Lorraine who is on chemotherapy has a history of cardiac disease. The client is at risk for cardiac complications because: A. White blood cells are reduced. B. Oxygen-carrying capacity may be reduced. C. Sodium levels may rise meaning fluid overload. D. Hematocrit is lowered. Correct Answer: B.… Read More »
A nurse is assigned to a patient who is receiving oxytocin (Pitocin) to induce labor. The nurse terminates the oxycontin infusion if which of the following is noted on the assessment of the client? A. Nausea B. Fatigue C. Early decelerations of the fetal heart rate D. Uterine hyperstimulation … Read More »
Which of the following drugs might be given to relieve pain from corneal abrasions? A. Proparacaine hydrochloride (Alcaine) B. Timolol maleate (Timoptic) C. Betaxolol hydrochloride (Betoptic) D. Levobunolol hydrochloride (Betagan) Correct Answer: A. Proparacaine hydrochloride (Alcaine) This is the only drug listed that is an anesthetic eye… Read More »
The nurse is preparing to administer cyclopentolate (Cyclogyl) who will undergo a corneal surgery. The nurse administers the medication, knowing that the purpose of this eye drop is to? A. Dilate the pupil of the operative eye. B. Constrict the pupil of the operative eye. C. Reduces intraocular pressure. D. Lubricate… Read More »
The client is about to start the treatment for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Before the administration of etanercept (Enbrel), it is important for the nurse to: A. Ask for an allergy to latex. B. Ask the client to postpone a vacation trip abroad. C. Tell the client to not miss due vaccination while… Read More »
The client with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is receiving Idarubicin (Idamycin). Which of the following would indicate to the nurse that the client is experiencing an adverse effect related to the medication? A. Dysrhythmia B. Weight loss C. Nausea and vomiting D. Peripheral neuropathy Correct Answer: A. Dysrhythmia Idarubicin… Read More »
Which of the following is the priority nursing diagnosis for a client undergoing chemotherapy? A. Altered nutrition B. Fear C. Decreased cardiac output D. Anxiety Correct Answer: C. Decreased cardiac output Decreased cardiac output is more important than the other choices because it can jeopardize the client’s… Read More »
A client in preterm labor (32 weeks) who is dilated to 5cm has been given magnesium sulfate and the contractions have stopped. If the labor can be delayed for the next 2 days, which of the following medication does the nurse expect that will be prescribed? A. fentanyl (Sublimaze) B. sufentanil (Sufenta) … Read More »
Drugs that lower intraocular pressure work by increasing: A. The flow of aqueous humor through the anterior chamber. B. Fluid volume in the eye’s anterior chamber. C. Pressure in the eye chambers. D. Diameter of the eye chambers. Correct Answer: A. The flow of aqueous humor through… Read More »
A client with glaucoma is receiving betaxolol hydrochloride (Betoptic) eye drops. Which of the following interventions will the nurse likely do before the administration? A. Assessing orientation. B. Assessing peripheral pulses. C. Monitor blood sugar level. D. Monitor pulse rate. Correct Answer: D. Monitor pulse rate. Option… Read More »