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[Show more]Which drugs will go through a pharmaceutic phase after it is administered? 
a. Intramuscular cephalosporins 
b. Intravenous vasopressors 
c. Oral analgesics 
d. Subcutaneous antiglycemics correct answers c 
 
The nurse is preparing to administer an oral medication and wants to ensure a rapid drug ac...
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Add to cartWhich drugs will go through a pharmaceutic phase after it is administered? 
a. Intramuscular cephalosporins 
b. Intravenous vasopressors 
c. Oral analgesics 
d. Subcutaneous antiglycemics correct answers c 
 
The nurse is preparing to administer an oral medication and wants to ensure a rapid drug ac...
Which drugs will go through a pharmaceutic phase after it is administered? 
a. Intramuscular cephalosporins 
b. Intravenous vasopressors 
c. Oral analgesics 
d. Subcutaneous antiglycemics correct answersc 
 
The nurse is preparing to administer an oral medication and wants to ensure a rapid drug act...
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Add to cartWhich drugs will go through a pharmaceutic phase after it is administered? 
a. Intramuscular cephalosporins 
b. Intravenous vasopressors 
c. Oral analgesics 
d. Subcutaneous antiglycemics correct answersc 
 
The nurse is preparing to administer an oral medication and wants to ensure a rapid drug act...
A 28-year-old patient has been prescribed penicillin for the first time. What nursing diagnosis would be most appropriate for this patient? 
A. Acute pain related to gastrointestinal (GI) effects of the drug 
B. Deficient knowledge regarding drug therapy 
C. Imbalance nutrition: less than body requi...
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Add to cartA 28-year-old patient has been prescribed penicillin for the first time. What nursing diagnosis would be most appropriate for this patient? 
A. Acute pain related to gastrointestinal (GI) effects of the drug 
B. Deficient knowledge regarding drug therapy 
C. Imbalance nutrition: less than body requi...
Important monitoring for Clonazepam correct answersRespiratory rate since Clonazepam is a CNS depressant 
 
A 38-year-old man has come into the urgent care center with severe hip pain after falling from a ladder at work. He says he has taken several pain pills over the past few hours but cannot reme...
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Add to cartImportant monitoring for Clonazepam correct answersRespiratory rate since Clonazepam is a CNS depressant 
 
A 38-year-old man has come into the urgent care center with severe hip pain after falling from a ladder at work. He says he has taken several pain pills over the past few hours but cannot reme...
1. The nurse is preparing to administer a schedule II injectable drug and is drawing up half of the contents of a single-use vial. Which nursing action is correct? 
a. Ask another nurse to observe and cosign wasting the remaining drug from the vial. 
b. Keep the remaining amount in the patients draw...
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Add to cart1. The nurse is preparing to administer a schedule II injectable drug and is drawing up half of the contents of a single-use vial. Which nursing action is correct? 
a. Ask another nurse to observe and cosign wasting the remaining drug from the vial. 
b. Keep the remaining amount in the patients draw...
A patient is scheduled for colorectal surgery tomorrow. His WBC count is normal, he has no fever, and he is otherwise in good health. However, there is an order to administer an antibiotic on call just before he goes to surgery. The nurse knows that the rationale for this antibiotic order is which o...
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Add to cartA patient is scheduled for colorectal surgery tomorrow. His WBC count is normal, he has no fever, and he is otherwise in good health. However, there is an order to administer an antibiotic on call just before he goes to surgery. The nurse knows that the rationale for this antibiotic order is which o...
The nurse is writing a nursing diagnosis for a plan of care for a patient who has been newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Which statement reflects the correct format for a nursing diagnosis? 
a. Anxiety 
b. Anxiety related to new drug therapy 
c. Anxiety related to anxious feelings about drug the...
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Add to cartThe nurse is writing a nursing diagnosis for a plan of care for a patient who has been newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Which statement reflects the correct format for a nursing diagnosis? 
a. Anxiety 
b. Anxiety related to new drug therapy 
c. Anxiety related to anxious feelings about drug the...
A patient was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last month, and has complained of a dull ache in the abdomen for the past 4 months. This pain has been gradually increasing, and the pain relievers taken at home are no longer effective. What type of pain is the patient experiencing? 
a. Acute pain 
b...
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Add to cartA patient was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last month, and has complained of a dull ache in the abdomen for the past 4 months. This pain has been gradually increasing, and the pain relievers taken at home are no longer effective. What type of pain is the patient experiencing? 
a. Acute pain 
b...
A group of patients are being screened to see which patients would be the best candidate for a psychotherapeutic drug trial that helps people concentrate longer on activities. Which patient would be best suited for this trial? 
A) A 28-year-old salesperson who alternates between overactivity and per...
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Add to cartA group of patients are being screened to see which patients would be the best candidate for a psychotherapeutic drug trial that helps people concentrate longer on activities. Which patient would be best suited for this trial? 
A) A 28-year-old salesperson who alternates between overactivity and per...
When reviewing the allergy history of a patient, the nurse notes that the patient is allergic to penicillin. Based on this finding, the nurse would question an order for which class of antibiotics? 
a. 
Tetracyclines 
b. 
Sulfonamides 
c. 
Cephalosporins 
d. 
Quinolones correct answersc 
 
