Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses Test 4

The nurse is caring for a 58-year-old male who has been prescribed Neulasta (pegfilgrastim). The nurse recognizes provision of this medication is based on which of the following lab results?

The nurse is overseeing medication provision by a student nurse for a client taking Vitamin B-1 (thiamine). The nurse knows the student has a solid understanding of this medication by which of the following statements? Select all that apply.

In reviewing new orders, the nurse notes Starlix (nateglinide) 120 mg three times daily before meals has been ordered. Before initiating therapy, the nurse should assess for which of the following?

While working on the medical unit, the nurse is notified that one of the patients has requested a sleeping pill. A new order has been received for Rozerem (ramelteon) 8 mg orally 30 min prior to sleep. The nurse will monitor most closely for which of the following potential adverse reactions?

While providing care for a client in the intensive care unit, the nurse is preparing to initiate therapy with Nitropress (nitroprusside). Orders are to start the infusion at 0.3 mcg/kg/min. The client weighs 154 pounds. The IV fluid has been sent with 50 mg in 250 mL D5W. Calculate the rate of medication in mL/hr. ______________ mL/hr

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?

While working in the oncology clinic, the nurse provides Matulane (procarbazine) for a patient with Hodgkin disease. Which of the following medications could potentially cause deep coma and/or death if given concurrently?

The nurse is preparing to give an initial dose of Aloxi (palonosetron) as ordered prior to starting chemotherapy for breast cancer. Which of the following nursing actions is of the highest priority?

While preparing to provide morning medications, a new nurse realizes many clients are taking Viagra (sildenafil) and knows the drug must be given cautiously or in reduced doses to which of the following clients?

The nurse is providing care for a 64-year-old client being prepped for a colonoscopy who is given midazolam. The nurse would expect to see which of the following responses?

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?

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 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?

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?

A 71-year-old client was newly prescribed Zaroxolyn (metolazone). The nurse recognizes the drug has been effective by which of the following assessments?

The nurse is providing medications for a male patient who has been taking Tebrazid (pyrazinamide) 30 mg/kg daily. The nurse notes the patient's AST = 45 units/L. Which of the following actions by the nurse is best?

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?

While preparing to pass medications on a medical unit, the student nurse notes a client is scheduled to receive Minipress (prazosin). The student recognizes this medication will cause which of the following?

The nurse is providing care for a client who has new orders to start Renagel (sevelamer) 800 mg with each meal. Which of the following orders should the nurse anticipate? Select all that apply.

The student nurse reviews a list of medications a client takes at home. Prandin (repaglinide) is on the list. The student expects this medication is provided in which of the following ways?