PROSPECT Vati Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies Quiz Answers Elaborated further, 2022/2023 Series.

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VATI Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies Quiz Answered Correctly Fall 2022 A client admitted with an acute exacerbation of asthma has been prescribed methylprednisolone sodium succinate IV. Which... of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider immediately? Select one: a. Blood glucose 120 mg/dL b. Increased hunger c. Mild wheezing d. Oral temperature of 100.5 F◦ A client diagnosed with bipolar disorder and prescribed lithium carbonate is being discharged from the hospital. Which of the following medication prescriptions should the nurse should question? Select one: a. Valproic acid 250 mg by mouth three times per day b. Ranitidine 150 mg by mouth daily c. Captopril 25 mg by mouth twice per day d. Furosemide 20 mg by mouth twice per day A client diagnosed with depression has been prescribed fluoxetine. Which of the following information should the nurse emphasize? Select one: a. Take the medication in the morning b. Maintain an adequate fluid and sodium balance c. Take the medication at bedtime d. Avoid foods high in tyramine A client diagnosed with preterm labor has been prescribed nifedipine. The client asks the nurse why this particular medication has been prescribed. Which of the following statements by the nurse is correct? Select one: a. To relax your muscles of your uterus b. To lower your blood pressure c. To promote development of your baby's lungs d. To decrease the intensity of your pain A client experiences postural hypotension during initial drug therapy with diltiazem. Which of the following would be most important for the nurse to recommend to this client? Select one: a. Eat small, frequent meals during the day. b. Lie down for 30 minutes after taking the medication. c. Drink additional oral fluids each day. d. Rise slowly from a sitting or lying position. A client experiencing pain has been prescribed meperidine 30mg IM every three hours, as needed for pain. The vial available is merperidine 75mg/1 mL. How much merperidine should the nurse administer? Select one: a. 0.5 ml b. 1.4 ml c. 0.4 ml d. 2.5 ml A client has an order for an IV of 1000 ml of lactated ringers with 20 mEq of potassium/L to infuse at 40 ml/hr. The drip factor is 15 drops/ml. The nurse calculates the flow rate to be: ______ gtt/min. Select one: a. 9 drops/min b. 10 drops/min c. 11 drops/min d. 12 drops/min A client has been prescribed bupropion to assist with smoking cessation therapy. Which of the following findings would a nurse report to the health care provider immediately? Select one: a. Nausea and Vomiting b. Dry mouth c. Photosensitivity d. Seizures A client has been prescribed spironolactone for treatment of heart failure. Which statement made by the client would indicate a need for further teaching? Select one: a. [Show More]

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