A client is receiving an antihypertensive and a diuretic medication. Since these two medications will have a synergistic effect, the nurse can expect that the client will have:
1. a decrease in blood pressure.
2. signs of dehydration.
3. a decrease in heart rate.
4. an increase in urinary output.
Question 2The nurse is caring for a client who has had a temperature of 38.8 C for the past 24 hours. When medicating the client for pain, the nurse should be aware that:
1. the analgesic should be given by a parenteral route.
2. the analgesic effect could be shortened.
3. absorption of the drug will be reduced.
4. elimination of the drug could be prolonged.
Question 3The nurse administers a drug with a half-life of 12 hours. To maintain a steady state of the drug, the nurse recognizes that the medication will need to be administered every:
1. 4 hours.
2. 6 hours.
3. 12 hours.
4. 24 hours.
Question 4While providing medications the nurse notes that a client has just consumed 8 ounces of milk. Which medication should the nurse withhold from administering?
1. Calcium channel blocker
2. Diuretic
3. Aspirin
4. Tetracycline antibiotic
Question 5A client is being discharged on warfarin (Coumadin), an anticoagulant. To avoid food-drug interactions, the nurse should instruct the client to restrict which of the food?
1. Dairy products
2. Whole grains
3. Citrus foods
4. Green, leafy vegetables
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