Mara Francesca has been diagnosed with scabies. His physician has ordered crotamiton (Eurax). After 1 week of treatment, the client reports that the pruritus has not stopped. You would advise the client to: A. Stop applying the medication. B. Continue treatment because pruritus may persist for 4 to 6 weeks. C. Call… Read More »
A client went to a health care facility with a complaint of difficulty opening the eyelid because of pain. The physician diagnosed the client with keratitis and is prescribed with an eye lubricant. Which of the following medicines should the nurse expect to administer? A. hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (Lacril). B. pilocarpine hydrochloride (Isopto Carpine).… Read More »
A client has just been prescribed with methotrexate (Trexall) for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis who did not respond to any other treatment. An important reminder for the client is to? A. Clay-colored stool is a normal response to the treatment. B. Pregnancy is not contraindicated with the use of the medication. … Read More »
A client is receiving methotrexate (Rheumatrex) for a series of chemotherapy. Which of the following medication should be readily available to avoid toxicity? A. mesna (Mesnex) B. vigabatrin (Sabril) C. leucovorin (Folinic acid) D. oseltamivir (Tamiflu) Correct Answer: C. leucovorin (Folinic acid) Large doses of Methotrexate (Rheumatrex)… Read More »
A pregnant client is receiving magnesium sulfate therapy for the control of preeclampsia. A nurse discovers that the client is encountering toxicity from the medication in which of the following assessments? A. Respirations of 10 breaths per minute. B. Presence of deep tendon reflex. C. Urine output of 25 ml/hr. D.… Read More »
Prior giving of methylergonovine (Methergine), what is the priority assessment for the nurse to check which of the following? A. Deep tendon reflexes B. Urine output C. Vaginal bleeding D. Blood pressure Correct Answer: D. Blood pressure Methylergonovine causes uterine contractions and can elevate the blood pressure,… Read More »
Jake has psoriasis of the scalp. The physician has ordered Zetar shampoo. You would advise the client to: A. Avoid sun exposure to the scalp. B. Use the shampoo PRN. C. Report pruritus. D. None of the above. Correct Answer: A. Avoid sun exposure to the scalp.… Read More »
The nurse is monitoring a client with glaucoma. Which of the following drugs, if prescribed for the client, would the nurse question? A. metipranolol (Optipranolol). B. brimonidine (Alphagan P). C. dorzolamide (Trusopt). D. atropine (Isopto Atropine). Correct Answer: D. Atropine (Isopto Atropine). Atropine (Isopto Atropine) is a… Read More »
A client who is taking Methotrexate (Trexall) asks the nurse on what is the appropriate activity while taking the medication. The nurse advised the client to play which activity? A. Basketball B. Ice hockey C. Football D. Tennis Correct Answer: D. Tennis Avoid contact sports or other… Read More »
The nurse is providing teachings to a client receiving cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan). The nurse tells the client to which of the following? A. Eat foods rich in potassium. B. Increase fluid intake to 2-3 liters per day. C. Take the medication with food. D. Eat foods rich in purine. … Read More »