Exam (elaborations) NRSG 2010 AQ MED SURG DRUGS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Quiz: Medical-Surgical Drugs
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NRSG 2010 AQ MED SURG DRUGS
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Quiz: Medical-Surgical Drugs
Correct Answers: 7
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The provider prescribes one unit of packed red blood cells to be administered to a client. To ensure the
client's safety, which measure should the nurse take during administration of blood products?
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Stay with client during first 15 minutes of infusion.
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Flush packed red blood cells with 5% dextrose and 0.45% normal saline.
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Discontinue the intravenous catheter if a blood transfusion reaction occurs.
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Administer the red blood cells through a percutaneously inserted central catheter line with a 20-gauge
needle.
The nurse should remain with the client for the first 15 to 30 minutes. Any severe reaction usually occurs
with the infusion of the first 50 mL of blood. Blood components are viscous, requiring a large needle to
be used for venous access. A 20-gauge needle is not used to access a central catheter line. Normal saline
is the solution to administer with blood productions. Lactated Ringer and dextrose in water are not used
for infusion because of hemolysis.
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,A client who takes daily megadoses of vitamins is hospitalized with joint pain, loss of hair, yellow
pigmentation of the skin, and an enlarged liver due to vitamin toxicity. What type of toxicity does the
nurse suspect?
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Retinol (vitamin A)
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Thiamine (vitamin B1)
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Pyridoxine (vitamin B6)
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Ascorbic acid (vitamin C)
These adaptations, as well as anemia, irritability, pruritus, and an enlarged spleen, occur with vitamin A
toxicity. Excess thiamine is excreted in the urine and rarely, if ever, causes toxicity; an excessive dose may
elicit an allergic reaction in some individuals. Excess vitamin C (ascorbic acid) does not cause these
adaptations or toxicity; however, vitamin C may cause diarrhea or renal calculi. Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) is
relatively nontoxic, and excess amounts are excreted in the urine.
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A client with diabetes asks how exercise will affect insulin and dietary needs. What information does the
nurse share about insulin and exercise?
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"Exercise increases the need for carbohydrates and decreases the need for insulin."
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"Exercise increases the need for insulin and increases the need for carbohydrates."
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"Regular physical activity decreases the need for insulin and decreases the need for carbohydrates."
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"Intensive physical activity decreases the need for carbohydrates but does not affect the need for
insulin."
Exercise increases the uptake of glucose by active muscle cells without the need for insulin;
carbohydrates are needed to supply energy for the increased metabolic rate associated with exercise.
The need for insulin is decreased.
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A client with a new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes is told that lifelong insulin will be needed. The client
becomes agitated and says, "I am scared of shots. If that is my only option, I’ll just have to go into a coma
and die!" What is the nurse’s best response?
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"Injections are not the only option available for insulin."
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"It won’t be so bad; you will get used to it if you will only try."
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"This is one of those times when you need to act like an adult."
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, "Clients have the right to refuse treatment, but I need you to sign this form that removes us from liability
for your decision."
An insulin nasal spray was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2014 and is available
for clients who do not want insulin injections. The nurse should use therapeutic communication in
interacting with clients. Intimidating the client by suggesting that actions are childlike and suggesting
that the client’s concerns are not significant are not therapeutic responses. The nurse’s primary concern
should be for the client’s well-being, not protection from liability.
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A client who is receiving phenytoin to control a seizure disorder questions the nurse regarding this
medication after discharge. How will the nurse respond?
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"Antiseizure drugs will probably be continued for life."
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"Phenytoin prevents any further occurrence of seizures."
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"This drug needs to be taken during periods of emotional stress."
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"Your antiseizure drug usually can be stopped after a year's absence of seizures."
Seizure disorders usually are associated with marked changes in the electrical activity of the cerebral
cortex, requiring prolonged or lifelong therapy. Seizures may occur despite drug therapy; the dosage may
need to be adjusted. A therapeutic blood level must be maintained through consistent administration of
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