A client with pulmonary tuberculosis has been taking rifampin for 3 weeks. The client reports orange urine. What should be the nurse's next action?
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Question 2 of 45
A client with chronic kidney disease is prescribed ferric citrate. The nurse should monitor for which potential side effect?
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Question 3 of 45
A client with hypertension is prescribed amlodipine. The nurse should monitor for which potential adverse effect?
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Question 4 of 45
A healthcare professional prepares to administer a scheduled dose of labetalol by mouth to a client with hypertension. The client's heart rate is 48 beats/min, respirations are 16 breaths/min, and blood pressure is 150/90 mmHg.
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Question 5 of 45
What instruction should the nurse include in the teaching plan for a client prescribed etanercept for rheumatoid arthritis?
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Question 6 of 45
A client is taking levodopa-carbidopa for Parkinson's disease. The nurse should include which instruction when educating the client about this medication?
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Question 7 of 45
A 6-month-old infant is prescribed digoxin for the treatment of congestive heart failure. Which observation by the practical nurse (PN) warrants immediate intervention for signs of digoxin toxicity?
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Question 8 of 45
A client diagnosed with seizures is prescribed phenytoin. Which medication instruction should the practical nurse (PN) reinforce to this client?
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Question 9 of 45
A client is prescribed lisinopril for hypertension. What potential adverse effect should the practical nurse (PN) instruct the client to monitor for?
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Question 10 of 45
The practical nurse administered carbidopa-levodopa to a client diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Which outcome by the client would indicate a therapeutic response?
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Question 11 of 45
A client is prescribed clonidine 0.1 mg/24 hours via a transdermal patch. Which client outcome would indicate that the medication is effective?
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Question 12 of 45
A client with a history of heart failure is prescribed carvedilol. The nurse should monitor for which potential side effect?
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Question 13 of 45
A client with diabetes mellitus type 1 is prescribed insulin glargine. When should the nurse instruct the client to administer this medication?
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Question 14 of 45
A client undergoing hemodialysis for chronic kidney disease is taking the medication erythropoietin. The nurse should reinforce instructions to explain for which reason this medication is prescribed?
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Question 15 of 45
The healthcare professional is preparing client teaching materials on commonly used medications. Which client is most likely to benefit from a client education package about simvastatin?
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Question 16 of 45
The client is being instructed on the correct technique for using... what to provide the client?
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Question 17 of 45
A client is prescribed nitroglycerin sublingual tablets. The practical nurse should reinforce which instruction?
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Question 18 of 45
A client with rheumatoid arthritis is prescribed methotrexate. The nurse should include which instruction in the client's teaching plan?
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Question 19 of 45
A client with diabetes mellitus type 2 is prescribed liraglutide. The nurse should include which instruction in the client's teaching plan?
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Question 20 of 45
A client with a diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder is prescribed diazepam. The nurse should instruct the client that this medication may have which potential side effect?
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Question 21 of 45
Which action should be taken to assess for analgesic tolerance in a client who is unable to communicate?
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Question 22 of 45
A client is prescribed phenytoin for the management of seizures. What instruction should the practical nurse provide to the client regarding this medication?
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Question 23 of 45
The healthcare professional is caring for a patient with a new order for an oral laxative. Which is a contraindication in administering an oral laxative?
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Question 24 of 45
In the immediate postoperative period, a client is prescribed morphine via a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump. Which finding should the PN consider the highest priority in this client?
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Question 25 of 45
A 59-year-old client is prescribed furosemide 40 mg twice a day for the management of heart failure. The practical nurse should monitor the client for the development of which complication?
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Question 26 of 45
A client with a history of deep vein thrombosis is prescribed rivaroxaban. The nurse should monitor for which potential adverse effect?
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Question 27 of 45
A client with epilepsy is prescribed lamotrigine. The nurse should monitor for which potential side effect?
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Question 28 of 45
A client with a history of atrial fibrillation is prescribed digoxin. The nurse should monitor for which sign of digoxin toxicity?
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Question 29 of 45
A client with a history of atrial fibrillation is prescribed sotalol. The nurse should monitor for which potential side effect?
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Question 30 of 45
The healthcare provider is evaluating the effectiveness of metaproterenol for... how do you know it's been effective?
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Question 31 of 45
A client with severe depression is prescribed sertraline. Which statement by the client indicates the need for further teaching?
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Question 32 of 45
A client has been prescribed losartan. Which change in data indicates to the practical nurse (PN) that the desired effect of this medication has been achieved?
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Question 33 of 45
When a client with hepatic encephalopathy is receiving lactulose, which parameter is essential to monitor for a response to the drug?
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Question 34 of 45
A client with chronic kidney disease is prescribed cinacalcet. The nurse should monitor for which potential side effect?
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Question 35 of 45
A client with diabetes mellitus type 2 is prescribed pioglitazone. What instruction should the nurse include in the client's teaching plan?
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Question 36 of 45
A client with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is prescribed omeprazole. The nurse should reinforce which instruction?
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Question 37 of 45
A client with a history of deep vein thrombosis is prescribed warfarin. The nurse should monitor for which potential adverse effect?
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Question 38 of 45
A client with a diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder is prescribed citalopram. The nurse should instruct the client that this medication may have which potential side effect?
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Question 39 of 45
A client with chronic kidney disease is prescribed sevelamer carbonate. The nurse should monitor for which potential side effect?
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Question 40 of 45
How should the healthcare provider schedule the administering of propylthiouracil (PTU)?
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Question 41 of 45
When administering medications to a group of clients, which client should the nurse closely monitor for the development of acute kidney injury (AKI)?
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Question 42 of 45
A client with a history of deep vein thrombosis is prescribed fondaparinux. The nurse should monitor for which potential adverse effect?
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Question 43 of 45
A client is prescribed methylprednisolone for an allergic reaction. The nurse should monitor for which potential side effect of this medication?
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Question 44 of 45
A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is prescribed tiotropium. The nurse should instruct the client to report which potential side effect?
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Question 45 of 45
A client with diabetes mellitus type 2 is prescribed alogliptin. What instruction should the nurse include in the client's teaching plan?
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