front 1 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 antacid medication. What
does the nurse suspect is occurring? | back 1 B |
front 2 The nurse is preparing to administer two intravenous medications that
should not be given using the same IV tubing. The nurse understands
that this is because of drug | back 2 B |
front 3 The nurse is teaching a patient who will begin taking ciprofloxacin.
What instruction will the nurse include when teaching this patient
about this drug? | back 3 B |
front 4 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? | back 4 B |
front 5 The nurse is preparing to administer erythromycin to a patient who
takes digoxin. The nurse will plan to monitor the patient for | back 5 A |
front 6 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 | back 6 A |
front 7 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 | back 7 B |
front 8 A patient is taking phenytoin to prevent seizures. The nurse knows
that phenytoin is highly protein-bound and has sedative 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? | back 8 B |
front 9 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? | back 9 D |
front 10 The nurse is caring for a patient who receives theophylline, which
has a narrow therapeutic index. The patient has been receiving
cimetidine but will stop taking that drug in 2 days. In 2 days, the
nurse will observe the patient closely for | back 10 B |
front 11 The nurse is caring for a patient who takes digoxin to treat heart
failure. The provider orders furosemide to treat edema. The nurse will
monitor the patient for digitalis toxicity because of | back 11 C |
front 12 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? | back 12 D |
front 13 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? | back 13 D |
front 14 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 | back 14 B |
front 15 The nurse assesses a patient who is receiving morphine sulfate
intravenously using a patient-controlled analgesia pump. The nurse
notes somnolence and respiratory depression, which are signs of
morphine toxicity. The nurse will prepare to administer naloxone
(Narcan) because it | back 15 C |
front 16 The nurse is teaching a patient about a drug that causes
photosensitivity. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for
further teaching? | back 16 D |
front 17 A patient asks the nurse about using over-the-counter (OTC)
medications. The nurse will tell the patient that OTC
medications | back 17 D |
front 18 A patient who takes warfarin (Coumadin) asks the nurse about taking a
medication for headaches. The nurse will recommend which
medication? | back 18 A |
front 19 The nurse is educating the parent of a 20-month-old toddler about
over-the-counter (OTC) products to treat cold symptoms. Which
statement by the parent indicates understanding of the
teaching? | back 19 D |
front 20 Which patients are at high risk for drug interactions? (Select all
that apply.) | back 20 B, C, D |