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A patient newly diagnosed with hypothyroidismis prescribedLevothyroxine (Synthroid) 0.25 mg
PO daily. After 6 weeks of treatment the nurse dtermines that themedication was effective if
the:
1) Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level is 2 microunits/mL2) Total t4 level is 2 mcg/dL
A nurse providing teaching to a client who has just been
prescribed prazosin (Minipress) which
of the following client statement indicates understanding of
teaching:
1) I will not use a salt substitute while taking meds
2) I will move slowly from sitting to standing to prevent falls
A nurse is providing teaching to a patient who is prescribedphenytoin (Dilantin). Which
statement by the patient indicates further teaching:
1) I should expect a rash to develop
2) I may develop hair or face or chest
A nurse is receiving a telephone prescription for an antibioticfroma client's provider. Which of
the following is the nurse required to do:
3) Read the prescription back to the provider after transcribing4) Write the trade name for the prescribed medicine
A nurse is providing teaching to an adolescent and her familyregarding a new prescription of
phenytoin (Dilantin) for a newly diagnosed seizure disorder. Whichof the following client
statements indicates the understanding of the teaching:
1) I will keep a seizure frequency chart
2) I will skip a dose if I am experiencing nausea
A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and is receivingfurosemide (Lasix) and
digoxin (Lanoxin). Routine laboratory results reveal a potassiumlevel of 2.6 mEq/L. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take first:
1) Apply a cardiac monitor
2) Provides foods high in potassium
A nurse administers ceftazidime (Fortaz) to a client who has asevere penicillin allergy. Which of
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