Which of the following would a nurse expect to administer for a heparin overdose?

A patient receiving heparin has a baseline aPTT of 28 seconds.  Which result would the nurse interpret as suggesting too much heparin?

A patient is receiving warfarin.  Which of the following would the nurse monitor to determine the effectiveness of therapy?  Select all that apply.

An instructor describes the action of some anticoagulants as blocking the formation of thrombin from prothrombin.  Which drug would the instructor use as an example for this action?

Warfarin typically takes 3 days to achieve its onset of action.

A patient who is taking warfarin has an INR of 5.5.  The nurse will anticipate giving:

The low-molecular-weight heparin of choice for preventing deep venous thrombosis after hip replacement therapy is:

A group of students are reviewing the drugs used to treat heart failure.  The students demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify which agent as a phosphodiesterase inhibitor?

A patient is receiving digoxin.  The nurse monitors the patient's digoxin level.  Which finding would the nurse interpret as therapeutic?

A Patient is receiving candesartan.  The nurse understands that this drug acts in which manner?

The nurse would anticipate the need for an increased dosage of digoxin if the patient is taking which of the following?

To maximize absorption of digoxin, the nurse would instruct the patient to take the drug for which of the following?

To maximize absorption of digoxin, the nurse would instruct the patient to take the drug for which of the following?

Which of the following instructions would be appropriate to include in the teaching plan for a patient taking digoxin at home?  Select all that apply.

A group of students are reviewing the various classes of diuretics.  The students demonstrated understanding of the information when they identify which of the following as a loop diuretic?

After teaching a patient about the action of spironolactone, the nurse determines that the teaching was successful when the patient states which of the following?

After reviewing information about thiazide diuretics, a group of students demonstrate the need for additional teaching when they identify which of the following as a possible adverse effect?

When describing the action of chlorothiazide, which of the following would a nurse include?

A patient is receiving verapamil.  Which of the following would be important for the nurse to stress that the patients avoid?

The nurse is teaching a patient with angina who is prescribed sublingual tablets.  The nurse would instruct the patient to use a tablet at which frequency when experiencing an acute attack?

When describing the possible adverse effects associated with nitroglycerin, which of the following would the nurse include?

After teaching a group of students about beta-1 selective blockers, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students identify which of the following as a contradiction for using this group of drugs?

A patient is to receive metoprolol.  Which of the following would the nurse include in the teaching plan for this patient?

Which of the following would be contraindication to the use of non-selective adrenergic blocker?

A patient receives a beta-specific agonist.  Which of the following would lead the nurse to determine that the drug is effective?

Which of the following would the nurse expect to be given to a patient experiencing acute bronchospasm?

Which agent would the nurse expect to find when reviewing over-the-counter allergy products?

A nurse would instruct a patient to apply a clonidine patch at which frequency?

Which of the following would be the nurse need to keep in mind about the use of dobutamine for treating heart failure?

A patient is to receive atropine prior to surgery.  The nurse would teach the patient about which would of the following as possible adverse effects?  Select all that apply

When describing the possible adverse effects associated with nitroglycerin, which of the following would the nurse include?

A patient is receiving verapamil.  Which of the following would be important for the nurse to stress that the patients avoid?

Which agent would be used as part of a treatment plan for narcotic detoxification?  Multiple choice

Which if the following would a nurse have readily available should a patient who is receiving morphine experience significant respiratory depression?  

The nurse is preparing a class on narcotic agonists and their use during pregnancy and lactation.  The nurse would include which agent as being classified as pregnancy category B?

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Which agent would a nurse expect to be prescribed with migraine headaches?

Morphine when administered orally, has a duration of action of 5 to 7 hours.

A patient has received a narcotic agonist for pain relief.  The nurse would monitor the patient for which of the following?

The nurse administers morphine intravenously.  The nurse would expect the drug to exert its peak effects within which time frame?

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Which of the following most likely would be a component of a narcotic cough syrup?

Which of the following would a nurse have readily available should a patient who is receiving morphine experience significant respiratory depression?

The nurse is assessing a patient who has just received naloxone.  Which of the following would the nurse expect to assess?  Select all that apply.

A patient who is taking aspirin daily is scheduled to undergo a colonoscopy.  The patient stops taking the aspirin as ordered before the procedure.  The nurse would instruct the patient that she could resume taking aspirin after which time?

A patient who is taking salicylates comes to the emergency department for evaluation.  Which of the following would lead the nurse to suspect acute salicylate toxicity?  Select all that apply

A patient takes ibuprofen at approximately 10:00 am.  The patient would most likely feel peak effects of the drug at which time?

