practice problems Flashcards
The client is prescribed Hydrochlorothiazide. The nurse recognizes that the client needs further teaching when…
A) The patient avoids fruits and vegetables such as bananas.
B) The patient eats breakfast before taking meds
C) The patient gets out of bed slowly
D) A diabetic patient checks their blood glucose more frequently.
The client is prescribed Acetylcysteine. The nurse preceptor recognizes that the new nurse needs further teaching when…
A) The medication is administered for an aspirin overdose.
B) A bronchodilator is given 5 minutes before the mucolytic
C) The patient mucous is more liquidity and loose.
D) The medication is diluted in soda before administration.
The client is prescribed Spironolactone. The nurse recognizes that the client needs further teaching when…
A) The patient uses sunscreen and wear sunglasses.
B) The patient continues to eat fruits, veggies, and potatoes.
C) The patient monitors their glucose levels more often.
D) The patient takes in the morning.
The patient is prescribed Montelukast. The nurse recognizes the patient understands the drug when…
A) The patient uses this drug for acute asthmatic attack only..
B) The patient drinks green tea
C) The patient takes Aspirin or other NSAIDs with this medication
D) This medication is only used for the prevention of allergic reactions and asthma attacks.
The client is prescribed hydrochorothiazide. The nurse recognizes that the client needs further teaching when…
A) I will stay on my low sodium diet.
B) I will take my potassium supplement daily.
C) I will take this medication in the morning.
D) I will slowly get up out of my chair to stand.
The client is prescribed oxymetazoline HCL. The nurse recognizes that the client needs further teaching when…
A) I can use this drug for however long my nasal congestion lasts.
B) I cannot use this medication since I have hyperthyroidism condition.
C) I need to increase my fluid intake.
D) I need to use this medication with caution since I am a diabetic.
Pt is prescribed furosemide. The nurse recognizes they need further teaching when…
A) I’ll take this at night before bed.
B) I’ve been taking this with breakfast
C) I lay down when I feel dizzy
D) My urine output has increased
The client is prescribed fluticasone/salmeterol. The nurse recognizes that the client needs further teaching when…
A) I’ll take this in the morning.
B) My tongue is white due to dehydration.
C) Headache is expected.
D) I should attempt to urinate prior to taking medicine.
The client is prescribed Tiotropium. The nurse recognizes that the client needs further teaching when …
A) The client will use this drug for acute asthma attacks.
B) The client should not smoke while on this medication.
C) When patient should be aware of taking OTC.
D) When patient should take this medication after meals.
The client is prescribed Guaifenesin. The nurse recognizes that the client understands the drug when…
A) Keeps adequate fluid intake.
B) Blood in sputum is normal side effect.
C) It is ok if cough lasts longer than a week.
D) If patient mentions productive cough is best lying down.
The client is prescribed Dextromethorphan. The nurse recognizes that the client needs further teaching when…
A) I will drink adequate amounts of water.
B) I will take this medication at night.
C) I will take in the morning due to insomnia.
D) If my mucus turns yellow/green, I will contact my health care provider.
The client is prescribed Loratadine. The nurse recognizes that the client needs further teaching when they state…
A) An increase in itchiness is normal
B) I need to report if my heart rate increases
C) I need to inform the physician about my glaucoma
D) I should be able to drive
The client is prescribed Valsartan. The nurse recognizes that the client needs further teaching when…
A) The client must raise slowly
B) The client can abruptly stop taking this medication
C) The client must avoid potassium rich foods
D) The patient must report any occurrence of bleeding.
The client is prescribed Oxymetazoline. The nurse recognizes that the client needs further teaching when…
A) The client can take their anti-hypertension medication
B) Limit use of nasal spray to less than 3 days
C) Client takes this medication for nasal congestion.
D) Client should have their blood glucose checked
The client is prescribed Lisinopril. The nurse recognizes that the client needs further teaching when..
A) The client must increase their potassium diet.
B) That he needs to change positions slowly
C) I may get headaches from this medication.
D) I’m taking this med for my hypertension.
The client is prescribed Fluticasone. The nurse recognizes that the client understands the drug when…
A) You can rub the tip of the inhaler on your septum
B) I can break the capsule and pour it in my tea for easier absorption.
C) This drug takes 1-4 weeks to take effect and you must use five sprays daily.
D) Abuse can cause rebound vasodilation.
The client is prescribed Lisinopril. The nurse recognizes that the client needs further teaching when…
A) I will continue taking lisinopril with spironolactone
B) I will rise slowly to avoid orthostatic hypotension
C) I wont stop abruptly because rebound can happen
D) I will notify my physician if I develop a nagging cough
The client is prescribed Fluticasone. The nurse recognizes that the client understands…
A) To taper drug use to 1 spray if symptoms decrease
B) Notify physician experience candidiasis
C) Report headaches and GI distress is normal
D) Patient takes it on empty stomach
A client is prescribed Pseudophedrine. The nurse recognizes that the client needs further teaching when…
A) I understand that this medication decreases the therapeutic effect of Metoprolol.
B) I can continue to drink 3 cups of coffee.
C) I can take this medication if my BP is 120/70
D) I can take this for 3 days
A client is prescribed Nifedipine. The nurse recognizes that the client understands the drug when…
A) I can take this if my heart rate is 59
B) I can take this medication if my BP is 90/60
C) I understand that I should rise slowly
D) I can take this medication with my Metoprolol
The patient is prescribed Propranolol. The nurse recognizes that the patient needs further teaching when…
A) I do not have to worry about my COPD.
B) I cannot abruptly stop taking this drug
C) I know that this can lower my blood sugar
D) This drug lowers my heart rate
The patient is prescribed Tiotropium. The nurse recognizes that the patient needs further teaching when…
A) I know that I have to take this at the same time each day
B) This drug will no affect my treatment for glaucoma
C) This drug can cause cardiac dysrhythmias
D) I know I have to monitor my blood sugar
The client is prescribed Mannitol. The nurse recognizes that the client needs further teaching when…
A) The patient understands decrease food rich in potassium
B) The therapeutic response is to decrease cranial pressure
C) The patient increase diary product
D) The patient has adequate urine output
The client is prescribed Albuterol. The nurse recognizes that the client understands the drug when they state…
A) I will monitor my heart rate while taking the drug
B) I will need to decrease my potassium intake.
C) I will notify the health care provider of suicidal thought
D) I will take my Metoprolol during my treatment
The client is prescribed Diphenhydramine. The nurse recognizes that the client needs further teaching when…
A) I should avoid taking this medication with alcohol
B) I can take this medication to reduce my fever at night
C) I will not take this medication while breast feeding
D) I can take this medication prior to bedtime
The client is prescribed NPH insulin. The nurse recognizes that the client understands when…
A) I will continue using my Fluticasone
B) I will administer glucagon when my blood sugar is less than 70
C) My levothyroxine will decrease my blood sugar
D) I will stop taking this medication abruptly
The client is prescribed Levothyroxine sodium. The nurse recognizes the drug to drug interaction is…
A) When taken with an anticoagulant the effect decreases the drug
B) When taken with beta blocker it increases the effect of the drug
C) When taken with insulin it decreases the antidiabetic effect
D) When taken with adrenergic agonist it will decrease cardiac insufficiency.
