Prn medication - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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? A. One B. Two C. Three D. Four A. One (Medications with long half-lives remain at their therapeutic levels between doses for long periods of time. The nurse should expect to administer this medication once a day.) A staff educator is reviewing medication dosages and factors that influenc...

Exam 1: PRN 1562/ PRN1562 (New 2023/2024 Update) Principles of Mental Health Nursing Exam Review| 100% Correct Questions and Verified Answers | Rasmussen QUESTION An entry level registered nurse works with patients in a community setting. Which groups should this nurse expect to lead? Answer: Symptom management Medication education Self-care QUESTION A client has been involuntarily admitted to an inpatient behavioral health unit. During this admission, which of the followin...

PEDIATRICS HESI 2024 LATEST AND UPDATED EXAM. A 6-month-old infant with congestive heart failure (CHF) is receiving digoxin elixir. Which observation by the nurse warrants immediate intervention? Apical heart rate of 60. Sweating across the forehead. Doesn't suck well. Respiratory rate of 30 breaths per minute. - Apical heart rate of 60. A heart rate of 60 (A) is much lower than normal for a 6-month-old and warrants immediate intervention. The normal heart rate for a 6-month-old is 80 t...

PRN1725/ PRN 1725 Exam 2 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Client-Centered Care IV Complete Guide| Questions and Verified Answers| All Modules Covered| 100% Correct| Grade A - Rasmussen Q: Nursing care for patient on mechanical ventilation Answer: Check physician order each shift & then check vent for proper settings o Check alarms to see that they are on Q: Ventilation troubleshooting Answer: o Keep tubing clear of pooled water; empty water into appropriate receptacle as needed...

Kaplan Predictor (3 Versions) A,B,C (3 versions ) Each Version Contains 150 Correct Questions & Answers Version A 1. The nurse cares for a client diagnosed with superficial partial thickness burn. The nurse should assign the client to a room with which client? A. A client diagnosed with Cushing’sSyndrome. B. A client Diagnosed with cellulitis of the left leg. C. A Client diagnosed with acute peritonsillar abscess. D. A client diagnosed with acute pelvic inflammatory disease. Answer...

Exam 2: PRN 1381/ PRN1381 Principles of Pharmacology Exam Review| Guide with Verified Answers (2023/2024 Update) | Rasmussen Question: suffix of proton pump inhibitors Answer: -prazole Question: omeprazole (Prilosec) action client education Answer: inhibit acid secretion at the H+K+ (ATP pump) -reduces gastric acid client education: -take with full glass of water 30-60 minutes before meals -may take several days to experience relief Question: Psyllium (Metamuci...

Exam 2: NUR209 / NUR 209 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Medical-Surgical Nursing II | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Fortis Question: What is nitroglycerin and how is it available for patients? Answer: vasodilator that acts on coronary and peripheral vessels. Sublingual tablets and spray are available for PRN use. It can be taken shortly before strenuous activities to control symptoms. Patches, ointments, and sustained-release tablets are used to prevent angina episodes a...

routes of non-parenteral medication - ️️topical- only affects area where it is applied rectal vaginal transdermal (patches) inhalation (inhaler) ophthalmic (eye drops) otic (ear drops) nasal Factors effecting nutrition: development:Infant - (birth to 1yr) - ️️nutritional needs rapid period of growth breast fed bottle fed solid foods pancreatic amylase lipids (9kcal/gram) - ️️Insoluble in water & blood simple compound Triglycerides (95% of lipids in diet) Classificat...

WGU D027 Advanced Pathopharmacological Foundations Quiz Bank (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A Q: r levels continue to increase, and a decision is made to start him on in- sulin. Although the patient is comfortable with the concept of starting insulin, he is concerned with the formulation of the insulin saying, "I heard insulin was made from pigs. If that is the case, I cannot take it due to my faith." Which response should be given to ...

Exam 1: PRN 1381/ PRN1381 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Updates) Principles of Pharmacology Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Rasmussen Q: Pharmacokinetics what the body does to the drug Q: Pharmacodynamics Answer: The study of what the drug does to the body Q: Medications actions Answer: Ex - giving a beta-blocker that is used to decrease blood pressure Q: Medication interaction Answer: when one medication modifies the action of anoth...