Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses Test 1

A patient with asthma has multiple inhalants prescribed including Ventolin (albuterol), Pulmicort Flexhaler (budesonide), and Atrovent (ipratropium). The nurse verifies teaching is effective if which of the following is observed?

The nurse is assisting in the care of a patient complaining of severe pruritis. Which of the following medications does the nurse anticipate being available on an as-needed basis for the patient?

The nurse is caring for a patient receiving treatment for viral pneumonia. The nurse notes the patient has a persistent cough that is interfering with the patient's ability to sleep. Which of the following medications should the nurse provide?

Match the instructions for using an inhaler in the following section with the number they should occur in. -Step 6

While reviewing a patient's medication list, the nurse notes the patient takes Neurontin (gabapentin) 300 mg three times daily. The nurse recognizes this medication has multiple indications and is used both on and off label for various reasons including which of the following? Select all that apply.

The nurse is asked by the parent of a 13-year-old girl, "How does the new cervical cancer vaccine work?" Which of the following statements by the nurse is best?

Which of the following examples should be provided as food to include with dietary intake when taking Lasix (furosemide)?

The nurse is providing care to a patient with congestive heart failure who is taking Digoxin (lanoxin) and bumetanide. Which of the following statements indicates teaching has been effective?

The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a patient taking Boniva (ibandronate). The nurse should intervene if the client makes which of the following statements?

A nurse caring for a patient who is to initiate therapy with Zostrix (capsaicin) would include which of the following statements in the patient teaching? Select all that apply.

The nurse is preparing to provide the first dose of Maxipime (cefepime) 1 gm in 50 mL D5W via intravenous piggyback to a patient diagnosed with febrile neutropenia. Place the following steps in the appropriate order:

The nurse is providing education for an immunosuppressed patient with recurrent oral herpes simplex lesions (cold sores) who is being treated with topical acyclovir ointment. Which of the following statements would be included in the nurse's teaching? Select all that apply.

A public health nurse is administering the first dose of Gardasil (human papillomavirus quadrivalent vaccine) to a teenage girl. What action should the nurse take following the administration of this medication?

While admitting a client with a history of osteoporosis, the nurse notes a physician's order reading, "Acetaminophen extra strength (500 mg), two tabs every 8 hr as needed for pain." Which of the following actions by the nurse is best?

The nursing instructor is reviewing the administration of Levemir (insulin-detemir) via injectable pen. The instructor would be most concerned by which of the following statements by the student? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a patient who is to receive 40 mg of Lasix (furosemide) as an intravenous push. If the recommended administration time is 20 mg/min, the nurse will take ____________________ min to administer the medication.

After the administration of rifampin, what should be included in patient education? Select all that apply.

A nursing faculty is observing a student nurse prepare and provide morning medications including delayed-released Nexium (esomeprazole) capsules to a patient with a nasogastric (NG) tube. The nurse should intervene if which of the following is noted?

Which of the following assessments should cause concern for a patient who is receiving Vancomycin? Select all that apply.

A nursing student is preparing to join a college expedition in the tropics. Which of the following medications is most likely to be included in the medical preparation for this trip?