Pharmacology NCLEX Questions ~ Renal/Urinary Drugs

Pharmacology NCLEX Questions ~ Renal/Urinary Drugs Leave the first rating Students also studied Terms in this set (22) Science MedicineNursing Save Renal and Urinary Medications NCL...12 terms tiffany_moudry Preview NCLEX Prep II Renal and Urinary Me...50 terms Kenna_SpeltsPreview NCLEX style questions ( G.I. Drugs) 34 terms Grosas1Preview Nursing Teacher cha The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results for a client receiving tacrolimus. Which laboratory result would indicate to the nurse that the client is experiencing an adverse effect of the medication?Fasting blood glucose of 200 mg/dL (11.1 mmol/L) Bethanechol chloride is prescribed for an adult client with postoperative bladder spasms. Based on the normal adult dose, how should the nurse plan to administer this medication?10 to 50 mg 3 to 4 times a day The nurse receives a call from a client concerned about eliminating brown-colored urine after taking nitrofurantoin for a urinary tract infection. The nurse should make which appropriate response?"Continue taking the medication; the brown urine occurs and is not harmful." Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole is prescribed for a client.The nurse should instruct the client to report which symptom if it develops during the course of this medication therapy?sore throat Ciprofloxacin is prescribed for a client with a Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection of the urinary tract.The primary health care provider (PHCP) should be questioned by the nurse about the prescription if which underlying condition is noted in the client's record?Myasthenia gravis

Laboratory analysis of a urine sample for culture and sensitivity reveals a bacterial infection, and the client is diagnosed with cystitis. Nitrofurantoin is prescribed for the client. Which is the priority nursing assessment before administering this medication?Checking lung sounds Following kidney transplantation, cyclosporine is prescribed for a client. Which laboratory result would indicate an adverse effect from the use of this medication?Blood urea nitrogen level of 25 mg/dL (8.8 mmol/L) Nitrofurantoin is prescribed for a client with urinary tract infection. The nurse is instructing the client regarding the administration of the medication. Which information about the best time to take this medication should be included in the client's education?With meals A client who has had a prostatectomy is complaining of pain from bladder spasms. The nurse checks the primary health care provider's prescription sheet and expects to see which medication prescribed to treat the problem?Oxybutynin A client with a urinary tract infection is receiving ciprofloxacin by the intravenous (IV) route. The nurse appropriately administers the medication by performing which action?Infusing slowly over 60 minutes A client taking metronidazole calls the home health nurse to report dark discoloration to the urine. The nurse interprets that the client's complaint warrants which nursing action at this time?Tell the client that this is a harmless medication side effect.Nitrofurantoin is prescribed for an adult client to treat acute urinary tract infection (UTI). Based on the normal adult dose, how should the nurse instruct the client to take this medication?50 mg every 6 hours A client is prescribed trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole for a recurrent urinary tract infection (UTI). The nurse should give the client which instruction regarding this medication?Take each dose with 8 oz of water, and drink extra water each day.The nurse, who is administering bethanechol chloride, is monitoring for cholinergic overdose associated with the medication. The nurse should check the client for which sign of overdose?Bradycardia Bethanechol chloride is prescribed for a client with urinary retention. Which disorder would be a contraindication to the administration of this medication?Urinary strictures

Tamsulosin hydrochloride has been prescribed for a client with benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). How should the nurse instruct the client to take the medication?Thirty minutes after a meal A client is prescribed dutasteride. Which outcome indicates that the medication is effective?Decreased obstruction to outflow of urine through the urethra Nitrofurantoin is prescribed for a client with a urinary tract infection. The client contacts the nurse and reports a cough, chills, fever, and difficulty breathing. The nurse should make which interpretation about the client's complaints?The client is experiencing a pulmonary reaction requiring cessation of the medication.Oxybutynin chloride is prescribed for a client with urge incontinence. Which sign would indicate a possible toxic effect related to this medication?Restlessness A client is receiving oxybutynin. The nurse should suspect that this medication is prescribed to relieve which condition?Overactive bladder A client who is receiving nitrofurantoin calls the clinic complaining of troublesome effects related to the medication. Which side or adverse effect(s) indicates the need to stop treatment with this medication?Cough and chest pain Tacrolimus is prescribed for a client who underwent a kidney transplant. Which instruction should the nurse include when teaching the client about this medication?Take the oral medication every 12 hours at the same times every day.