Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses Test 1

A nurse from the medical unit is floated to the cardiology floor. While preparing to provide morning medications, the nurse realizes many patients are taking bisoprolol and knows the drug must be given cautiously or in reduced doses to which of the following patients? Select all that apply.

As the nurse prepares to administer Ziagen, which of the following would indicate the medication is effective?

The nurse is caring for a patient admitted with hepatic encephalopathy who is receiving Constilac (lactulose). The nurse should be prepared to assist the patient in managing which of the following side effects?

The nurse is providing care for a patient admitted after an acute myocardial infarction. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate to be part of the patient's treatment plan?

Which of the following are classified as potassium-sparing diuretics? Select all that apply.

Which of the following laboratory values must be closely monitored when taking amiodarone? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a patient who takes rosiglitazone 4 mg daily. The nurse should be most concerned by which of the following assessment findings?

A client calls the nurse at 2 p.m. stating, "I forgot to take my Tenormin (atenolol) at 8 a.m. like I usually do. Should I take it now?" Which of the following responses by the nurse is best?

The nurse is tracking patient symptoms related to acute alcohol intoxication and withdrawal. Which of the following medications would the nurse expect to provide in the management of these symptoms?

A nurse on the cardiac unit is providing care to a 67-year-old patient who has recently been started on BiDil (hydralazine/isosorbide dinitrate) 1 tablet orally three times daily. The patient informs the nurse that he has a headache and rates his headache pain as 4 on a scale of 1-10. Which of the following actions by the nurse is best?

A nurse passing medications at the nursing home is supposed to provide Cardizem (diltiazem) 90 mg po TID. The pharmacy stocks 60 mg tablets. The nurse should provide ____________________ tablets.

What times should be indicated for the administration of Maalox?

A young man with an allergy to sulfa was recently diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. What medication is he likely to receive?

The nurse is preparing to provide routine morning medications, which include Synthroid (levothyroxine). Which of the following assessments should be done prior to administration?

Percodan (oxycodone/aspirin) should not be given to a person with:

The nurse is teaching a patient with prostate cancer about the planned treatment of Casodex (bicalutamide) and Goserelin (an LHRH analog). Which of the following statements should be included in the patient teaching? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a patient with a long history of asthma. Which of the following medications should the nurse question?

The nurse is caring for a patient admitted from an extended care facility who has developed a moist, productive cough. A chest x ray was ordered and new orders for Zyvox (linezolid) 600 mg IV every 12 hr has been received. Which of the following orders should the nurse also complete prior to providing the first dose of medication?

Which is the preferred route for administration of Vitamin B₁₂ (cyanocobalamin)?

What is the proper administration when an inhaled corticosteroid and a bronchodilator are scheduled for the same time frame?