The nurse is administering albuterol to a client.
Which adverse effect should the nurse monitor for following administration of this medication?

A client is scheduled to receive acetylcysteine 20% solution diluted in 0.9% normal saline by nebulizer.
Which outcome should the nurse expect from the administration of this medication?

The nurse is monitoring a client who is taking metoprolol, a cardioselective beta-blocker.
Which finding indicates a potential adverse complication associated with this medication?

A hypertensive client has been prescribed a clonidine hydrochloride transdermal patch. The nurse provides instructions on its proper use.
Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?

A client is seen in the clinic complaining of anorexia and nausea. The healthcare provider suspects digoxin toxicity. While waiting for test results, the nurse should assess the client for which additional signs or symptoms that support this diagnosis?

The nurse is reviewing clients prescribed lisinopril, an ACE inhibitor. Which client condition should be the priority for the nurse to assess first?

A nurse is reviewing the health history of a client newly prescribed ipratropium bromide (Atrovent). Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the healthcare provider?

A client with asthma is prescribed theophylline. Which of the following findings in the patient’s history is most concerning?

Which of the following patient statements indicates a need for further teaching about the use of montelukast (Singulair)?

A nurse is preparing to administer pseudoephedrine to a patient with nasal congestion. Which patient history finding requires intervention?

A nurse is caring for a client prescribed albuterol (ProAir). Which of the following assessment findings would require notifying the provider?

A nurse is teaching a client with asthma about short-acting beta2 agonists (SABAs) like albuterol. Which of the following statements about SABAs are correct?
Select all that apply.

Which of the following are potential adverse effects or precautions associated with the use of anticholinergic bronchodilators like ipratropium or tiotropium?
Select all that apply.

A nurse is reviewing teaching for a client prescribed an inhaled corticosteroid for asthma. Which instructions should the nurse include?
Select all that apply.

A nurse is reviewing a client’s health history prior to administering carvedilol, a nonselective beta-blocker. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the healthcare provider immediately?

Which medication should be used for asthma patients as the first step to open up the airway?

A nurse is teaching a client who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) about how to use a metered-dose inhaler (MDI) without a spacer.
Which statement made by the client indicates a need for further teaching?

A nurse is teaching a client how to use a metered-dose inhaler (MDI). Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?

A client is prescribed dextromethorphan (Delsym). The nurse should monitor for which adverse effects, especially at high doses? Select all that apply.

A nurse is monitoring a client taking montelukast (Singulair) for asthma control. Which findings or instructions are appropriate for this therapy?
Select all that apply.

Which of the following are nursing considerations when administering theophylline to a client?
Select all that apply.

Which assessment data is most important for the nurse to obtain before administering nifedipine, a calcium channel blocker used to treat hypertension and angina?

A nurse is educating a client who has been prescribed diltiazem, a calcium channel blocker.
Which statement by the client indicates correct understanding of the medication’s therapeutic effect?

Which of the following are important considerations for a client prescribed acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) as a mucolytic?
Select all that apply.

The nurse is preparing to administer a dose of naloxone intravenously to a client with an opioid overdose. Which supportive medical equipment should the nurse plan to have at the client's bedside if needed?

The nurse teaches a client about the effects of diphenhydramine, which has been prescribed as a cough suppressant. The nurse determines that the client needs further instruction if the client makes which statement?

The nurse understands a patient who is treated for hypertension may be switched to an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) because of which angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor adverse effect?

Which medication should the nurse question if prescribed together with ACE inhibitors?

Before administering eplerenone (Inspra) to a patient, what is the priority nursing action?

To prevent cerebral artery spasms after a subarachnoid hemorrhage, the nurse anticipates administering which calcium channel blocker?

A patient who is prescribed tamsulosin (Flomax) does not have a history of hypertension. The nurse knows this medication is also used for what condition?

The nurse is teaching a client newly prescribed an ACE inhibitor about how the medication helps lower blood pressure. Which of the following statements by the nurse best explains the action of ACE inhibitors and ARBs?

When teaching a patient about a new prescription for carvedilol (Coreg), the nurse explains that this medication reduces blood pressure by which action? (Select all that apply.)

Which lab value requires immediate follow-up for a client receiving lisinopril?

A client has recently begun medication therapy with propranolol. The long-term care nurse would plan to notify the primary health care provider (PHCP) if which assessment finding is noted?

The nurse is providing medication information to a client who is beginning medication therapy with enalapril. The nurse would tell the client that which is an anticipated, although unpleasant, side effect of this medication?

The nurse is caring for a client receiving an albuterol/ipratropium nebulized breathing treatment. Which report from the client would the nurse note as an expected side effect of this combination medication?

A client has begun to use a methylxanthine bronchodilator. What beverage would the nurse plan to teach the client to avoid while taking this medication?

A client begins therapy with theophylline. The nurse plans to teach the client to limit the intake of which items while taking this medication?

The primary health care provider (PHCP) writes a prescription for lisinopril for a hospitalized client with hypertension. The nurse caring for the client determines that the medication has been prescribed to treat which disorder?

