from the packaging and place in your 7-day med box.
B) If you experience dry mouth, stop taking the medication immediately.
C) Use tiotropium as needed for sudden breathing problems.
D) Tiotropium works by relaxing and dilating the bronchioles.
Q2) The nurse is caring for a patient who will begin taking theophylline at home.During the assessment,the nurse learns that the patient smokes.The nurse reports this to the provider and will expect the provider to
A) decrease the dose of theophylline.
B) increase the dose of theophylline.
C) keep the theophylline dose as ordered.
D) discontinue the theophylline.
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Chapter 37: Cardiac Glycosides, Antianginals, and Antidysrhythmics
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Q1) A patient who has Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome is given intravenous adenosine (Adenocard).The nurse will explain that the medication is effective because it
A) controls atrial flutter.
B) deepens myocardial excitability.
C) prevents multifocal ventricular contractions.
D) prolongs repolarization.
Q2) The nurse is teaching a patient about the use of a transdermal nitroglycerin patch.Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?
A) "I will apply the patch as needed when I experience anginal pain."
B) "I will remove the old patch and replace it with a new one at bedtime each day."
C) "I should rotate sites when changing the patch to prevent skin irritation."
D) "When I am symptom-free, I may stop using the patch on a regular basis."
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Chapter 38: Diuretics
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Q1) The nurse is teaching a patient who will begin taking furosemide.The nurse learns that the patient has just begun a 2-week course of a steroid medication.What will the nurse recommend?
A) Consume licorice to prevent excess potassium loss.
B) Report a urine output greater than 600 mL/24 hours.
C) Obtain an order for a potassium supplement.
D) Take the furosemide at bedtime.
Q2) A patient has begun taking spironolactone (Aldactone)in addition to a thiazide diuretic.With the addition of the spironolactone,the nurse will counsel this patient to A) continue taking a potassium supplement daily. B) recognize that abdominal cramping is a transient side effect. C) report decreased urine output to the provider.
D) take these medications at bedtime.
Q3) A patient has been taking spironolactone (Aldactone)to treat heart failure.The nurse will monitor for A) hyperkalemia.
B) hypermagnesemia.
C) hypocalcemia.
D) hypoglycemia.
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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) The nurse is caring for a patient who will begin taking captopril (Capoten)for hypertension.The nurse reviews the patient's laboratory test results and notes increased BUN and creatinine.Which action will the nurse take?
A) Administer the captopril and monitor vital signs.
B) Contact the provider to discuss changing to fosinopril (Monopril).
C) Obtain an order for intravenous fluids to improve urine output.
D) Request an order to add hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL).
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Q1) A patient who has received heparin after previous surgeries will be given enoxaparin sodium (Lovenox)after knee-replacement surgery.The patient asks how this drug is different from heparin.The nurse will explain that enoxaparin
A) decreases the need for laboratory tests.
B) has a shorter half-life than heparin.
C) increases the risk of hemorrhage.
D) may be taken orally instead of subcutaneously.
Q2) A patient has been receiving intravenous heparin.When laboratory tests are drawn,the nurse has difficulty stopping bleeding at the puncture site.The patient has bloody stools and is reporting abdominal pain.The nurse notes elevated partial thromboplastin time (PTT)and activated PPT (aPTT).Which action will the nurse perform?
A) Ask for an order for oral warfarin (Coumadin).
B) Obtain an order for protamine sulfate.
C) Request an order for vitamin K.
D) Suggest that the patient receive subcutaneous heparin.
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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 will begin taking simvastatin (Zocor)to decrease serum cholesterol.When teaching the patient about this medication,the nurse will counsel the patient to take which action?
A) Return to the clinic annually for laboratory testing.
B) Take care when rising from a sitting to standing position.
C) Take the medication in the evening for best effect.
D) Use ibuprofen as needed for muscle aches and pain.
Q3) 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) A patient asks the nurse about using loperamide (Imodium)to treat infectious diarrhea.Which response will the nurse give?
A) "Loperamide results in many central nervous system (CNS) side effects."
B) "Loperamide has no effect on infectious diarrhea."
C) "Loperamide is taken once daily."
D) "Loperamide may prolong the symptoms."
Q2) The nurse is teaching a patient who is about to take a long car trip about using dimenhydrinate (Dramamine)to prevent motion sickness.What information is important to include when teaching this patient?
A) "Do not drive while taking this medication."
B) "Dry mouth is a sign of toxicity with this medication."
C) "Take the medication 1 to 2 hours prior to beginning the trip."
