A cromolyn sodium (Intal) inhaler is prescribed to a client with asthma. A nurse provides instructions regarding the side effects of this medication. The nurse tells the client to immediately report which of the following side effects? A. Sore throat B. Drowsiness C. Wheezing D. Hypotension Correct Answer: C.… Read More »
A pediatric client with asthma has just received omalizumab (Xolair). The nurse determines that the client might be suffering a life-threatening effect in which of the following? A. Headache and dizziness B. Nausea and vomiting C. Swelling of the tongue D. Joint pain Correct Answer: C. Swelling… Read More »
A client with influenza is prescribed with an antiviral drug. The nurse determines that the client indicates an understanding of the treatment if he or she states the following? A. “I will take the medication exactly as prescribed”. B. “I will not be able to infect others while I am on this treatment”.… Read More »
A client is to begin taking rifampin (Rifadin). The nurse correctly teaches the client this medication: A. Is to be discontinued after three months. B. Is to be taken with food and antacids. C. Take an additional dose once with skip dose. D. Will cause orange discoloration of sweat, urine, and… Read More »
A nurse is caring for a client who is starting a long-term therapy of isoniazid (INH). The nurse plans to instruct the client to which of the following? A. Discontinue vitamin supplements such as Vit B6. B. Report an incidence of yellowish skin. C. Increase intake of tuna for additional nutrition. … Read More »
A client has been taking isoniazid (INH). The client went to the health care facility with complaints of numbness and tingling sensation in the extremities. The nurse determines that the client is most likely suffering from? A. Impaired peripheral circulation B. Hypercalcemia C. Peripheral neuritis D. Guillain Barre syndrome … Read More »
A nurse is monitoring a client receiving ethambutol (Myambutol) for adverse effects. The nurse determines that the client is experiencing a side effect of the medication, in which of the following? A. Red-orange colored bodily secretions B. Damaged hearing C. Loss of smell D. Difficulty distinguishing the color red from green… Read More »
A client with tuberculosis is receiving ethambutol (Myambutol). All of which are laboratories to be examined, except? A. Complete blood count B. Liver function test C. Triglyceride level D. Uric acid level Correct Answer: C. Triglyceride level Triglyceride level is not monitored during the treatment. Option A: This is… Read More »
A nurse is giving instructions to a client receiving Pyrazinamide. Which of the following is not true regarding this medication? A. Take the medication with food. B. Photosensitivity is one of the side effects. C. It enhances the effect of allopurinol. D. Use with caution in patients with diabetes mellitus. … Read More »
A client is taking streptomycin. The nurse explains the nervous system side effects of this medication. The nurse correctly states that this medication causes damage in which cranial nerve? A. Cranial nerve VII B. Cranial nerve VIII C. Cranial nerve IX D. Cranial nerve X Correct Answer:… Read More »