Exam 4: Drugs Approved in Canada

The nurse is providing care for a client receiving Pentam 300 (pentamidine).The nurse should monitor for which of the following complications associated with this medication? Select all that apply.

The physician has ordered Glycolax (polyethylene glycol/electrolyte)for an 82-year-old patient.Which of the following actions will be included in the nurse's plan of care? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a 44-year-old patient with fibromyalgia.Savella (milnacipran)has been prescribed.Which of the following statements would be included in the client teaching?

While counseling a client taking Kepivance (palifermin),the nurse recognizes that further teaching is necessary based on which of the following client statements?

While caring for a client receiving Ultram (tramadol)for moderate pain control,the nurse recognizes increased CNS depression can occur if this medication is given concurrently with which of the following? Select all that apply.

A nurse is receiving a shift-to-shift report for a client with multiple medical problems.The client is receiving nabumetone.The nurse recognizes this medication is ordered to address which of the following health-care problems for the client?

The nurse is providing instructions to a client who has started therapy withnicardipine.The nurse instructs the client to avoid which of the following foods?

While caring for a client who is receiving Serax (oxazepam),the nurse notes the client is drowsy and slightly confused upon waking.Which of the following conclusions should the nurse draw?

The nurse is preparing to provide Fleet Enema (phosphate/biphosphate).Prioritize the following steps in correct order for this procedure. A.Gently squeeze until the bottle is empty. B.Assist the client onto the left side with knees flexed. C.Discontinue with resistance or abdominal cramping. D.Insert pre-lubricated tip about 2 in.into the rectum E.Perform hand hygiene and don clean gloves.

While providing care for a client who is to receive Amerge (naratriptan),the nurse recognizes that the client understands this medication by which of the following statements?

While investigating the medications taken by a client in the hospital,the student nurse understands that Zosyn (piperacillin/tazobactam)has an extended spectrum compared to other penicillins for which of the following reasons?

The nurse is caring for a client who was newly prescribed Crinone (progesterone).The nurse would provide additional education in response to which of the following client statements?

A new order for K-Phos (potassium phosphate)250 mg four times daily has been noted.When preparing to administer the medication,which of the following actions will the nurse take?

The nurse is providing care for a client who is receiving Aciphex (rabeprazole).The nurse recognizes this medication is effective by which of the following assessment findings?

The nurse is preparing to provide a Symlin (pramlintide)to a client with diabetes.Prioritize the following nursing actions in the correct order for provision. A.Adjust insulin dose. B.Assess recent blood glucose data. C.Inject pramlintide and insulin separately. D.Provide meal immediately.

While providing care for a 35-year-old client who has been started on (Topiramate)Topamax 25 mg twice daily,the nurse would include which of the following in the plan of care? Select all that apply.

A client with Parkinson disease is started on Mirapex (pramipexole)0.125 mg three times daily.The family has been told to return to the physician's office in 4 wk.Which of the following statements by the nurse is best?

As part of a new treatment regimen for Alzheimer,a 78-year-old woman is prescribed Exelon (rivastigmine).The nurse should include which of the following statements in the client teaching? Select all that apply.

The nurse is providing care for an elderly woman with a urinary tract infection.The nurse understands the patient is receiving Pyridium (phenazopyridine)for which of the following reasons?

A diabetic patient treated with a sulfonylurea has been ordered a beta blocker for hypertension.The nurse is aware that beta blockers taken with sulfonylureas may mask the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia.The nurse recognizes which of the following medications is included in the class of sulfonylureas?Select all that apply.