D) "Take 100 mg up to 6 times daily for best effect."
Q3) A patient asks the nurse the best way to prevent traveler's diarrhea.The nurse will provide which recommendation to the patient?
A) "Ask your provider for prophylactic antibiotics."
B) "Drink bottled water and eat only well-cooked meats."
C) "Eat fresh, raw fruits and vegetables."
D) "Take loperamide (Imodium) every day."
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Chapter 43: Antiulcer Drugs
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Q1) A patient who recently began having mild symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)is reluctant to take medication.What measures will the nurse recommend to minimize this patient's symptoms?
A) Avoiding hot, spicy foods
B) Avoiding tobacco products
C) Drinking a glass of red wine with dinner
D) Eating a snack before bedtime
E) Taking ibuprofen with food
F) Using a small pillow for sleeping
G) Wearing well-fitted clothing
Q2) A male patient who has been taking a histamine<sub>2</sub> blocker for several months reports decreased libido and breast swelling.What will the nurse do?
A) Contact the provider to report possible drug toxicity.
B) Reassure the patient that these symptoms will stop when the drug is discontinued.
C) Request an order for serum hormone levels.
D) Suggest that the patient see an endocrinologist.
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Chapter 44: Eye and Ear Disorders
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Q1) A patient has an infection of the eyelash follicles and in the gland on the eyelid margin.The nurse recognizes these symptoms as being consistent with which condition?
A) Blepharitis
B) Chalazion
C) Endophthalmitis
D) Hordeolum
Q2) The nurse is providing teaching for a patient who will begin using tobramycin ointment (Nebcin)0.5 inches 3 times daily.The patient currently uses pilocarpine HCl (Isopto Carpine)drops to treat glaucoma.Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
A) "I should apply the third dose of tobramycin at bedtime each day."
B) "I should instill the drops in the conjunctival sac of the lower eyelid."
C) "I should not stop the medications without consulting my provider."
D) "I should put the ointment on first and then instill the eyedrops."
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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) A patient who has psoriasis will begin taking etanercept (Enbrel).The nurse will ensure that which laboratory test is performed prior to initiating treatment with this drug?
A) Complete blood count (CBC) with differential
B) CD4 and T-cell count
C) Serum pregnancy test
D) Tuberculin test
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Chapter 46: Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid, and Adrenal Disorders
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Q1) The nurse provides teaching for a patient who is receiving corticotropin.The nurse will instruct the patient to contact the provider if which condition occurs?
A) Bruising
B) Constipation
C) Myalgia
D) Nausea
Q2) A patient who takes warfarin (Coumadin)and digoxin (Lanoxin)develops hypothyroidism and will begin taking levothyroxine (Synthroid).The nurse anticipates which potential adjustments in dosing for this patient?
A) Decreased digoxin and decreased warfarin
B) Decreased digoxin and increased warfarin
C) Increased digoxin and decreased warfarin
D) Increased digoxin and increased warfarin
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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Chapter 47: Antidiabetics
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Q1) 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.
Q2) 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.
Q3) A patient who has insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus must take a glucocorticoid medication for osteoarthritis.When teaching this patient,the nurse will explain that there may be a need to
A) decrease the glucocorticoid dose.
B) decrease the insulin dose.
C) increase the glucocorticoid dose.
D) increase the insulin dose.
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Chapter 48: Urinary Disorders
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Q1) Which side effects are common to most urinary antiseptics?
A) Dyspnea and chest pain
B) Nausea and vomiting
C) Peripheral neuritis
D) Visual disturbances
Q2) 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) The nurse is preparing to administer a phenazopyridine HCl (Pyridium)dose to a patient who has diabetes.The nurse notes that the patient has a positive Clinitest.What will the nurse do next?
A) Encourage the patient to increase oral fluid intake.
B) Hold the dose until the patient's Clinitest is negative.
C) Notify the provider of the patient's hyperglycemia.
D) Request an order for serum blood glucose.
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Chapter 49: Pregnancy and Preterm Labor
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Q1) A patient who has just delivered her baby asks the nurse if she needs to continue taking her iron supplement.What instruction will the nurse provide to the patient?
A) "Continue taking iron for 6 more weeks."
B) "Stop taking the iron supplement now."
C) "Take the iron supplement while nursing."
D) "Take the iron only if your hemoglobin is low."
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.
Q3) Which statement by the nurse is accurate regarding iron supplementation during pregnancy?
A) "All women should take iron supplements throughout their pregnancy."
B) "Iron supplements are given to supply the fetus."
