Hepatotoxicity - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A client who has a diagnosis of complete placenta previa is admitted to the labor and delivery suite at 36 weeks gestation with contractions 5 min in frequency and 1 min in duration. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Rupture the amniotic sac B. Medicate the client for pain C. Prepare the client for a cesarean section D. Perform a vaginal exam Prepare the client for a cesarean section A nurse enters a client's room and finds the client lying on the floor in...

Maryville NURS 615 Pharm Exam 2 Questions and Answers Already Passed Carbamazepine (Tegretol) can sometimes show subtherapeutic range due to what? Carbamazepine auto-induces metabolism, leading to lower levels despite good compliance What are the black box warnings for Carbamazepine? Dermatologic reactions 1. Steven's Johnson 2. Toxic epidermal necrolysis What lab test should be ordered for patients on Carbamazepine? CBC every 3-4 months because it can cause decreased WBC, decreased platelet...

Final Exam: NR568 / NR 568 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Advanced Pharmacology for the Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner | Questions with Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain Question: Would should antidepressants not be given alone with Bipolar Disorder? Answer: Can cause mania or hypomania Question: Why TCAs be avoided with Bipolar Disorder? Answer: Can worsen mania Question: Why should caution be taken when combining lithium with diur...

ATI PN CAPSTONE EXAM A nurse is administering subcutaneous heparin to a client who is at risk for deep vein thrombosis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? 1. Administer the medication into the client's abdomen. 2. Inject the medication into a muscle. 3. Massage the site after administering the medication. 4. Use a 22-gauge needle to administer the medication. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a urinary tract infection and new prescriptions ...

NAPLEX PRACTICE EXAM 2024 WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS Which of the following is true regarding niacin formulations? Answer A Niaspan is controlled-release niacin; it causes less flushing but more hepatotoxicity. B Niaspan is extended-release niacin; it causes less flushing and less hepatotoxicity. C Slo-Niacin is sustained-release niacin; it causes less hepatotoxicity but is the most expensive agent. D Slo-Niacin is interchangeable with other niacin formulations. E Niacin decreas...

RN ATI PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM 2020 1. 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? a. Cognitive impairment i. Phenytoin: Anticonvulsant, Antiarrhythmic. Adverse effects: suicidal thoughts, ataxia, agitation, confusion, dizziness, drowsiness, dysarthria. (davis drug guide). b. Tachycardia c. Elevated Blood Pressure d. Tinnitus 2. A nurse is teaching a client who has a history o...

1. A client with asthma receives a prescription for high blood pressure during a clinic visit. Which prescription should the nurse anticipate the client to receive that is least likely to exacerbate asthma? A. Carteolol (Ocupress). B. Propranolol hydrochloride (Inderal). C. Pindolol (Visken). Incorrect D. Metoprolol tartrate (Lopressor). Correct The best antihypertensive agent for clients with asthma is metoprolol (Lopressor) (C), a beta2 blocking agent which is also cardiosel...

Which of the following is true regarding niacin formulations? Answer A Niaspan is controlled-release niacin; it causes less flushing but more hepatotoxicity. B Niaspan is extended-release niacin; it causes less flushing and less hepatotoxicity. C Slo-Niacin is sustained-release niacin; it causes less hepatotoxicity but is the most expensive agent. D Slo-Niacin is interchangeable with other niacin formulations. E Niacin decreases both LDL and triglycerides and is one of the classes...

Which of the following is true regarding niacin formulations? Answer A Niaspan is controlled-release niacin; it causes less flushing but more hepatotoxicity. B Niaspan is extended-release niacin; it causes less flushing and less hepatotoxicity. C Slo-Niacin is sustained-release niacin; it causes less hepatotoxicity but is the most expensive agent. D Slo-Niacin is interchangeable with other niacin formulations. E Niacin decreases both LDL and triglycerides and is one of the classes...

566 Final Exam Study Guide Week 5 Prevention of osteoporosis with hormone replacement therapy (p. 433) Hormone therapy (HT) reduces postmenopausal bone loss & thereby decreases the risk for osteoporosis & related fractures. Unfortunately, when HT is stopped, bone mass rapidly decreases by approximately 12%. Hence to maintain bone health, HT must continue lifelong. As a result, the risk for harm is increased. Accordingly, alternative treatments are preferred. Effective alternatives to HT include...