The nurse...
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Add to cartWhen reviewing the allergy history of a patient, the nurse notes that the patient is allergic to penicillin. Based on this finding, the nurse would question an order for which class of antibiotics? 
a. 
Tetracyclines 
b. 
Sulfonamides 
c. 
Cephalosporins 
d. 
Quinolones correct answersc 
 
The nurse...
Most biotransformation of drugs occurs in which of the following? a. Kidney b. Liver C. Spleen d. Pancreas correct answersB. 
 
Most drug excretion occurs via which of the following? a. Kidneys b. Liver c. Spleen d. Intestine correct answersa. Kidneys 
 
The drug name that is chosen by the manufactu...
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Add to cartMost biotransformation of drugs occurs in which of the following? a. Kidney b. Liver C. Spleen d. Pancreas correct answersB. 
 
Most drug excretion occurs via which of the following? a. Kidneys b. Liver c. Spleen d. Intestine correct answersa. Kidneys 
 
The drug name that is chosen by the manufactu...
A patient with elevated lipid levels has a new prescription for nicotinic acid (niacin). The nurse informs the patient that which adverse effects may occur with this medication? correct answersPruritis, cutaneous flusing 
 
The nurse will monitor for myopathy (muscle pain) when a patient is taking w...
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Add to cartA patient with elevated lipid levels has a new prescription for nicotinic acid (niacin). The nurse informs the patient that which adverse effects may occur with this medication? correct answersPruritis, cutaneous flusing 
 
The nurse will monitor for myopathy (muscle pain) when a patient is taking w...
The client receives a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) for treatment of arthritis. What is a priority for the nurse to include when doing medication education? 
 
1. "Constipation is common; include roughage in your diet." 
2. "Drink at least eight glasses of water a day." 
3. "Take ...
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Add to cartThe client receives a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) for treatment of arthritis. What is a priority for the nurse to include when doing medication education? 
 
1. "Constipation is common; include roughage in your diet." 
2. "Drink at least eight glasses of water a day." 
3. "Take ...
The nurse, who is serving as a preceptor for a graduate nurse, frequently asks questions to assess the graduate nurse's level of knowledge. The nurses are discussing the effects of H1 versus H2receptors. The graduate nurse correctly states the major response to the activation of H2receptors is corr...
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Add to cartThe nurse, who is serving as a preceptor for a graduate nurse, frequently asks questions to assess the graduate nurse's level of knowledge. The nurses are discussing the effects of H1 versus H2receptors. The graduate nurse correctly states the major response to the activation of H2receptors is corr...
A patient tells a nurse practitioner (NP) that several coworkers have upper respiratory infections and asks about the best way to avoid getting sick. The NP should recommend which of the following? correct answersFrequent hand washing 
 
A patient comes to the clinic with a 3-day history of fever an...
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Add to cartA patient tells a nurse practitioner (NP) that several coworkers have upper respiratory infections and asks about the best way to avoid getting sick. The NP should recommend which of the following? correct answersFrequent hand washing 
 
A patient comes to the clinic with a 3-day history of fever an...
A patient is receiving an aluminum-containing antacid. The nurse will inform the patient to watch for which possible adverse effect? correct answersconstipation 
 
