Which of the following statements from the patient indicates the patient understands the risks associated with albuterol sulfate/ipratropium bromide nebulizer treatments? Please choose from one of the following options. A "I can take this medication every hour as needed for shortness of breath." B "This medication is safe to use if I become pregnant." C "This medication interacts with some common blood pressure medications." D "I am at increased risk of cataracts if I use this medication."

A client is prescribed ipratropium and cromolyn sodium. What will the nurse teach the client? a. "Do not take these medications within 4 hours of each other." b. "Take the ipratropium at least 5 minutes before the cromolyn." c. "Administer both medications together in a metered-dose inhaler." d. "Take the ipratropium only in the mornings."

A nurse is caring for a client receiving Amlodipine. Which assessment finding requires immediate intervention? A. Inflamed and swollen gums B. Blood pressure 98/60 mm Hg in left arm C. Headache rated “3” on pain scale of 0 to 10 D. Reports “dizziness and nausea” with position changes

A client has a new prescription for amlodidipine. Which additional medication should the nurse anticipate administering? A. Melatonin B. Cimetidine C. Duloxetine D. Propranolol

A patient is taking Phenytoin for treatment of seizures. Which statement by the patient requires you to re-educate the patient about this medication? A. “Every morning I take this medication with a full glass of milk with my breakfast.” B. “I know it is important to have my drug levels checked regularly.” C. “I will report a skin rash immediately to my doctor.” D. “This medication can lower my body’s ability to clot and fight infection.”

What would the nurse expect to see if the patient is experiencing a common side effect of phenytoin? A) Gingival hyperplasia B) Excessive thirst C) Weight gain D) Muscle tremors

When administering Furosemide, Lasix PO to a patient what would an important food to encourage the patient to eat? A. Yougurts , cheeses B. Beef or poultry C. Leafy greens D. Banannas and oranges

The nurse is providing education to a patient prescribed spironolactone (Aldactone) and furosemide (Lasix). What information does the nurse explain to the patient? A. Using two drugs increases blood osmolality and the glomerular filtration rate. B. This combination promotes diuresis but decreases the risk of low levels of potassium. C. The lowest dose of two different types of diuretics are more effective than a large dose of one type. D. This combination maintains water balance to protect against dehydration and electrolyte imbalance.

Mechanisms by which epinephrine increases blood pressure: A) positive chronotropic B) positive inotropic C) vasoconstriction D) all of the above

A patient is in anaphylactic shock. The patient has a severe allergy to peanuts and mistakenly consumed an eggroll containing peanut ingredients during his lunch break. The patient is given Epinephrine intramuscularly. As the nurse, you know this medication will have what effect on the body? A. It will prevent a recurrent attack. B. It will cause vasoconstriction and decrease the blood pressure. C. It will help dilate the airways. D. It will help block the effects of histamine in the body.

The nurse is planning care for a patient receiving pethidine for pain . Which intervention may be required because of a potential adverse effect of this drug? A) Administer cough suppressant. B) Insert Foley catheter. C) Administer antidiarrheal. D) Monitor liver function tests

The nurse administers Pethidine to a client for treatment of severe pain. Which of the following assessments requires immediate nursing interventions? a.) Blood pressure 110/70 b.) The client is drowsy. c.) Pain is unrelieved in 15 minutes. d.) Respiratory rate 10/minute