16-1. A nurse has admitted a 10-year-old child to the short-stay unit. The child has complained of chronic headaches and his or her mother reports that he or she gives him or her acetaminophen (Tylenol) at
least twice a day. What will the nurse evaluate?
A) Renal function
B) Hepatic function
C)...
N402 - Exam 2 questions with correct answers
16-1. A nurse has admitted a 10-year-old child to the short-stay unit. The
child has complained of chronic headaches and his or her mother reports
that he or she gives him or her acetaminophen (Tylenol) at
least twice a day. What will the nurse evaluate?
A) Renal function
B) Hepatic function
C) Respiratory function
D) Cardiac function Correct Answer-B) Hepatic function
16-2. The nurse is discussing ethnic differences in response to
medication with your nursing students. What group of people would the
nurse tell the students may have a decreased sensitivity to pain-relieving
effects of anti-inflammatory drugs and should be educated concerning
signs and symptoms of gastrointestinal bleeding from use of these
drugs?
A) African Americans
B) White Americans
C) Hispanics
D) Asians Correct Answer-A) African Americans
16-3. A patient, newly diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, has been
admitted to the short-stay unit. What salicylates does the nurse anticipate
will be ordered for this patient?
A) Balsalazide (Colazal)
16-4. The nurse is caring for a 66-pound child with orders for choline
magnesium trisalicylate (Tricosal). The orders read 50 mg/kg/d PO in
two divided doses. How many milligram will the patient receive per
dose?
A) 250 mg
B) 500 mg
C) 750 mg
D) 1,000 mg Correct Answer-C) 750 mg
66/2.2 = 30kg 50 mg * 30kg = 750 mg
16-5. A nurse is caring for a patient with severe rheumatoid arthritis who
takes anti-inflammatory agents on a regular basis. What medication
should the nurse question if ordered by the physician to be taken in
addition to the anti-inflammatory agent?
A) Oral antidiabetic agent
B) Calcium channel blocker
C) Beta-blocker
D) Antibiotic Correct Answer-C) Beta-blocker
, 16-6. A nurse is assessing a patient who has been taking nonsteroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID). What statement by the patient
indicates to the nurse that the patient has a good understanding of the use
of this therapy?
A) I drink a glass of wine just about every night.
B) I asked my doctor to check for blood in my stool regularly.
C) I do not like to swallow tablets so I crush them.
D) I drink as little water as possible when I take my medication. Correct
Answer-B) I asked my doctor to check for blood in my stool regularly.
16-7. A salicylate has been prescribed for a 15-year-old patient who has
been diagnosed with arthritis. The mother is concerned about giving her
child a salicylate. What salicylates could the nurse tell this mother
are recommended for use in children?
A) Salsalate (Argesic)
B) Olsalazine (Dipentum)
C) Sodium thiosalicylate (generic)
D) Choline magnesium trisalicylate (Tricosal) Correct Answer-D)
Choline magnesium trisalicylate (Tricosal)
16-8. A mother has brought her 6-year-old child to the clinic. The child
has a fever of 102.8ºF and is diagnosed with the flu. What medication
will the nurse suggest for this child?
A) Etanercept (Enbrel)
B) Penicillamine (Depen)
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