The nurse is teaching a client about the effects of diphenhydramine, an ingredient in the cough suppressant prescribed for the client. The nurse would plan to tell the client to take which measure while taking this medication?

A client taking verapamil has been given information about side effects of this medication. The nurse determines that the client understands the information if the client states to watch for which most common side effect of this medication?

Atenolol has been prescribed for a client, and the client asks the nurse about the action of the medication. How would the nurse respond regarding the action of this medication?

The nurse has given a client taking ethambutol information about the medication. The nurse determines that the client understands the instructions if the client states that they will immediately report which finding?

The nurse is providing education to a client who is being started on atenolol. Which statement by the client indicates that teaching has been effective?

A client is to begin a 6-month course of therapy with isoniazid. The nurse would plan to teach the client to take which action?

The nurse is monitoring a client who is taking propranolol. Which assessment finding indicates a potential adverse complication associated with this medication?

A client has begun therapy with a xanthine bronchodilator. The nurse determines that the client understands dietary alterations if the client states to limit which items while taking this medication? Select all that apply.

A client is being treated for moderate hypertension and has been taking diltiazem for several months. The client schedules an appointment with the primary health care provider because of episodes of chest pain, and Prinzmetal's angina is diagnosed. The client asks the nurse which therapeutic effects the medication will provide, and the nurse provides education. Which statement by the client indicates that the teaching has been effective?

The nurse is performing an assessment on a client with a diagnosis of chronic angina pectoris. The client is receiving sotalol orally daily. Which assessment finding indicates to the nurse that the client is experiencing a side or adverse effect related to the medication?

The nurse is caring for a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who is receiving theophylline. The nurse monitors the serum theophylline level and concludes that the medication dosage may need to be increased if which value is noted?

Terbutaline is prescribed for a client with bronchitis. The nurse checks the client's medical history for which disorder in which the medication would be used with caution?

A client taking rifampin reports, "My urine has blood in it." When the nurse assesses the urine, it is brown. Which is the nurse's best action?

A client has been started on long-term therapy with rifampin. The nurse would provide which information to the client about the medication?

A client taking an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor to treat hypertension calls the clinic nurse and reports a dry, nonproductive cough that is very bothersome. The nurse would respond by making which statement?

A client is scheduled for a dose of ramipril. The nurse would check which measurement before administering the medication?

Which is the nurse's priority assessment for monitoring for adverse effects for the client taking isoniazid?

A client with hypertension has a new prescription for a medication called moexipril. The nurse plans to provide written directions that tell the client to take the medication at which time?

The nurse has given a client taking ethambutol information about the medication. The nurse determines that the client understands the instructions if the client states that he or she will immediately report which finding?

A client with a prescription to take theophylline daily has been given medication instructions by the nurse. What statement by the client indicates the need for further education regarding the prescription?

The nurse has a prescription to give a client salmeterol, 2 puffs, and beclomethasone dipropionate, 2 puffs, by metered-dose inhaler. The nurse would administer the medication using which procedure?

A client with tuberculosis is starting antituberculosis therapy with isoniazid. Before giving the client the first dose, the nurse would ensure that which baseline study has been completed?

A client diagnosed with active tuberculosis has been prescribed a combination of isoniazid and rifampin for treatment. The nurse teaches the client to perform which action?

The nurse would monitor the client receiving the first dose of albuterol for which side or adverse effect of this medication?

When evaluating an asthmatic client's knowledge of self-care, the nurse recognizes that additional instruction is needed when the client makes which statement?

A client with cardiac disease has begun taking propranolol, and the nurse provides information to the client about the medication. The nurse would tell the client to contact the primary health care provider (PHCP) if which symptoms develop?

A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is being changed from an oral glucocorticoid to triamcinolone by inhalation. The client asks why this change is necessary. Which statement by the nurse to the client is accurate?

The nurse is administering a dose of pirbuterol to a client. The nurse would monitor for which side or adverse effect of this medication?

The nurse is reviewing the record of a client who arrives at the health care clinic. The nurse notes that irbesartan has been prescribed for the client. The nurse would suspect that the client has which condition?

The primary health care provider (PHCP) writes a prescription for atenolol for a client who was admitted to the hospital. The nurse contacts the PHCP to verify the prescription if which finding is noted in the assessment data?

The client has a prescription to receive pirbuterol 2 puffs and beclomethasone dipropionate 2 puffs by metered-dose inhaler. The nurse plans to give these medications in which way to ensure effectiveness?

The clinic nurse is providing instructions to a client with hypertension who will be taking captopril. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further instruction?

A client has been taking isoniazid for 2 months. The client complains to the nurse about numbness, paresthesias, and tingling in the extremities. The nurse interprets that the client is experiencing which problem?

A client with an exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has been on oral glucocorticoids and is currently being weaned to triamcinolone by inhalation. The nurse determines that the client understands the potential adverse effects to watch for during this medication change when the client states the need to report which signs and symptoms?