1. A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has a prescription for
probenecid to treat gout. the nurse should identify that which of the following
medications can interact with probenecid?
Colchicine
Naproxen
Aspirin
Prednisone
2. A nurse is assessing a client who has been prescribed a new opioid
medication for severe pain management. Which of the following medications
necessitates that the nurse secure a written prescription from the provider
instead of a verbal order?
Oxycodone
Hydromorphone
Methadone
Morphine
3. A client with Graves' disease has been prescribed methimazole. Which
explanation by the nurse correctly describes how this medication works?
It increases absorption of thyroid hormone.
It increases availability of thyroid hormone.
It helps the body use thyroid hormone more effectively.
It interferes with production of thyroid hormone.
,4. A nurse is assessing a client's medical history prior to administering ibuprofen
400 mg PO every 8 hours. Which of the following findings should prompt the
nurse to contact the healthcare provider before proceeding with the
medication?
History of peptic ulcer disease
Recent weight gain
Current use of a multivitamin
Family history of hypertension
5. A nurse is educating a client who has been prescribed lansoprazole. Which of
the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
This medication should be taken with food to enhance absorption.
Long-term use of this medication may lead to vitamin B12 deficiency.
You can stop taking this medication as soon as your symptoms
improve.
This medication is safe to use during pregnancy without any concerns.
6. A nurse is preparing to apply a transdermal patch of nitroglycerin to a client.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take prior to application?
Clean the application site with soap and water and dry it thoroughly.
Apply the patch to an area with hair to ensure adhesion.
Place the patch on the client's chest to monitor heart rate.
Remove the old patch immediately before applying the new one.
7. A nurse is assessing a client in the emergency department who presents with
abdominal pain and melena. Which of the following medications should the
nurse expect the provider to discontinue due to the risk of gastrointestinal
bleeding?
, Ibuprofen
Lisinopril
Metformin
Levothyroxine
8. A nurse is educating a client who has been prescribed theophylline regarding
potential dietary restrictions. Which of the following should the nurse advise
the client to limit in their diet?
Increase intake of high-protein foods
Limit consumption of alcohol
Avoid foods high in potassium
Reduce intake of caffeine
9. A client with a deep vein thrombosis is being treated with a heparin infusion.
What diagnostic finding suggests to the nurse that treatment is effective?
The client's PT is 28 seconds
Arterial blood sampling tests positive for the presence of factor XIII
The client's platelet level is below 100,000/mm3
The client's activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) is 1.5-2.5
times the control value
10. The nurse reviews prescriptions written for an older person. Which
medication should the nurse question before administering the medication?
Methadone
Fentanyl
Morphine
, Propoxyphene
11. A nurse is administering furosemide IV bolus to a client who has fluid volume
excess. The nurse should recognize which of the following findings as an
indication that the medication has been effective?
Weight loss.
Decreased inflammation.
Increased blood pressure.
Decreased pain.
12. A nurse is monitoring a client who is receiving a continuous IV infusion of
magnesium sulfate for the management of preterm labor. Which of the
following findings would indicate that the nurse should discontinue the
infusion and prepare to administer calcium gluconate?
1. Respiratory rate of 10 breaths per minute
2. Blood pressure of 120/80 mmHg
3. Heart rate of 90 beats per minute
4. Urine output of 100 mL in 2 hours
13. A nurse is preparing to administer morphine to a pt. c/ acute pain. Which
adverse effect should the nurse assess for?
Urinary retention
Tachypnea
HTN
Irritating Cough
14. A nurse is teaching about adverse effects of ergotamine with a client who
has migraine headaches. which of the following client statements should
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