C) "Iron supplements usually are not necessary until the second trimester."
D) "The greatest iron demand is in the first trimester of pregnancy."
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Chapter 50: Labor, Delivery, and Postpartum
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Q1) The nurse has just administered Rh<sub>0</sub>(D)immune globulin (RhoGAM)to a postpartal woman.What information will the nurse include when teaching this patient?
A) "Avoid live vaccines for 3 months."
B) "There are no adverse reactions to this injection."
C) "The immune globulin does not cross into breast milk."
D) "You will not need to have the injection with future deliveries."
Q2) The nurse is caring for a postpartal woman and reviews the following lab results in her medical record: HBsAg-negative,rubella titer less than 1:8/1:10,Rh-negative with Rh-positive infant.Which injections will the nurse expect to be ordered?
A) Hepatitis B immune globulin and MMR today
B) MMR and Rho(D) immune globulin (RhoGAM) today
C) Rho(D) immune globulin (RhoGAM) and hepatitis B immune globulin today
D) Rho(D) immune globulin (RhoGAM) today and MMR in 3 months
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Chapter 51: Neonatal and Newborn
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Q1) The nurse tells a postpartal woman that her baby will need hepatitis B vaccine.The mother says she does not want her baby to have a shot and refuses to sign the consent.The nurse will
A) administer the vaccine without consent.
B) note the refusal in the mother's and baby's chart.
C) tell her she will harm her baby if she does not consent.
D) tell the mother that it is required by law.
Q2) The nurse is caring for a newborn infant whose mother is HBsAg-negative.The nurse expects to give the infant
A) hepatitis B immune globulin.
B) hepatitis B immune globulin and hepatitis B vaccine 12 h later.
C) no vaccines.
D) recombinant hepatitis B vaccine.
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Chapter 52: Womens Reproductive Health
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Q1) 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)
Q2) A woman who is infertile has taken 50 mg of clomiphene citrate (Clomid)from days 5 through 9 of a cycle and has not ovulated.The nurse will anticipate that the provider will perform which action?
A) Begin recombinant follicle-stimulating hormone therapy.
B) Increase the dose to 100 mg on days 5 through 9 of her next cycle.
C) Order clomiphene citrate to be given throughout her next cycle.
D) Repeat the 50 mg of clomiphene citrate for 2 more cycles.
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Chapter 53: Mens Reproductive Health
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Q1) A man who has been using androgen therapy tells the nurse that he and his wife wish to conceive a pregnancy.The nurse will tell this patient that
A) androgen therapy will not harm the fetus.
B) he will need to increase his dose of testosterone to increase his sperm count.
C) it may take 3 months after cessation of androgen therapy to conceive.
D) there should be no problems conceiving while using androgen therapy.
Q2) The nurse provides teaching to a man who will begin using an Androderm testosterone patch.Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?
A) "I may stop using Androderm when my serum testosterone is normal."
B) "I should apply this to any skin other than the scrotum or bony areas."
C) "I will apply two skin patches every morning after a shower."
D) "My serum testosterone will continue to rise with each day of use."
Q3) The oral antiandrogen drug flutamide (Eulexin)is used to treat which condition?
A) Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)
B) Breast cancer
C) Male-pattern baldness
D) Metastatic prostate cancer
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Chapter 54: Sexually Transmitted Infections
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Q1) A woman is diagnosed with gonorrhea and receives ceftriaxone intramuscularly in clinic and a prescription for doxycycline to be taken twice daily for 7 days.She asks the nurse why she needs to take medicine since she has had a shot.How will the nurse respond?
A) "Both medications are required to fully treat the gonorrheal infection."
B) "Doxycycline helps prevent spread of gonorrhea to your sexual partners."
C) "Patients with gonorrhea are always treated for chlamydia as well."
D) "The second medication decreases your chances of disease recurrence."
Q2) 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) An unconscious patient is brought to the emergency department and intubated after respiratory arrest.The patient has a regular pulse.The patient's spouse suspects an overdose of drugs but does not know which drug may have been taken.The nurse will anticipate giving which medication or performing which treatment?
A) Activated charcoal
B) Flumazenil
C) Gastric lavage
D) Naloxone
Q2) A patient is brought to the emergency department with severe wheezing,dyspnea,and peripheral edema.The nurse assesses a respiratory rate of 30 breaths per minute,a heart rate of 88 beats per minute,and a blood pressure of 88/54 mm Hg.Which medication does the nurse expect to be given initially?
A) Albuterol
B) Diphenhydramine
C) Dopamine
D) Epinephrine
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