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NURS 615 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Chapter 25. Drugs Used in Treating Inflammatory Processes 1. Henry presents to clinic with a significantly swollen, painful great toe and is diagnosed with gout. Of the following, which would be the best treatment for Henry? 1. High-dose colchicine 2. Low-dose colchicine 3. High-dose aspirin 4. Acetaminophen with codeine 2. Patient education when prescribing colchicine includes: 1. Colchicine may be constipating. 2. Colchicine always causes so...

Mr. Holloway presents to your clinic with a significantly swollen, painful big toe and you diagnose him with gout. Of the following options which would be the best treatment for Mr. Holloway? correct answer: Low-dose colchicine How is low dose colchicine prescribed? correct answer: 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg one hour later or 1.8 mg total How is high dose colchicine prescribed? correct answer: 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg Q4/Q6 or 4.8 mg total Patient education when prescribing colchicin...

1. The practical nurse (PN) observes hematuria in the urinary catheter drainage tubing of a client who is receiving intravenous heparin. Which action should the PN implement first? a. Obtain a urine specimen for urinalysis b. Check the client’s gums for bleeding c. Document the finding in the client’s medical record d. Irrigate the urinary catheter with sterile normal saline 2. The practical nurse (PN) explains the 2-week dosage prescription of prednisone to a client who has poison ...

When scheduling a patient for skin testing for allergies, which information is most important for the allergy clinic nurse to include in patient teaching? a. avoid taking antihistamine before skin testing b. skin testing may be done with an intradermal injection c. swelling and itching may occur at the site of the skin testing d. patient will need to wait in the clinic for 20 minutes after the testing a Which finding will be most important for the nurse to report to the health care provider ab...

2023 ATI PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM WITH NGN QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has gout and a new prescription for allopurinol. The nurse should instruct the client to discontinue taking the medication for which of the following adverse effects? 1. Nausea 2. Metallic taste 3. Fever 4. Drowsiness A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has ulcerative colitis and a new prescription for sulfasalazine. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor...

NU 185: Med-Surge II EXAM 4 Questions And Answers (Verified And Updated) A client is admitted for removal of a goiter. Which nursing intervention should receive priority during the postoperative period? *Exam Cram Endocrine - answerAssessing the Clients Airway A client is admitted for treatment of hypoparathyroidism. Based on the client's diagnosis, the nurse would anticipate an order for? *Exam Cram Endocrine - answerCalcium A client with Addison's Disease will most likely exhibit whic...

A nurse is planning care for a newly admitted schole-age child who has generalized seizure disorder. Which of the following interventions should the nurse plan to include? correct answers Ensure the oxygen source is functioning in the childs room: The nurse should recognize that maintaining the child's airway is important during a seizure. The nurse should ensure that the oxygen source is functioning because the child might require supplemental oxygen following a seizure. A nurse is providin...

HESI Pharmacology Exam Version 2| 55 Questions and Verified Answers | 2023 / 2024 Update Q: A client with Parkinson's disease is taking carbidopa-levodopa (Sinemet). Which observation by the nurse should indicate that the desired outcome of the medication is being achieved? A) Decreased blood pressure. B) Lessening of tremors. C) Increased salivation. D) Increased attention span. Answer: B. Lessening of tremors. Sinemet increases the amount of levodopa to the CNS (dopamine ...

ANCC FNP Boards Exam Review (2023/ 2024) | Questions and Verified Answers | LATEST UPDATE 1. Treatment for polymyalgia rheumatic ~ Answer: low dose prednisone for 3 month to 3 years as this is a self-limiting illness 2. 3rd trimester pregnancy normal cardiac changes ~ Answer: systolic ejection murmur d/t increased stroke volume d/t increased cardiac output/higher basal heart rate, laterally displaced apical impulse, louder s1 and s2. 3. Advice for two consecutive days ...

2023 ATI PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM WITH NGN QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has gout and a new prescription for allopurinol. The nurse should instruct the client to discontinue taking the medication for which of the following adverse effects? 1. Nausea 2. Metallic taste 3. Fever 4. Drowsiness A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has ulcerative colitis and a new prescription for sulfasalazine. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor...