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PHARMACOLOGY CMS EXAM 2024 -2025 WITH ACTUAL CORRECT QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED DETAILED ANSWERS |FREQUENTLY TESTED QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS |ALREADY GRADED A+|NEWEST|GUARANTEED PASS |LATEST UPDATEPHARMACOLOGY CMS EXAM 2024 -2025 WITH ACTUAL CORRECT QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED DETAILED ANSWERS |FREQUENTLY TESTED QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS |ALREADY GRADED A+|NEWEST|GUARANTEED PASS |LATEST UPDATE
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A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following arthroscopy and reports a pain level of 6 on a scale of O to 10 after receiving ketorolac 1 hr ago. Which of the following actions should the nursetake?
Tell the client they can have another dose of ketorolac in 3 hr. Document that the client is exhibiting drug-seeking behaviors. Administer oxycodone 5 mg or ally. Give acetaminophen 650 mg rectally. Administer oxycodone 5 mg or ally. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for verapamil PO. Which of the following beverages shoold the nursirecommend avoiding while taking this medication?
Apple juice whole milk Lemonade Grapefruit Juice Grapefruit Juice
A nurse is caring for a client who has hyperlipidemia and has been taking rosuvastatin for the past year. The client tells the nurse he has been experiencing muscle tenderness. Which of the followinglaboratory values should the nurse review?
Serum potassium White blood cells Creatine kinase T3 and T Serum potassium A nurse is caring for a client who has been taking epoetin alfa for 3 months. Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse monitor to determine the effectiveness of the medication? T Hgb AST Troponin Hgb A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the family of a client who has a new prescription for donepezil.Which of the following therapeutic effects should the nurse inform the family to expect?
Decreased incidence of seizures Improved cognitive function Decreased urinary output Improved pulmonary function Improved cognitive function A nurse is collecting a medication history from the parent of a preschooler who comes to the clinic for routine immunizations. For which of thefollowing findings should the nurse withhold the varicella immunization?
A pregnant parent Taking acetaminophen for mild discomfort
An allergy to eggs Receiving treatment for leukemia Receiving treatment for leukemia A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has diabetes mellitus and takes insulin glargine andinsulin aspart. Which of the following actions indicates that the client understands the instructions?
The client administers insulin aspart 30 min before breakfast. The client administers insulin glargine at the same time every day. The client mixes insulin aspart and insulin glargine in the same syringe.
The client stores open vials of insulin glargine at room temperature for 60 days. The client stores open vials of insulin glargine at room temperature for 60 days. A nurse who is preparing to administer medications to a client is unfamiliar with a medication that theclient takes at home. Which of the following resources should the nurse consult?
Nursing team member The clients family Nursing drug guide Pharmaceutical sales representative Nursing drug guide A nurse is reviewing the laboratory values of a client who is taking warfarin for treatment of deep-vein thrombosis. Which of the followingfindings should indicate to the nurse that the medication is effective?
HbA1C 6. INR 2. apTT 40 seconds Platelets 200,000/mm?
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for phenytoin. Which of thefollowing findings should the nurse include as an adverse effect of phenytoin?
Gingival hyperplasia Hypertension Tinnitus Diarrhea Gingival hyperplasia A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse about the administration of metoprolol. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a contraindication for this medication? Benign prostatic hyperplasia Migraine headaches Hypertension Sinus bradycardia Sinus bradycardia A nurse is caring for a client receiving gentamicin. For which of the following should the nurse monitorthe client?
Photophobia Tachycardia Polyuria Tinnitus Tinnitus A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a client. Which of the following client identifiers should the nurse use to verify that the correct client is receiving the medication? (Select all that apply.) Room number Date of birth
Name Facility Identification number Physical location Date of birth Name A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a new prescription for warfarin. Which of the followingmedications in the client's history should the nurse report to the provider?
Enalapril Aspirin Hydrochlorothiazide Digoxin Aspirin A nurse is caring for a client who has suspected acute opioid toxicity. Which of the following data should the nurse collect first? Level of consciousness Respiratory rate Heart rate blood pressure Respiratory rate A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for nitroglycerin. Which of thefollowing statements indicates an understanding of the instructions? I will wait 48 hours between applications." I will wear the patch for 12 hours per day." I will place the patch on the outside of either arm.
I will apply the patch when I have chest pain. I will apply the patch when I have chest pain. A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin to a client. For which of the following findings should thenurse withhold the medication?
Apical pulse 54/min 8P 179/89 mm Hg Temperature 37.8° C (100° F) Respiratory rate 14/min Apical pulse 54/min A nurse is preparing to insert a miconazole vaginal suppository for a client who has vulvovaginal candidiasis. Which of the following actions is appropriate for inserting this medication? Insert the suppository along the posterior wall of the vaginal canal. Put on sterie gloves before handing he suppository. Assist the client to a left lateral position. Apply a light coating of petroleum jelly to the suppository. Put on sterile gloves before handing he suppository. A nurse is preparing to administer a client's daily dose of alendronate. Which of the following actionsshould the nurse plan to take?
Keep the client upright for 30 min after administration. Check the dient's blood pressure 30 min after administration. Administer the medication with food. Administer the medication in the evening. Keep the client upright for 30 min after administration A nurse is reinforcing teaching about the PLEDGE program with a female client who has a newprescription for isotretinoin. The nurse should tell the client that which of the following is a requirement of the program?
Female clients must have a nezative mammogram prior to beginning therapy Clients must have a Papanicolaou test every 6 months during treatment. Clients must begin a daily supplement of vitamin A for 1 month prior to initiating therapy. Sexually active female clients must use two forms of birth control during treatment. Sexually active female clients must use two forms of birth control during treatment A nurse is collecting data from a client who reports nausea and has vomited clear emesis. Which of thefollowing medications should the nurse administer?
Meperidine Naloxone Promethazine Diazepam Meperidine A nurse is collecting data on a client prior to administering digoxin. For which of the following findings should the nurse withhold the medication? Respiratory rate 22/min Apical pulse 52/min Temperature 38° C (100.4° F) BP 105/60 mm Mg Apical pulse 52/min A nurse is collecting data from a client who has been taking diazepam several times per day but recentlyran out of the medication. Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as a manifestation of withdrawal from diazepam? Tremors Drowsiness Hypotension
Anorexia Tremors A nurse is collecting data from a client who is taking chlorpromazine. Which of the following is thehighest priority finding?
Photophobia Sedation Dry mouth Headache Sedation A nurse is monitoring a client following the administration of an oral glucose solution for the treatment of hypoglycemia. Which of the following findings indicates that the client is continuing to experiencehypoglycemia?
Bradycardia Diaphoresis Kussmaul respirations Polyuria Diaphoresis A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the family of a client who is to start therapy with risperidone. Whichof the following therapeutic effects Should the nurse instruct the family to expect?
Reduced seizure activity Increased muscle strength Improved social interaction Decreased fatigue Improved social interaction A nurse is administering regular insulin 10 units and NPH insulin 15 units in one syringe to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
insert the needle at a 15° angle to the skin Administer the medication into the vasts lateralis muscle Use a 3 mL syringe Draw the regular insulin into the syringe first. Draw the regular insulin into the syringe first. A nurse administered a dose of almotriptan to a client 30 min ago. Which of the following statements bythe client indicates the medication is effective?
My headache pain has decreased." I am not coughing as much as i was before." My hand tremors are slower now." I am no longer agitated. My hand tremors are slower now." A nurse is collecting data from a client who received diphenhydramine for insomnia. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an idiosyncratic reaction? Nausea Dizziness Dry mouth Agitation Dry mouth A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse about age-related changes that affectmedication administration for older adult clients. Which of the following information should the nurse include? Renal excretion time slows for medication. Gastric emptying rate increases. Hepatic enzymes process medications more rapidly.
