Exam 2: Detecting and Managing Adverse Drug Reactions

While in the recovery room,the nurse cares for a post-anesthesia patient who reports severe nausea.The nurse would most likely request an order for which of the following medications?

Which of the following lab values should be followed periodically for a patient taking Paxil (paroxetine)?

While caring for a client who reports taking Prilosec (omeprazole),the nurse recognizes the need for further teaching if the client also reports taking which of the following? Select all that apply.

A nurse caring for a patient with non-Hodgkin lymphoma prepares to provide Leukine (sargramostim).Which of the following will indicate successful response to the medication?

A nurse is counseling the parent of a 3-year-old child with chronic ear infections and fluid in the ears.The physician recommends Silfedrine Children's (pseudoephedrine)as a decongestant.Which of the following statements indicate that teaching has been effective? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a patient receiving chemotherapy that includes ifosfamide 1.2 g/m² and mesna;20% of the mesna dose is to be given via IV at the same time as the ifosfamide;repeat 4 hr and 8 hr later.The patient's body surface area is 2 m².The nurse anticipates that the pharmacy will supply a ____ mg dose of mesna.

Which of the following laboratory values will be closely monitored for a patient newly started on procainamide after cardioversion? Select all that apply.

Which of the following would be included in the patient teaching for a client receiving Lithobid (lithium)therapy? Select all that apply.

Which of the following patients would most likely be taking Quinidine Gluconate (quinidine)?

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

In the treatment of a postmenopausal woman with osteoporosis who has been prescribed Evista (raloxifene),which of the following should be included in the patient's plan of care? Select all that apply.

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

A hospice nurse is caring for a patient with end-stage stomach cancer who has a new order to be kept NPO.The patient complains of nausea and has a standard order for promethazine for this complaint.Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

An individual with chronic schizophrenia who recently started taking Zyprexa (olanzapine)is smacking his lips,puffing his cheeks,and chewing.Which of the following statements by the nurse is best?

Which of the following would cause the nurse to intervene for a patient taking Protonix (pantoprazole)?

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.

An order for Restoril (temazepam)30 mg po prn for sleep would be questioned for which of the following patients? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a woman with metastatic breast cancer who was recently admitted with hypercalcemia.Which of the following medications does the nurse anticipate would be included in the treatment plan?

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?