Passpoint 5
Passpoint 5
Phenytoin - CORRECT ANSWER-Dilantin
Anticonvulsant
The nurse instructs a client who is taking iron supplements that:
iron supplements should be taken on an empty stomach.
a daily bulk
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Passpoint 5
Passpoint 5
Phenytoin - CORRECT ANSWER-Dilantin
Anticonvulsant
The nurse instructs a client who is taking iron supplements that:
iron supplements should be taken on an empty stomach.
a daily bulk laxative such as psyllium hydrophilic mucilloid should be avoided.
the stools will become darker.
liquid iron supplements will not discolor teeth. - CORRECT ANSWER-the stools will become
darker.
Explanation:
Iron supplements will darken the stools. Iron supplements should not be taken on an empty
stomach because they can cause gastric irritation. Iron is constipating, and a daily bulk-forming
laxative should be started prophylactically. A straw should be used when taking liquid iron to avoid
discoloring the teeth.
A client with chest pain doesn't respond to nitroglycerin. When he's admitted to the emergency
department, the health care team obtains an electrocardiogram and administers I.V. morphine.
The physician also considers administering alteplase. This thrombolytic agent must be
administered how soon after onset of myocardial infarction (MI) symptoms?
Within 6 hours
Within 12 hours
Within 24 to 48 hours
Within 5 to 7 days - CORRECT ANSWER-Within 6 hours
Explanation:
For the best chance of salvaging the client's myocardium, a thrombolytic agent must be
administered within 6 hours after onset of chest pain or other signs or symptoms of MI. Sudden
death is most likely to occur within the first 24 hours after an MI. Physicians initiate I.V. heparin
therapy after administration of a thrombolytic agent; it usually continues for 5 to 7 days.
Which over-the-counter medications should the nurse tell the mother of a child with hemophilia to
avoid using? aspirin magnesium hydroxide acetaminophen multivitamin capsules - CORRECT
ANSWER-aspirin
Explanation:
Aspirin inhibits platelet aggregation, prolongs bleeding time, and inhibits prothrombin synthesis. It
is, therefore, contraindicated for a child with hemophilia.
Acetaminophen is the recommended alternative for analgesic and antipyretic purposes.
A+
Magnesium hydroxide and multivitamin capsules have no effect on bleeding and are not
contraindicated for a child with hemophilia.
Which statement indicates that the client needs further teaching about taking medication to control
cancer pain?
"I should take my medication around-the-clock to control my pain."
"I should skip doses periodically so I do not get hooked on my drugs."
"It is okay to take my pain medication even if I am not having any pain