Mosby parenteral - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Silvestri: Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN® Examination, 5th Edition Pharmacology Test Bank QUESTIONS AND RATIONALE MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse is caring for a client in labor. The nurse reviews the physician’s prescriptions and notes that the client has a prescription for butorphanol tartrate (Stadol). The nurse understands that this medication is prescribed for: 1. Pain relief 2. Increasing uterine contractions 3. Decreasing uterine contractions 4. Promoting feta...

NURSING NCLEX|HSOR Module 8 Pharmacology and Intravenous Therapies. Module 8 Questions 1. 1.ID: A physician’s prescription reads, “Phenytoin (Dilantin) 0.1 g by mouth twice daily.” The medication label indicates that the bottle contains 100-mg capsules. How many capsules does the nurse prepare for administration of one dose? Correct Correct Responses: "1" <i>Rationale:</i> Convert 0.1 g to milligrams: 1000 mg = 1 g; therefore 0.1 g = 100 mg. Next use the medication ...

NURSING NCLEX|HSOR Module 8 Pharmacology and Intravenous Therapies.Questions 1. 1.ID: A physician’s prescription reads, “Phenytoin (Dilantin) 0.1 g by mouth twice daily.” The medication label indicates that the bottle contains 100-mg capsules. How many capsules does the nurse prepare for administration of one dose? Correct Correct Responses: "1" <i>Rationale:</i> Convert 0.1 g to milligrams: 1000 mg = 1 g; therefore 0.1 g = 100 mg. Next use the medication formula:<i&...

NUR2392, MDCII – Examination Blue Print – Exam 1 End-of-Life • Pathophysiology of Death- Death is defined as the cessation of integrated tissue and organ function, manifesting with lack of heartbeat, absence of spontaneous respirations, or irreversible brain dysfunction. S/S of Approaching death- As death nears, patients often have signs and symptoms of decline in • physical function- manifesting as weakness • increased sleep. • anorexia • changes in cardiovascular fu...

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The nurse is caring for a woman who is starting medroxyprogesterone injections for birth control. What statements by the client would indicate a need for further teaching? Select all that apply. A. “I may experience some weight gain.” Incorrect B. “I may not have regular periods while taking this medication.” C. “I should return in approximately 6 months for my next injection.” Correct D. “Because it is highly effective, I can use this medication for many years...

Pneumonia/COPD SKINNY Reasoning Joan Walker, 84 years old Primary Concept Gas Exchange Interrelated Concepts (In order of emphasis) ∙ Infection ∙ Clinical Judgment ∙ Patient Education NCLEX Client Need Categories Percentage of Items from Each Category/Subcategory Safe and Effective Care Environment Covered in Case Study ∙ Management of Care 17-23% ∙ Safety and Infection Control 9-15% Health Promotion and Maintenance 6-12% Psychosocial Integrity ...

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The nurse is caring for a woman who is starting medroxyprogesterone injections for birth control. What statements by the client would indicate a need for further teaching? Select all that apply. A. “I may experience some weight gain.” Incorrect B. “I may not have regular periods while taking this medication.” C. “I should return in approximately 6 months for my next injection.” Correct D. “Because it is highly effective, I can use this medication for many years.” Corr...

Silvestri: Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN Examination, 5th Edition Pharmacology Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse is caring for a client in labor. The nurse reviews the physician’s prescriptions and notes that the client has a prescription for butorphanol tartrate (Stadol). The nurse understands that this medication is prescribed for: 1. Pain relief 2. Increasing uterine contractions 3. Decreasing uterine contractions 4. Promoting fetal lung maturity ANS: 1 ...

HLTH 211 Comprehensive Review CD Questions {COMP: <AQ> questions: , 1746, 1748, 1776, 1778; formulas: 1738, 1741, 1742, 1746, 1748.} 1701. A nurse is assisting in caring for a client who is receiving morphine sulfate via a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump. When collecting data on the client, the nurse checks which of the following first? 1. Temperature 2. Urine output 3. Respiratory status 4. PCA pump Answer: 3 Rationale: Morphine sulfate depresses respirations. Th...

1. The nurse is caring for a client in labor. The nurse reviews the physician’s prescriptions and notes that the client has a prescription for butorphanol tartrate (Stadol). The nurse understands that this medication is prescribed for: 1. Pain relief 2. Increasing uterine contractions 3. Decreasing uterine contractions 4. Promoting fetal lung maturity ANS: 1 Rationale: The client in labor may be given parenteral analgesia during the first stage of labor, up to 2 to 3 hours before the...