Exam 2: Pharmacokinetics,Pharmacodynamics,and Pharmacogenetics

The nurse is preparing to administer furosemide to a patient who takes digoxin.The nurse will plan to monitor the patient for

The nurse is preparing to administer a drug and learns that it binds to protein at a rate of 90%.The patient's serum albumin level is low.The nurse will observe the patient for

A nurse is preparing to administer an oral drug that is best absorbed in an acidic environment.How will the nurse give the drug?

A patient who takes a drug that undergoes gastric absorption will begin taking an opioid analgesic after sustaining an injury in a motor vehicle accident.The nurse will observe the patient closely for which effects?

A young adult female patient who takes a combination oral contraceptive (OCP)will begin taking an antibiotic.When teaching the patient about this medication,the nurse will

The nurse is preparing to administer an oral medication that is water soluble.The nurse understands that this drug

The nurse gives 800 mg of a drug that has a half-life of 8 hours.How much drug will be left in the body in 24 hours if no additional drug is given?

The nurse is explaining to the patient why a nonspecific drug has so many side effects.Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?

The nurse administers albuterol to a patient who has asthma.The albuterol acts by stimulating beta₂-adrenergic receptors to cause bronchodilation.The nurse understands that albuterol is a beta-adrenergic

The provider has ordered amoxicillin with clavulanate (Augmentin)for a child who has otitis media.The child's parent asks why this drug is necessary when amoxicillin is less expensive.The nurse will explain that clavulanate is added to amoxicillin because it

The nurse prepares to change a patient's medication from an IV to an oral form and notes that the oral form is ordered in a higher dose.The nurse understands that this is due to differences in

A patient will receive penicillin to treat an infection.The provider orders probenecid (Probalan),a medication to treat gout,even though the patient does not have gout.Which action by the nurse is correct?

A patient has been taking warfarin (Coumadin),which is highly protein-bound.The patient will begin taking gemfibrozil,which is also highly protein-bound.The nurse will observe the patient closely for

A patient is taking phenytoin to prevent seizures.The nurse knows that phenytoin is highly protein-bound and has sedative's side effects.The nurse reviews the patient's chart and notes a low serum albumin.The nurse will notify the provider and observe the patient for which effects?

The nurse is preparing to administer meperidine (Demerol),which is an opioid analgesic,and promethazine (Phenergan),which is an antiemetic and antihistamine.The nurse understands that these drugs are given in combination for which reason?

The nurse is teaching a patient who will be discharged home with a prescription for an enteric-coated tablet.Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?

The nurse is preparing to teach a patient who will begin taking a monoamine oxidase (MAO)inhibitor.What is most important when teaching patients about MAO inhibitors?

A patient who takes the anticoagulant warfarin will begin taking the anticonvulsant drug carbamazepine.The nurse reviews the drug information for these drugs and learns that carbamazepine is a hepatic enzyme inducer.The nurse anticipates that the provider will make which dosage adjustment?

A patient has been taking a drug for several years and tells the nurse it is no longer working.The nurse learns that the patient has recently begun taking an over-the-counter (OTC)antacid medication.What does the nurse suspect is occurring?

The nurse is preparing to administer the first dose of digoxin (Lanoxin)to a patient and notes that the dose ordered is much higher than the usual recommended dose.Which action will the nurse perform?