DAVIS’S DRUG GUIDE FOR NURSES 16th Edition

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DAVIS’S DRUG GUIDE FOR NURSES 16th Edition To purchase this Complete Test Bank with Answers Click the link Below https://www.quizsol.com/product/daviss-drug-guide-for-nurses-16th-edition/ If fa... ce any problem or Further information contact us At [email protected] Description Instant download With Answers All Possible Questions Are Below Drug Guide Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse is providing care for a patient scheduled to take Precose (acarbose) 25 mg three times daily with meals. The patient reports feeling sweaty, weak, and tremulous. Which of the following actions by the nurse is best? 2. Reassure the patient that these are common side effects with the medication. 3. Call the pharmacy to report an adverse drug reaction. 4. Check the patient’s blood glucose level. 5. Determine if the patient has a history of anemia. 2. While responding to a rapid response called on the cardiac step-down unit, the nurse from intensive care observes the unit nurse massaging a patient’s neck and instructing the patient to bear down. Which of the following medications will most likely be used if the patient’s pulse does not return to normal?3. Adenocard (adenosine) 4. Adrenaline (epinephrine) 5. Tenormin (atenolol) 6. Saphris (asenapine) 3. The nurse is instructing the parent of a 6-year-old patient recently started on a ProAir HFA (albuterol) inhaler for exercise-induced asthma. The nurse recognizes that further teaching is necessary by which of the following client statements? 4. “He may feel like his heart is racing after he takes his inhaler.” 5. “He can use the inhaler as many times during football practice as he needs it.” 6. “He should avoid cola and other caffeinated drinks since they may increase his heart rate.” 7. “He should take two puffs about 15 minutes before gym class.” 4. While providing care for an adolescent patient newly prescribed Elavil (amitriptyline), the nurse should be most concerned by which of the following patient statements? 5. “My mouth seems really dry and I’m thirsty all the time.” 6. “I take a nap most afternoons now because I feel sleepy sometimes.” 7. “I’m not sure why we should even bother anymore; everything seems so pointless.” 8. “I drink a cup of coffee most days with breakfast.” 5. The nurse is caring for a patient with otitis media who reports an allergy to penicillin. Orders are received for ampicillin 500 mg every 8 hr. Which of the following actions by the nurse is best? 6. Provide the medication as ordered. 7. Call the pharmacist to request a substitution. 8. Ask the patient if he or she has taken ampicillin in the past. 9. Hold the medication. 6. While caring for a patient in hospice who is actively dying, the nurse notes moderate respiratory distress, copious oral secretion, and a frequent moist cough. Which of the following prn medications would most promote comfort for the patient? 7. Morphine (morphine sulfate) 2 mg IV bolus 8. Atro-Pen (atropine) 0.4 mg IV bolus 9. Ativan (lorazepam) 0.5 mg IV bolus 10. Benadryl (diphenhydramine) 25 mg IV bolus7. The nurse is counseling a patient started on Zithromax (azithromycin) for the treatment of an upper respiratory infection. The nurse recognizes that teaching has been effective by which of the following patient statements? 8. “The med pack will have five pills, one for each of the next 5 days.” 9. “If I don’t feel better next week, I can get a refill from the pharmacist.” 10. “I only need to take one pill, but my symptoms may not clear for 3 days.” 11. “I can take this medication safely even though I’m allergic to erythromycin.” ANS: 8. The home-care nurse is preparing to see a patient being treated for diabetic foot ulcerations with Regranex (becaplermin). Which of the following instructions will the nurse include in the patient teaching? 9. “Apply the wound gel three times daily to promote healing.” 10. “Store the gel in the refrigerator.” 11. “Complete healing is expected within 3 days.” 12. “After applying the wound gel, cover with a transparent adhesive dressing.” REF: Page 217 9. The nurse is tracking patient symptoms related to acute alcohol intoxication and withdrawal. Which of the following medications would the nurse expect to provide in the management of these symptoms? 10. Plavix (clopidogrel) 11. Zyban (bupropion) 12. Prilosec (omeprazole) 13. Tranxene (clorazepate) 10. The nurse prepares to provide Colcrys (colchicine) to a patient. The nurse should assess which of the following prior to administration of the medication? 11. Blood pressure 12. Complete blood count 13. Triglyceride level 14. Oxygen saturation 11. The nurse is transcribing new orders for a patient with multiple sclerosis. Amrix (cyclobenzaprine) 10 mg orally three times daily has been ordered. Which of the following would require an immediate intervention by the nurse? 