Nclex pharmac - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A nurse is teaching a client who will start using transdermal fentanyl. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client understands the teaching A. "I can use an electric blanket while in bed" B. "I will replace the patch every day" C. "I should apply the patch to my upper thigh" D. "I can take an oral analgesic for breakthrough pain" - correct answer D Fentanyl is a transdermal opioid agonist for managing persistent, moderate to seve...

A nurse is teaching a client who will start using transdermal fentanyl. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client understands the teaching A. "I can use an electric blanket while in bed" B. "I will replace the patch every day" C. "I should apply the patch to my upper thigh" D. "I can take an oral analgesic for breakthrough pain" - Answer D Fentanyl is a transdermal opioid agonist for managing persistent, moderate to severe chron...

NCLEX Pharmacology Study Guide Albuterol (Proventil) - correct answer Rescue drug administered as a "quick relief" for symptoms (wheezing, breathlessness, rightness) Beclomethasone - correct answer inhaled corticosteroid used as a "long term" first line drug to control chronic airway inflammation What is the proper use of the ICS metered dose inhaler - correct answer 1. Rinsing the mouth and throat after using and not swelling water after use to prevent candida infection 2. Use with...

ATI NCLEX PHARMACOLOGY ASSESSMENT 1

A. glaucoma - ANSWER-When assessing a patient who is to receive a decongestant, the nurse will recognize that a potential contraindication to this drug would be which condition? a. glaucoma b. fever c. peptic ulcer disease d. allergic rhinitis C. hypertension - ANSWER-When giving decongestants, the nurse must remember that these drugs have alpha-adrenergic-stimulating effects that may result in which effect? a. fever b. bradycardia c. hypertension d. CNS depression B. an expectoran...

ATI NCLEX Pharmacology Assessment 1 Already Graded A+ A nurse is administering methotrexate to a client who has lymphosarcoma. The nurse should encourage the client to maintain an adequate fluid intake to prevent which of the following adverse effects of the medication A. Kidney damage B. Alopecia C. Thrombocytopenia D. Dermatitis ️A The pt needs 2,000-3,000 mL of fluids per day to promote medication excretion and prevent kidney damage A nurse is assessing a client for pain...

Elsevier Saunders NCLEX PN - 8th Edition - Pharmacology

NCLEX Pharmacology Prep Questions.

A nurse is caring for a client who ingested a toxic amount of acetaminophen 36 hr ago. For which of the following findings should the nurse monitor? Select all that apply a. elevated troponin level b. diaphoresis c. hyperglycemia d. abdominal discomfort e. increased alanine aminotransferase (ALT) level - ANS b. Diaphoresis is correct. The nurse should monitor the client for early manifestations of acetaminophen toxicity, which includes diaphoresis. Later manifestations of toxicity includ...

A provider prescribes phenobarbital for a client who has a seizure disorder. The medication has a long half-life of 4 days. How many times per day should the nurse expect to administer this medication? ANSWER: One A staff educator is reviewing medication dosages and factors that influence medication metabolism with a group of nurses at an in-service presentation. which of the following factors should the educator include as a reason to administer lower medication dosages? ANSWER: ...