Cardiac Glycosides And Diuretics
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The following 10 point quiz is a brief assessment of this weeks content. The quiz follows NCLEX format and provides rationale for the correct response. You will have 30 minutes to complete the quiz. Refer to calendar for quiz date(s) availability. Refer to syllabus for point distribution.
- 1.
- A.
High fiber cereals
- B.
Canned fruits
- C.
Spicy foods
- D.
Cooked vegetables
- 2.
- A.
Palpate pedal pulses for quality and strength
- B.
Monitor renal function lab values
- C.
Auscultate the apical pulse for one full minute
- D.
Assess serum potassium levels
- 3.
- 4.
- A.
Heart Failure
- B.
Renal Failure
- C.
Parkinson's disease
- D.
Dementia
- 5.
- 6.
- A.
Dose should be omitted only for that day.
- B.
Client needs a dose of potassium before receiving digoxin.
- C.
Dose should be withheld and the healthcare provider notified.
- D.
Dose should be administered as ordered.
- 7.
- A.
Vitamin C
- B.
Warfarin
- C.
Penicillins
- D.
NSAID's
- 8.When a patient is receiving diuretic therapy, which of the following would best reflect the patient's fluid volume?
- A.
Blood pressure and pulse
- B.
Serum potassium and sodium levels
- C.
Intake, output, and daily weights
- D.
Measurements of abdominal girth and calf circumference
- 9.While preparing a patient for discharge, which of the following statements should the nurse include in instructions regarding his new prescription for furosemide (Lasix)?
- A.
"Be sure to change your position slowly and rise slowly after sitting or lying to prevent dizziness and possible fainting."
- B.
"Avoid foods high in potassium, such as bananas, oranges, fresh vegetables and dates."
- C.
"If you experience weight gain such as 5 or more pounds a week, be sure to tell your physician during your next routine visit."
- D.
"Keep a monthly journal or log of your weight."
- 10.
- A.
Pupil response
- B.
Pulse rate
- C.
State of orientation
- D.
Increased muscle rigidity
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