, A nurse is teaching a client who is to start taking methyldopa for the treatment of hypertension. Witch
of the client following information should the nurse include in
the teaching
This medication can cause dizziness
This medication can cause insomnia
Expect to experience depression while taking this medication
Expect to have increased salivation while taking this medication - Answer: This medication can cause
dizziness
A nurse is preparing to administer gentamicin 200 mg infusion over hr to a school-age
child. Available is gentamicin 200mg in 100 mL 0.5 % sodium chloride solution. The
nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL per hour? (Round the answer
to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero - Answer: 100
A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a child who is starting to take liquid
ferrous sulfate. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the
teaching?
Monitoring your child for constipation
Milk increases the absorption of the medication
Administer the medication undiluted
Stop the medication immediately if you notice any dark stool - Answer: Monitoring your child for
constipation
A nurse is assessing a client who has been taking hydrochlorothiazide. Which of the
following client statements indicates that the medication is effective?
The swelling in my feet has decreasing
My appetite has increased
I no longer feel depressed
I am sleeping better - Answer: The swelling in my feet has decreasing`
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