When reviewing the health history of a patient who will be receiving antacids, the nurse recalls that antacids containing magnesium need...
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Add to cartA patient is receiving an aluminum-containing antacid. The nurse will inform the patient to watch for which possible adverse effect? correct answersconstipation 
 
When reviewing the health history of a patient who will be receiving antacids, the nurse recalls that antacids containing magnesium need...
A nurse is teaching a group of nursing students about substance abuse. Which statement by a student indicates a need for further teaching? 
"Patients who experience physical dependence will show compulsive drug-seeking 
behavior." 
"People who are addicted to a drug do not necessarily have tolera...
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Add to cartA nurse is teaching a group of nursing students about substance abuse. Which statement by a student indicates a need for further teaching? 
"Patients who experience physical dependence will show compulsive drug-seeking 
behavior." 
"People who are addicted to a drug do not necessarily have tolera...
The nurse has been caring for a patient who has been taking antibiotics for 3 weeks. Upon assessing the patient, the nurse notices the individual has developed oral thrush. What describes the etiology of the thrush? correct answersSuperinfection 
 
The nurse is caring for a patient on a medical-surg...
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Add to cartThe nurse has been caring for a patient who has been taking antibiotics for 3 weeks. Upon assessing the patient, the nurse notices the individual has developed oral thrush. What describes the etiology of the thrush? correct answersSuperinfection 
 
The nurse is caring for a patient on a medical-surg...
The nurse is discussing the endocrine system with a class of nursing students. What substance would the nurse label as a hormone? correct answersNorepinephrine 
 
What organ should the nurse recognize as the coordinating center for the nervous and endocrine responses to internal and external stimuli...
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Add to cartThe nurse is discussing the endocrine system with a class of nursing students. What substance would the nurse label as a hormone? correct answersNorepinephrine 
 
What organ should the nurse recognize as the coordinating center for the nervous and endocrine responses to internal and external stimuli...
A patient was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last month, and has complained of a dull ache in the abdomen for the past 4 months. This pain has been gradually increasing, and the pain relievers taken at home are no longer effective. What type of pain is the patient experiencing? 
A) Acute pain 
B) ...
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Add to cartA patient was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last month, and has complained of a dull ache in the abdomen for the past 4 months. This pain has been gradually increasing, and the pain relievers taken at home are no longer effective. What type of pain is the patient experiencing? 
A) Acute pain 
B) ...
A patient is receiving an aluminum-containing antacid. The nurse will inform the patient to watch for which possible adverse effect? correct answersConstipation 
 
When reviewing the health history of a patient who will be receiving antacids, the nurse recalls that antacids containing magnesium need...
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Add to cartA patient is receiving an aluminum-containing antacid. The nurse will inform the patient to watch for which possible adverse effect? correct answersConstipation 
 
When reviewing the health history of a patient who will be receiving antacids, the nurse recalls that antacids containing magnesium need...
The nurse recognizes that adrenergic drugs cause relaxation of the bronchi and bronchodilation by stimulating which type of receptors? correct answersbeta 2 adrenergic 
 
The nurse is preparing to administer dopamine. Which is the correct technique for administering dopamine? correct answersContinuo...
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Add to cartThe nurse recognizes that adrenergic drugs cause relaxation of the bronchi and bronchodilation by stimulating which type of receptors? correct answersbeta 2 adrenergic 
 
The nurse is preparing to administer dopamine. Which is the correct technique for administering dopamine? correct answersContinuo...
Knowledge of pharmacology aids the dental professional in: correct answersAll of the above 
a. obtaining a patient's health history 
b. administering drugs in the office 
c. handling emergency situations 
d. life-long learning 
 
Which of the following statements is true regarding planning appointm...
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Add to cartKnowledge of pharmacology aids the dental professional in: correct answersAll of the above 
a. obtaining a patient's health history 
b. administering drugs in the office 
c. handling emergency situations 
d. life-long learning 
 
Which of the following statements is true regarding planning appointm...
Which drugs will go through a pharmaceutic phase after it is administered? 
a. Intramuscular cephalosporins 
b. Intravenous vasopressors 
c. Oral analgesics 
d. Subcutaneous antiglycemics correct answersc 
 
The nurse is preparing to administer an oral medication and wants to ensure a rapid drug ac...
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Add to cartWhich drugs will go through a pharmaceutic phase after it is administered? 
a. Intramuscular cephalosporins 
b. Intravenous vasopressors 
c. Oral analgesics 
d. Subcutaneous antiglycemics correct answersc 
 
The nurse is preparing to administer an oral medication and wants to ensure a rapid drug ac...
The client receives a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) for treatment of arthritis. What is a priority for the nurse to include when doing medication education? 
 
