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A nurse is caring for a client who is taking phenytoin. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor and report to the provider? Tachycardia +. c. Elevated blood pressure d. Tinnitus Rationale: phenytoin (Dilantin, Phenytek) : Classification: antiarrhythmics, anticonvulsants. Pharmacologic: Hydantoins. Pregnancy category: D. Indications: treatment/prevention of tonic-clonic (grand mal) seizures and complex partial seizures via enhancing inhibitory effects of GABA an...

Pharm Test 3 The nurse working on a high-acuity medical-surgical unit is prioritizing care for four patients who were just admitted. Which patient should the nurse assess first? a. The NPO patient with a blood glucose level of 80 mg/dL who just received 20 units of 70/30 Novolin insulin b. The patient with a pulse of 58 beats per minute who is about to receive digoxin (Lanoxin) c. The patient with a blood pressure of 136/92 mm Hg who complains of having a headache d. The patient with an...

Rhinitis - inflammation and irritation of the mucous membranes of the nose. Often coexists with other respiratory disorders. Medications for rhinitis - antihistamines, brompheniramine/pseudoephedrine, cromolyn, oral decongestants, saline spray, ipratropium, intranasal corticosteroid, leukotriene modifiers and immunoglobulin E. Antihistamines - most common treatment for sneezing, pruritis and rhinorrhea. Used to treat rhinitis. brompheniramine/pseudoephedrine/dextromethorphan - combo of a...

CMAN 380 Exam 3 Questions and Correct Answers, With Rationale 100% Correct Name the first nurse epidemiologist who pioneered the use of statistics to improve public health. A. Dorothea Dix B. Florence Nightingale C. Lillian Wald D. Sue Barton B. Florence Nightingale Florence Nightingale used statistics to show changes in outcomes as hospital conditions during the war improved because of nurses. The nurse noted that 15 people became very ill while eating at the school banquet fo...

***Download Test Bank Immediately After the Purchase. Just in case you have trouble downloading, kindly message me, and I will send it to you via Google Doc or email. Thank you*** Medical Surgical Nursing Board Exam Review Questions & Ans 1. Louie, with burns over 35% of the body, complains of chilling. In promoting the client’s comfort, the nurse should: a. Maintain room humidity below 40% b. Place top sheet on the client c. Limit the occurrence of drafts d. Keep room temperature at 80...

HOSA pharmacology latest 2023 graded A+ analgesic agent that relieves pain without causing loss of consciousness (Tylenol, Advil, Motrin) anesthetic produces lack of feeling either local or general depending upon type and how administered (lidocaine, Xylocaine, Novocain) antacid neutralizes acid (Amphojel, Gelusil, Mylanta, Milk of Magnesia) anthelmintics used to treat worm infections anti-impotence used to treat erectile dysfunction anti-infective kills and inhibits growth of bac...

Respiratory Drugs - NCLEX Questions And Answers With Rationale, All Correct A client has a prescription to take guaifenesin (Mucinex). The nurse determines that the client understands the proper administration of this medication if the client states that he or she will perform which action? a) Take an extra dose if fever develops. b) Take the medication with meals only. c) Take the tablet with a full glass of water. d) Decrease the amount of daily fluid intake. c) Take the tablet with ...

Respiratory Drugs - NCLEX Questions And Answers With Rationale, All Correct A client has a prescription to take guaifenesin (Mucinex). The nurse determines that the client understands the proper administration of this medication if the client states that he or she will perform which action? a) Take an extra dose if fever develops. b) Take the medication with meals only. c) Take the tablet with a full glass of water. d) Decrease the amount of daily fluid intake. c) Take the tablet with ...

l HESI RN Pharmacology REVIEW 2022 V2 – 65 Questions + Review of important points  PLEASE NOTE: Health care system is continuously changing, guidelines and recommendation could differ from time to time, the answers of below questions were made up to our best knowledge and elimination of wrong answers – and remember that most of the time there are more than a correct answer but you have to choose the MOST important or priority or what’s within nursing scope of practice. We tried our ...

The client who chronically uses nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs has been taking misoprostol (Cytotec). The nurse determines that the medication is having the intended therapeutic effect if which of the following is noted? 1. Resolved diarrhea 2. Relief of epigastric pain 3. Decreased platelet count 4. Decreased white blood cell count - correct answer 2. Relief of epigastric pain Etidronate (Didronel), an antihypercalcemic medication, is prescribed for a client. The nur...