A patient tells you that her urine is starting to look discolored. If you believe this change is due to medication, which of the following of the patient’s medication does not cause urine discoloration? A. Sulfasalazine B. Levodopa C. Phenolphthalein D. Aspirin Correct Answer: D. Aspirin Aspirin is not… Read More »
Matilda, with hyperthyroidism, is to receive Lugol’s iodine solution before a subtotal thyroidectomy is performed. The nurse is aware that this medication is given to: A. Decrease the total basal metabolic rate. B. Maintain the function of the parathyroid glands. C. Block the formation of thyroxine by the thyroid gland. D.… Read More »
Tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) is considered for the treatment of a patient who arrives in the emergency department following the onset of symptoms of myocardial infarction. Which of the following is a contraindication for treatment with t-PA? A. Worsening chest pain that began earlier in the evening. B. History of cerebral hemorrhage. … Read More »
You are responsible for reviewing the nursing unit’s refrigerator. Which of the following drugs, if found inside the fridge, should be removed? A. Nadolol (Corgard) B. Opened (in-use) Humulin N injection C. Urokinase (Kinlytic) D. Epoetin alfa IV (Epogen) Correct Answer: A. Corgard Nadolol (Corgard) is stored… Read More »
Which of the following parameters should be checked before administering digoxin? A. Apical pulse B. Blood pressure C. Radial pulse D. Respiratory rate Correct Answer: A. Apical pulse An apical pulse is essential for accurately assessing the client’s heart rate before administering digoxin. The apical pulse is… Read More »
A nurse is caring for a cancer patient receiving subcutaneous morphine sulfate for pain. Which of the following nursing actions is most important in the care of this patient? A. Monitor urine output B. Monitor respiratory rate C. Monitor heart rate D. Monitor temperature Correct Answer: B. Monitor respiratory… Read More »
A 34-year-old female has recently been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease. She has also recently discovered that she is pregnant. Which of the following is the only immunoglobulin that will provide protection to the fetus in the womb? A. IgA B. IgD C. IgE D. IgG Correct… Read More »
Toxicity from which of the following medications may cause a client to see a green halo around lights? A. Digoxin B. Furosemide C. Metoprolol D. Enalapril Correct Answer: A. Digoxin One of the most common signs of digoxin toxicity is the visual disturbance known as the green… Read More »
The nurse caring for a client receiving intravenous magnesium sulfate must closely observe for side effects associated with drug therapy. An expected side effect of magnesium sulfate is: A. Decreased urinary output B. Hypersomnolence C. Absence of knee jerk reflex D. Decreased respiratory rate Correct Answer: B.… Read More »
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 »