To evaluate the effectiveness of theophylline therapy, which of the following laboratory values must be drawn? A. Glucose B. Hematocrit C. Potassium D. Theophylline levels Correct Answer: D. Theophylline levels Theophylline levels must be drawn to determine if the drug is present in therapeutic amounts in the… Read More »
The effects of theophylline may be increased by: A. Phenobarbital B. Phenytoin C. Rifampin D. Cimetidine Correct Answer: D. Cimetidine Cimetidine will increase the effects of theophylline. Other medications can affect the removal of theophylline from the body, which may affect how theophylline works. Examples include cimetidine,… Read More »
A nurse is about to administer albuterol (Ventolin HFA) 2 puffs and budesonide (Pulmicort Turbohaler) 2 puffs by a metered-dose inhaler. The nurse plans to administer by? A. Alternating with a single puff each, starting with albuterol B. Albuterol inhaler first then the budesonide C. Alternating with a single puff each, starting… Read More »
Phenylephrine hydrochloride (Neo-Synephrine) is prescribed for a client with nasal congestion. The nurse who is providing teachings about the medication should include which of the following? Select all that apply. A. Avoid consuming high amounts of caffeine B. Use caution with clients with hypertension C. Report for breathing problems such as shortness of… Read More »
A nurse is about to administer naloxone hydrochloride (Narcan) to a client with a known opioid overdose. Which of the following equipment should be readily available at the bedside? A. Suction machine B. Nasogastric tube C. Resuscitative equipment D. Dressing tray Correct Answer: C. Resuscitative equipment Naloxone… Read More »
A 25 year old man with chronic bronchitis is receiving theophylline intravenously. After several dosages, the client started to become restless and complains of palpitations. The nurse determines that the client is experiencing theophylline toxicity in which of the following? A. Theophylline level of 8 mcg/ml B. Theophylline level of 10 mcg/ml … Read More »
A client with a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is prescribed with ipratropium (Combivent). Upon a review of the medical history of the client, the nurse questions the prescription if which of the following is noted? A. History of smoking B. History of allergy to egg C. History of allergy to peanut … Read More »
Montelukast (Singulair) is prescribed to a client with asthma. During the medication therapy, which of the following laboratories should be monitored? A. Complete blood count (CBC) B. Sodium and Potassium C. Calcium and Platelet count D. Alanine transaminase (ALT) and aspartate transaminase (AST) Correct Answer: D. Alanine… Read More »
The nurse is giving medication teachings to a client receiving theophylline. The nurse instructed the client to limit the intake of which of the following? A. Apple and banana B. Yogurt and cheese C. Tuna and oysters D. Cola and chocolate Correct Answer: D. Cola and chocolate… Read More »
A nurse is giving teachings to a client receiving desloratadine (Clarinex). Which of the following statements made by the client will need further instructions? A. “I can eat gum after I drink the medicine”. B. “I can take the medicine on an empty stomach”. C. “I should avoid using alcohol”. D.… Read More »