Brain receptors become less sensitive to medications. Renal excretion time slows for medication. A nurse is caring for a client who has chronic hypertension. The client's morning vital signs include BP140/80 mm Hg, heart rate 54/min, and respiratory rate 18/min. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to withhold? Aspirin Lisinopril Atenolol Hydrochlorothiazide Atenolol A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving ampicillin via intermittent IV bolus. The client beginswheezing. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Prepare for administration of epinephrine. Notify the provider. Document the client's vital signs. Discontinue the medication. Discontinue the medication. A nurse is caring for a client who started taking amitriptyline 6 days ago. The client reports that the medication is not helping, Which of thefollowing responses should the nurse make?
"You will need to take this medication on an empty stomach for it to be more effective." *I will ask your provider to increase the dose of the medication." *I will inform your provider so she can prescribe a different medication." You will need to wait a couple of weeks to feel the therapeutic effect of the medication." You will need to wait a couple of weeks to feel the therapeutic effect of the medication." A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a continuous IV of heparin. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor?
Ecchymosis Hypotension weight loss Blurred vision Ecchymosis A nurse is collecting data from a client who has taken an overdose of oxycodone. Which of the followingfindings should the nurse expect?
Tachycardia Dilated pupils sedation Tachypnea Tachycardia A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who had a recent myocardial infarction and has a new prescription for low-dose aspirin therapy.Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
"Chew the enteric-coated tablet before swallowing." "ibuprofen can decrease the effectiveness of this medication." Take the medication 1 hour before meals." "Take the medication with a sip of water." "Take the medication with a sip of water." A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving heparin therapy. If the client requires a reversal of the effects of heparin, which of the followingmedications should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe?
vitamin B Atropine Protamine
vitamin K Protamine A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who is receiving morphine via a continuous epidural infusion.Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider immediately?
Facial flushing Blood pressure 88/56 mm Hg Respiratory rate 10/min Constipation Respiratory rate 10/min A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a client through an enteral feeding tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Pinch the tube while connecting the syringe to it. Combine crushed medications together in a single syringe. Flush the tube with normal saline following medication administration. Elevate the head of the client's bed to 10°. Pinch the tube while connecting the syringe to it. A nurse is preparing to administer an IM injection to a client who has gonorrhea. Which of the followingactions should the nurse take?
Administer the medication with a 27-gauge ½-Inch needle. Use the Z-track technique to administer the medication. Give the medication without aspirating prior to injection. inject the medication at least 5 cm (2 In 1om the umbilicus. Administer the medication with a 27-gauge ½-Inch needle. A nurse is preparing to administer the hepatitis B vaccine IM to a 2-month-old infant. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Administer the vaccine at a rate of 1 mL per 5 seconds.
inject the vaccine using a 1:5-Inch needle. Administer the vaccine In the vasts lateralis. Insert the needle at a 45° angle. Administer the vaccine In the vasts lateralis. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for prednisone to treatrheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following statements should indicate to the nurse that the client understands the teaching? "I should watch for weight loss." "I should increase the sodium in my diet." "I wil take this medication on an empty stomach. I will report a sore throat to my provider." I will report a sore throat to my provider." A nurse is reinforcing teaching about the rights of medication administration to a newly licensed nurse.The nurse should include which of the following as rights of medication administration? (Select all that apply.) Right medication Right time Right documentation Right dose Right room Right medication Right time Right dose A nurse is preparing to administer an antibiotic via intermittent IV bolus for a client who has acontinuous IV infusion. Which of the following steps should the nurse take first?
