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a patient admitted with hepatitis B is prescribed hydrocodone with acetaminophen 2 tablets PRN every 4 hrs for pain control. Which action should a nurse take? A. administer the drug as ordered B. Administer 1 tablet only C. Recheck the order with the health care provider D. Hold the drug until the healthcare provider arrives |
C. recheck the order with the healthcare provider |
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The nurse administer morphine 4 mg IV to a patient for treatment of severe pain. Which of the following assessments require immediate nursing interventions? Select all that apply A. the patient's blood pressure is 110/70 mmHg B. the patient is drowsy C. the patient's pain is unrelieved in 15 minutes D. the patient respiratory rate is 10 breaths per minute. E. the patient becomes unresponsive |
C. the patient's pain is unrelieved in 15 minutes D. the patient respiratory rate 10 breaths per minute E. the patient is unresponsive |
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Planning teaching needs for patient who is to be discharged postoperatively with a prescription for oxycodone with acetaminophen should include which of the following? A. refer the patient to a drug treatment center if addiction occurs B. encourage increased fluids and fiber in the diet C. Monitor GI bleeding D. teach the patient to self assess blood pressure. |
B. encourage patient to increased fluids and fiber in the diet |
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The nurse is assisting the older adult diagnosed with a gastric ulcer to schedule her medication administration. What is the most appropriate time for this patient to take lansoprazole? A. about 30 minutes before breakfast B. at night before bed C. About two hours after meal D. 30 minutes before each meal |
A about 30 minutes before breakfast |
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A 35 year old patient is prescribed omeprazole for treatment for GERD. Which of the following assessment findings should assist the nurse to determine whether the drug therapy has been effective? A. Decreased ""gnawing"" pain on an empty stomach B. Decreased Belching C. Decreased appetite D. decreased nausea E. decreased dysphagia |
B. decreased belching D. decreased nausea E. decreased dysphagia |
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A patient has been prescribed tetracycline. When providing information regarding this drug, the nurse should include what information about tetracycline? A. It is classified as narrow-spectrum antibiotic with minimal adverse effects. B. it is used to treat a wide variety of disease processes C. It has been identified to be safe during pregnancy D. It is contraindicated in children younger than 8 years |
D it is contraindicated in children younger than 8 years. |
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What important information should be included in patient's education regarding taking ciproflaxin? select all that apply A. this drug can cause discoloration of the teeth B. Fluid intake should be increased C. any heel or lower leg pain should be reported D. the drug should be taken with an antacid to prevent nausea E. this drug could effect hearing |
B. fluid intake should be increased C. Any heel or lower pain should be reported. E. the drug could affect hearing |
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A 32 year old female is started on amoxicillin for severe UTI. Before sending her home with this prescription, the nurse should provide with which instruction? A. tell her to wear sunscreen while in the sun B. instruct her to use an alternative to oral contraceptives while on this drug C. assess for hearing loss D. recommend taking the pill with antacid to prevent GI upset |
B. instruct her to use an alternative oral contraceptive while on this drug |
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A patient diagnosed with tuberculosis is prescribed isoniazid and rifampin. while the patient is on this medication, what teaching is essential? select all that apply. A."It is critical to continue therapy for at least 6 to 12 months." B. " two or more drugs are used to prevent tuberculosis bacterial resistance." C. these drugs may also be used to prevent tuberculosis." D. " no special precautions are required." E.treatment with these medications should continue for a month." |
a. it is critical to continue therapy for at leas 6-12 months b. two or more drugs are used to prevent tuberculosis bacterial resistance c. theses drugs may also be used to prevent tuberculosis |
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metronidazole is being used to treat the patient's infection, a protozoan infection of the intestines. which of the following is appropriate to teach this patient? select all that apply a.Metronidazole may leave a metallic taste in the mouth b. the urine may turn dark amber brown while on this medication c. the metronidazole maybe discontinued once the diarrhea subsides d. taking medication with food reduces GI upset e. current sexual partners do not require treatment for this infection |
a.metronidazole may leave metallic taste in themouth b. the urine may turn dark amber brown while on this medication d. taking the medication with the food reduces GI upset |
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A patient diagnose with genital herpes is prescribed acyclovir orally. What should a nurse include in the teaching instruction for this patient? Select all that apply a. increase fluid intake up to 2 L per day b. report any dizziness, tremors or confusion c. decrease the amount of fluids taken so that the drug can be more concentrated d. take the drug only when having the most itching or pain from the outbreak e. use barrier methods such as condoms for sexual activity |
a. increase fluid intake up to 2 L b. report any dizziness, tremors or confusion e. use barrier methods such as condoms for sexual activity |
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Superinfections are an adverse effect common to all antibiotic therapy. Which of the following best describes a superinfection?
1. An initial infection so overwhelming that it requires multiple anti microbial drugs to treat successfully 2. Bacterial resistance that creates infections that are difficult to treat and that are often resistant to multiple drugs 3. Infections requiring high-dose antimicrobial therapy with increased chance of organ toxicity 4. The overgrowth of normal body flora or or opportunistic organisms such as viruses and yeast no longer held in check by normal, beneficial flora. |
4. The overgrowth of normal body flora or or opportunistic organisms such as viruses and yeast no longer held in check by normal, beneficial flora.
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What important information should be included in the client's education regarding taking ciprofloxacin (Cipro)?
1. The drug can cause discoloration of the teeth 2. Fluid intake should be decreased to prevent urine retention 3. Any heel or lower leg pain should be reported immediately 4. The drug should be taken with an antacid to reduce gastric effects |
3. Any heel or lower leg pain should be reported immediately
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