12. The patient has a noted allergy to acetaminophen. 13. The patient has a family history of breast cancer. 14. The patient is currently taking Nardil (phenelzine). 15. The patient is diabetic.12. The nurse is preparing to provide medications for a patient newly admitted with a cerebral vascular accident who reportedly had difficulty swallowing pills during the previous shift. The nurse plans to crush the patient’s medications and provide them in applesauce. Which of the following medications will require an alternative form of administration? 13. Aspirin 81 mg daily 14. Enablex (darifenacin-XR) 15 mg daily 15. Claritin (loratadine) 10 mg daily 16. CalCarb (calcium carbonate) 500 mg daily 13. The nurse receives a call from a patient who recently began taking Zyrtec (cetirizine) 5 mg daily. The patient reports that her mouth frequently feels dry. Which of the following responses by the nurse is best? 14. “Dry mouth is a common side effect of Zyrtec. Rinse your mouth frequently, and try using sugarless chewing gum or candy for relief.” 15. “You may be taking too strong of a dose. You should take half a pill each day to reduce the risk of side effects.” 16. “You might be having an allergic reaction to the medication. Are you able to come to the doctor’s office today?” 17. “It is important that you take the medication with a full meal and drink at least 12 glasses of water each day.” 14. The nurse is caring for a patient who takes Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine). The nurse should be most concerned by which of the following patient statements? 15. “I seem to be able to focus better and I’m less distracted now.” 16. “I’ve been having some trouble falling asleep at night lately.” 17. “I started taking St. John’s wort this week to help with my depression.” 18. “I forgot to take my medication in the morning last week so I took it at lunch time.” 15. The nurse receives orders to begin Cardura (doxazosin) 1 mg daily with the first dose to start today. Which of the following assessments is the highest priority within the first 2 to 4 hr after provision? 16. Urinary output 17. Respiratory rate 18. Pain relief 19. Orthostatic hypotension 16. The nurse is providing care for a patient who returned from surgery 4 hr earlier. The patient reports adequate pain control with the use of patient-controlled analgesia but states she is having significant nausea. Which of the following medications should the nurse provide? 17. Inapsine (droperidol) 2.5 mg IV18. Benadryl (diphenhydramine) 25 mg IV 19. Morphine (morphine sulfate) 2 mg IV 20. Colace 100 mg po 17. The nurse is counseling a patient with diabetes, hypertension, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease on his medications. To verify patient understanding of his medications, the nurse states, “You are taking Cymbalta (duloxetine) 60 mg once a day; do you know why you take that medication?” The nurse determines the patient has a good understanding of his medications if which of the following responses is given? 18. “I take that one to keep my blood sugar under control.” 19. “I don’t know honey, is that my little blue pill?” 20. “That helps with the pain in my feet.” 21. “I think that is to lower my blood pressure.” 1. Norpramin (desipramine) 100 mg orally to a patient admitted with syncope 2. Enablex (darifenacin) 15 mg orally to a patient admitted for cerebrovascular accident 3. Cymbalta (duloxetine) 20 mg to a patient with diabetes 19. The nurse is caring for a patient with a history of Parkinson disease who recently started taking Comtan (entacapone). The nurse notes the patient’s urine has a brownish-orange discoloration. Which of the following actions should the nurse take next? 20. Notify the physician. 21. Determine the patient’s current weight. 22. Ask the patient what he or she ate for breakfast. 23. Note the assessment finding in the chart. 20. A young woman reports to the emergency department with frank vaginal bleeding and a stated history of being 10 wk pregnant. Ultrasound confirms an incomplete miscarriage, and the woman is scheduled for a dilatation and curettage. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate being provided after the surgical procedure? 21. Rheumatrex (methotrexate) 22. Methergine (methylergonovine) 23. Magnesium sulfate 24. Terbutaline 21. The nurse is assisting in the discharge of a patient with a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) who will receive antibiotic therapy with Invanz (ertapenem) at home under the direction of a home health-care agency. The nurse recognizes that teaching has been effective by which of the following client statements? 22. “The nurses will come out every 6 hours to provide the IV antibiotic.” 23. “If the dressing over the PICC line pulls back, the nurse will change it the next day.”24. “I will have to get the antibiotic once a day, usually for 2 weeks.” 25. “Since I’m not allergic to penicillin, I won’t be allergic to this medication.” 