After teaching a group of students about topical nasal steroid decongestants, the instructor determines the need for additional teaching when the students identify which of the following as an example?

A group of students demonstrate understanding of topical decongestants, identifying them as which of the following?

Guaifenesin

Expectorant

Acetylcysteine

Mucolytics

Benzonatate

Antitussives

Dextromethorphan

Antitussives

Diphenhydramine

Antihistamine

After teaching a group of students about inhaled steroids, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students state which of the following?

Isoproterenol is an anticholinergic agent.

A patient who is prescribed ipratroprium administers the drug at 9:15 am.  The patient should begin to notice the drug beginning to act at which time?

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A therapeutic theophylline level ranges from 10 to 20 mcg/mL.

A group of students are reviewing the various drugs that affect inflammation.  The students demonstrate understanding when they identify which agent as a mast cell stabilizer?

Which of the following would the nurse include as possible adverse effects when teaching a patient about albuterol?  Select all that apply

The nurse instructs a patient who is using albuterol for exercise induced bronchospasm to use the inhaler at which time?

Theophylline

Xanthine

Epinephrine

Sympathomimetic

Albuterol

Sympathomimetic

Cromolyn

Mast cell stabilizer

Budesonide

Inhaled steroid

If a patient is receiving sucralfate and omeprazole, the doses can be taken together.

Which of the following H-2 antagonists would the nurse identify as most potent?

A group of students are reviewing the signs and symptoms of systemic alkalosis that can occur as a result of using sodium bicarbonate.  The students demonstrate a need for additional teaching when they identify which of the following as a possible manifestation?

Which of the following would a nurse expect to administer if the goal of therapy is to block the release of hydrochloric acid in the stomach?

A patient is diagnosed with peptic ulcer due to H. pylori.  The nurse would anticipate administering which agent in conjunction with an antibiotic?

The nurse is preparing a teaching plan for a patient who is receiving sucralfate.  Which of the following would the nurse need to address?  Select all that apply.

A physician prescribes a chemical stimulant laxative.  Which of the following would be appropriate?

Which of the following would be most important to include when teaching a patient using psyllium?

The 5-HT₃ receptor blockers, including ondansetron (Zofran) and granisetron (Kytril), are particularly effective in decreasing the nausea and vomiting associated with:

Which if the following would a nurse expect a health care provider to prescribe as treatment for motion sickness?

Which of the following drug indicates for relief of symptoms of GERD and prevention of nausea and vomiting?

When explaining the action of terazosin to a patient, which of the following would the nurse include?

Which of the following would a nurse expect to be prescribed for a patient experiencing bladder spasms?

Which drug would the nurse identify as turning a patient's urine reddish brown?

An instructor is teaching a group of students about appropriate interventions for patients with cystitis who is receiving norfloxacin.  The instructor determines that the students need additional teaching when they identify which intervention as appropriate?

A patient has hypocalcemia secondary to hypoparathyroidism.  Which of the following would the nurse expect to be ordered?

When describing the thyroid function, the nurse would emphasize the need for intake of which of the following?

A patient is receiving a thyroid hormone to treat hypothyroidism.  Which of the following would indicate to the nurse that the patient needs a reduced dosage of the drug?

Select antithyroid agents to treat hyperthyroidism.  Select all that apply

Desmopressin is a synthetic form of antidiuretic hormone.

A patient is ordered to receive insulin lispro at mealtimes.  The nurse will instruct this patient to administer the medication at which time?

Which of the following insulin does not have peak time?

A patient receives a dose of insulin lispro at 8am.  The nurse would be alert for signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia at which time?

The nurse is administering an antidiabetic agent by subcutaneous injection within 60 minutes of the patient's breakfast.  Which agent would the nurse most likely be administering?

After teaching a class about the various drugs used to control blood glucose, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the class identifies which of the following as biguanide?

After teaching a group of students about aminoglycosides, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the group identifies which drug as the prototype for this class?  Multiple choice

A student demonstrates understanding of benzodiazepines, identifying which of the following as the prototype?  

The nurse is describing an anxiolytic that has no sedative, anticonvulsant, or muscle relaxant properties, but effective in reducing the signs and symptoms of anxiety.  Which would the nurse most likely be describing?

After teaching a group of students about the signs and symptoms of benzodiazepine withdrawal, the instructor determines that additional teaching is needed when the students identify which of the following as manifestation?

