A 25-year-old male client has been newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism and will take levothyroxine (Synthroid) 50 mcg/day by mouth. As part of the teaching plan, the nurse emphasizes that this medication: A. Should be taken in the morning B. May decrease the client’s energy level C. Must be stored in a dark… Read More »
The nurse has a preop order to administer valium (Diazepam) 10mg and phenergan (Promethazine) 25mg. The correct method of administering these medications is to: A. Administer the medications together in one syringe B. Administer the medication separately C. Administer the Valium, wait 5 minutes, and then inject the Phenergan D. Question… Read More »
The client presents to the clinic with a serum cholesterol of 275 mg/dL and is placed on rosuvastatin (Crestor). Which instruction should be given to the client? A. Report muscle weakness to the physician. B. Allow six months for the drug to take effect. C. Take the medication with fruit juice. … Read More »
The nurse is caring for a 30-year-old male admitted with a stab wound. While in the emergency room, a chest tube is inserted. Which of the following explains the primary rationale for insertion of chest tubes? A. The tube will allow for equalization of the lung expansion. B. Chest tubes serve as a… Read More »
A patient who has received chemotherapy for cancer treatment is given an injection of Epoetin. Which of the following should reflect the findings in a complete blood count (CBC) drawn several days later? A. An increase in neutrophil count. B. An increase in hematocrit. C. An increase in platelet count. D.… Read More »
You are caring for a patient with recurrent glioblastoma who is receiving dexamethasone (Decadron) 4 mg IV every 6 hours to relieve symptoms of right arm weakness and headache. Which assessment information concerns you the most? A. The patient does not recognize family members. B. The blood glucose level is 234 mg/dL. C.… Read More »
The client is admitted to the hospital with hypertensive crises. Diazoxide (Hyperstat) is ordered. During administration, the nurse should: A. Utilize an infusion pump B. Check the blood glucose level C. Place the client in Trendelenburg position D. Cover the solution with foil Correct Answer: B. Check… Read More »
A physician has diagnosed acute gastritis in a clinic patient. Which of the following medications would be contraindicated for this patient? A. Naproxen sodium (Naprosyn) B. Calcium carbonate C. Clarithromycin (Biaxin) D. Furosemide (Lasix) Correct Answer: A. Naproxen sodium (Naprosyn) Naproxen sodium is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug… Read More »
The 6-month-old client with a ventral septal defect is receiving Digitalis for regulation of his heart rate. Which finding should be reported to the doctor? A. Blood pressure of 126/80 B. Blood glucose of 110 mg/dL C. Heart rate of 60 bpm D. Respiratory rate of 30 per minute … Read More »
A nurse in the emergency department assesses a patient who has been taking long-term corticosteroids to treat renal disease. Which of the following is a typical side effect of corticosteroid treatment? Select all that apply. A. Hypertension B. Cushingoid features C. Hyponatremia D. Low serum albumin E. Hypernatremia Correct… Read More »