CNS
A nurse is preparing to administer diazepam (Valium) IV for a patient experiencing acute anxiety. Which action is appropriate?
Inject slowly to prevent respiratory depression
What is an example of an expectorant which increase the production of respiratory secretions and viscosity of mucus?
Guaifenesin
A nurse is preparing to administer warfarin to a patient. Which lab value should the nurse check before administration?
INR
A nurse is caring for a patient on heparin therapy. Which of the following is a priority nursing intervention?
Monitor for signs of bleeding
The nurse notes a client who is receiving a tocolytic has a blood pressure reading of 82/50. The nurse's priority is to notify the primary health care provider and place the client in which position?
Left Lateral
A client who reports being unable to sleep is prescribed a hypnotic. The nurse explains that the insomnia may be related to which factors? Select all that apply.
Hospitalization
Chronic pain
Stress
A client with COPD is prescribed both a bronchodilator and an inhaled corticosteroid. Which instruction is appropriate?
Take the bronchodilator first, then the corticosteroid.
A patient receiving furosemide (Lasix) reports muscle weakness and fatigue. Which laboratory value should the nurse assess first?
Potassium
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving penicillin. The nurse would assess for which common adverse reaction?
Inflammation of the tongue and mouth
Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of combined oral contraceptives?
History of deep vein thrombosis
A client is experiencing photophobia secondary to the administration of a cholinergic blocking drug. Which action would be most appropriate?
Limiting the use of overhead lights
What is the primary mechanism of action of beta2-adrenergic agonists?
Stimulate bronchial smooth muscle relaxation
topical enzymes are appropriate to use to treat which disorder(s)? Select all that apply.
Severely burned areas
Chronic Dermal ulcers
A patient taking atorvastatin complains of new muscle pain and dark-colored urine. What is the nurse’s priority action?
Notify the provider immediately
A 31-year-old pregnant woman has been prescribed a tocolytic drug. The nurse will explain to the client that this drug class is used primarily for which reason?
Preterm labor
A nurse is preparing to administer propranolol to a client for the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. The nurse checks the client's apical pulse rate and blood pressure before administration and notes that the pulse rate is 58 bpm. Which action would the nurse prioritize?
Withhold the drug and contact health care provider.
Bronchodilators are the mainstay of treatment for many chronic pulmonary disorders. What is an example of a common Beta2 Agonist bronchodilator- (SABA bronchodilators)?
Albuterol
The nurse has completed a teaching with a client prescribed phenytoin daily for seizure activity. The nurse determines the session is successful after the client correctly chooses which potential adverse reaction that can occur if the client misses a dose of medication?
Recurrence of seizures
Which symptom indicates a possible adverse reaction to sulfonamide therapy?
Photosensitivity and skin rash
A 30-year-old pregnant woman has been prescribed oxytocin. After assessing the client's drug regimen and noting the client is also prescribed vasopressors, the nurse will carefully monitor the client for which potential adverse reaction?
Hypertension
A patient taking an adrenergic drug reports an increased heart rate and mild tremors. What is the best explanation the nurse can provide?
“This medication stimulates the sympathetic nervous system, which can increase heart rate.”
A client receiving a nebulized beta-agonist treatment suddenly complains of palpitations and chest discomfort. What is the nurse’s priority action?
Assess vital signs and cardiac rhythm
A client is prescribed a keratolytic. The nurse anticipates noting which new diagnos(es) in the client's record? Select all that apply.
Warts
Seborrheic keratoses
Corns
Which electrolyte imbalance is most likely to occur in a patient who is receiving loop diuretics?
Hypokalemia
A nurse is administering oxytocin IV to a client in labor. Which assessment findings should the nurse prioritize in this client? Select all that apply.
Water intoxication
Cardiac arrhythmias
Uterine rupture