1. "Constipation is common; include roughage in your diet." 
2. "Drink at least eight glasses of water a day." 
3. "Take ...
Preview 4 out of 33 pages
Add to cartThe client receives a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) for treatment of arthritis. What is a priority for the nurse to include when doing medication education? 
 
1. "Constipation is common; include roughage in your diet." 
2. "Drink at least eight glasses of water a day." 
3. "Take ...
The nurse is writing a nursing diagnosis for a plan of care for a patient who has been newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Which statement reflects the correct format for a nursing diagnosis? 
a. Anxiety 
b. Anxiety related to new drug therapy 
c. Anxiety related to anxious feelings about drug the...
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Add to cartThe nurse is writing a nursing diagnosis for a plan of care for a patient who has been newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Which statement reflects the correct format for a nursing diagnosis? 
a. Anxiety 
b. Anxiety related to new drug therapy 
c. Anxiety related to anxious feelings about drug the...
A 28-year-old patient has been prescribed penicillin for the first time. What nursing diagnosis would be most appropriate for this patient? 
A. Acute pain related to gastrointestinal (GI) effects of the drug 
B. Deficient knowledge regarding drug therapy 
C. Imbalance nutrition: less than body requi...
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Add to cartA 28-year-old patient has been prescribed penicillin for the first time. What nursing diagnosis would be most appropriate for this patient? 
A. Acute pain related to gastrointestinal (GI) effects of the drug 
B. Deficient knowledge regarding drug therapy 
C. Imbalance nutrition: less than body requi...
A patient is scheduled for colorectal surgery tomorrow. His WBC count is normal, he has no fever, and he is otherwise in good health. However, there is an order to administer an antibiotic on call just before he goes to surgery. The nurse knows that the rationale for this antibiotic order is which o...
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Add to cartA patient is scheduled for colorectal surgery tomorrow. His WBC count is normal, he has no fever, and he is otherwise in good health. However, there is an order to administer an antibiotic on call just before he goes to surgery. The nurse knows that the rationale for this antibiotic order is which o...
Important monitoring for Clonazepam correct answersRespiratory rate since Clonazepam is a CNS depressant 
 
A 38-year-old man has come into the urgent care center with severe hip pain after falling from a ladder at work. He says he has taken several pain pills over the past few hours but cannot rem...
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Add to cartImportant monitoring for Clonazepam correct answersRespiratory rate since Clonazepam is a CNS depressant 
 
A 38-year-old man has come into the urgent care center with severe hip pain after falling from a ladder at work. He says he has taken several pain pills over the past few hours but cannot rem...
The nurse has been caring for a patient who has been taking antibiotics for 3 weeks. Upon assessing the patient, the nurse notices the individual has developed oral thrush. What describes the etiology of the thrush? correct answersSuperinfection 
 
The nurse is caring for a patient on a medical-sur...
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Add to cartThe nurse has been caring for a patient who has been taking antibiotics for 3 weeks. Upon assessing the patient, the nurse notices the individual has developed oral thrush. What describes the etiology of the thrush? correct answersSuperinfection 
 
The nurse is caring for a patient on a medical-sur...
A hospitalized patient who is given on dose of flurazepam continues to show drowsiness the next day. A nursing student asks the nurse the reason for this, because the drug's half-life is only 2 to 3 hours. Which response by the nurse is correct? 
a. "Benzodiazepines commonly cause residual effects...
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Add to cartA hospitalized patient who is given on dose of flurazepam continues to show drowsiness the next day. A nursing student asks the nurse the reason for this, because the drug's half-life is only 2 to 3 hours. Which response by the nurse is correct? 
a. "Benzodiazepines commonly cause residual effects...
When reviewing the allergy history of a patient, the nurse notes that the patient is allergic to penicillin. Based on this finding, the nurse would question an order for which class of antibiotics? 
a. 
Tetracyclines 
b. 
Sulfonamides 
c. 
Cephalosporins 
d. 
Quinolones correct answersc 
 