When describing the action of barbiturates as anxiolytics, which of the following would the nurse need to keep in mind?  

After teaching a patient who is receiving zolpidem, the patient demonstrates understanding of the information when he states that he will take the drug at which time?

The nurse would be most alert for which of the following in a patient who is receiving an intravenous barbiturate

A patient receives an intravenous dose of diazepam at 6 pm.  The nurse would expect this drug to exert its peak effects at which time?

After teaching a group of students about the drugs used to treat HIV and AIDS, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students identify which group as being the newest class of drugs?

The nurse is caring for a child with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).  Which drug would the nurse expect the pediatrician to order?

Which of the following would the nurse expect the health care provider to prescribe as treatment for a tinea infection?

Infections of the genitourinary tract are commonly the result of gram-positive bacteria.  True or false

After teaching a patient about the adverse effects of iron therapy, the patient demonstrated understanding of the information when he identifies which of the following as an adverse effect? Select all that apply.

A patient is receiving a cephalosporin and an aminoglycoside as combination therapy.  Which of the following would be most important for the nurse to access?

After teaching a group of students about cephalosporins, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students identify which of the following as a cephalosporin?

A patient is to receive rifampin.  Which of the following would be most important for the nurse to include in the teaching plan for the patient?

After teaching a patient who is receiving doxycycline about the drug, the nurse determines that the teaching was successful when the patient states which of the following?

Aminoglycosides due to their low risk of toxicity are replacing many of the other antibiotics today

Which group of drugs should be avoided in children under the age of 8 years?

An instructor is teaching a group of students about possible drug interactions with iron preparations.  The instructor states that which drug should be separated from the administration of iron at least 2 hours?  Select all that apply.

A patient receives a ferrous sulfate.  The nurse would expect this drug to begin acting within which time frame?A patient receives a ferrous sulfate.  The nurse would expect this drug to begin acting within which time frame?

The nurse suspects that a client's body is attempting to correct an acid–base imbalance. How will this imbalance be corrected?

The physician prescribes Salmeterol for Ted Black, age 39, as part of step-3 treatment for asthma. When teaching Mr. Black about Salmeterol, you should instruct him to:

Laboratory test results indicate that Mrs. Leahy has a subtherapeutic theophylline level. Which factor is most likely to increase her dosage requirement for theophylline?

The physician also prescribes theophylline to treat Mrs. Leahy’s condition because this drug:

Mrs. Leahy was admitted with an acute exacerbation of emphysema. Which drug should you expect to give her initially?

Mrs. Leahy also has chronic bronchitis. This disorder commonly produces which finding?

In emphysema, the alveoli become hyperinflated and form bullae. Then what happens?

Mary Leahy, age 72, has a history of emphysema. In this disorder, a decreased level of the plasma protein alpha1-antitrypsin results in:

Which adverse reaction may occur if Mr. Black suddenly stops taking oral prednisone after long-term use?

Neither of these drugs helps to control Mr. Black’s asthma symptoms. So the physician moves him to step 4 which is severe persistent asthma and prescribes the oral corticosteroid prednisone. This drug helps treat asthma by:

Salmeterol is ineffective in controlling Mr. Black’s asthma symptoms. The physician prescribes the drug, omalizumab. What type of drug is omalizumab?

You’re caring for Gary Linder, age 38, who is having an acute asthma exacerbation. For this patient, which of these is not a goal of therapy?

After 6 months, Ms. Brooks reports that she needs to use her prescribed rescue inhaler daily besides taking fluticasone as prescribed. Her physician decides to step up her drug therapy. Which drug typically is prescribed to treat moderate persistent asthma?

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If fluticasone is not prescribed, which drug may the physician prescribe for step-2 treatment?

What advantage does fluticasone have over other corticosteroids?

Because Ms. Brooks’s condition has worsened, her physician prescribes step-2 treatment, consisting of fluticasone by metered-dose inhaler. When teaching Ms. Brooks how to administer fluticasone, you should instruct her to:

You know that Ms. Brooks’s condition is worsening when she reports that:

Alicia Brooks, age 29, has just been diagnosed with mild intermittent asthma. Her physician has placed her on step-1 treatment, which typically requires which drug?

According to the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program, the stepwise approach to asthma treatment recommends that:

The physician also prescribes methylprednisolone, a corticosteroid, to help treat Mr. Linder’s acute symptoms. Which dosage of this drug should you expect to give?

To treat Mr. Linder’s symptoms, which drugs should you expect to give initially