1) A nurse is caring for a client with hyperparathyroidism and
notes that the client's serum calcium level is 13 mg/dL. Which
medication should the nurse prepare to administer as
prescribed to the client?
1. Calci
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1) A nurse is caring for a client with hyperparathyroidism and
notes that the client's serum calcium level is 13 mg/dL. Which
medication should the nurse prepare to administer as
prescribed to the client?
1. Calcium chloride
2. Calcium gluconate
3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin)
4. Large doses of vitamin D
2.) Oral iron supplements are prescribed for a 6-year-old child
with iron deficiency anemia. The nurse instructs the mother to
administer the iron with which best food item?
1. Milk
2. Water
3. Apple juice
4. Orange juice
3.) Salicylic acid is prescribed for a client with a diagnosis of
psoriasis. The nurse monitors the client, knowing that which
of the following would indicate the presence of systemic
toxicity from this medication?
1. Tinnitus
2. Diarrhea
3. Constipation
4. Decreased respirations
4.) The camp nurse asks the children preparing to swim in the
lake if they have applied sunscreen. The nurse reminds the
children that chemical sunscreens are most effective when
applied:
1. Immediately before swimming
2. 15 minutes before exposure to the sun
3. Immediately before exposure to the sun
4. At least 30 minutes before exposure to the sun
5.) Mafenide acetate (Sulfamylon) is prescribed for the client
with a burn injury. When applying the medication, the client
complains of local discomfort and burning. Which of the
following is the most appropriate nursing action?
1. Notifying the registered nurse
2. Discontinuing the medication
3. Informing the client that this is normal
4. Applying a thinner film than prescribed to the burn site
6.) The burn client is receiving treatments of topical mafenide
acetate (Sulfamylon) to the site of injury. The nurse monitors
the client, knowing that which of the following indicates that a
systemic effect has occurred?
1.Hyperventilation
2.Elevated blood pressure
3.Local pain at the burn site
4.Local rash at the burn site
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