Connect the tubing of the medication bag to the primary tubing. Hang the antibiotic medication bag above the level of the primary infusion. wipe the connection port of the primary IV tubing with an antiseptic swab. Check the IV site for signs of infiltration. Check the IV site for signs of infiltration. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a prescription for omeprazole. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Take this medication 1 hour after a meal." "Chew the medication well before swallowing "Increase your intake of vitamin C while taking this medication." "Notify your provider if you develop diarrhea. "Notify your provider if you develop diarrhea. A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has a new prescription for celecoxib to treat osteoarthritis. Which of the following should the nurse recognize as a contraindication for thismedication?
Penicillin allergy Concurrent use of calcium supplements Sulfonamide allergy concurrent use of chondroitin Concurrent use of calcium supplements A nurse is preparing to administer an insulin injection for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Rapidly inject the insulin using a 20-gauge 1-Inch needle. Slowly inject the insulin using the Z-track method. Administer the insulin using a tuberculin syringe at a 15° angle.
insert the needle into the right thigh at a 90° angle. Rapidly inject the insulin using a 20-gauge 1-Inch needle. A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for morphine 4 mg IM stat. The medication isdispensed in a 5 mg/mL prefilled syringe. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Discard the excess medication with a second nurse as a witness. Inject the prescribed dose and save the rest for a later use. Dispose of the excess medication in the sharps container. Give the full contents of the prefilled syringe Discard the excess medication with a second nurse as a witness A nurse working in an urgent care clinic is collecting data from a client who takes montelukast. Which of the following is an expected therapeutic effect of this medication? Increased WBC count Reduced bronchial inflammation Improved peripheral vasodilation Neutralized gastric acid Improved peripheral vasodilation A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for furosemide. Which of thefollowing should the nurse include as an adverse effect of the medication that the client should report to the provider? Leg cramps Anxiety increased blood pressure Visual disturbances Leg cramps A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of schizophrenia. Which of the followingmedications should the nurse expect to administer?
Risperidone Fenofibrate Levodopa Baciofen Risperidone A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who has a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus and a prescription for exenatide. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include inthe teaching?
"Contact the provider if you experience unexplained muscle pain." Discard excess medication after 60 days. inject the medication into the subcutaneous tissue of your abdomen." Take the medication at bedtime. "inject the medication into the subcutaneous tissue of your abdomen" A nurse is reviewing the laboratory values of a client who is taking atorvastatin. The nurse should identify that a change in which of the following laboratory values indicates an adverse effect of themedication?
Creatine kinase Albumin Sodium Platelets Creatine kinase A nurse is reinforcing teaching about the varicella vaccine with the guardian of a toddler. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? "The first dose of this vaccine is given after the child is 3 years old." "This vaccine is contraindicated for children who are allergic to eggs." "The vaccine should be avoided in children who have leukemia.
Give your child three doses of aspirin following administration of this vaccine" "The vaccine should be avoided in children who have leukemia A nurse is preparing to mix PH insulin and regular insulin for administration. Which of the followingactions should the nurse take?
Inject air into each vial Withdraw the PH insulin first Shake the regular insulin vial use a tuberculin syringe. Inject air into each vial A nurse is monitoring a client who recently began taking lisinopril for hypertension. The nurse should identify that which of the following findings is an adverse effect of the medication to report to theprovider?
Tinnitus Urinary retention Persistent cough Rhinorrhea Persistent cough A nurse is caring for a client who has cystic fibrosis. The client is taking pancrelipase and has a new onset of steatorrhea. Which of the following statements should the nurse make? You should chew the medication completely." You should take this medication with food. you need to increase the fat intake In your diet." you are experiencing an adverse reaction to the medication." you need to increase the fat intake In your diet." A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a prescription for timolol ophthalmic solution totreat glaucoma. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
I will instill the medication directly over my cornea." I will lift my upper lid before placing the medication in my eye." I will squeeze my eye tightly for 30 seconds after Instilling the medication." "I will apply pressure to the side of my nose after instilling the medication." "I will apply pressure to the side of my nose after instilling the medication A nurse is reviewing a client's 0800 Laboratory values at 1100. The nurse notes that the client receivedheparin at 1100. Which of the following laboratory values warrants an incident report?
aPTT 90 seconds A nurse is caring for a client who develops an anaphylactic reaction to IV antibiotic administration. After assessing a client's respiratory status and stopping the medication infusion, which of the followingactions should the nurse take next?
