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What is/are the action(s) of the drug metformin?
a. Decreases Hepatic glucose production and intestinal glucose absorption.
b. Increases sensitivity to insulin
c. short term sedation
d. Both A and B – ans ✅d. Both A and B
When administering the drug senna to a patient, a health care provider must
inform
the patient of which of the following
a. This drug is intended to lower blood pressure and is best used in
combination
with other antihypertensives
b. This drug is not intended for long term use
c. The patient must limit his/her fiber intake
d. Advise patient to change positions slowly to limit the risk of
orthostatic hypotension – ans ✅b. This drug is not intended for long term
use
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When giving digoxin (Lanoxin) to a patient, the health care provider notices
various
signs and symptoms of an overdose. The health care provider knows to give
which of the
following to reverse digoxin toxicity
a. Naloxone
b. Vitamin K
c. Digibind
d. Fluemanzil – ans ✅c. Digibind
While providing an Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, the
patient asks
what the action of the drug is. As a health care provider, you explain that the
action of
an ACE inhibitor is
a. To lower blood pressure by blocking the conversion of angiotensin I
to vasoconstrictor angiotensin II
b. To inhibit reabsorption of sodium back into the body, ultimately increasing
urine output and lowering blood pressure
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c. To decrease heart rate and blood pressure by competing with Beta1 and
Beta2
receptors in the heart and lungs
d. To lower blood glucose by stimulating the release of insulin – ans ✅a. To
lower blood pressure by blocking the conversion of angiotensin I
to vasoconstrictor angiotensin II
Which of the following types of insulin is “long-acting”?
a. Lispro (Humalog)
b. NPH (Humulin N)
c. Regular insulin (Humulin R)
d. Glargine (Lantus) – ans ✅d. Glargine (Lantus)
- What is the therapeutic use of metformin?
A. Lower blood pressure.
B. To diminish seizure activity.
C. The maintenance of a person’s blood glucose.
D. Increase heart rate and decrease gastrointestinal secretions. – ans ✅C.
The maintenance of a person’s blood glucose.
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- What is the correct definition for absorption of a drug?
A. Movement of drug from site of administration to various tissues of the
body.
B. Describes the absorption, distribution, metabolism & excretion of drugs.
C. These types of drugs can be taken over the counter.
D. This addresses how various drugs affect different forms of the body – ans
✅A. Movement of drug from site of administration to various tissues of the
body - What do you assess for in a patient who is on Valproate? Select all that
apply.
A. Suicidal thoughts
B. Monitor for seizures.
C. Bipolar disorder.
D. Migraines.
E. Anorexia – ans ✅A. Suicidal thoughts
B. Monitor for seizures. C. Bipolar disorder.
D. Migraines.
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What is/are the action(s) of the drug metformin?
a. Decreases Hepatic glucose production and intestinal glucose absorption.
b. Increases sensitivity to insulin
c. short term sedation
d. Both A and B – ans ✅d. Both A and B
When administering the drug senna to a patient, a health care provider must
inform
the patient of which of the following
a. This drug is intended to lower blood pressure and is best used in
combination
with other antihypertensives
b. This drug is not intended for long term use
c. The patient must limit his/her fiber intake
d. Advise patient to change positions slowly to limit the risk of
orthostatic hypotension – ans ✅b. This drug is not intended for long term
use
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When giving digoxin (Lanoxin) to a patient, the health care provider notices
various
signs and symptoms of an overdose. The health care provider knows to give
which of the
following to reverse digoxin toxicity
a. Naloxone
b. Vitamin K
c. Digibind
d. Fluemanzil – ans ✅c. Digibind
While providing an Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, the
patient asks
what the action of the drug is. As a health care provider, you explain that the
action of
an ACE inhibitor is
a. To lower blood pressure by blocking the conversion of angiotensin I
to vasoconstrictor angiotensin II
b. To inhibit reabsorption of sodium back into the body, ultimately increasing
urine output and lowering blood pressure
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c. To decrease heart rate and blood pressure by competing with Beta1 and
Beta2
receptors in the heart and lungs
d. To lower blood glucose by stimulating the release of insulin – ans ✅a. To
lower blood pressure by blocking the conversion of angiotensin I
to vasoconstrictor angiotensin II
Which of the following types of insulin is “long-acting”?
a. Lispro (Humalog)
b. NPH (Humulin N)
c. Regular insulin (Humulin R)
d. Glargine (Lantus) – ans ✅d. Glargine (Lantus)
- What is the therapeutic use of metformin?