The nurs...
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Add to cartWhen reviewing the allergy history of a patient, the nurse notes that the patient is allergic to penicillin. Based on this finding, the nurse would question an order for which class of antibiotics? 
a. 
Tetracyclines 
b. 
Sulfonamides 
c. 
Cephalosporins 
d. 
Quinolones correct answersc 
 
The nurs...
A patient was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last month, and has complained of a dull ache in the abdomen for the past 4 months. This pain has been gradually increasing, and the pain relievers taken at home are no longer effective. What type of pain is the patient experiencing? 
a. Acute pain 
b...
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Add to cartA patient was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last month, and has complained of a dull ache in the abdomen for the past 4 months. This pain has been gradually increasing, and the pain relievers taken at home are no longer effective. What type of pain is the patient experiencing? 
a. Acute pain 
b...
A patient was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last month, and has complained of a dull ache in the abdomen for the past 4 months. This pain has been gradually increasing, and the pain relievers taken at home are no longer effective. What type of pain is the patient experiencing? 
A) Acute pain 
B) ...
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Add to cartA patient was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last month, and has complained of a dull ache in the abdomen for the past 4 months. This pain has been gradually increasing, and the pain relievers taken at home are no longer effective. What type of pain is the patient experiencing? 
A) Acute pain 
B) ...
A patient is taking intravenous aminophylline for a severe exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The nurse will assess for which therapeutic response? 
A. Increased sputum production 
B. Increased HR 
C. Increased RR 
D. Increased ease of breathing correct answersD 
 
A patient is ...
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Add to cartA patient is taking intravenous aminophylline for a severe exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The nurse will assess for which therapeutic response? 
A. Increased sputum production 
B. Increased HR 
C. Increased RR 
D. Increased ease of breathing correct answersD 
 
A patient is ...
1. The nurse is preparing to administer a schedule II injectable drug and is drawing up half of the contents of a single-use vial. Which nursing action is correct? 
a. Ask another nurse to observe and cosign wasting the remaining drug from the vial. 
b. Keep the remaining amount in the patients draw...
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Add to cart1. The nurse is preparing to administer a schedule II injectable drug and is drawing up half of the contents of a single-use vial. Which nursing action is correct? 
a. Ask another nurse to observe and cosign wasting the remaining drug from the vial. 
b. Keep the remaining amount in the patients draw...
The nurse is discussing the endocrine system with a class of nursing students. What substance would the nurse label as a hormone? correct answersNorepinephrine 
 
What organ should the nurse recognize as the coordinating center for the nervous and endocrine responses to internal and external stimul...
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Add to cartThe nurse is discussing the endocrine system with a class of nursing students. What substance would the nurse label as a hormone? correct answersNorepinephrine 
 
What organ should the nurse recognize as the coordinating center for the nervous and endocrine responses to internal and external stimul...
A group of patients are being screened to see which patients would be the best candidate for a psychotherapeutic drug trial that helps people concentrate longer on activities. Which patient would be best suited for this trial? 
A) A 28-year-old salesperson who alternates between overactivity and per...
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Add to cartA group of patients are being screened to see which patients would be the best candidate for a psychotherapeutic drug trial that helps people concentrate longer on activities. Which patient would be best suited for this trial? 
A) A 28-year-old salesperson who alternates between overactivity and per...
A nurse is teaching a group of nursing students about substance abuse. Which statement by a student indicates a need for further teaching? 
"Patients who experience physical dependence will show compulsive drug-seeking 
behavior." 
"People who are addicted to a drug do not necessarily have tolera...
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Add to cartA nurse is teaching a group of nursing students about substance abuse. Which statement by a student indicates a need for further teaching? 
"Patients who experience physical dependence will show compulsive drug-seeking 
behavior." 
"People who are addicted to a drug do not necessarily have tolera...
The nurse is caring for a patient who has increased intraocular pressure. The provider has ordered a cholinergic agonist. The nurse will perform a thorough health history to make sure the patient does not have a history of which condition? 
a. Asthma 
b. Diabetes 
c. Hypertension 
d. Renal disease ...
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Add to cartThe nurse is caring for a patient who has increased intraocular pressure. The provider has ordered a cholinergic agonist. The nurse will perform a thorough health history to make sure the patient does not have a history of which condition? 
a. Asthma 
b. Diabetes 
c. Hypertension 
d. Renal disease ...
A patient is receiving an aluminum-containing antacid. The nurse will inform the patient to watch for which possible adverse effect? correct answersconstipation 
 
