The name selected by the original manufacturer based on the chemical structure of the drug is the: A. Chemical name B. Drug name C. Generic name D. Trade name Correct Answer: C. Generic name The generic name is the name of the active ingredient. The generic name… Read More »
A client with myasthenia gravis frequently complains of weakness and fatigue. The physician plans to identify whether the client is responding to an overdose of the medication or a worsening of the disease. A tensilon test is performed. Which of the following would indicate that the client is experiencing an overdose of the medication? … Read More »
A client with an acute exacerbation of rheumatoid arthritis is admitted to the hospital for treatment. Which drug, used to treat clients with rheumatoid arthritis, has both an anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effect? A. Gold sodium thiomalate (Myochrysine) B. Azathioprine (Imuran) C. Prednisone (Deltasone) D. Naproxen (Naprosyn) Correct… Read More »
The nurse is administering an antibiotic to her pediatric patient. She checks the patient’s armband and verifies the correct medication by checking the physician’s order, medication Kardex, and vial. Which of the following is not considered one of the ten “rights” of drug administration? A. Right dose B. Right route C. Right effect … Read More »
What is the purpose of “Tunneling” (inserting the catheter 2-4 inches under the skin) when the surgeon inserts a Hickman central catheter device? A. Increases the patient’s comfort level. B. Decreases the risk of infection. C. Prevents the patient’s clothes from having contact with the catheter. D. Makes the catheter less… Read More »
The most serious adverse effect of Alprostadil (Prostin VR pediatric injection) administration in neonates is: A. Bleeding tendencies. B. Apnea. C. Hypotension. D. Pyrexia. Correct Answer: B. Apnea. All items are adverse reactions of the drug. However, apnea appearing during the first hour of drug infusion occurs in 10-12… Read More »
An unexpected effect of the drug is known as a(n): A. Side effect B. Adverse effect C. Toxic reaction D. Allergic reaction Correct Answer: B. Adverse effect An adverse reaction is a harmful and unexpected reaction. An unexpected medical problem that happens during treatment with a drug… Read More »
A female client who has a history of seizures went to a healthcare facility to ask the nurse regarding the use of birth control pills while on phenytoin therapy. The nurse correctly states to the client that: A. Taking phenytoin decreases the effectiveness of birth control pills. B. Pregnancy is not allowed while… Read More »
Which of the following is least likely to influence the potential for a client to comply with lithium therapy after discharge? A. The impact of lithium on the client’s energy level and lifestyle. B. The need for consistent blood level monitoring. C. The potential side effects of lithium. D. What do the client’s… Read More »
A nurse is preparing the client’s morning NPH insulin dose and notices a clumpy precipitate inside the insulin vial. The nurse should: A. Draw up and administer the dose. B. Shake the vial in an attempt to disperse the clumps. C. Draw the dose from a new vial. D. Warm the… Read More »