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A nurse is caring for a client who has breast cancer and asks why the treatment plan contains a combination therapy. The response by the nurse should include that combination therapy is used to do..? (Select all that apply)A. Decrease medication resistance B. Attack cancer cells at different stages of cell growth C. Block chemotherapy agent from entering healthy cells D. Stimulate immune system E. Decrease injury to normal body cells
A nurse is teaching pts about the use of insulin to treat type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following types of insulin should the nurse tell the pts to expect a peak effect 1-5 hr after administration? A. Insulin glargine B. NPH insulin C. Regular insulin D. Insulin lispro
A nurse is preparing to administer leucovorin to a pt who has cancer and is receiving chemotherapy. Which of the following responses should the nurse use when the pt asks why leucovorin is being given? A. It reduces the risk of a transfusion reaction from methotrexate B. It increases platelet production and prevents bleeding C. It potentiates the cytotoxic effects of methotrexate D. It protects healthy cells from methotrexate's toxic effect
A nurse in the ED is performing an assessment for a pt who has severe aspirin toxicity. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? A. Body temperature 35B. Lung crackles C. Cool, dry skin D. Respiratory depression
A nurse is teaching a pt who is beginning metronidazole to treat an infection. Which of the following findings are an adverse effect? A. Metallic taste B. Nausea C. Ataxia D. Dark-colored urine
A nurse is planning to administer ciprofloxacin IV to a pt who has cystitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Administer a concentrated solution B. Infuse the medication over 60 minutes C. Infuse the solution through the primary IV fluid's tubing D. Choose a small peripheral vein for administration
A nurse is providing teaching for a pt who is taking metformin. Which of the following findings should the nurse report as an adverse effect? A. Somnolence B. Constipation C. Fluid retention D. Weight gain
A nurse is teaching a pt about a new prescription for celecoxib. Which of the following information should the nurse include? A. Increases the risk of MI B. Decreases the risk of stroke C. Inhibits COX-1 D. Increases platelet-aggregation
A nurse is teaching a pt who has a severe UTI about ciprofloxacin. Which of the following information about adverse reactions should the nurse include? (Select all that apply) A. Observe for pain and swelling of the achilles tendon B. Watch for a vaginal yeast infection C. Expect excessive nighttime perspiration D. Inspect the mouth for cottage cheese-like lesions E. Take the medication with a dairy product
A nurse is admitting a pt to the hospital following acetaminophen toxicity. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to administer? A. Acetylcysteine B. Pegfilgrastim C. Misoprostol D. Naltrexone
What is the minimum HR required to administer digoxin?
A nurse is evaluating teaching for a pt who has rheumatoid arthritis and a prescription for methotrexate. Which of the following statements by the pt indicates understanding of the teaching? A. I will be sure to return to the clinic at least once a year to have blood drawnB. I will take this medication on an empty stomach C. I'll let my doctor know if I develop any sores in my mouth D. I should stop taking oral contraceptives while taking this medication
A nurse is teaching a pt about cimetidine. Which of the following are adverse effects of cimetidine? (Select all that apply)A. Increased libido B. Insomnia C. Enlargement of breast tissue D. Confusion E. Decreased sperm count
A nurse is preparing to administer an opioid agonist to a pt who has acute pain. For which of the following manifestations should the nurse monitor as an adverse effect? A. Urinary retention B. Tachypnea C. Hypertension D. Irritating cough
A nurse is providing teaching to a pt who has gout and a prescription for allopurinol. For which of the following adverse effects should the pt be taught to monitor? (Select all that apply) A. Stomatitis B. Insomnia C. Nausea D. Rash E. Increased gout pain
A nurse is providing teaching to a pt who is experiencing migraine headaches. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide? (Select all that apply) A. Take ergotamine as a prophylaxis to prevent migraines B. Identify and avoid trigger factors C. Lie down in a dark quiet room at the onset of a migraine D. Avoid foods that contain tyramine E. Avoid exercise that can increase HR
A nurse is reviewing the health history of a pt who has migraine headaches and is to begin prophylaxis therapy with propranolol. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?A. The pt had a prior myocardial infarctionB. The pt takes warfarin for atrial fibrillationC. The pt takes an SSRI for depression D. An ECG indicates a first-degree heart block
A nurse is assessing a pt who is receiving magnesium sulfate and notes the pt has depressed tendon reflexes. The nurse should expect to administer which medication? A. Potassium chloride B. Folic acid C. Calcium gluconate D. Cyanocobalamin
A nurse is planning care for a pt who has brain cancer and is experiencing headaches. Which of the following adjuvant medications are indicated for this pt? A. Dexamethasone B. Methylphenidate C. Hydroxyzine D. Amitriptyline
A nurse is caring for a pt who has cancer and is taking morphine and carbamazepine for pain. Which of the following effects should the nurse monitor for when giving the medication together? (Select all that apply) A. Need for reduced dosage of opioid B. Reduced adverse effects of opioid C. Increased analgesic effects D. Enhanced CNS stimulation E. Increased opioid tolerance