PHARMACOLOGY.

Pharmacology Remediation 2019 ProctorA nurse is caring for a client who has hyponatremia and is receiving an infusion of a prescribed hypertonic solution. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the treatment is effective? a. Absent Chvostek’s sign b. Improved cognition c. Decreased vomiting d. Cardiac arrhythmias absent 2.) A nurse is reviewing he laboratory results of a client who has a prescription for sodium polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate) every 6 hr. whic...

PHARMACOLOGY EXAM 1 A client with primary hypothyroidism has been taking levothyroxine for 1 year. Laboratory results today show high levels of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). Which teaching should the nurse plan to implement? 1. "A new prescription will be issued for a decreased dose of levothyroxine." 2. "Discontinue levothyroxine immediately; we will reassess TSH levels in 3 months." 3. "Start taking your levothyroxine with dietary fiber or calcium to increa...

FUNDAMENTAL PHARMACOLOGY 02 EXAMA client taking morphine sulfate for acute pain has not voided in 6 hours. The nurse suspects the client has developed urinary retention. What is the priority nursing intervention? 1. Ask if the client needs to use the bedpan 2. Assess the client's fluid intake 3. Assess the client's skin turgor 4. Palpate the client's suprapubic area Explanation: Opioids (eg, morphine sulfate), anticholinergic medications, and tricyclic antidepr...

FUNDAMENTAL PHARMACOLOGY 5 EXAM1-A nurse has completed teaching a client who is being discharged on lithium for a bipolar disorder. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching? 1. "I need to drink 1-2 liters of fluid daily." 2. "I need to have my blood levels checked periodically." 3. "I should not limit my sodium intake." 4. "I should use ibuprofen for pain relief." Explanation: Lithium is a mood stabilizer most often used to tr...

PHARMACOLOGY RESPIRATORY 02 EXAM1- An elderly client is admitted with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbation. Pulse oximetry is 84% on room air. The client is restless, has expiratory wheezing and a productive cough, and is using his accessory muscles to breathe. Which prescription should the nurse question? 1. Albuterol 2.5 mg by nebulizer 2. Intravenous (IV) methylprednisolone 125 mg now and every 6 hours 3. IV morphine 2 mg now and may repeat...

Chapter 01 The Nursing Process and Patient-Centered Care McCuistion Pharmacology A Patient-Centered Nursing Process Approach 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nursing process is a five-step decision-making approach that includes all of the following steps EXCEPT a. Assessment b. Patient problem c. Planning d. Right Drug ANS D The nursing process is a five-step decision-making approach that includes 1) assessment 2) patient problem 3) planning 4) implementation and 5) evaluation...