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70. The nurse is caring for a young female client who…
70. The nurse is caring for a young female client who is 5 weeks pregnant. What statement made by the nurse about the use of antidepressants during pregnancy is most accurate?
A. “Antidepressants are used very cautiously during pregnancy and only when benefit outweighs risk.”
B. “Antidepressants are contraindicated and must be discontinued if pregnancy occurs.”
C. “Antidepressants are contraindicated but often alternative treatments are just as effective at treating depression.”
D. “Most antidepressants are safe during pregnancy so you likely have nothing to be concerned about.”
71. The nurse is caring for a client who would like to start taking oral contraceptives. What aspect of this client’s health history should the nurse prioritize for follow-up?
A. The client’s body mass index indicated she is underweight
B. The client is a social drinker
C. The client takes NSAIDs for the treatment of headaches and joint pain
D. The client smokes ½ pack of cigarettes daily
72. A 32-year-old female client has been diagnosed with an infection and has been prescribed an antibiotic. This client is also on oral contraceptives. What is a priority nursing action?
A. Instruct the client to stop taking her oral contraceptive while on the antibiotic as they are contraindicated.
B. Inform the client that the antibiotics may make her oral contraceptives less effective and she should supplement with an alternative form of birth control.
C. Instruct the client to take double the dose of the oral contraceptive as the antibiotic will make it less effective.
D. Inform the client that the oral contraceptives will make the antibiotic less effective and she should take double the dose of the antibiotic to achieve appropriate drug blood levels.
73. When the nurse cares for a client receiving an antibiotic, what instructions should the nurse provide no matter what medication is prescribed?
1. Drink plenty of fluids to avoid kidney damage.
2. Take all medications as prescribed until all of the medication is gone.
3. Take all antibiotic with food to avoid gastrointestinal (GI) upset.
4. Report difficulty breathing, severe headache, or changes in urine output.
A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 2, 3 and 4
C. 1, 2 and 4
D. 1, 3, and 4
74. A client with breast cancer will have radiation therapy and then begin chemotherapy. Drug therapy will consist of a combination of several different medications. What should the nurse include in the client’s teaching plan concerning the drug therapy?
1. Avoid large crowds and public places whenever possible
2. Stay in bed 2 days after each administration
3. Take an antiemetics when feeling nauseous
4. Avoid bathing or submerging in water immediately after treatment
A. 1 and 4
B. 2 and 3
C. 1 and 3
D. 2 and 4
75. The nurse has taught a client to self-administer a topical nasal decongestant. What statement should the nurse follow up with further education?
A. “I’ll put the tip of the bottle about half an inch into my nostril.”
B. “I’ll squeeze the bottle firmly to get all the medication up into my sinuses.”
C. “I’ll sit upright when I give myself the drug.”
D. “I won’t take the drug if I’ve got a sore inside my nose.”
End of multiple-choice questions
True or False
Questions 76 – 100. Indicate if the following statements are true or false
76. Benzodiazepines can be used to treat anxiety.
A. True
B. False
77. CNS depressants should not be taken with alcohol as this as this may cause further depression of the central nervous system.
A. True
B. False
78. Antibiotics are designed to help treat some of the distressing signs and symptoms of an infection, like fever, lethargy and swelling.
A. True
B. False
79. Drugs ending in -pril, such as captopril, ramipril, and quinapril, are designed to help control inflammation.
A. True
B. False
80. Most drug therapies for hypertension are designed to lower high blood pressure rather than address the underlying cause of the condition.
A. True
B. False
81. It is dangerous for a patient to take digoxin if their heart rate is above 90 beats per minute.
A. True
B. False
82. Aspirin is a common medication that can affect a patient’s ability to clot.
A. True
B. False
83. Antiplatelet agents decrease the formation of the platelet plug by decreasing the responsiveness of the platelets to stick and aggregate on a vessel wall.
A. True
B. False
84. Most types of anemia should be treated with iron supplements.
A. True
B. False
85. Loop diuretics are sometimes used when a patient has severe peripheral edema or respiratory edema.
A. True
B. False
86. Direct-acting skeletal muscle relaxants act directly on the muscle to prevent muscle contraction.
A. True
B. False
87. Opioids and narcotics describe two different drug classes.
A. True
B. False
88. Oral antidiabetic agents include glyburide, metformin, and insulin.
A. True
B. False
89. Nitrates, beta-blockers, and calcium-channel blockers are all used to control angina.
A. True
B. False
90. When taking multiple inhaled medications, it is important to take the inhaled steroid before the inhaled bronchodilator.
A. True
B. False
91. A patient who has difficulty compressing an inhaler and inhaling at the same time would benefit from a spacer.
A. True
B. False
92. Because most antacids, like Tums, are over the counter medications there are minimal to no side effects and people can take them however they like.
A. True
B. False
93. Laxatives are indicated for long-term use in patients who have frequent bouts of constipation.
A. True
B. False
94. A patient on an antiarrhythmic drug needs to be monitored throughout the course of their treatment to detect any potentially serious side effects.
A. True
B. False
95. Estrogen, which is used to treat the symptoms of menopause, is considered to be a safe drug with no side effects because it is simply a replacement to a naturally occurring hormone.
A. True
B. False
96. Anabolic steroids have a risk for abuse as this drug will enhance muscle development and athletic performance.
A. True
B. False
97. The thyroid gland requires iodine to produce thyroid hormone.
A. True
B. False
98. Corticosteroids can be used topically for anti-inflammatory effects.
A. True
B. False
99. General anesthetics result in analgesia, amnesia, and unconsciousness.
A. True
B. False
100. Antibiotics may be bacteriostatic, bactericidal, or both.
A. True
B. False
