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PN Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies,NCLEX-PN
The clinic nurse reviews a new client's over-the-counter (OTC) medications with the client. The client admits to epigastric pain. Which medication is the likely cause?
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PN Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies,NCLEX-PN
If a diabetic patient receives NPH insulin at 6:00 a.m., how soon might the patient show any signs of hypoglycemia?
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PN Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies,NCLEX-PN
A neighbor complains to the nurse that her doctor refuses to prescribe an antibiotic to treat her head cold. How should the nurse respond?
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PN Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies,NCLEX-PN
A post-op patient with a PRN order for pain medication asks for a dose. After the nurse gets the codeine pill from the medication system, the patient states he'll save it until later. What is the nurse's most appropriate action?
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PN Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies,NCLEX-PN
A home health nurse is teaching the spouse of a client to give the client digoxin tablets every day. The client should receive 0.25 mg PO qd. The medication bottle is labeled "Digoxin 0.125 mg Tablets." How many tablets should the client receive in each dose?
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PN Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies,NCLEX-PN
An 18-year-old male receives a prescription for tetracycline to treat his acne. The nurse advises him to avoid
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PN Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies,NCLEX-PN
A client with a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease is starting on levodopa (Dopar) medication. The nurse tells the client that they will start experiencing the anticipated results in
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PN Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies,NCLEX-PN
When a client with a chronic condition requires increasing doses of medication for their pain control, what is the likely cause?
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PN Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies,NCLEX-PN
After an argument with her mother, an adolescent female takes an overdose of Tylenol (acetaminophen). The nurse knows to watch for complications in which organ?
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PN Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies,NCLEX-PN
After the nurse instructs a client diagnosed with Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD), which statement by the client indicates the need for further teaching?
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PN Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies,NCLEX-PN
A patient's physician orders Amoxil 500 mg PO bid. The pharmacy sends 250 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer for a single dose?
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PN Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies,NCLEX-PN
A type 2 diabetic is admitted into the medical-surgical unit with a diagnosis of pneumonia. The client's usual oral diabetes medication has been discontinued, and insulin SQ will be administered for glucose control. Why has this change been made?
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PN Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies,NCLEX-PN
A newly-diagnosed client with Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is learning to self-administer insulin. The client asks why it's important to rotate injection sites. The nurse explains the reason is to prevent
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PN Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies,NCLEX-PN
A gunshot victim who is bleeding profusely is transported to the Emergency Department by EMS. The ED specialist orders an immediate blood transfusion. Without a crossmatch, which blood type will be sent by the blood bank?
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PN Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies,NCLEX-PN
The doctor orders Zofran 8 mg PO t.i.d. The pharmacy sends a 100 ml bottle, labeled 4 mg/tsp. How many mL should be given for each dose?
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PN Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies,NCLEX-PN
A nurse is teaching parents how to administer ear drops to their 18-month-old daughter, who has otitis media. Which instruction is correct?
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PN Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies,NCLEX-PN
If a client has a known allergy to penicillin, which of the following prescriptions is NOT suitable?
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PN Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies,NCLEX-PN
A client is prescribed a calcium channel blocker to treat primary hypertension. When teaching the client about the medication, which of these foods will the nurse advise the client to avoid?
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PN Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies,NCLEX-PN
A client with a seizure disorder is prescribed phenytoin 0.2 gm PO bid. The pharmacy sends 100 mg capsules. How many capsules will the nurse administer for each dose?
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PN Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies,NCLEX-PN
Parents of a 9-year-old girl with a new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes (T1D) ask the nurse what caused their daughter's disease. The nurse knows the pathology is which of the following?
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PN Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies,NCLEX-PN
A client with a diagnosis of emphysema is taking aminophylline PO. What is the reason for this medication?
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PN Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies,NCLEX-PN
The client's physician orders a medication dose of 150 mg. The pharmacy sends the medication in a liquid, 100 mg/10 mL. How many mL will the nurse administer for the correct dose?
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PN Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies,NCLEX-PN
A resident has an order for heparin 5,000 units SC q 12 hrs. The heparin vial is labeled 10,000 units/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?
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PN Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies,NCLEX-PN
Post-op orders for a client include 2 mg hydromorphone hydrochloride (Dilaudid) IM 3 hours for pain. The pharmacy sends a vial labeled 4 mg/1 ml. How much will the nurse administer every 3 hours?
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PN Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies,NCLEX-PN
A respiratory therapist administers epinephrine in a 1:100 solution by nebulizer inhaler. The nurse knows that the percentage strength of the epinephrine is
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