Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses Test 2

While caring for a client with a history of epilepsy, the nurse would expect which of the following medications to be included in the patient's treatment plan? Select all that apply.

The nurse recognizes that which of the following individuals will need to receive supplemental vitamin B₁₂ injections?

The nurse is providing care for a 92-year-old patient who has a standing order for Ambien (zolpidem) prn for insomnia. When providing the medication for the patient as requested, which of the following actions by the nurse is best?

The nurse recognizes which of the following individuals is at highest risk for developing orthostatic hypotension?

An infant being treated for colic was prescribed Mylicon (simethicone) drops and has returned to the clinic for follow-up evaluation. Which of the following nursing action has the highest priority?

The nurse is caring for a patient with multiple medications, including Sinemet (carbidopa/levodopa) QID. The nurse knows this medication is effective by which of the following signs or symptoms?

To monitor the peak efficacy after providing oral Dilaudid (hydromorphone) Immediate Release for a patient reporting pain ranked 6 out of 10 on a numeric pain scale. The patient should report some relief in pain at the peak action of the drug. Which of the following reflects the peak action of Dilaudid Immediate Release?

The nurse prepares to provide Zofran (ondansetron) in orally disintegrating tablet. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide?

The nurse receives a call from an 82-year-old patient with advanced prostate cancer who is being treated with Eligard (leuprolide) therapy. Which of the following statements requires immediate notification of the physician?

The nurse is counseling a patient who has been given a prescription for Imitrex (sumatriptan) for migraine headaches. Which of the following statements indicates teaching has been effective?

The nurse is caring for a patient who recently started taking Compro (prochlorperazine) 10 mg po QID. Which of the following symptoms would cause the nurse to contact the physician immediately?

The nurse would be most concerned if a patient taking phenobarbital reported daily consumption of which of the following?

The nurse is caring for a patient who has an order for Osmitrol (mannitol) 1 g/kg to be infused over an hour. Which of the following actions should the nurse take prior to administering the medication?

A nurse caring for a patient who's prescribed Inderal LA (propranolol) is being tapered off over a 2-wk period. The nurse would include which of the following statements in the patient teaching?

The nurse recognizes that the treatment plan for which of the following individuals would likely include Metamucil (psyllium)? Select all that apply.

Which of the following interventions would be helpful for a patient taking Claritin (loratadine) who complains of a dry mouth? Select all that apply.

A nurse caring for an individual with diabetes insipidus who is taking Vasostrict (vasopressin). Which of the following assessments would indicate treatment has been effective?

At a follow-up appointment at the urologist's office, the nurse is gathering data on a patient who takes VESIcare (solifenacin) for an overactive bladder. Which of the following statements would be most concerning to the nurse?

While caring for a patient who is taking Imodium (loperamide), the nurse would be most concerned by which of the following symptoms?

A nurse working at an adult care center for individuals with mental illness provides an individual with their dose of Risperdal (risperidone). The nurse should intervene if the client mixes the liquid medication with which of the following?