Nurse Hazel teaches the client with angina about common expected side effects of nitroglycerin including: A. High blood pressure B. Stomach cramps C. Headache D. Shortness of breath Correct Answer: C. Headache Because of its widespread vasodilating effects, nitroglycerin often produces side effects such as headache, hypotension,… Read More »
A clinic patient has recently been prescribed nitroglycerin for treatment of angina. He calls the nurse complaining of frequent headaches. Which of the following responses to the patient is correct? A. “Stop taking the nitroglycerin and see if the headaches improve.” B. “Go to the emergency department to be checked because nitroglycerin can… Read More »
Capillary glucose monitoring is being performed every 4 hours for a client diagnosed with diabetic ketoacidosis. Insulin is administered using a scale of regular insulin according to glucose results. At 2 p.m., the client has a capillary glucose level of 250 mg/dl for which he receives 8 U of regular insulin. Nurse Mariner should expect… Read More »
Which of the following classes of medications maximizes cardiac performance in clients with heart failure by increasing ventricular contractility? A. Beta-adrenergic blockers B. Calcium channel blockers C. Diuretics D. Inotropic agents Correct Answer: D. Inotropic agents Inotropic agents are administered to increase the force of the heart’s… Read More »
Mario has a burn injury. After 48 hours, the physician orders for Mario 2 liters of IV fluid to be administered q12 h. The drop factor of the tubing is 10 gtt/ml. The nurse should set the flow to provide: A. 18 gtt/min B. 28 gtt/min C. 32 gtt/min D. 36… Read More »
A 15-year-old female who ingested 15 tablets of maximum strength acetaminophen 45 minutes ago is rushed to the emergency department. Which of these orders should the nurse do first? A. Gastric lavage B. Administer acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) orally C. Start an IV Dextrose 5% with 0.33% normal saline to keep the vein open … Read More »
A client with a severe corneal ulcer has an order for Gentamicin gtt. q 4 hours and Neomycin 1 gtt q 4 hours. Which of the following schedules should be used when administering the drops? A. Allow 5 minutes between the two medications. B. The medications may be used together. C. The… Read More »
Rhogam is most often used to treat____ mothers that have a ____ infant. A. RH positive, RH positive B. RH positive, RH negative C. RH negative, RH positive D. RH negative, RH negative Correct Answer: C. RH negative, RH positive Rhogam prevents the production of anti-RH antibodies… Read More »
A 3-year-old had a hip spica cast applied 2 hours ago. In order to facilitate drying, the nurse should: A. Expose the cast to air and turn the child frequently. B. Use a heat lamp to reduce the drying time. C. Handle the cast with the abductor bar. D. Turn the… Read More »
Thrombolytic therapy is frequently used in the treatment of suspected strokes. Which of the following is a significant complication associated with thrombolytic therapy? A. Air embolism B. Cerebral hemorrhage C. Expansion of the clot D. Resolution of the clot Correct Answer: B. Cerebral hemorrhage Cerebral hemorrhage is… Read More »