Prescribed cimetidine - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. The nurse is caring for a patient taking cimetidine (Tagamet) orally. Which should the nurse consider about administering this drug? A) Administer the drug with the first bit of food B) Administer the drug immediately after meals C) Administer the drug 30 minutes after meals D) Administer the drug 30 minutes before meals 2. The nurse is discharging a patient with a new patient for ranitidine (Zantac). Which information would be important to include in the discharge teaching? A) Thr...

Pharmacology Exit HESI Nurse should observe most closely for drug toxicity when a client receives med that has what characteristic Narrow therapeutic index The nurse should observe most closely for drug toxicity when a client receives a medication that has which characteristic? • Low bioavailability • Rapid onset of action • Short half life • Narrow therapeutic index. • Rationale: A drug with a narrow therapeutic index has a high risk for toxicity because there is a narrow...

NUR 141 Pharma Test 3, Questions & Answers, Explained With Rationales-A patient is taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents for arthritis of the knees and hips. Which of the following diseases is a result of cellular destruction of the gastrointestinal tract from this medication? A) Esophageal cancer B) Bowel obstruction C) Liver cancer D) Peptic ulcer disease - D) Peptic ulcer disease Rationale: Cell destruction will occur from the ingestion of NSAIDs, which can lead to the developm...

  The nurse is reviewing medical prescriptions for newly admitted clients. It would be a priority for the nurse to follow up with the physician if a client with (a) a potassium level of 4.5mEq/L has Kayexalate (sodium polystyrene) prescribed (b) a Dilantin (phenytoin) level of 8 mcg/ml is placed on seizure precautions(c) sensitivity to Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) is prescribed Tylenol (acetaminophen) (d) sensitivity to Penicillin is prescribed Zithromax (azithromycin) 2. The nurse fr...

A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving intravenous therapy. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as a manifestation of fluid volume excess? a) Decreased bowel sounds b) Distended neck veins c) Bilateral muscle weakness d) Thread pulse A nurse is teaching a guardian of a school-age child who has a new prescription for a fluticasone metered-dose inhaler. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? (SATA) a) "Soak the inh...

  NCLEX Prep II Gastrointestinal Medications Exam (Latest Update) Questions and Answers with Rationales (GRADED A) The nurse is administering senna to an older client. What is the expected result of this medication? 1. It increases peristalsis. 2. It lines the wall of the bowel. 3. It adds fiber and bulk to the stool. 4. It stimulates the vagus nerve to improve bowel tone. It increases peristalsis. Rationale:Senna works by altering the transport of water and electrol...

HESI FUNDAMENTALS EXAM TEST BANK 2022/23 UPDATED Assured Correct Answers HESI FUNDAMENTALS QUESTION BANK 2022/2023 UPDATE An elderly client with a fractured left hip is on strict bedrest. Which nursing measure is essential to the client's nursing care? A. Massage any reddened areas for at least five minutes. B. Encourage active range of motion exercises on extremities. C. Position the client laterally, prone, and dorsally in sequence. D. Gently lift the c...

hesi GI Evolv - medsurge2 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW!! 2024/ 2025[NEXT GEN] A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). The nurse should monitor the client for which complications? (Select all that apply.) 1 Phlebitis 2 Infection 3 Hepatitis 4 Anorexia 5 Dysrhythmias - CORRECT ANSWER Phlebitis Infection A client eats a meal that contains 13 g of fat, 31 g of carbohydrates, and 5 g of protei...

hesi GI Evolv - medsurge2 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW!! 2024/ 2025[NEXT GEN] A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). The nurse should monitor the client for which complications? (Select all that apply.) 1 Phlebitis 2 Infection 3 Hepatitis 4 Anorexia 5 Dysrhythmias - CORRECT ANSWER Phlebitis Infection A client eats a meal that contains 13 g of fat, 31 g of carbohydrates, and 5 g of protei...

HESI PHARMACOLOGY EXIT EXAM V2 - BRAND NEW!! [QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS) VERIFIED ANSWERS 1. The nurse is caring for a patient taking cimetidine (Tagamet) orally. Which should the nurse consider about administering this drug? A) Administer the drug with the first bit of food B) Administer the drug immediately after meals C) Administer the drug 30 minutes after meals D) Administer the drug 30 minutes before meals 2. The nurse is discharging a patient with a new patient for raniti...