Hesi PN Pharmacology V2 A client is being treated for hyperthyridism with propylthiouracil
(PTU). The LPN/LVN knows that the action of this drug is to:
(ANS- inhibit synthesis of T3 and T4 by the thyroid gland
A female client with RA takes ibuprofen (motrin) 600mg PO 4xday.To preven GI bleeding, misoprostol (cytotec) 100mcg PO is prescribed. Which information is most important for the nurse to include in client teaching?(ANS- use contraception during intercourse
Dobutamine (Dobutrex) is an emergency drug most commonly prescribed for a client with which condition?(ANS- Heart failure
Which medications should the nurse caution the client about taking while receiving an opioid analgesic?(ANS- Benzodiasepines
Which client should the LPN/LVN identify as being at the highest risk for complications during the use of an opioid analgesic?(ANS- A young adult with inflammatory bowel disease
Which change in data indicates to the nurse the desired effect of the angiotensin II receptor antagonist valsartan (Diovan) has been achieved (ANS- Blood pressure reduced from 160/90 to 130.80 1 / 2
A client with heart failure is prescribed spironolactone (Aldactone).Which information is most important for the LPN/LVN to provide to the client about diet modifications?(ANS- Refrain for eating foods high in potassium
The nurse is assessing the effectiveness of high dose aspirin therapy for an 88-year-old client with arthritis. The client reports that she can't hear the nurse's questions because her ears are ringing. What action should the nurse implement?(ANS- Notify the healthcare provider of this finding immediately
The healthcare provider prescribes naproxen (Naproxen) twice daily for a client with osteoarthritis of the hands. The client tells the nurse that the drug does not seem to be effective after three weeks. Which is the best response for the nurse to provide?(ANS- Another type of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug may be indicated
An older client with a decreased percentage of lean body mass is likely to receive a prescription that is adjusted based on which pharmacokinetic process?(ANS- Distribution
A peak and trough level must be drawn for a client receiving antibiotic therapy. What is the optimum time for the LPN/LVN to obtain
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