A home health care nurse observes that a client with Parkinson's syndrome is experiencing increased tremors and difficulty in movement. What should the nurse do in response to this finding?
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Question 2 of 44
A client with a diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder is prescribed sertraline. The nurse should instruct the client that this medication may have which potential side effect?
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Question 3 of 44
A client with an exacerbation of asthma is prescribed albuterol. The nurse should assess the client for which common side effect of this medication?
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How does omeprazole work in treating a peptic ulcer?
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Question 5 of 44
A healthy 68-year-old client asks the practical nurse (PN) whether they should take the pneumococcal vaccine. Which statement should the PN offer to the client that provides the most accurate information about this vaccine?
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A client with diabetes mellitus type 2 is prescribed canagliflozin. The nurse should include which instruction in the client's teaching plan?
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Question 7 of 44
The healthcare professional is creating a class for older adults in the community. Which information about laxative use in older adults would be important to include?
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Question 8 of 44
A client with diabetes mellitus type 2 is prescribed metformin. What instruction should the nurse include in the client's teaching plan?
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Question 9 of 44
A client with a diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder is prescribed venlafaxine. The nurse should instruct the client that this medication may have which potential side effect?
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Question 10 of 44
A client with a diagnosis of schizophrenia is prescribed risperidone. The nurse should monitor for which potential side effect?
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Question 11 of 44
A client is prescribed an antacid for the treatment of peptic ulcer disease. What is the action of this medication that is effective in treating the client's ulcer?
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Question 12 of 44
Twenty-four hours after starting to take oral penicillin for strep throat, a client calls the nurse to report the onset of a rash on the chest. What action should the nurse implement?
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Question 13 of 44
A practical nurse (PN) is preparing to administer enoxaparin to a client. What is the most important action for the PN to take before administering this medication?
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Question 14 of 44
A client has metoprolol prescribed. The nurse should reinforce instructions that this medication has which potential adverse effect?
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A client is prescribed amitriptyline for depression. The practical nurse (PN) should monitor for which potential side effect?
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A client is prescribed verapamil for hypertension. The nurse should monitor the client for which common adverse effect?
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Question 17 of 44
A client with multiple sclerosis starts a new prescription, baclofen, to control muscle spasticity. Three days later, the client calls the clinic nurse and reports feeling fatigued and dizzy. Which instruction should the nurse provide?
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Question 18 of 44
What instruction should the nurse include in the teaching plan for a client prescribed ranitidine for a peptic ulcer?
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Question 19 of 44
The practical nurse (PN) is obtaining the medical history of a client starting a new prescription for conjugated estrogens PO daily. Which medical condition is not treated by this medication?
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A client with diabetes mellitus type 2 is prescribed sitagliptin. The nurse should include which instruction in the client's teaching plan?
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Question 21 of 44
A client vomits 30 minutes after receiving a dose of hydromorphone on the first postoperative day. What initial intervention is best for the practical nurse (PN) to implement?
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Question 22 of 44
A client with hypertension is prescribed valsartan. The nurse should monitor the client for which potential side effect?
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Question 23 of 44
Phenytoin is prescribed for a client who has a seizure disorder. Which statement by the client needs to be clarified by the healthcare provider?
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Question 24 of 44
A client with a diagnosis of schizophrenia is prescribed clozapine. The nurse should monitor the client for which potential side effect?
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A client with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder is prescribed lithium. The nurse should monitor for which potential side effect?
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Question 26 of 44
A client who is being discharged to home asks the practical nurse (PN) for a dose of hydrocodone before leaving the hospital. How should the PN respond to this client's request?
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Question 27 of 44
A client with angina pectoris has been prescribed nitroglycerin tablets prn for chest pain. Which statement by the client causes the practical nurse (PN) to clarify instructions for this client?
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Question 28 of 44
A client with a history of myocardial infarction is prescribed atorvastatin. The nurse should monitor the client for which potential adverse effect?
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Question 29 of 44
A client with a history of heart failure is prescribed carvedilol. The nurse should monitor the client for which adverse effect?
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Question 30 of 44
A client with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder is prescribed oxcarbazepine. The nurse should monitor for which potential adverse effect?
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Question 31 of 44
A client who received a renal transplant three months ago is readmitted to the acute care unit with signs of graft rejection. While taking the client's history, the nurse determines the client has been self-administering St. John's wort, an herbal preparation, on the advice of a friend. What information is most significant about this finding?
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Question 32 of 44
A client with major depressive disorder is prescribed bupropion. Which statement by the client indicates the need for further teaching?
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Question 33 of 44
A client with schizophrenia is prescribed risperidone. Which statement by the client indicates the need for further teaching?
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Question 34 of 44
A client with a history of atrial fibrillation is prescribed rivaroxaban. The nurse should monitor for which potential side effect?
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Question 35 of 44
A patient with irritable bowel syndrome starts a new prescription for dicyclomine, an anticholinergic medication. The client reports the onset of sensitivity to light and a dry mouth. How should the nurse respond?
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Question 36 of 44
A client with a diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder is prescribed hydroxyzine. The nurse should instruct the client that this medication may have which potential side effect?
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Question 37 of 44
A practical nurse (PN) is providing education to a client who is starting therapy with metformin for type 2 diabetes. What side effect should the client be instructed to report to the healthcare provider?
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Question 38 of 44
A client with hypertension is prescribed clonidine. The nurse should monitor the client for which potential side effect?
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Question 39 of 44
A client with diabetes mellitus type 2 is prescribed empagliflozin. The nurse should monitor for which potential adverse effect?
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Question 40 of 44
A client with chronic pain is prescribed oxycodone. What instruction should the practical nurse (PN) include in the client's teaching plan?
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Question 41 of 44
A client admitted with shortness of breath and palpitations currently takes an antiarrhythmic medication, dronedarone. Which action should the nurse take to prevent arrhythmias?
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Question 42 of 44
The nurse is preparing a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, which medication should the nurse review with the client to manage this?
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Question 43 of 44
A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is prescribed albuterol. The nurse should monitor for which potential side effect?
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Question 44 of 44
Which assessment finding indicates that the expected outcome of administering donepezil to a client with Alzheimer's disease has been accomplished?
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