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 »
Patrick who is hospitalized following a myocardial infarction asks the nurse why he is taking morphine. The nurse explains that morphine: A. Decrease anxiety and restlessness B. Prevents shock and relieves pain C. Dilates coronary blood vessels D. Helps prevent fibrillation of the heart Correct Answer: B.… Read More »
Nurse Michelle calculates the IV flow rate for a postoperative client. The client receives 3,000 ml of Ringer’s lactate solution IV to run over 24 hours. The IV infusion set has a drop factor of 10 drops per milliliter. The nurse should regulate the client’s IV to deliver how many drops per minute? A.… Read More »
Which of the following should the nurse teach the client about the signs of digitalis toxicity? A. Increased appetite B. Elevated blood pressure C. Skin rash over the chest and back D. Visual disturbances such as seeing yellow spots Correct Answer: D. Visual disturbances such as seeing… Read More »
Mickey, a 6-year-old child with a congenital heart disorder is admitted with congestive heart failure. Digoxin (lanoxin) 0.12 mg is ordered for the child. The bottle of Lanoxin contains .05 mg of Lanoxin in 1 ml of solution. What amount should the nurse administer to the child? A. 1.2 ml B. 2.4 ml… Read More »
Nurse Trisha teaches a client with heart failure to take oral furosemide in the morning. The reason for this is to help… A. Retard rapid drug absorption B. Excrete excessive fluids accumulated at night C. Prevents sleep disturbances during night D. Prevention of electrolyte imbalance Correct Answer:… Read More »
A hospitalized patient is receiving packed red blood cells (PRBCs) for treatment of severe anemia. Which of the following is the most accurate statement? A. Transfusion reaction is most likely immediately after the infusion is completed. B. PRBCs are best infused slowly through a 20g. IV catheter. C. PRBCs should be flushed with a… Read More »
When you are taking a patient’s history, she tells you she has been depressed and is dealing with an anxiety disorder. Which of the following medications would the patient most likely be taking? A. Amitriptyline (Elavil) B. Calcitonin C. Pergolide mesylate (Permax) D. Verapamil (Calan) Correct Answer: A. Amitriptyline… Read More »
Which of the following conditions would a nurse not administer erythromycin? A. Campylobacteriosis infection B. Legionnaires disease C. Pneumonia D. Multiple Sclerosis Correct Answer: D. Multiple Sclerosis Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a potentially disabling disease of the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system). It cannot be treated by… Read More »
A female client is taking Cascara Sagrada. Nurse Betty informs the client that the following may be experienced as side effects of this medication: A. GI bleeding B. Peptic ulcer disease C. Abdominal cramps D. Partial bowel obstruction Correct Answer: C. Abdominal cramps The most frequent side… Read More »