649. A client has a prescription to take guaifenesin. The
nurse determines that the client understands the
proper administration of this medication if the client states that he or she will perform which action?
1. Tak
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649. A client has a prescription to take guaifenesin. The
nurse determines that the client understands the
proper administration of this medication if the client states that he or she will perform which action?
1. Take an extra dose if fever develops
2. Take the medication with meals only
3. Take the tablet with a full glass of water
4. Decrease the amount of daily fluid intake
650. The nurse is preparing to administer a dose of naloxone intravenously to a client with an opioid
overdose. Which supportive medical equipment
should the nurse plan to have at the client’s bedside
if needed?
1. Nasogastric tube
2. Paracentesis tray
3. Resuscitation equipment
4. Central line insertion tray
651. The nurse teaches a client about the effects of
diphenhydramine, which has been prescribed as
a cough suppressant. The nurse determines that
the client needs further instruction if the client
makes which statement?
1. “I will take the medication on an empty stomach.”
2. “I won’t drink alcohol while taking this
medication.”
3. “I won’t do activities that require mental alertness while taking this medication.”
4. “I will use sugarless gum, candy, or oral rinses to
decrease dryness in my mouth.”
652. Acromolyn sodium inhaler is prescribed for a client
with allergic asthma. The nurse provides instructions regarding the adverse effects of this medication
and should tell the client that which undesirable
effect is associated with this medication?
1. Insomnia
2. Constipation
3. Hypotension
4. Bronchospasm
653. Terbutaline is prescribed for a client with bronchitis. The nurse checks the client’s medical history for
which disorder in which the medication should be
used with caution?
1. Osteoarthritis
2. Hypothyroidism
3. Diabetes mellitus
4. Polycystic disease
654. Zafirlukast is prescribed for a client with bronchial
asthma. Which laboratory test does the nurse
expect to be prescribed before the administration
of this medication?
1. Platelet count
2. Neutrophil count
3. Liver function tests
4. Complete blood count
655. A client has been taking isoniazid for 2 months.
The client complains to the nurse about numbness,
paresthesias, and tingling in the extremities. The
nurse interprets that the client is experiencing
which problem?
1. Hypercalcemia
2. Peripheral neuritis
3. Small blood vessel spasm
4. Impaired peripheral circulation
656. A client is to begin a 6-month course of therapy
with isoniazid. The nurse should plan to teach
the client to take which action?
1. Use alcohol in small amounts only.
2. Report yellow eyes or skin immediately.
3. Increase intake of Swiss or aged cheeses.
4. Avoid vitamin supplements during therapy.
657. Aclient has been started on long-term therapy with
rifampin. The nurse should provide which information to the client about the medication?
1. Should always be taken with food or antacids
2. Should be double-dosed if 1 dose is forgotten
3. Causes orange discoloration of sweat, tears,
urine, and feces
4. May be discontinued independently if symptoms are gone in 3 months
658. The nurse has given a client taking ethambutol
information about the medication. The nurse
determines that the client understands the instructions if the client states that he or she will immediately report which finding?
1. Impaired sense of hearing
2. Gastrointestinal side effects
3. Orange-red discoloration of body secretions
4. Difficulty in discriminating the color red
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