22. A nursing faculty is observing a student nurse prepare and provide morning medications including delayed-released Nexium (esomeprazole) capsules to a patient with a nasogastric (NG) tube. The nurse should intervene if which of the following is noted? 23. The student asks the patient to state his name and birth date prior to preparing the medication. 24. The student opens the capsule and mixes the granules with 50 mL of water. 25. The student uses a 60 mL cath-tipped syringe to instill the medication into the NG tube. 26. The student waited for the granules to dissolve to prevent clogging of the NG tube. 23. The nurse caring for patients on a gynecological surgery unit would monitor which of the following women most closely for evidence of a deep vein thrombosis? 24. A 64-year-old patient taking Apriso (mesalamine) who has a history of ulcerative colitis. 25. A 47-year-old patient admitted for lumpectomy with a family history of breast cancer. 26. A 58-year-old patient taking Estrace (estradiol) with a 42-pack-per-year history of smoking. 27. A 61-year-old patient who had a bladder-sling procedure whose platelet count is 167,000 cells/mm3. 24. A student nurse is taking care of patients on a medical unit and receives new orders for Lunesta (eszopiclone) 2 mg orally each evening. In transcribing this order, the student should take which of the following actions? 25. Schedule the medication routinely at 6 p.m. 26. Schedule the medication 1 hr prior to the evening meal. 27. Call the pharmacy to ask what time the medication should be given. 28. Schedule the medication at bedtime. 25. While reviewing medications to be provided by a student nurse, the instructor notes a patient is scheduled to take famciclovir 500 mg orally every 8 hr. The instructor suspects the patient most likely has which of the following diagnoses? 26. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection 27. Hepatic encephalopathy 28. Herpes zoster 29. Bacterial pneumonia26. A nurse working in hospice is providing care for a patient reporting increased instances of pain. Which of the following factors would indicate the patient is a good candidate for Fentanyl /transmucosal (ACTIQ) therapy? 27. The patient reports breakthrough pain 8 out of 10. 28. The patient currently takes greater than 60 mg of oral morphine scheduled around the clock per day. 29. The patient has pancreatic cancer. 30. The patient has an allergy to hydromorphone. 27. While working with a patient who takes Dalmane (flurazepam), the nurse should be most concerned by which of the following patient statements? 28. “I usually take the medication at 10 p.m.” 29. “I have to take it every night or I won’t get any sleep.” 30. “I work out at the gym three to four times per week.” 31. “I stopped drinking coffee at dinner now.” 28. The nurse caring for a patient who takes Simponi (golimumab) recognizes this as a relatively new agent in the class of monoclonal antibodies. In addition to their usefulness in the treatment of some tumor types, these agents play a role in the treatment of which of the following disease states? 29. Viral hepatitis 30. Rheumatoid arthritis 31. Pancreatitis 32. Multiple sclerosis 29. The nurse providing therapy with Simponi (golimumab) recognizes the patient must be meticulously screened for which of the following? 30. A history of active or latent tuberculosis 31. The presence of orthostatic hypotension 32. Risk factors associated with acute respiratory distress syndrome 33. A history of poorly controlled diabetes mellitus 30. The nurse is caring for a patient receiving treatment for viral pneumonia. The nurse notes the patient has a persistent cough that is interfering with the patient’s ability to sleep. Which of the following medications should the nurse provide? 31. Ativan (lorazepam) 1 mg orally prn 32. Guiatuss (guaifenesin) 200 mg every 4 hr prn 33. Tylenol (acetaminophen) 325 mg orally prn 34. Sustol (granisetron) 2 mg orally prn31. A nurse on the cardiac unit is providing care to a 67-year-old patient who has recently been started on BiDil (hydralazine/isosorbide dinitrate) 1 tablet orally three times daily. The patient informs the nurse that he has a headache and rates his headache pain as 4 on a scale of 1– 10. Which of the following actions by the nurse is best? 1. Hold all future doses of BiDil and notify the pharmacy that the patient is allergic to the medication. 2. Determine the patient’s oxygen saturation and call the physician. 3. Inform the patient this is a common side effect and provide Tylenol (acetaminophen) prn as ordered. 4. Provide earphones and teach the patient to use distraction techniques. 32. A nursing student is preparing to join a college expedition in the tropics. Which of the following medications is most likely to be included in the medical preparation for this trip? 33. Keppra (levetiracetam) 34. Remicade (infliximab) 35. Namenda (memantine) 36. Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) 33. The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a patient taking Boniva (ibandronate). The nurse should intervene if the client makes which of the following statements? 34. “I usually walk 2 miles a day.” 35. “I take that every morning when I get up and can’t eat for an hour.” 36. “I realized at lunch time that I’d forgotten to take it once last week, so I just skipped the dose.” 37. “I always take that with my morning coffee.” 34. A nurse caring for a patient who takes Tofranil (imipramine) 150 mg orally at bedtime would be most concerned by which of the following observations? 35. The patient’s urine has a blue-green tinge. 36. The patient reports fuzzy vision and difficulty seeing. 37. The patient reports feeling dizzy when getting out of bed. 38. The patient reports she has gained 2 pounds in the last 3 weeks. 35. A patient with asthma has multiple inhalants prescribed including Ventolin (albuterol), Pulmicort Flexhaler (budesonide), and Atrovent (ipratropium). The nurse verifies teaching is effective if which of the following is observed? 36. The patient takes the Atrovent (ipratropium) inhaler first37. The patient waits 1 min between each medication 38. The patient rinses her mouth after using the inhalers 39. The patient reports using ipratropium when experiencing severe, acute bronchospasms 36. The nurse is caring for a patient recently started on Seroquel (quetiapine). Which assessment finding would indicate that treatment was effective? 37. BP = 178/82 38. Patient denies hearing voices in his head. 39. Urine output was 350 mL in 8 hr. 40. Patient reported pain was a 2 on a 1–10 scale. 37. The nurse is providing care for a patient diagnosed with candidiasis. The nurse expects the medication record to include which of the following medications? 38. Lamictal (lamotrigine) 39. Trandate (labetalol) 40. Sprix (ketorolac) 41. Nizoral (ketoconazole) 38. The nurse is caring for a patient on the operative day for a laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy. The patient complains of pain and the nurse notes orders for ketorolac) 30 mg intravenously every 6 hr as needed for pain. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? 39. Mix the ketorolac with 10 mL sterile normal saline prior to administration. 40. Check the patient’s magnesium level prior to administration. 41. Draw up the medication and administer in the nearest IV port over 15 seconds. 42. Check to determine if the patient has an allergy to morphine. 39. The nurse is caring for a patient admitted with hepatic encephalopathy who is receiving Constilac (lactulose). The nurse should be prepared to assist the patient in managing which of the following side effects? 40. Headache 41. Somnolence 42. Muscle aches 43. Frequent loose stools 40. The nurse is caring for a patient who reports taking Prevacid (lansoprazole) 15 mg orally each day. The nurse expects the pharmacy to substitute which of the following medications during hospitalization? 41. Prilosec (omeprazole)42. Zofran (ondansetron) 43. Carafate (sucralfate) 44. Tums (calcium carbonate) 41. The nurse is caring for a patient experiencing dysphagia and weight loss due to oral mucositis. Which of the following should be the nurse’s highest priority? 42. Instruct the patient to use hydrogen-peroxide-based mouthwash three times daily. 43. Provide Xylocaine (viscous lidocaine) topically prior to meals. 44. Encourage normal saline rinses each morning. 45. Order a puree diet. 42. The nurse is caring for a pediatric patient who needs to have an IV line started. The nurse plans to provide EMLA cream (lidocaine/prilocaine) to the patient’s arm. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? 43. Rub the cream onto a 2-inch surface of the arm 15 min prior to the procedure. 44. Rub the cream onto a 6-inch surface of the arm 30–45 min prior to the procedure. 45. Place a thick layer of cream under an occlusive dressing on a 2-inch site 1 hr prior to the procedure. 46. Place a thin layer of cream under an occlusive dressing on a 6-inch site 20 min prior to the procedure. 43. The nurse is caring for a patient admitted from an extended care facility who has developed a moist, productive cough. A chest x ray was ordered and new orders for Zyvox (linezolid) 600 mg IV every 12 hr has been received. Which of the following orders should the nurse also complete prior to providing the first dose of medication? 44. Daily weight 45. Sputum culture and sensitivity 46. Complete blood count (CBC) 47. Chemistry profile 44. The nurse is caring for a patient who is to receive 1 mg of Ativan (lorazepam) intravenously as conscious sedation prior to a bedside procedure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? 45. Infuse the medication using an insulin syringe directly into the nearest Y po [Show More]

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