A 67-year-old client is discharged from the hospital with a prescription for digoxin 0.25 mg daily. Which instruction by the practical nurse (PN) is correct?
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Question 2 of 45
A client with a diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder is prescribed paroxetine. The nurse should instruct the client that this medication may have which potential side effect?
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Question 3 of 45
A practical nurse (PN) is reviewing teaching with the client and/or significant others about the concurrent use of benztropine and olanzapine to manage psychotic behavior. What information should the PN reinforce?
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Question 4 of 45
A client is receiving metronidazole for Clostridium difficile pseudomembranous colitis. Which information should the nurse include in this client's medication teaching plan?
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Question 5 of 45
An adolescent client with a seizure disorder is prescribed the anticonvulsant medication carbamazepine. The nurse should notify the healthcare provider if the client develops which condition?
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Question 6 of 45
A client with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder is prescribed topiramate. The nurse should monitor for which potential adverse effect?
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Question 7 of 45
A client with a history of deep vein thrombosis is prescribed edoxaban. The nurse should monitor for which potential adverse effect?
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Question 8 of 45
A client taking long-term steroids also has ranitidine prescribed. The nurse provides which explanation as to why these drugs are given together?
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Question 9 of 45
A client with diabetes mellitus type 2 is prescribed dapagliflozin. The nurse should monitor for which potential adverse effect?
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Question 10 of 45
A client receiving enalapril reports a persistent dry cough. The nurse should explain that this side effect is related to which medication action?
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Question 11 of 45
A client with hypertension is prescribed atenolol. The nurse should monitor the client for which potential side effect?
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Question 12 of 45
A client with severe rheumatoid arthritis is prescribed methotrexate. The nurse should monitor the client for which potential adverse effect?
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Question 13 of 45
A client has been diagnosed with open-angle glaucoma. The health care provider prescribes pilocarpine 1% eye drops. The nurse explains that which action of this drug makes it a useful treatment for the client's condition?
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Question 14 of 45
A client with chronic heart failure is prescribed furosemide. The nurse should monitor the client for which potential adverse effect?
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Question 15 of 45
A client with a history of stroke is prescribed dabigatran. The nurse should monitor for which potential side effect?
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Question 16 of 45
A client diagnosed with angina has been prescribed nitrate isosorbide dinitrate. Which instruction should the practical nurse reinforce in this client's teaching?
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Question 17 of 45
The client is receiving vancomycin, and the nurse plans to draw blood for a peak and trough to determine... the best timing for these levels?
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Question 18 of 45
A client with severe rheumatoid arthritis is prescribed infliximab. The nurse should monitor for which potential adverse effect?
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Question 19 of 45
A client with a history of seizures is prescribed valproic acid. The nurse should monitor for which potential adverse effect?
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Question 20 of 45
When should a glucagon emergency kit be used for a client with Type 1 diabetes?
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Question 21 of 45
A client with a history of atrial fibrillation is prescribed amiodarone. The nurse should monitor for which potential side effect?
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Question 22 of 45
A client with a history of hypertension is prescribed hydrochlorothiazide. The practical nurse should monitor the client for which potential adverse effect?
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Question 23 of 45
A client with chronic kidney disease is prescribed erythropoietin. The nurse should monitor for which potential adverse effect?
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Question 24 of 45
A client with a diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder is prescribed buspirone. The nurse should instruct the client that this medication may have which potential side effect?
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Question 25 of 45
A client with a history of deep vein thrombosis is prescribed apixaban. The nurse should monitor for which potential adverse effect?
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Question 26 of 45
What class of laxative would the nurse recommend to a patient asking about the best way to prevent constipation?
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Question 27 of 45
The healthcare provider is assessing the effectiveness of the drug amiodarone. Which client statement best indicates that the drug has been effective?
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Question 28 of 45
A client with type 2 diabetes mellitus is prescribed exenatide. The nurse should monitor for which potential adverse effect?
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Question 29 of 45
A client with rheumatoid arthritis is prescribed hydroxychloroquine. What instruction should the nurse include in the client's teaching plan?
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Question 30 of 45
What side effect is a male client likely to experience while receiving furosemide 40mg by mouth?
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Question 31 of 45
A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is prescribed ipratropium. The nurse should assess the client for which potential side effect?
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Question 32 of 45
A client with a history of chronic kidney disease is prescribed epoetin alfa. The nurse should monitor for which potential adverse effect?
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Question 33 of 45
In a capillary glucose measurement, a client is to receive 10 units of regular insulin and isophane insulin. How should the nurse prepare?
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Question 34 of 45
Prior to administration of the initial dose of the GI agent misoprostol, which information should the nurse obtain from the client?
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Question 35 of 45
A client who takes metformin for diabetes mellitus type 2 is taking nothing by mouth (NPO) for surgery. What pre-op prescription should the practical nurse (PN) anticipate for this client's glucose management?
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Question 36 of 45
A client with a history of heart failure is prescribed digoxin. The nurse should monitor for which potential side effect?
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Question 37 of 45
A client is prescribed an antibiotic for a urinary tract infection (UTI). What instruction should the practical nurse (PN) provide to the client to ensure the effectiveness of the medication?
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Question 38 of 45
A client with type 2 diabetes mellitus is prescribed dulaglutide. The nurse should monitor for which potential adverse effect?
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Question 39 of 45
The patient is prescribed cimetidine (Tagamet) orally. What should the nurse consider about administering this drug?
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Question 40 of 45
How do you determine if the medication is effective for a client with anemia secondary to chronic kidney disease (CKD)?
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Question 41 of 45
A client with hypertension is prescribed lisinopril. The nurse should monitor the client for which potential side effect?
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Question 42 of 45
What is the primary nursing intervention that the practical nurse should perform before administering ampicillin to a client diagnosed with a urinary tract infection?
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Question 43 of 45
A male client receives a scopolamine transdermal patch 2 hours before surgery. Four hours after surgery, the client tells the nurse that he is experiencing pain and asks why the patch is not working. Which action should the nurse take?
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Question 44 of 45
A client with chronic kidney disease is prescribed lanthanum carbonate. The nurse should monitor for which potential side effect?
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Question 45 of 45
A client is prescribed phenobarbital 100 mg daily for the treatment of seizures. Which statement made by the client indicates an accurate understanding of the medication phenobarbital?
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