1. A 45-year-old client is taking methylprednisolone. What pharmacological action should
the nurse expect with this therapy? - ANS-Suppression of airway mucus production.
CorrectCorrect - Corticosteroids, such as methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol) will
suppress airway mucus production.
2. A 52-year-old client with a history of angina has been prescribed transdermal
nitroglycerin. Which of the following adverse effects is not seen with this therapy? -
ANS-productive cough
3. A 55-year-old client has levothyroxine ordered. Which of the below past medical history
concerns may contraindicate with her medication management of hypothyroidism? -
ANS-Osteoporosis
4. A client has been prescribed isosorbide mononitrate (Imdur). Which of the following
should the nurse include in this client's education related to this medication? - ANS-This
medication is prescribed for long-term prophylaxis against anginal attacks.
5. A client has been prescribed lisinopril (Prinivil). Which of the following medication
interactions should the nurse instruct this client about? - ANS-Potassium supplements
and potassium-sparing diuretics increase the risk of hyperkalemia in clients taking ACE
inhibitors such as lisinopril.Clients should only take potassium supplements if prescribed
by the provider. Clients should also avoid salt substitutes that contain potassium.
6. A client has been prescribed metoclopramide (Reglan). Which of the following should the
nurse include in client education regarding this medication? - ANS-Notify your provider if
you experience restlessness or spasms of the face or neck.
7. a client has been prescribed vasopressin for the tx of DI what i the expected pharm
action - ANS-increase the reabsorption of water in the renal tubules
8. a client is prescribed propanolol which of the following client hx findings would the nurse
require the nurse to clarify - ANS-asthma
9. A nurse has just administered a wrong medication to a client. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take next? - ANS-Report error to the provider. the nurse should
also monitor the client for adverse effects, complete and incident report
10. A nurse have provided education to a client regarding prescribed levothyroxene sodium
(Synthroid). What of the following client statements demonstrates understanding of
medication administration? - ANS-"I should take the medication in the morning to
prevent insomnia."
11. A nurse is caring for a client newly prescribed doxazosin mesylate. Which of the
following instructions should the nurse include in client education regarding taking the
first dose of this medication? - ANS-Change positions slowly and lie down if dizziness
occurs.
12. A nurse is caring for a client prescribed digoxin (Lanoxin). Which the following should
alert the nurse to possible digitalis toxicity? - ANS-Anorexia and weakness. Bradycardia
is commonly noted in digitalis toxicity. GI effects of digitalis toxicity include anorexia,
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