Administer Epinephrine IM A nurse is caring for a client who is taking triamterene. For which of the following laboratory values should the nurse withhold the medication? Potassium 5.3 mEq/ L A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin orally to a client. Identify the sequence of steps the nurseshould take. (Move the steps into the box on the right, placing them in the order of performance. Use all the steps) Obtain the client's apical heart rate Remove the medication from the dispensing systemOpen the medication package Compare the client's wristband to the medication administration recordDocument administration of the medication
A nurse is reviewing the list of current medications for a client who is to start a new prescription forcarbamazepine. The nurse should identify which of the following medications interacts with carbamazepine? estrogen-containing contraceptives A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for clozapine. Which of thefollowing statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Notify your provider if you develop a fever while taking this medication"you should have your WBC monitor every week
A nurse is reviewing the medication list of a client who has erectile dysfunction and is requesting for prescription for sildenafil. the nurse should identify which of the following medications is acontraindication for receiving medication?
nitroglycerin A nurse in a medical surgical unit is preparing to administer an influenza vaccine to a client. The client tells the nurse I no longer want this vaccine. Which of the following responses should the nurse make? the influenza vaccine this strongly and coverage but I understand you would like to decline right now A nurse is discussing adverse reactions to pain medications in older adults clients with a newly licensednurse. Which of the following findings should the nurse include as risk factors for an adverse drug reaction? select all that applies multiple health problems decrease percentage of body fatdecreased renal function
A nurse is reviewing a client's medical record before administering acetaminophen 650 mg by mouthevery 6 hours. Which of the following findings indicate a need for the nurse to notify the provider?
history of alcohol use disorder a nurse is caring for a client who has hyponatremia and is receiving an infusion of a prescribed hypertonic solution. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the treatment iseffective?
improve cognition A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who is receiving genital medicine for Staphylococcus. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to there immediately? fasting blood glucose 130 mg A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who is receiving Heparin by continuous IV infusion.Which of the following Results indicates the nurse should decrease the infusion rate?
aPTT 90 sec The nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes mellitus and is taking Pioglitazone. The nurse should plan to monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects? orthostatic hypotension A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving ceftriaxone intravenously. Which of the followingmanifestations should the nurse identify as an allergic reaction?
Hypotension
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who received a dose of sodium polystyrene sulfonate. Which of the following findings should a nurse identify as an indication that the medicationhas been effective?
calcium 8 mg- under normal rangepotassium 4.6 meq- in normal range
A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and is taking hydrochlorothiazide. The nurse shouldmonitor the client for which of the following manifestations has an adverse effect of the medication?
hypokalemia A nurse recently administered filgrastim intravenously to a client who has cancer and is receiving cytotoxic chemotherapy. For which of the following data, discovered after the medication wasadministered, should the nurse file an incident report?
The medication vial sat at room temperature for 2 hours before it was administered. A nurse in a provider's office is assessing a client who has hypothyroidism and has been taking levothyroxine for 2 months. Which of the following statements by the client indicate a therapeuticresponse to the medication?
I have noticed I'm not as cold as I used to be a nurse is receiving the laboratory results of a client who has rheumatoid arthritis and a prescription for cyclosporine. The nurse should report which of the following laboratory results of the provider? creatinine 2.8 mg A nurse is teaching a newly-licensed nurse about expired medication. Which of the followinginstructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
return the medication to the pharmacy a nurse is administering naloxone to a client who has developed an adverse reaction to Morphine. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as a therapeutic effect of naloxone? increased respiratory rate a nurse is preparing to administer Heparin subcutaneously to a client. Which of the following should thenurse plan to minimize bleeding following the injection?