A. Lower blood pressure.
B. To diminish seizure activity.
C. The maintenance of a person’s blood glucose.
D. Increase heart rate and decrease gastrointestinal secretions. – ans ✅C.
The maintenance of a person’s blood glucose.
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- What is the correct definition for absorption of a drug?
A. Movement of drug from site of administration to various tissues of the
body.
B. Describes the absorption, distribution, metabolism & excretion of drugs.
C. These types of drugs can be taken over the counter.
D. This addresses how various drugs affect different forms of the body – ans
✅A. Movement of drug from site of administration to various tissues of the
body - What do you assess for in a patient who is on Valproate? Select all that
apply.
A. Suicidal thoughts
B. Monitor for seizures.
C. Bipolar disorder.
D. Migraines.
E. Anorexia – ans ✅A. Suicidal thoughts
B. Monitor for seizures. C. Bipolar disorder.
D. Migraines.
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An immunizing agent that confers active immunity protects by: – ans
✅providing antibodies obtained from immune humans or animals.
Antacids should be given one hour apart from most other drugs. Which is
the rationale? – ans ✅Antacids may interfere with absorption of drugs taken
at the same time.
Vancomycin should not be used to treat minor infections because it: – ans
✅can cause “red man syndrome”, a hypertensive crisis that is almost always
fatal.
The antagonist for a client who has overdosed on morphine is: – ans
✅narcan.
The most serious adverse reaction to oral contraceptives is: – ans
✅thromboembolism.
When a client develops tolerance to a drug, the nurse would expect: – ans
✅higher dose needed to achieve same effect.
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Antihyperglycemic agents are prescribed for clients with: – ans ✅Type 2
diabetes mellitus.
The nurse assesses a client shortly after an intravenous infusion of the
osmotic diuretic mannitol is started. Which finding represents an early
adverse effect of mannitol? – ans ✅Bounding pulse
Compared to other beta adrenergic blockers, cardioselective beta adrenergic
blockers: – ans ✅are less likely to cause bronchoconstriction.
A client who experiences motion sickness during airplane flights obtains a
prescription for meclizine (Antivert). When is the best time to take the drug?
- ans ✅One hour before the flight
Before prescribing a cephalosporin, the nurse practitioner asks if the client is
allergic to penicillin. Why is this important to assess? – ans ✅A client who is
allergic to penicillin can have a cross sensitivity to cephalosporins.
The use of which class of antibiotics should be avoided in children? – ans
✅Tetracyclines
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In a walk-in clinic, clients are often given intramuscular injections. Which
drug should be readily available in case a client has an anaphylactic reaction?
- ans ✅Epinephrine
Thiazide and loop (high ceiling) diuretics are similar in that both: – ans
✅decrease tubular reabsorption of sodium and water.
Which of the statements by the nurse most accurately describes the effects
of declined plasma albumin levels in older adults? – ans ✅”There is an
increased risk for adverse effects.”
To prevent oral fungal infections, the nurse should instruct the client who
uses a beclomethasone inhaler to take which action? – ans ✅Rinse the
mouth after each use.
A client takes ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate (Ortho Tri-Cyclen) birth control
pills. She calls the clinic and relates that she missed her medication
yesterday. Which instructions will the nurse give? – ans ✅”Take two pills
today then continue on a daily basis.”
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The nurse may administer acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) inhalation to: – ans
✅facilitate mucus expectoration.
Development of a chronic cough is an adverse effect associated with which
class of anti-hypertensive drugs? – ans ✅Angiotensin converting enzyme
(ACE) inhibitors
The nurse may administer baclofen (Lioresal) for the treatment of which
condition? – ans ✅Protracted muscle spasticity
Oral diazepam (Valium), a benzodiazepine, has been prescribed for a client
who has anxiety and muscle spasms. Which nursing intervention is
appropriate for the care of this client? – ans ✅Assess for incoordination and
daytime drowsiness.
