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The nurse is caring for a client who has taken atenolol for 2 years. The healthcare
provider recently changed the medication to enalapril to manage the client's blood
pressure. Which instruction should the nurse provide the client regarding the new
medication?
A. Take the medication at bedtime.
B. Report presence of increased bruising.
C. Check pulse before taking medication.
D. Rise slowly when getting out of bed or chair. - CORRECT ANSWERS D.
Rise slowly when getting out of bed or chair.
A female client calls the clinic and talks with the nurse to inquire about a possible
reaction after taking amoxicillin for 5 days. She reports having vaginal discomfort,
itching, and a white discharge. The nurse should discuss which action with the
client?
A. Discontinue the antibiotic because original symptoms have subsided.
B. Continue taking medication until finished until the symptoms subside.
C. Consult with healthcare provider about another treatment for this effect.
D. Use an over-the-counter (OTC) vaginal wash to flush out the secretions. -
CORRECT ANSWERS C. Consult with healthcare provider about another
treatment for this effect.
The nurse is making early morning rounds on a group of clients when a client begins
exhibiting symptoms of an acute asthma attack. The nurse administers a PRN
prescription for a Beta 2 receptor agonist agent. Which client response should the
nurse expect?
A. Tachycardia.
B. Increased blood pressure.
C. Rapid resolution of wheezing.
D. Improved pulse oximetry values.
E. Reduce fever airway inflammation. - CORRECT ANSWERS C, D
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Verified Answers | Update
A client prescribed atenolol has a blood pressure of 120/68 mmHg, displaying a
sinus bradycardia with a rate of 58 beats/minute, and a P-R interval of 0.24. Which
action should the nurse take?
A. Lower the head of the bed and assess the client for orthostatic vital sign changes.
B. Give the medication as prescribed and continue to monitor the client.
C. Prepare to administer atropine sulfate IV push.
D. Hold the prescribed dose and contact the healthcare provider. - CORRECT
ANSWERS B. Give the medication as prescribed and continue to monitor
the client.
The nurse is preparing the 0900 dose of losartan (Cozaar), an angiotensin II receptor
blocker (ARB), for a client with hypertension and heart failure. The nurse reviews
the client's laboratory results and notes that the client's serum potassium level is
5.9 mEq/L. Which action should the nurse take first?
A. Withhold the scheduled dose.
B. Check the client's apical pulse.
C. Notify the healthcare provider.
D. Repeat the serum potassium level. - CORRECT ANSWERS A. Withhold
the scheduled dose.
Upon admission to the emergency center, an adult client with acute status
asthmaticus is prescribed this series of medications. In which order should the nurse
administer the prescribed medications? (Arrange from first to last.) - CORRECT
ANSWERS 1. Albuterol (Proventil) puffs.
2. Salmeterol (Serevent Diskus).
3. Prednisone (Deltasone) orally.
4. Gentamicin (Garamycin) IM.
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An adult client is given a prescription for a scopolamine patch (Transderm Scop) to
prevent motion sickness while on a cruise. Which information should the nurse
provide to the client?
A. Apply the patch at least 4 hours prior to departure.
B. Change the patch every other day while on the cruise.
C. Place the patch on a hairless area at the base of the skull.
D. Drink no more than 2 alcoholic drinks during the cruise. - CORRECT ANSWERS
A. Apply the patch at least 4 hours prior to departure.
A client with giardiasis is taking metronidazole (Flagyl) 2 grams PO. Which
information should the nurse include in the client's instruction?
A. Notify the clinic of any changes in the color of urine.
B. Avoid overexposure to the sun.
C. Stop the medication after the diarrhea resolves.
D. Take the medication with food. - CORRECT ANSWERS D. Take the
medication with food.
A female client with rheumatoid arthritis takes ibuprofen (Motrin) 600 mg PO 4
times a day. To prevent gastrointestinal bleeding, misoprostol (Cytotec) 100 mcg PO
is prescribed. Which information is most important for the nurse to include in client
teaching?
A. Use contraception during intercourse.
B. Ensure the Cytotec is taken on an empty stomach.
C. Encourage oral fluid intake to prevent constipation.
D. Take Cytotec 30 minutes prior to Motrin. - CORRECT ANSWERS A. Use
contraception during intercourse.
A client with osteoarthritis receives a new prescription for celecoxib (Celebrex)
orally for symptom management. The nurse notes the client is allergic to sulfa.
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