Exam 4: Drugs Approved in Canada

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?

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 caring for clients in the psychiatric unit provides Invega (paliperidone)to one of the clients.The nurse recognizes this medication is effective by which of the following observations?

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?

While caring for a client with hypertension who has recently started taking Bystolic (nebivolol),the client reports,"This medication seems to give me a headache." Which of the following statements by the nurse is best?

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 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?

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 receives orders to use Cathflo Activase (alteplase)2 mg/2 mL for a patient with an occluded venous access devise.Prioritize the following nursing actions in correct order for alteplase usage. A.Withdraw 2.2 mL sterile water and inject into Cathflo vial. B.Instill 2 mL of solution into occluded catheter. C.Gently swirl vial to dissolve powder. D.Irrigate catheter with 0.9% NaCl E.Allow 30 min of dwell time F.Attempt to aspirate blood,withdrawing 4-5 mL for discard.

A student nurse is preparing to provide Lyrica (pregabalin).Which of the following side effects should be monitored by the students? Select all that apply.