The nurse is providing educational material for clients at the clinic. The nurse should instruct the clients to decrease weight to increase:
1. the amount of sodium in the body.
2. the amount of water in the body.
3. the imbalance of electrolytes.
4. the body temperature.
Question 2The nurse is preparing to administer a prescribed narcotic medication to a client. What should the nurse keep in mind when preparing and providing this medication? (Select all that apply.)
1. Recall the policy for drug wastage.
2. Adhere to the narcotic control system.
3. Lock the narcotics after accessing them.
4. Document the provision of narcotics as expected.
5. Have another nurse observe the preparation of the dose.
Question 3When administering medications, the client states: I've never taken this pill before. I really am not comfortable taking it. How should the nurse respond?
1. It is okay if you are not comfortable taking the medication. You have a right to refuse.
2. Let me check the physician's order and verify that it is the correct medication.
3. The physician probably added a new medication to your regimen.
4. It is probably a generic formulation of the drug, and it doesn't look like the medication you are familiar with taking.
Question 4A client taking an antihypertensive medication is not exhibiting the expected response. Which factor should the nurse consider as contributing to the lack of drug effect? The client:
1. was not given a loading dose of the medication.
2. is African-American.
3. has never taken an antihypertensive medication before.
4. is of Asian descent.
Question 5A client becomes agitated and restless a few hours after being given a sleeping pill. The nurse recognizes that the client is most likely experiencing:
1. a side effect of the medication.
2. a toxic effect from the medication.
3. an allergic reaction to a chemical in the medication.
4. an idiosyncratic drug reaction.
Question 6A client informs the nurse of an allergy to a certain medication. To verify the allergic condition, the nurse should ask the client:
1. How many times did you take the medication?
2. Are you allergic to any other medications?
3. Can you explain what happens when you take the medication?
4. Did you take the medication on an empty stomach?
Question 7A client with chronic renal failure informs the nurse that he frequently uses over-the-counter medications to manage headaches. The nurse's best response should be:
1. As long as you don't exceed the recommended dose, it is okay.
2. It would be better to use herbal supplements than most over-the-counter analgesics.
3. You should check with your primary care provider before using any over-the-counter medications.
4. The FDA ensures that all over-the-counter medications are safe to consume.
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