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Nursing students with essential information on identifying drugs that can increase the risk of reye syndrome in children, indications for acetaminophen use, potential adverse reactions to various medications, and monitoring requirements for specific drugs. Students will also learn about drug interactions and contraindications for certain medications.
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A nurse is caring for a child who has a viral infection. The nurse should identify that which of the following drugs can increase the risk of Reye syndrome in children who have viral infections? Butorphanol Acetaminophene. Tramadol Aspirin - ansaspirin A nurse is caring for a client who asks about taking acetaminophen. The nurse should identify that acetaminophen is indicated for which of the following conditions? To reduce fever To decrease inflammation To relieve mild pain To promote sedation To alleviate anxiety - ansTo reduce fever To relieve mild pain A nurse is caring for a client who currently takes furosemide and has a new prescription for prednisone. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following manifestations during concurrent use of the two drugs? Hypercalcemia Hypoglycemia Hypothermia Hypokalemia - ansHypokalemia A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for butorphanol. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse drug reactions? Infection Nausea Tachycardia Dizziness Headache - ansNausea Dizziness Headache A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for celecoxib. The nurse should tell the client to report which of the following adverse drug reactions? Tinnitus Chest pain Constipation Diaphoresis - anschest pain
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for prednisone for long-term treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse drug reactions? Pulmonary embolism Hepatitis Bone loss Breast cancer - ansbone loss A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for aspirin to treat an ankle sprain. The nurse should instruct the client to report which of the following adverse drug reactions? Polyuria Bone pain Weight gain Infection - answeight gain A nurse is caring for a client who is about to begin taking aspirin. The nurse should instruct the client to report which of the following manifestations of salicylism? Fever Tinnitus Diaphoresis Thrombophlebitis Dizziness - ansFever Tinnitus Diaphoresis Dizziness A nurse is caring for a client who is opioid dependant and has a new prescription for butorphanol. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following manifestations of ab syndrome? Bronchospasm Vomiting Peripheral edema Abdominal cramps Hypertension - ansVomiting Abdominal cramps Hypertension A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving morphine to relieve severe pain. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse drug reactions? Diarrhea Urinary retention Respiratory depression Sedation Orthostatic hypotension - ansUrinary retention
A client who had a knee arthroplasty A client who had a colectomy A client who had a cholecystectomy - ansA client who had a cholecystectomy A nurse is planning care for a client who has stared taking prednisone. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include? Monitor the client's blood glucose. Administer an antacid 30 min prior to prednisone. Administer aspirin rather than NSAIDs if the client has pain. Monitor the client for hyperkalemia. - ansMonitor the client's blood glucose A nurse is reviewing the drug list for a client who has a new prescription for allopurinol. The nurse should identify that which of the following drug interacts with allopurinol? Warfarin Ibuprofen Insulin Furosemide - answarfarin A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has a new prescription for celecoxib. The nurse should identify that which of the following conditions is a contraindication to celecoxib? Rheumatoid arthritis Ankylosing spondylitis Sulfonamide allergy Adrenocortical insufficiency - ansSulfonamide allergy A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has a new prescription for tramadol. The nurse should identify that which of the following conditions is a contraindication for tramadol? Hyperthyroidism Seizure disorder Rheumatoid arthritis Urinary incontinence - ansseizure disorder A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who reports taking acetaminophen at home. The nurse should identify that which of the following client conditions is a contraindication for acetaminophen? Asthma Diabetes mellitus Heart failure Alcohol use disorder - ansAlcohol use disorder A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for allopurinol. The nurse should instruct the client to report which of the following adverse drug reactions? Palpitations Sore throat
Vertigo Bruising Vision changes - ansSore throat Vertigo Bruising Vision changes A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for allopurinol. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? Avoid driving or activities that require mental alertness. Avoid crushing the tablets. Limit fluid intake during therapy. Limit potassium while taking allopurinol. - ansAvoid driving or activities that require mental alertness. A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for prednisone. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? Reduce the dose during periods of stress. Discontinue the drug gradually. Report illness or infection. Increase intake of calcium and vitamin D. Monitor for signs of gastric bleeding. - ansDiscontinue the dug gradually Report illness or infection increase intake of calcium and vitamin D Monitor for signs of gastric bleeding A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for tramadol. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? Increase fiber and fluid intake. Take the drug with food. Avoid driving after taking the drug. Change positions gradually. Reduce exercise level temporarily. - ansIncrease fiber and fluid intake. Take the drug with food. Avoid driving after taking the drug. Change positions gradually. A nurse is teaching a client who is taking allopurinol about minimizing adverse effects. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? Eat a small meal before taking the drug. Suck on hard candy or chew gum. Take a stool softener daily. Avoid the use of NSAIDs. - ansEat a small meal before taking the drug.