A nurse is administering IV furosemide to a patient admitted with congestive heart failure. After the infusion, which of the following symptoms is not expected? A. Increased urinary output B. Decreased edema C. Decreased pain D. Decreased blood pressure Correct Answer: C. Decreased pain Furosemide, a loop… Read More »
An infant with congestive heart failure is receiving diuretic therapy at home. Which of the following symptoms would indicate that the dosage may need to be increased? A. Sudden weight gain B. Decreased blood pressure C. Slow, shallow breathing D. Bradycardia Correct Answer: A. Sudden weight gain… Read More »
A nurse is administering IV furosemide to a patient admitted with congestive heart failure. After the infusion, which of the following symptoms is not expected? A. Increased urinary output B. Decreased edema C. Decreased pain D. Decreased blood pressure Correct Answer: C. Decreased pain Furosemide, a loop… Read More »
A nurse is reviewing a patient’s past medical history (PMH). The history indicates the patient has photosensitive reactions to medications. Which of the following drugs is associated with photosensitive reactions? Select all that apply. A. Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) B. Sulfonamide C. Norfloxacin (Noroxin) D. Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim (Bactrim) E. Isotretinoin (Accutane) … Read More »
A patient tells you that her urine is starting to look discolored. If you believe this change is due to medication, which of the following of the patient’s medication does not cause urine discoloration? A. Sulfasalazine B. Levodopa C. Phenolphthalein D. Aspirin Correct Answer: D. Aspirin Aspirin is not… Read More »
Matilda, with hyperthyroidism, is to receive Lugol’s iodine solution before a subtotal thyroidectomy is performed. The nurse is aware that this medication is given to: A. Decrease the total basal metabolic rate. B. Maintain the function of the parathyroid glands. C. Block the formation of thyroxine by the thyroid gland. D.… Read More »
Tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) is considered for the treatment of a patient who arrives in the emergency department following the onset of symptoms of myocardial infarction. Which of the following is a contraindication for treatment with t-PA? A. Worsening chest pain that began earlier in the evening. B. History of cerebral hemorrhage. … Read More »
You are responsible for reviewing the nursing unit’s refrigerator. Which of the following drugs, if found inside the fridge, should be removed? A. Nadolol (Corgard) B. Opened (in-use) Humulin N injection C. Urokinase (Kinlytic) D. Epoetin alfa IV (Epogen) Correct Answer: A. Corgard Nadolol (Corgard) is stored… Read More »
Which of the following parameters should be checked before administering digoxin? A. Apical pulse B. Blood pressure C. Radial pulse D. Respiratory rate Correct Answer: A. Apical pulse An apical pulse is essential for accurately assessing the client’s heart rate before administering digoxin. The apical pulse is… Read More »
A nurse is caring for a cancer patient receiving subcutaneous morphine sulfate for pain. Which of the following nursing actions is most important in the care of this patient? A. Monitor urine output B. Monitor respiratory rate C. Monitor heart rate D. Monitor temperature Correct Answer: B. Monitor respiratory… Read More »