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RN Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies,NCLEX-RN
The provider orders furosemide (Lasix) oral solution 0.5 mL stat. The pharmacy sends a bottle marked 10 mg/mL. What dosage will the nurse administer?
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RN Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies,NCLEX-RN
When a drug's effect is increased after a second drug is administered, this interaction is called
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RN Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies,NCLEX-RN
A client with a diagnosis of schizophrenia comes to the mental health clinic for a routine appointment. The client has been compliant with chlorpromazine (Thorazine) therapy for six months. The nurse notifies the physician after observing signs that indicate tardive dyskinesia. Which signs did the nurse observe?
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RN Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies,NCLEX-RN
The physician orders an IV theophylline drip at 40 mg/hr. The pharmacy sends a 250 ml bag of D5W mixed with 500 mg theophylline. What should the infusion rate on the pump be?
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RN Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies,NCLEX-RN
A morphine sulphate injection contains 10 mg/mL. What is the percentage concentration?
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RN Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies,NCLEX-RN
The safe blood level range for lithium is
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RN Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies,NCLEX-RN
When a provider prescribes an IV infusion medication to be titrated, which of the following elements is NOT required to be part of the order?
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RN Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies,NCLEX-RN
A client with a diagnosis of depression is placed on a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) medication. When a nurse educates the client, which food should the nurse instruct the client to avoid?
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RN Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies,NCLEX-RN
A client with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) tells the nurse that they are using Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) methods, including taking probiotics, peppermint oil, and herbal supplements. What is the nurse's BEST response?
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RN Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies,NCLEX-RN
The health care provider (HCP) prescribes a beta blocker for a client with hypertension: "Atenolol 75 mg PO BID." The nurse notes that the medication comes as a scored 50 mg tablet. How many tablets will the nurse instruct the client to take each time?
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RN Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies,NCLEX-RN
Celecoxib (Celebrex) can be prescribed for all of the following EXCEPT
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RN Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies,NCLEX-RN
A client with a diagnosis of bacterial pneumonia is receiving erythromycin 500 mg PO q 6 hr. Which common side effect may be anticipated?
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RN Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies,NCLEX-RN
A client with a urinary tract infection (UTI) is started on sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (Bactrim, Septra). When educating the client on the medication, which instruction is most appropriate?
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RN Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies,NCLEX-RN
The health care provider (HCP) prescribes 300,000 units Penicillin GIM q 6 hr. Pharmacy dispenses a vial with directions to add 10 mL of sterile water to reconstitute to a concentration of 100,000 units/mL. How many mL will be in each dose?
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RN Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies,NCLEX-RN
IV lidocaine (Xylocaine) is contraindicated for which cardiac condition?
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RN Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies,NCLEX-RN
A postoperative client has developed thrombophlebitis in a leg. The physician has ordered heparin sodium 7500 units SC q 12 hours. Which lab value should the nurse report to the physician before administering the heparin?
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RN Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies,NCLEX-RN
Which of the following medications works by inhibiting platelet aggregation?
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RN Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies,NCLEX-RN
When counseling a client with a new diagnosis of hypothyroidism who is starting on levothyroxine (Synthroid), the nurse should inform the client about which possible side effect?
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RN Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies,NCLEX-RN
A patient is prescribed a thiazide diuretic for the treatment of hypertension. When teaching the patient about the medication, which of the following will the healthcare provider include?
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RN Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies,NCLEX-RN
The health care provider (HCP). prescribes 1/2 strength tube-feeding formula for a client who is restarting enteral nutrition. A standard can of formula contains 240 mL. How much water should the nurse add to obtain 1/2 strength?
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RN Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies,NCLEX-RN
The nurse receives an order to administer 65 mg of acetaminophen solution q 4-6 hrs prn for fever. The pharmacy sends a bottle labeled 80 mg per 5 mL. How much should the nurse administer per dose?
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RN Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies,NCLEX-RN
Before administering a dose of furosemide (Lasix) to a 2-year-old with a congenital heart defect, the nurse should confirm the child's identity by checking the hospital ID band and
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RN Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies,NCLEX-RN
When a provider prescribes sodium polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate) for a client, the nurse can expect the client's subsequent lab values to show
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RN Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies,NCLEX-RN
If a drug is 50% protein-bound, it means that
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RN Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies,NCLEX-RN
A patient is receiving propranolol (Inderal) for a diagnosis of supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). When the nurse does an assessment, which finding would indicate an adverse reaction to the drug?
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