Desmopressin acetate (DDAVP) is given to a patient with diabetes insipidus. Which of the following therapeutic response should you expect? A. Decreased blood pressure B. Decreased attention span C. Decreased urinary output D. Decreased blood sugar Correct Answer: C. Decreased urinary output The therapeutic response of this… Read More »
A patient with adrenal insufficiency is to be discharged and is given prednisone as a home medication. The nurse instructs the patient the following, except? A. To avoid aspirin-containing products B. To avoid foods rich in potassium C. To avoid caffeinated drinks D. To avoid individuals with respiratory infections … Read More »
Viagra (sildenafil) is given to a patient with erectile dysfunction. Which of the following history is contraindicated with the medication? A. Blurred vision B. Neuralgia C. Use of vitamins D. Use of nitrates Correct Answer: D. Use of nitrates Viagra (sildenafil) is contraindicated in patients taking nitrates,… Read More »
Glucotrol (glipizide) is prescribed to a patient with diabetes mellitus. The nurse instructed the patient to avoid which of the following? A. Soft drinks B. Whole grain cereals C. Alcohol D. Organ meats Correct Answer: C. Alcohol Alcohol when combined with glipizide, a disulfiram-like reaction (flushing, headache,… Read More »
A nurse is teaching a patient on how to mix regular insulin and NPH insulin in the same syringe. Which of the following actions, if performed by the patient , indicates the need for further teaching? A. Withdraws regular insulin first B. Withdraws NPH insulin first C. Injects an amount of air… Read More »
A patient is taking insulin glargine injection daily. The nurse instructed the client that the onset of action will likely happen? A. 2-4 hours after administration B. 4-12 hours after administration C. 6-12 hours after administration D. 18-24 hours after administration Correct Answer: A. 2-4 hours after… Read More »
A private nurse visits a client who is taking Humulin NPH insulin daily. The client asks the nurse how the storage of the unopened vials of insulin. The nurse tells the client to: A. Store it at room temperature B. Store it in the freezer C. Store it in the refrigerator … Read More »
A client with diabetes mellitus type I was prescribed with exenatide (Bydureon). The nurse will take which of the following appropriate actions? A. Withdraw the insulin from the prefilled pen into an insulin syringe B. Monitor for signs of nausea, vomiting, and gastric upset C. Administer the medication twice a day during… Read More »
Which of the following insulin cannot be mixed with any other type of insulin? A. Insulin glargine B. Insulin aspart C. Insulin isophane D. Insulin lispro Correct Answer: A. Insulin glargine Insulin glargine when mixed with any other types of insulin changes its duration of action (… Read More »
Which of the following medications causes hypoglycemia, except? A. Salicylates B. Oral contraceptives C. Sulfonamides D. Anticoagulants Correct Answer: B. Oral contraceptives Medications such as thiazide diuretics, corticosteroids, oral contraceptives, estrogen, and sympathomimetics cause hyperglycemia.