Which side effect is most commonly associated with opioid analgesics?

Which of the following is a primary indication for beta blocker therapy?

Which laboratory value should be closely monitored in a patient receiving warfarin therapy?

Which class of diuretics is most likely to cause hypokalemia?

Which of the following is a common adverse effect of fluoroquinolones?

Which NSAID is known for having the highest risk of gastrointestinal bleeding?

Which symptom should a nurse monitor for in a patient receiving opioid analgesics?

Which of the following is NOT an indication for beta blocker use?

Which test is used to monitor the effectiveness of heparin therapy?

A patient is prescribed a loop diuretic. Which electrolyte imbalance should the nurse monitor for?

Which of the following instructions should be given to a patient starting a thiazide diuretic?

A patient taking NSAIDs reports new onset of black, tarry stools. What is the most appropriate nursing action?

A patient on opioid analgesics becomes drowsy and difficult to arouse. What is the nurse’s priority action?

A patient is prescribed a beta blocker for hypertension. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?

A patient on warfarin therapy asks about dietary restrictions. Which food should the nurse advise the patient to consume consistently?

A patient is prescribed furosemide. Which instruction should the nurse include in the patient education?

A patient is prescribed ciprofloxacin. Which symptom should prompt the patient to contact their healthcare provider immediately?

A patient with a history of peptic ulcer disease is prescribed an NSAID. What is the most appropriate nursing intervention?

A patient on opioid therapy develops respiratory depression. Which medication should the nurse anticipate administering?

A patient with atrial fibrillation is started on warfarin. Which finding indicates the medication is effective?

A patient taking a loop diuretic reports muscle weakness and cramping. What is the most likely cause?

A patient with hypertension is prescribed a beta blocker. Which comorbidity would require the nurse to question the order?

A patient on heparin therapy develops a sudden drop in platelet count. What is the nurse’s priority action?

A patient is prescribed hydrochlorothiazide. Which laboratory value should the nurse monitor to prevent complications?

A patient with a history of deep vein thrombosis is prescribed warfarin. The patient’s INR is 5.0. What is the most appropriate nursing action?

A patient on opioid analgesics is at risk for falls. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate to reduce this risk?

A patient is prescribed a beta blocker and reports new onset of wheezing and shortness of breath. What should the nurse do first?

A patient on anticoagulant therapy is scheduled for surgery. What is the nurse’s priority action regarding the medication?

A patient taking a diuretic develops signs of dehydration. Which assessment finding supports this diagnosis?

Joshua is receiving furosemide and Digoxin, which laboratory data would be the most important to assess in planning the care for the client?

Which of the following is the most important physical assessment parameter the nurse would consider when assessing fluid and electrolyte imbalance?

Which of the following findings would the nurse expect to assess in a patient with hypokalemia?

The nurse is caring for a client with a blood K+ of 5.4 mEq/L. The nurse should monitor for which of the following manifestations?

A patient with a low normal potassium level has 40 mg IV furosemide due, what should the nurse do?

A patient's K+ is 6.4, what should the nurse do first?

Which of the following is an anticoagulant medication?

Which of the following medications is a beta blocker?

Which class of medications is commonly used to prevent blood clots?

A patient who has been taking a thiazide diuretic is hypokalemic. The nurse should instruct the patient to increase dietary intake of which foods?

A geriatric patient with a history of kidney disease develops increasing bilateral edema in the legs and feet. The health care provider has ordered a potassium-sparing diuretic. Select the diurectic action of this medication.

When administering loop diuretic, what electrolyte replacement should be supplemented?

Which medication is a potassium-sparing diuretic?

The nurse has provided patient teaching about potassium-sparing diuretic therapy. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?

Which patient assessment would alert the nurse to withhold a loop diuretic?

Beta blockers can mask which condition?

A patient with which condition should avoid non-selective beta blockers?

A 56 year old male patient is prescribed Ciprofloxacin, a quinolone, for a complicated UTI. The nurse reviews patient education, which includes the following: