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Question :
A client with a urinary tract infection (UTI) is being discharged on phenazopyridine (Pyridium) and ciprofloxacin hydrochloride (Cipro). Which of the following statements by the client should indicate to the nurse a need for futher teaching?(a) if the pyridium upsets my stomach, i can take it with meals (b) the pyridium will relieve my discomfort, but the Cipro will get rid of the infection.(c) i need to drink about 2-3 liters of fluid a day while I am taking the pyridium.(d) I should notify the health car provider immediately if my urine turns a red or orange color.
Correct Answer:
- I should notify the health care provider immediately if my
urine turns a red or orange color.
Rationale: pyridium is for short-term relief of UTI
manifestations, but ciprofloxacin hydrochloride is necessary to treat the causative organism.
Question :
A nurse is caring for a client with a pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH) who is started on a magnesium sulfate IV. Which of the following should the nurse recognize as the priority assessment finding?
(a) blood pressure: 134/82
(b) urine output: 45/hr
(c) deep tendon reflexes: +2
(d) respiratory rate: 10 breaths/min
Correct Answer:
D. respiratory rate: 10 breaths/min
Rationale: urine output in an adult client should be a
minimum of 30 mL per hour. this is not a priority finding.
Question :
A nurse i caring for a preschool-age child in the emergency department who has dyspnea, wheezing, and a history of severe asthma. The healthcare provider prescribes epinephrine hydrochloride (Adrenalin) subcut. stat. After the
drug is administered, the nurse should assess the client for:
(a) hypotension (b) hyperthermia
(c) hypoglycemia (d) tachycardia
Correct Answer:
- tachycardia
Rationale: epinephrine hydrochloride stimulates the central
nervous system (CNS). Adverse effects of epinephrine hydrochloride include rapid heart rate and high blood pressure
Question :
A nurse is assessing a client who is on tamoxifen (Nolvadex).The nurse should recognize that tamoxifen has which of the following actions?(a) antimicrobial (b) anti-estrogenic (c) androgenic (d) anti-inflammatory
Correct Answer:
- anti-estrogenic
tamoxifen does not have an antimicrobial, androgenic, or anti-inflammatory effect
Question :
A client who is taking chlorpromazine hydrochloride (Thorazine) is experiencing extreme restlessness and involuntary movements. To treat these side effects, the nurse
should anticipate administering which of the following medications?(a) amantadine (Symmetrel) (b) bupropion (wellbutrin) (c) phenelzine (Nardil) (d) hydroxyzine (atarax)
Correct Answer:
- amatadine (Symmetrel)
Rationale: Phenelzine is an MAO inhibitor antidepressant. it
is not used to treat extrapyramidal side effects.
Question :
a nurse is caring for a pregnant client who is scheduled to have a contraction stress test (CST). The nurse should anticipate administering which of the following medications?(a) oxytocin (Pitocin) (b) Nifedipine (procardia) (c) betamethasone (Celestone) (d) rho (D) immune globulin (RhoGAM)
Correct Answer:
oxytocin (Pitocin)
Rationale: oxytocin is administered to stimulate contractions
during a CST