A client went to a health care facility to ask for instructions regarding how to administer ophthalmic medications. The nurse correctly instructs the client to? A. Gently allow the tip of the optic bottle to touch with the conjunctival sac. B. Apply gentle pressure with a clean tissue to the nasolacrimal duct for… Read More »
Adalimumab (Humira) is given to a client for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following side effect is associated with the medication? A. Numbness B. Constipation C. Urinary retention D. Weight gain Correct Answer: A. Numbness Adalimumab (Humira), a TNF inhibitor that helps inhibit inflammation… Read More »
The nurse is evaluating the medical history of a client who will be receiving Asparaginase (Elspar). The nurse contacts the health care provider if which of the following is noted in the history? A. Diabetes Mellitus type II B. Pancreatitis C. Asthma D. Ischemic heart disease Correct… Read More »
Enrique who is under chemotherapy has the following CBC results: WBC 5000/mm3, RBC platelet 10,000/mm3. Which of the following is he at risk for? A. Infection B. Bleeding C. Angina D. None of the above Correct Answer: B. Bleeding A platelet count of 10,000/mm3 means that the… Read More »
A nurse instructor is about to administer a vitamin K injection to a newborn. The student nurse asks the instructor regarding the purpose of the injection. The appropriate response would be: A. “The vitamin K will protect the newborn from bleeding.” B. “The vitamin K will prevent the occurrence of hyperbilirubinemia.” C.… Read More »
When administering topical ophthalmic preparations, the nurse must assess: A. Visual acuity B. Intraocular movements C. Color of the sclera D. Blinking reflex Correct Answer: A. Visual acuity The nurse must assess visual acuity, extraocular eye movements, tearing, and discharge when administering topical eye medications. Topical ophthalmic… Read More »
The client is receiving an eye ointment and an eye drop. The nurse instructs the client to? A. Administer the eye ointment first, followed by the eye drop. B. Administer the eye drop first, followed by the eye ointment. C. Administer the eye ointment, wait for 5 minutes then administer the eye… Read More »
A client receiving azathioprine (Imuran) complains of hair loss. The nurse tells the client that? A. Hair loss is irreversible B. Hair loss is uncommon C. Hair loss is temporary D. Hair loss is a sign of toxicity Correct Answer: C. Hair loss is temporary. Azathioprine is… Read More »
Megestrol acetate (Megace) is prescribed for a client with advanced breast cancer. The nurse reviews the client’s history and contacts the physician if which of the following is documented in the client’s history? A. Bronchial asthma B. Gouty arthritis C. Pulmonary embolism D. Ischemic heart disease Correct… Read More »
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 »