B- Nur 111 final exam Review

Front

The MAR (medication administration record) in the EHR (electronic health record) indicates two medications are due at the same time. Both vials of medications are to be administered by intramuscular route. What is the nurse's most appropriate action?

Back

Determine the compatibility of the two medications by consulting clinical drug resources.

Front

What should the nurse teach the client regarding use of a steroid inhaler for asthma treatment with fluticasone proprionate (Flovent)? Options: “Be certain avoid inhaling deep following the use of your inhaler.”, “Wait at least 15 seconds before taking a second puff of your medication.”, “Swish with water and expectorate after each inhalation of this medication.”, “Avoid eating or drinking 15 minutes before using the inhaler.”

Back

“Swish with water and expectorate after each inhalation of this medication.”

Front

A teen who is on the football team has been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. He has been experiencing extreme hypoglycemia while at football practice. What is most likely contributing to the hypoglycemic episodes?

Back

Football practice requires a lot of energy using stored glucose.

Front

A client got a cut on his hand while gardening one week ago and now shows signs and symptoms of tetanus. One of the primary medications a nurse should anticipate for treatment will be which medication/class?

Back

Methocarbamol (Robaxin) (muscle relaxant)

Front

A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who will be going home on cyclobenzaprine prescribed for acute musculoskeletal pain. What health education should the nurse provide?

Back

Avoid drinking any alcohol until the completion of treatment.

Front

A client presents at the clinic reporting vaginal itching and a clear discharge after taking an oral antibiotic for 10 days. What is the nurse’s best action?

Back

Educate the client about the likelihood of a superinfection caused by destruction of normal flora.

Front

The nurse is assessing a client new to the clinic. The client says they are allergic to penicillin. What action should the nurse take next?

Back

Assess the exact nature of the client's response to the drug.

Front

Why does the nurse need to be alert for any indication of an allergic reaction in a patient receiving an antibiotic for an infected wound?

Back

to maintain the client's safety during drug therapy

Front

The care team received a laboratory result that indicates an elevated potassium level. What drug in the client’s medication regimen should the care team consider discontinuing? Options: a diuretic, a narcotic, an antipsychotic, an antianxiety agent

Back

a diuretic

Front

The nurse is caring for a client with severe heartburn and administers the prescribed PPI (proton-pump inhibitor) called omeprazole (Prilosec). What is an appropriate response if a client asks, "When medication starts to work for my pain?"

Back

Will start to work in 2 1/2 hours.