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Pharmacology Final Review Question 1 A patient’s heart rate is found to be 72 beats per minute and regular. The nurse evaluates which situation in the patient’s peripheral nervous system? Sele... ct all that apply. 1. The sympathetic system is in control. 2. The parasympathetic system is dominating. 3. Both parasympathetic and sympathetic systems are influencing cardiac status. 4. The autonomic nervous system is affecting cardiac status. 5. The somatic nervous system is affecting cardiac status. Question 2 The client's calcium level is low. What will be the nurse's primary concern? 1. Seizures 2. Bone fractures 3. Hypoglycemia 4. Depression Question 3 The client receives alendronate (Fosamax) as treatment for osteoporosis. Which symptoms, caused by an adverse effect of the medication, does the nurse teach should be reported to the physician? 1. Ringing of the ears 2. Hot and dry skin 3. Vision changes and photophobia 4. Muscle spasms and facial twitching Question 4 A patient has been prescribed a bisphosphonate for treatment of osteoporosis. The nurse prioritizes teaching about immediately reporting which finding? 1. New onset thigh pain 2. Nausea 3. Headache 4. Dry, itchy skin Question 5 A patient has been prescribed an oral drug containing atropine. The nurse would hold the drug and contact the prescriber if which patient statements are made? Select all that apply. 1. “I would like to wait a few minutes to take this as I just drank some aloe juice.” 2. “Can I take this at the same time as my procainamide?” 3. “I have had a headache this morning.” 4. “I am allergic to penicillin.” 5. “My gallbladder surgery is scheduled for next week.” Question 6 The physician has ordered bethanechol (Urecholine), a cholinergic drug, for the patient with urinary retention. The patient also has an enlarged prostate gland. What is the priority action by the nurse? 1. Hold the drug and prepare to catheterize the patient. 2. Administer the drug and measure urinary output. 3. Administer the drug and push fluids. 4. Hold the drug and contact the physician. [Show More]
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