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A nurse is teaching a pt who has a new prescription for diphenhydramine for rhinitis. The nurse should instruct the pt to monitor for which of the following adverse effects? (Select all that apply) A. Dry mouth B. Nonproductive cough C. Skin rash D. Drowsiness E. Urinary hesitation
A nurse is instructing a pt who has a new prescription for timolol how to insert eye drops. The nurse should instruct the pt to press on which of the following areas to prevent systemic absorption of the medication? A. Bony orbit B. Nasolacrimal duct C. Conjunctival sac D. Outer canthus
A nurse is caring for a pt who has a prescription for lithium carbonate. When teaching the pt about ways to prevent lithium toxicity, the nurse should advise the pt to do which of the following? A. Avoid the use of acetaminophen for headaches B. Restrict intake of foods rich in sodium C. Decrease fluid intake to less than 1500 mL daily D. Limit aerobic activity in hot weather
A nurse is teaching a client who has a prescription for beclomethasone. which of the following instructions should the nurse include? A. Rinse your mouth after each use B. Limit fluid intake while taking this C. Increase your intake of vitamin B D. You can take the medication as needed
A nurse is teaching a client who has tobacco use disorder about nicotine replacement therapy. Which of the following statements indicated an understanding of the teaching?A. I should avoid eating right before I chew a piece of nicotine gum B. I will need to stop using the nicotine gum after 1 year C. I know that nicotine gum is safe alternative to smoking if pregnant D. I must chew the nicotine gum quickly for about 15 minutes
A nurse is caring for a pt who has been taking sertraline for the past 2 days. Which of the following assessment findings should alert the nurse to the possibility that the client is developing serotonin syndrome? A. Bruising B. FeverC. Tinnitus D. Rash
A nurse is reviewing lab findings and notes that the pt's lithium level is 2.1 mEq/L. Which of the following is an appropriate action by the nurse? A. Perform immediate gastric lavage B. Prepare the client for hemodialysis C. Administer an additional oral dose of lithium D. Request a stat repeat of the lab test
A nurse is caring for a pt who has depression and a new prescription for venlafaxine. The nurse should monitor the pt for which of the following manifestations as an adverse effect? (Select all that apply) A. Mydriasis B. Dizziness C. Decreased libido D. Alopecia E. Hypotension
A nurse is preparing a plan for pt who has bipolar and a prescription for carbamazepine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching plan? (Select all that apply) A. This medication can safely be taken during pregnancy B. Eliminate grapefruit juice from your diet C. You will need to have a CBC and carbamazepine levels drawn D. Avoid driving for the first few days after starting this medicationE. Notify your provider if you develop a rash
A nurse is caring for a pt who has a new prescription for valproic acid. The nurse should instruct the pt to have which of the following blood lab tests completed periodically? (Select all that apply) A. Thrombocyte count B. Glucose C. Amylase D. Liver function test E. Potassium
A charge nurse is planning a staff education session to discuss medications used during the care of alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following medications should the nurse include? (Select all that apply) A. Lorazepam B. Diazepam C. Disulfiram D. Naltrexone E. Acamprostate
A nurse is teaching a client who has a prescription for clonidine to assist with abstinence from opioids. The nurse should tell the pt to monitor for which of the following adverse effects? A. Diarrhea B. Dry mouth C. Insomnia D. Hypertension
A nurse working in an ED is caring for a client who has benzodiazepine toxicity. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority? A. Administer flumazenil B. Identify the client's level of consciousness C. Infuse IV fluids D. Prepare the client for gastric lavage
A nurse is providing discharge information to a client who has a prescription for fluoxetine for PTSD. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? A. You can have decreased desire for intimacy while taking this medication B. You should take this medication at bedtime to help promote sleep C. You will have fewer urinary adverse effects if you urinate before taking this medication D. You'll need to wear sunglasses when outdoors due to the light sensitivity caused by this medication
A nurse is teaching a client who has OCD and a prescirption for paroxetine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?A. It can take weeks before you feel this medication is helping B. Take the medication just before bedtime to promote sleeping C. You should take the medication when needed for urges D. Monitor for weight gain while taking this medication
A nurse is providing teaching to a patient who has a prescription for amitriptyline for depression. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply)A. Expect therapeutic effects in 24-48 hours B. Discontinue the medication after a week of improved mood C. Change positions slowly to minimize dizziness D. Decrease dietary fibers intake to control diarrhea E. Chew sugarless gum to prevent dry mouth
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for escitalopram for treatment of anxiety disorder. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?A. I should take the medication on an empty stomach B. I will follow a low-sodium diet while taking this medication C. I need to discontinue this medication slowly D. I should not crush this medication before swallowing
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a prescription for buspirone to treat anxiety. Which of the following information should the nurse include?A. Take this medication on an empty stomach B. Expect optimal therapeutic effects within 24 hrs c. Take this medication when needed for anxiety D. This medication has a low risk for dependency
A nurse is assessing a pt who takes lithium carbonate for the tx of bipolar disorder. The nurse should identify which of these as an indication of toxicity? A. Severe hypotension B. Coarse tremors C. Constipation D. Muscle spasms
A nurse is assessing a pt who has a serious infection and has been receiving cefotaxime for the past week. Which of the following findings indicates a potential serious adverse reaction to this medication? A. Diaphoresis B. Epistaxis C. Diarrhea D. Alopecia