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1. The nurse is providing dietary teaching for a client that takes furosemide (Lasix) for high blood pressure. The nurse should recommend which of the following foods as the best source of potassium? ... -bananas 2. A nursing student is discussing the common adverse effects of digoxin taken by an elderly client. Which manifestation listed will require further teaching? -anorexia 3. A nurse in a healthcare provider’s (HCP) clinic is assessing a client prescribed sublingual nitroglycerin for stable angina. The client reports getting a headache when taking the medication. Which of the following statements should the nurse make? -Try taking a mild analgesic to relieve the headache 4. A nurse is caring for a client with type 1 diabetes mellitus. The nurse misread the client’s morning blood glucose level as 210 mg/dL and administered the insulin dose appropriate for a reading over 200 mg/dL before the client’s breakfast. Which of the following actions is the nurse’s priority? -monitor the client for hypoglycemia 5. A nonspecific beta 1, beta 2 blocker is contraindicated in clients who have a history of which of the following conditions? -asthma 6. A nurse is preparing to administer chlordiazepoxide 75 mg by mouth every 8 hours to the client. The amount of available chlordiazepoxide 25 mg/capsule. How many capsules should the nurse administer per dose? -3 7. A nurse is caring for a client with osteoporosis and takes a daily calcium supplement. Which of the following adverse effects of calcium should the nurse suspect when the client reports having flank pain? -renal stones 8. The nurse is discharging a client from the hospital with a new prescription for furosemide (Lasix). Which if the following client statements indicate an understanding of the information? -“I need to limit my sun exposure and wear sunscreen while on this medication” 9. A nurse is providing information to a client with a new prescription for sucralfate to treat a gastric ulcer. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the instruction? -“I will take this medication 1 hour before meals an at bedtime” 10. A nurse is providing instruction to a client with a new prescription for docusate (Colace). Which of the following should the nurse include in the instruction? -Take this medication on an empty stomach 11. A patient has been instructed to use an over the counter (OTC) form of the bulk forming laxative methylcellulose (Citrucel) to prevent constipation. The nurse will advise the patient of which potential adverse effect? -electrolyte imbalance 12. The nurse is reviewing the medical history of a client who will be starting an ACE inhibitor to treat high blood pressure. Which condition will require special precautions for ACE inhibitor use? -renal insufficiency 13. The nurse is administering medications for high blood pressure to older adult patients. Which adverse effect is most likely to occur in this population? -hypotension 14. A 65-year old male client has been experiencing erectile dysfunction and requesting sildenafil (Viagra). The client has been taking nitrate for 3 years for angina. Which response would the nurse most likely hear from the prescriber? - "Taking sildenafil with nitrate may result in severe hypotension, so a contraindication exists." 15. The nurse is teaching a client about taking an antidysrhythmic drug which statement by the nurse is correct? - “Do not chew sustained-release capsules” 16. A client is taking saw palmetto for prostate health. Which of the following client’s medication that is now ordered will interact with saw palmetto? -Loop Diuretics 17. A father calls because his son has head lice. He reports that he used Kwell shampoo three times but “nothing happened.” He wants to know what to do now. What will the nurse advise first? -“use a nit comb to remove nits from the hair shafts” 18. Which drug is the best choice for the skin infection impetigo? -Bacitracin 19. A nurse is conducting a medication reconciliation for a client. Which medication will be used to treat glaucoma? -miotics 20. The nurse is preparing to administer carbamide peroxide (Debtrox) to an adult with impacted cerumen. Which action by the nurse requires further training? -Pull pinna down and back 21. The nurse is providing medication to a client who is taking medication for new-onset type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which potential adverse effect stated by the client indicate a need for further teaching? -skin rash 22. The nurse is prioritizing morning medication administration. A client on her list is scheduled for chemotherapy at 12 noon. What time should the nurse administer the ordered antiemetic? - 11 am 23. A client is prescribed 0.250 miligrams (mg) of digoxin (Lanoxin) by mouth once daily. Available dosage is 0.125 milligrams (mg) tablets. How many tablets will the nurse administer? -2 24. When the nurse is administering topical nitroglycerin ointment, which technique is correct? -remove the old ointment before the new ointment is applied 25. A patient is taking digoxin (lanoxin) and a loop diuretic daily. When the nurse enters the room with the morning medications the patient states, “I am seeing a funny yellow color around the lights.” What is the nurse's next action? - Assess the patient for symptoms of digoxin toxicity 26. The nurse notes in a patient’s medication history that the patient has been taking desmopressin (DDAVP). Based on this finding, the nurse interprets that the patient has which disorder? -diabetes insipidus [Show More]

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