grasp skin between thumb and forefinger throughout the injection A nurse is caring for an older adult client who is taking Prednisone for long term treatment for rheumatoid arthritis. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse reactions tothe drug?
bone loss A nurse is interviewing a client who reports a desire to quit smoking. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe?
bupropion A nurse is teaching a client about self-administration of an enoxaparin. Which of the followinginstructions should the nurse include to select all that applies?
alternate the injection site between the sides of the abdomengrasp the skin between the thumb and forefinger while injecting the medication insert the entire length of the needle into the skin during injection a nurse is assessing a client who is in septic shock and is receiving dopamine by continuous IV infusion. Which of the following findings indicates that the nurse should increase the rate of the infusion? headache A nurse is reviewing the laboratory report of a client who has bipolar disorder prior to theadministration of lithium carbonate. The client's lithium level is 2.6 meq. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? prepare the client for hemodialysis A nurse is interviewing a client who was newly admitted prior to administering medication. The clienttells the nurse, " I forgot to tell the doctor I like albuterol for asthma". for which of the following medications should the nurse withhold the dose and notify the provider? propranolol A nurse is teaching a client who is to start taking clopidogrel. the nurse should instruct the client toMonitor and Report which of the following adverse effects of the medication?
blurred vision A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for paroxetine. the nurse should instruct the client to monitor which of the following adverse effects? Drowsiness A nurse is administering ferrous sulfate elixir to a client who has iron deficiency anemia. Which of thefollowing actions should the nurse take?
administer the medication through a straw A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving Total parenteral Nutrition. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? monitor the client's weight daily a nurse is assessing a client who has hypermagnesemia. Which of the following medications should thenurse prepare to administer?
calcium gluconate a nurse is caring for a client who is receiving hospice care and has a prescription for fentanyl buccal film. Which of the following methods should the nurse use to administer this medication?
insert the medication against the mucosal membrane of the cheek A client who has Graves disease is prescribed methimazole. Which of the following effects should thenurse expect to see after the clients take the medication after 2 months?
increase sleeping A nurse is assessing a client who has Graves disease and is taking methimazole. Which of the following findings indicate that the client needs a lower dose of the medication? exophthalmos A nurse is planning to administer a controlled substance to a client who is experiencing pain. Which ofthe following actions should the nurse plan to take first?
Identify the client using two identifiers a nurse accidentally administers the medication Metformin instead of metoprolol to a client which of the following actions should the nurse take? check the client's glucose level A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who is prescribed spironolactone. Which of thefollowing statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
I will limit potassium rich foods in my diet A nurse is caring for a client who has a major depression and a new prescription for citalopram. Which of the following adverse effects is the nurse to report to the provider? confusion A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has gastric ulcer and a new prescription for ranitidine.Which of the following statements does the client indicate an understanding of the teaching?
I should not take in and Anti Acid within 1 hour of taking his medication A nurse is preparing to administer amphotericin B lipid complex via intermittent IV bolus to a client who has infected endocarditis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? administer the medication over 2 hours a nurse is preparing to administer insulin to a client who has diabetes mellitus. The client has aprescription for regular insulin for you and NPH insulin 12 units subsequent oenis identify the steps the nurse should take when mixing the two types of insulin. inject 12 unit of air into the NPH insulin vial A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has diabetes mellitus and is taking Glipizide.Which of the following values indicate the client is adhering to the treatment plan?
hba1c 6.8%
a nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for Total parenteral Nutrition. Which of the following routes of administration should the nurse use? intravenous a nurse is reviewing the medical history of a client prior to the medication administration and knows ahistory of anaphylactic reaction to penicillin. The nurse should identify which of the following medications is a contraindication for this medication? ceftriaxone A nurse is assessing a client who has been taking lithium for one year. Which of the following clientreports is the nurse's priority?
mild thirst a nurse is caring for a client who reports taking Propranolol for several years but has recently stopped for financial reasons the nurse should assess the client for which of the following findings tachycardia a nurse is caring for a client who has cancer and reports moderate pain. Which of the followingmedications should the nurse expect to administer?
