Question 1

The nurse is caring for a woman in labor who is given Talwin (pentazocine). Which of the following actions should the nurse take next?

Accepted Answer

A)  Elevate the side rails and instruct the patient to call before attempting to ambulate. 
B)  Prepare for the placement of an internal monitoring device. 
C)  Encourage the client to lie on her right side. 
D)  Monitor the patient's blood pressure every 15 min.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a client who is to receive Trileptal (oxcarbazepine). The nurse recognizes this client most likely has a history of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Diabetes mellitus 
B)  Depression 
C)  Seizures 
D)  Hypothyroidism

Question 3

The nurse is advising a client whose triglyceride levels remain elevated despite 3 mo of following a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet. The client is started on Lovaza (omega-3 acid ethyl esters). Which of the following statements would the nurse include in the teaching? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  "You still need to follow a low-fat diet while you're taking this medication." 
B)  "This medication may be taken with meals." 
C)  "Limiting cholesterol intake is not as critical as limiting intake of carbohydrates." 
D)  "Diabetes contributes to elevated triglyceride levels, so it is important to maintain good control or your diabetes." 
E)  "It is important to establish an exercise routine that works with diet and medication to help control your weight."
F) "You probably inherited this from one of your parents, so aside from medication, there isn't much you can do."

Question 4

The nurse is caring for a patient with tuberculosis who is on a diet with honey-thick liquids. Which action should the nurse take to administer the dose of Rifadin (rifampin)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Obtain the medication in liquid form. 
B)  Give the pill with a small sip of water. 
C)  Call the pharmacy to request a parenteral dose. 
D)  Open the capsule onto a spoonful of applesauce.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A)  "This medication may cause dizziness or drowsiness so you should avoid driving until you know how the medication will affect you." 
B)  "It is important to reduce your fluid intake while taking this medication." 
C)  "Avoid drinking excessive amounts of coffee, tea, and colas while on this medication." 
D)  "Weight loss may occur with this medication, so you should try to eat at least 3,000 calories a day." 
E)  "Since you have a history of heart disease, you will need to have periodic electrocardiogram tests done."
F) "Notify the physician immediately if you have any fainting or difficulty breathing while taking this medication."

Question 6

A nurse working in the health department recognizes that the shingles vaccine (Zostavax) is contraindicated for which of the following individuals? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  A 55-year-old patient with a history of atrial fibrillation 
B)  A 49-year-old patient with HIV 
C)  A 61-year-old patient with an upper respiratory infection; T = 101.4 $\degree$F 
D)  A 33-year-old patient who is 6 wk pregnant 
E)  A 42-year-old patient with an allergy to eggs
F) A 51-year-old patient with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses Test 2

The nurse is caring for a woman in labor who is given Talwin (pentazocine) . Which of the following actions should the nurse take next?

The nurse is caring for a client who is to receive Trileptal (oxcarbazepine) . The nurse recognizes this client most likely has a history of which of the following?

The nurse is advising a client whose triglyceride levels remain elevated despite 3 mo of following a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet. The client is started on Lovaza (omega-3 acid ethyl esters) . Which of the following statements would the nurse include in the teaching? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a patient with tuberculosis who is on a diet with honey-thick liquids. Which action should the nurse take to administer the dose of Rifadin (rifampin) ?

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

A nurse working in the health department recognizes that the shingles vaccine (Zostavax) is contraindicated for which of the following individuals? Select all that apply.