Pharmacology For Nurses
- 1.
A client has received 2 units of whole blood today following an episode of GI bleeding. Which of the following laboratory reports would the nurse monitor most closely?
- A.
Bleeding time
- B.
Platelets
- C.
White blood cells
- D.
Hemoglobin and hematocrit
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- 2.
The nurse is caring for a client receiving a blood transfusion who develops urticaria one-half hour after the transfusion has begun. What is the first action the nurse should take?
- A.
Take vital signs and observe for further deterioration
- B.
Slow the rate of infusion
- C.
Stop the infusion
- D.
Administer Benadryl and continue the infusion
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- 3.
A client is being maintained on heparin therapy for deep vein thrombosis. The nurse must closely monitor which of the following laboratory values?
- A.
Clotting time
- B.
Activated PTT
- C.
Platelet count
- D.
Bleeding time
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- 4.
A client is being discharged with a prescription for chlorpromazine (Thorazine). Before leaving for home, which of these findings should the nurse teach the client to report?
- A.
Dsypnea, nasal congestion
- B.
Abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea
- C.
Sore throat, fever
- D.
Change in libido, breast enlargement
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- 5.
While providing home care to a client with congestive heart failure, the nurse is asked how long diuretics must be taken. What is the nurse’s best response?
- A.
"Please talk to your health care provider about medications and treatments."
- B.
"The medication must be continued so the fluid problem is controlled."
- C.
"You will have to take this medication for about a year."
- D.
"As you urinate more, you will need less medication to control fluid."
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- 6.
Although nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen (Motrin) are beneficial in managing arthritis pain, the nurse should caution clients about which of the following common side effects?
- A.
Nystagmus
- B.
Constipation
- C.
Urinary incontinence
- D.
Occult bleeding
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- 7.
A parent asks the school nurse how to eliminate lice from their child. What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
- A.
Application of pediculicides
- B.
Wash the child's linen and clothing in a bleach solution
- C.
Apply warm soaks to the head twice daily
- D.
Cut the child's hair short to remove the nits
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- 8.
Why is it important for the nurse to monitor blood pressure in clients receiving antipsychotic drugs?
- A.
It will indicate the need to institute antiparkinsonian drugs
- B.
This provides information on the amount of sodium allowed in the diet
- C.
Most antipsychotic drugs cause elevated blood pressure
- D.
Orthostatic hypotension is a common side effect
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- 9.
The nurse receives an order to give a client iron by deep injection. The nurse know that the reason for this route is to
- A.
prevent the drug from tissue irritation
- B.
Provide more even distribution of the drug
- C.
Ensure that the entire dose of medication is given
- D.
enhance absorption of the medication
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