ibuprofen a nurse is teaching a client who has pernicious anemia to self-administer nasal cyanocobalamin. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? administer the medication into one nostril once per week A nurse is teaching a client who has a prescription for ferrous gluconate. Which of the followingstatements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
I should stay upright for 15 minutes after taking this medication. A nurse is providing teaching about the adverse effect of ergotamine to a client who has migraine headaches. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse include in the teaching? paresthesia A nurse is preparing to administer medication to a client and discover a medication error. The nurseshould recognize which of the following staff members is responsible for completing an incident report?
the nurse who identifies the error a nurse is providing discharge about warfarin to a client who has deep vein thrombosis the nurse should instruct the client to obtain which of the following laboratory result test monthly questioN aptt
a nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of benign prostate hypertrophy and a prescription for doxazosin. The client tells me I do not want to take this medication. I would prefer natural therapy.Which of the following supplements should the nurse suggest to discuss with the provider question
saw palmetto a nurse realized that they failed to administer medication that was due 4 hours ago to a client. Which of the following should the nurse do first? File an incident report A nurse is initiating IV therapy for a client who has right-sided mastectomy. And which of the followinglocations should the nurse place a catheter?
Left arm A nurse is planning care for a group of clients. Which of the following medications should be monitored by the nurse for hearing loss related to the medication interaction? furosemide and and amikacin A nurse is caring for a client who received neostigmine 1 hour ago and it is experiencing a muscarinicresponse. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Excessive salivation A nurse is teaching a client who has active pulmonary tuberculosis about management of medication for the disease. Which of the following statement is appropriate for the nurse to take you will need to take two or more medication to treat your disease A nurse is reviewing agency protocol prior to administering epoetin alfa to a client who has chronickidney disease. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Discard the vial of the medication if the solution is cloudy A nurse is assessing a Client who is receiving penicillin IV. For which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider as a manifestation of anaphylaxis? wheezing A nurse in the emergency department is admitting a client who has diabetes ketoacidosis and a bloodglucose level of 800 mg. Which of the following interventions should the nurse initiate first?
0.9% sodium chloride 15 ML A nurse is assessing a client who has asthma and a prescription for albuterol. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects? tachycardia a nurse is preparing to administer medication to a group of clients. Which of the following prescriptionsshould the nurse clarify with the provider before administering?
warfarin 100 units subcutaneously daily a nurse is preparing to administer Propranolol to a client which of the following should the nurse assessprior to administering?
heart rate A nurse is planning care for a client who has a prescription for erythromycin lactobionate IV bolus. Which of the following should the nurse include in the plan of care? monitor the client for hearing loss A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving Heparin therapy for deep vein thrombosis. Which of thefollowing findings should the nurse indicate to the nurse that the therapy is effective?
Platelets within the expected reference range A nurse is teaching a client who has multiple allergies about using epinephrine auto-injector. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? administer the medication through clothing if necessary A nurse is completing medication reconciliation for a client prior to their transfer to a rehabilitationfacility. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
include the medication the client received during surgery on the client's medication list nurse is assessing a client who is receiving intravenous therapy. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as a manifestation of fluid volume excess? Distended neck vein A nurse is caring for a client who has hyponatremia and is receiving an infusion of a prescribedhypertonic solution. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the treatment is effective? Improved cognition A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for a nitroglycerin transdermal patch. Which ofthe following instructions should the nurse include?
Remove the patch prior to going to bed nurse is reviewing he laboratory results of a client who has a prescription for sodium polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate) every 6 hr. which of the following should the nurse report to the provider? Potassium 5.2 mEq/L A nurse is caring for a client who has tuberculosis and is taking isoniazid and rifampin. Which of thefollowing outcomes indicates that the client is adhering to the medication regimen?
The client has a negative sputum culture