When reviewing the health history of a patient who will be receiving antacids, the nurse recalls that antacids containing magnesium nee...
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Add to cartA patient is receiving an aluminum-containing antacid. The nurse will inform the patient to watch for which possible adverse effect? correct answersconstipation 
 
When reviewing the health history of a patient who will be receiving antacids, the nurse recalls that antacids containing magnesium nee...
Most biotransformation of drugs occurs in which of the following? a. Kidney b. Liver C. Spleen d. Pancreas correct answersB. 
 
Most drug excretion occurs via which of the following? a. Kidneys b. Liver c. Spleen d. Intestine correct answersa. Kidneys 
 
The drug name that is chosen by the manufac...
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Add to cartMost biotransformation of drugs occurs in which of the following? a. Kidney b. Liver C. Spleen d. Pancreas correct answersB. 
 
Most drug excretion occurs via which of the following? a. Kidneys b. Liver c. Spleen d. Intestine correct answersa. Kidneys 
 
The drug name that is chosen by the manufac...
What is the name under which a drug is listed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)? correct answersOfficial 
 
Which source contains information specific to nutritional supplements? correct answersUnited States Pharmacopoeia/National Formulary (USP NF) 
 
is the most comprehensive refere...
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Add to cartWhat is the name under which a drug is listed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)? correct answersOfficial 
 
Which source contains information specific to nutritional supplements? correct answersUnited States Pharmacopoeia/National Formulary (USP NF) 
 
is the most comprehensive refere...
The nurse is teaching a patient how a medication works to treat an illness. To do this, the nurse will rely on knowledge of: 
 
a. clinical pharmacology. 
b. drug efficacy. 
c. pharmacokinetics. 
d. pharmacotherapeutics. correct answersANS: D 
 
Pharmacotherapeutics is the study of the use of drugs...
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Add to cartThe nurse is teaching a patient how a medication works to treat an illness. To do this, the nurse will rely on knowledge of: 
 
a. clinical pharmacology. 
b. drug efficacy. 
c. pharmacokinetics. 
d. pharmacotherapeutics. correct answersANS: D 
 
Pharmacotherapeutics is the study of the use of drugs...
A patient is receiving an aluminum-containing antacid. The nurse will inform the patient to watch for which possible adverse effect? correct answersConstipation 
 
When reviewing the health history of a patient who will be receiving antacids, the nurse recalls that antacids containing magnesium nee...
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Add to cartA patient is receiving an aluminum-containing antacid. The nurse will inform the patient to watch for which possible adverse effect? correct answersConstipation 
 
When reviewing the health history of a patient who will be receiving antacids, the nurse recalls that antacids containing magnesium nee...
A patient tells a nurse practitioner (NP) that several coworkers have upper respiratory infections and asks about the best way to avoid getting sick. The NP should recommend which of the following? correct answersFrequent hand washing 
 
A patient comes to the clinic with a 3-day history of fever a...
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Add to cartA patient tells a nurse practitioner (NP) that several coworkers have upper respiratory infections and asks about the best way to avoid getting sick. The NP should recommend which of the following? correct answersFrequent hand washing 
 
A patient comes to the clinic with a 3-day history of fever a...
The nurse recognizes that adrenergic drugs cause relaxation of the bronchi and bronchodilation by stimulating which type of receptors? correct answersbeta 2 adrenergic 
 