The nurse practitioner prescribed anhydrous theophylline (Theo-Dur) for the
client with chronic bronchitis. With which disorder would the nurse
practitioner reconsider the use of this medication? – ans ✅Hypertension
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Patient identifiers – ans ✅-Medical record number
-home telephone number
What lab values should a nurse monitor for a patient with chronic renal
failure? – ans ✅ Urinalysis
☐ Hematuria, proteinuria, and alterations in specific gravity
☐ Serum creatinine
- Gradual increase of 1 to 2 mg/dL per every 24 to 48 hr for acute renal
failure (ARF) - Gradual increase over months to years for chronic renal failure (CRF)
exceeding 4 mg/dL
■ Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) - 80 to 100 mg/dL within 1 week with ARF
- Gradual increase with elevated serum creatinine over months to years for
CRF - 180-200 mg/dL with (CRF)
■ Serum electrolytes - Decreased sodium (dilutional) and calcium, increased potassium,
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phosphorus, and magnesium
■ Complete blood count (CBC)
- Decreased hemoglobin
What food should you increase when taking Lasix? – ans ✅-increased
amounts of potassium-rich foods (e.g., bananas, prunes, raisins, and orange
juice)
Patient reports IV discomfort, what is your first action? – ans ✅color and
temperature
Sumatriptan (treats migraine headaches) adverse effect – ans ✅pain,
tightness, pressure, or heaviness in the chest, throat, neck, and/or jaw
slow or difficult speech
Know about Transdermal patch – ans ✅-• Apply at the same time once each
day,
preferably in the morning. Keep patch on
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for 12 to 14 hr each day.
- Remove the patch at night to reduce
the risk of developing tolerance to
nitroglycerin. Be medication-free a
minimum of 10 to 12 hr each day (usually
at night). - Do not cut patches to ensure appropriate
dosage. - Place the patch on a hairless area of skin
(chest, back, or abdomen) and rotate sites
to prevent skin irritation. - Wash skin with soap and water and dry
thoroughly before applying new patch.
RBC Blood transfusion – ans
✅http://www.atitesting.com/ati_next_gen/FocusedReview/data/datacontex
t/RM%20AMS%20RN%208.0%20Chp%2044.pdf (prime with normal saline
and infuse with sodium chloride).
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A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving intravenous therapy. The nurse
should identify which of the following findings as a manifestation of fluid
volume excess?
a. Decreased bowel sounds
b. Distended neck veins
c. Bilateral muscle weakness
d. Thread pulse – ans ✅b. Distended neck veins
A nurse is caring for a client who has hyponatremia and is receiving an
infusion of a prescribed hypertonic solution. Which of the following findings
should indicate to the nurse that the treatment is effective?
a. Absent Chvostek’s sign
b. Improved cognition
c. Decreased vomiting
d. Cardiac arrhythmias absent – ans ✅b. Improved cognition
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for a nitroglycerin
transdermal patch. Which of the following instructions should the nurse
include?
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a. “Discontinue the patch if you experience a headache.”
b. “Apply a new patch if you have chest pain.”
c. “Cover the patch with dry gauze when taking a shower.”
d. “Remove the patch prior to going to bed.” – ans ✅d. “Remove the patch
prior to going to bed.”
A nurse is reviewing he laboratory results of a client who has a prescription
for sodium polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate) every 6 hr. which of the
following should the nurse report to the provider?
a. Creatinine 0.72 mg/dL
b. Sodium 138 mEq/L
c. Magnesium 2 mEq/L
d. Potassium 5.2 mEq/L – Hyperkalemia (serum potassium level greater than
5.0 mEq/L) increases the client risk for fatal cardiac dysrhythmias. Kayexalate
is used to decrease the serum potassium level, so the PN should monitor the
client’s serum potassium level – ans ✅d. Potassium 5.2 mEq/L –
Hyperkalemia (serum potassium level greater than 5.0 mEq/L)
increases the client risk for fatal cardiac dysrhythmias. Kayexalate is used to
decrease
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the serum potassium level, so the PN should monitor the client’s serum
potassium level
A nurse is caring for a client who has tuberculosis and is taking isoniazid and
rifampin. Which of the following outcomes indicates that the client is
adhering to the medication regimen?
a. The client has a negative sputum culture
b. The client tests negative for HIV
c. The client has a positive purified protein derivative test
d. The client’s liver function test results are within the expected reference
range – ans ✅a. The client has a negative sputum culture
A client is caring for a client who develops an anaphylactic reaction to IV
administration. After assessing the client’s respiratory status and stopping
the medication infusion. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take next?
a. Replace the infusion with 0.9% sodium chloride
b. Give diphenhydramine IM
c. Elevate the client’s legs and feet
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d. Administer epinephrine IM – ans ✅d. Administer epinephrine IM
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking sertraline and reports a desire to
begin taking supplements. Which of the following supplements should the
nurse advise the client to avoid?
a. St. John’s Wort
b. Ginger root
c. Black cohosh
d. Coenzyme Q10 – ans ✅a. St. John’s Wort
A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and a new prescription for
lisinopril. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse
monitor when administering lisinopril?
a. Bradycardia
b. Hypokalemia
c. Tinnitus
d. Hypotension – ans ✅d. Hypotension