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| Dietary trays usually arrive on the hospital unit at 7:30 AM. When should the practical nurse (PN) plan to administer NPH insulin 40 units subcutaneously to a client with diabetes mellitus? |
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| An older adult client receives a prescription for hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL), a thiazide diuretic for the treatment of heart failure. Which side effect(s) should the practical nurse reinforce with the client? |
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| A client who is receiving an antibiotic suddenly develops hives. The practical nurse should report that the client is most likely experiencing which type of drug response? |
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| Hypersensitivity reaction |
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| A male client who is hypertensive is starting a new prescription for clonidine (Catapress) 0.4 mg PO daily. In reviewing common side effects, what information should the practical nurse (PN) provide the client? |
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| Report problems with sexual function |
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| What assessment is most important for the practical nurse (PN) to obtain prior to initiating medication therapy with phenelzine (Nardil) for a client with depression? |
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| Understanding of diet modification |
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The practical nurse (PN) is caring for a client who is receiving dexamethasone (Decadron) after abdominal surgery.
Which finding should the PN report to the charge nurse? |
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| A client receives a prescription for an oral opioid analgesic for post-operative pain. Which adverse effect should the practical nurse (PN) monitor for in the client? |
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| The practical nurse (PN) is reinforcing information to a client about the use of an antiemetic to help manage nausea and vomiting during a course of chemotherapy. Which information is most important for the PN to provide? |
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| Take at least 30 minutes before a chemotherapeutic agent is received |
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| The practical nurse (PN) discusses antihypertensive drug therapy with several clients diagnosed with high blood pressure. To improve client understanding, the PN should emphasize that which medication preserves renal function in a client with diabetes? The practical nurse (PN) discusses antihypertensive drug therapy with several clients diagnosed with high blood pressure. To improve client understanding, the PN should emphasize that which medication preserves renal function in a client with diabetes? |
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| The practical nurse (PN) should recommend that oral contraceptives be avoided in which group of women? |
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| A client who is comatose is admitted after an overdose of baclofen (Lioresal). What nursing action should the practical nurse (PN) implement? A client who is comatose is admitted after an overdose of baclofen (Lioresal). What nursing action should the practical nurse (PN) implement? |
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| Monitor for signs of respiratory arrest |
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| A client receives a prescription for c lotrimazole 1% (Gyne-Lotrimin ) vaginal cream for Candidiasis. Which information should the practical nurse provide the client? |
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| Instill cream using the intravaginal applicator each night for 7 days |
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| Which therapeutic action should the practical nurse (PN) base an explanation to a client who is receiving a cardiac glycoside? |
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| Decreased rate of contraction |
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| A client with type 1 diabetes mellitus received an early AM dose of regular insulin per sliding scale. At 1000, the practical nurse (PN) should report which signs indicative of hypoglycemia? |
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| Irritability and confusion |
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| What side effect should the practical nurse (PN) report to the healthcare provider for a client who is taking prednisone (Deltasone)? |
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