The nurse is preparing to administer dopamine. Which is the correct technique for administering dopamine? correct answersContin...
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Add to cartThe nurse recognizes that adrenergic drugs cause relaxation of the bronchi and bronchodilation by stimulating which type of receptors? correct answersbeta 2 adrenergic 
 
The nurse is preparing to administer dopamine. Which is the correct technique for administering dopamine? correct answersContin...
The nurse is performing a medication history on a patient who reports using phentermine HCl (Suprenza) 15 mg/day for the past 3 months as an appetite suppressant. The nurse will contact the patient's provider to discuss 
a. changing the medication to phentermine-topiramate (Qsymia). 
b. increasing ...
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Add to cartThe nurse is performing a medication history on a patient who reports using phentermine HCl (Suprenza) 15 mg/day for the past 3 months as an appetite suppressant. The nurse will contact the patient's provider to discuss 
a. changing the medication to phentermine-topiramate (Qsymia). 
b. increasing ...
1. A patient who has cancer is about to begin chemotherapy. The patient asks the nurse why two 
chemotherapeutic agents are being used instead of just one. Which response by the nurse is 
correct? 
a. "The drugs may be given in less toxic doses if two drugs are used." 
b. "Two agents used togethe...
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Add to cart1. A patient who has cancer is about to begin chemotherapy. The patient asks the nurse why two 
chemotherapeutic agents are being used instead of just one. Which response by the nurse is 
correct? 
a. "The drugs may be given in less toxic doses if two drugs are used." 
b. "Two agents used togethe...
Knowledge of pharmacology aids the dental professional in: correct answersAll of the above 
a. obtaining a patient's health history 
b. administering drugs in the office 
c. handling emergency situations 
d. life-long learning 
 
Which of the following statements is true regarding planning appoint...
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Add to cartKnowledge of pharmacology aids the dental professional in: correct answersAll of the above 
a. obtaining a patient's health history 
b. administering drugs in the office 
c. handling emergency situations 
d. life-long learning 
 
Which of the following statements is true regarding planning appoint...
The nurse is performing a medication history on a patient who plans to begin using phentermine HCl as an appetite suppressant. The nurse knows that phentermine should be avoided in patients with which of the following? 
a. Hypertension 
b. Hyperthyroidism 
c. Glaucoma 
d. All of the above corre...
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Add to cartThe nurse is performing a medication history on a patient who plans to begin using phentermine HCl as an appetite suppressant. The nurse knows that phentermine should be avoided in patients with which of the following? 
a. Hypertension 
b. Hyperthyroidism 
c. Glaucoma 
d. All of the above corre...
a. correct answersA patient is given a new medication and reports nausea within an hour after taking the drug. The nurse consults the drug information manual and learns that nausea is not an expected adverse effect of this drug. When the next dose is due, what will the nurse do? 
a. Administer the ...
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Add to carta. correct answersA patient is given a new medication and reports nausea within an hour after taking the drug. The nurse consults the drug information manual and learns that nausea is not an expected adverse effect of this drug. When the next dose is due, what will the nurse do? 
a. Administer the ...
a. correct answersWhich two classes of antidysrhythmic drugs have nearly identical cardiac effects? 
a. 
Beta blockers and calcium channel blockers 
b. 
Beta blockers and potassium channel blockers 
c. 
Calcium channel blockers and sodium channel blockers 
d. 
Sodium channel blockers and potassium ...
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Add to carta. correct answersWhich two classes of antidysrhythmic drugs have nearly identical cardiac effects? 
a. 
Beta blockers and calcium channel blockers 
b. 
Beta blockers and potassium channel blockers 
c. 
Calcium channel blockers and sodium channel blockers 
d. 
Sodium channel blockers and potassium ...
What is the primary purpose of the nursing assessment? 
a. 
Identifying underlying pathologic conditions 
b. 
Assisting the physician in identifying medical conditions 
c. 
Determining the patients mental status 
d. 
Exploring patient responses to health problems correct answersANS: D 
A nursing as...
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Add to cartWhat is the primary purpose of the nursing assessment? 
a. 
Identifying underlying pathologic conditions 
b. 
Assisting the physician in identifying medical conditions 
c. 
Determining the patients mental status 
d. 
Exploring patient responses to health problems correct answersANS: D 
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