Question 1
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The nurse is preparing to give medications. Which is the most appropriate nursing action for intravenous (IV) phenytonin?
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Give IV doses via rapid IV push.
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Administer in normal saline solutions.
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Administer in dextrose solution.
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Ensure continuous infusion of the drug.
Question 2
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The nurse is reviewing drugs currently taken by a patient who will be starting drug therapy with carbemazepine. What drug may raise cause for concern due to interactions?
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digoxin
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acetaminophen
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diazepam
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warfarin
Question 3
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Which response would the nurse expect to find in a patient with a phenytoin level of 35 mcg/ml?
Question 4
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The nurse is assessing a newly admitted patient who has a history of seizures. During the assessment, the patient has a generalized seizure that does not stop for several minutes. The nurse expects that which drug will be ordered for the condition?
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Valproic Acid
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Neurontin
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carbamazepine
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diazepam
Question 5
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The nurse is administering an antiepileptic drug and will follow which guidelines?
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Monitor the patient for drowsiness.
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Medications may be stopped if seizures disappear.
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Give the medication at the same time every day.
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Give the medication on an empty stomach.
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Notify the prescriber if the patient is unable to take the medication.
Question 6
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A patient is taking entacapone as part of a therapy for Parkinson's disease. Which intervention by the nurse is appropriate at this time.
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Notify the patient that this drug causes discoloration of the urine.
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Limit' the patient's intake of tyramine-containing food.
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Monitor results of renal studies because this drug can seriously affect renal function.
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Force fluid to prevent dehydration.
Question 7
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During a patient teaching session about antiparkinson drugs, the nurse will include which statement?
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"The drug will be stopped when tremors and weakness are relieved."
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"If a dose is missed, take two doses to avoid significant decreases in blood levels."
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"Be sure to notify your physician if your urine turns brownish-orange in color."
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"Take care to change positions slowly to prevent falling due to a drop in blood pressure."
Question 8
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A patient with Parkinson's disease will start taking entacapone alone with the carbidopa-levodopa he has been taking for a few years. The nurse recognizes that the advantage of taking entacapone is that:
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The entacapone can reduce on-off effects.
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The levodopa may be stopped in a few days.
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There is less GI upset with entacapone.
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It does not cause the cheese effect.
Question 9
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The nurse is assessing a patient after major bowel surgery. The nurse anticipates administering which type of nutrition for this patient?
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Enteral feedings through a percutaneous endoscopic gastronomy (PEG) tube
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Peripheral parenteral nutrition
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Total parenteral nutrition
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A high-residue diet
Question 10
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The nurse is providing wound care for a patient with a stage IV pressure ulcer and expects the patient to receive which supplement to assist in wound healing?
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Vitamin K
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Vitamin B1
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Zinc
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Calcium
Question 11
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When assessing a patient who is about to receive an albumin infusion, the nurse knows that a contraindication for albumin would be:
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Acute Liver Failure
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Heart failure
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Severe burns
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Flude volume deficit
Question 12
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(EDIT ANSWERS)A patient is taking isoniazid for tuberculosis. The nurse anticipates supplementation with which vitamin for prevention of drug induced neuritis
Question 13
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The patient is taken to the trauma unit after a motorcycle accident. It is estimated that he has lost 30% of his blood volume and he is in hypovolemic shock. The nurse anticipates a transfusion with which blood product?
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Packed red blood cells
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Whole Blood
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Cryoprecipitate
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Fresh Frozen Plasma
Question 14
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A patient is hypokalemic and will be receiving IV K+. The patient is not on a heart monitor. How should the nurse administer the K+ replacement?
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IV Push
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No more than 10 mEq/hr
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No more than 20 mEq/hr
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40 mEq/hr
Question 15
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The patient with a serum K+ of 6.0 mEq/L is ordered polystyrene sulfonate via the NG. When administering the medication the nurse should
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administer the drug with sorbitol
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administer the drug with water
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administer the drug with an antacid
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administer the drug with a laxative
Question 16
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New patient with alcoholism, which vitamin is given?
Question 17
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PRB's are given with what?
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Lactase Ring
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0.9% Sodium Chloride
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D5W
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1.7% Sodium Chloride
Question 18
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When administering vitamin and mineral supplements, the nurse implements which appropriate interventions?
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Not administering oral calcium tablets along with oral tertracyclines
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Administering IV calcium via a rapid IV push infusion
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Monitoring the heart rhythm ECG of a patient receiving an IV magnesium infusion
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Giving oral niacin with milk or food to decrease GI upset
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Monitoring for the formation of renal stones in patients taking large doses of vitamin C
Question 19
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Why is calcium given on a renal unit?
Question 20
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H2 Receptor blockers are normally given for GERD. What health factors may decrease the effectiveness of this drug class?
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Heart Failure
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Smoking
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Pulmonary Edema
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Myocardial Infarcation
Question 21
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Which is a potential adverse effect of Valproic Acid?
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Hepatoxicity
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Coughing
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Abnormal Bleeding
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Hyperthermia
Question 22
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A patient has been taking antiepileptic drugs for a year. The nurse is reviewing his recent history and will monitor for which condition that may develop during this time?
Question 23
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What is the rationale for administering a PPI to a client diagnosed with GERD?
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PPI meds neutralize the gastric secretions.
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PPI meds block H2 receptors on the parietal cells.
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PPI meds inhibit the enzyme that generates gastric acid.
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PPI meds form a protective barrier against acid and pepsin