1aBlood pressure is affected by aldosteronism, with hypertension being the most prominent and universal sign of aldosteronism.
2c.it is important to ask the patient about recent administration ergot alkaloid s. The ergot alkaloids should not be given within 24 hours of the administration of triptans. Signs of low BP should be reported promptly and there is no particular reason to avoid acetaminophen. Triptans do not make symptoms worse before they provide relief.
3a
The patient should take the medicine at the onset of the hesdsche and not wait until it gets worse.
A client is seen in the primary care provider’s office with reports of polydipsia and polyuria...
40. A client is seen in the primary care provider’s office with reports of polydipsia and polyuria without polyphagia. An assessment notes very edematous ankles and an elevation of blood pressure. These data support which diagnosis associated with the adrenal cortex? a. Hyperal dosteronism b. Adrenocortical hyperfunction c. Androgen-producing tumors d. Adrenal hyperplasia 41. A client is to be discharged with a prescriptiu9on for prednisone to be administered every other day at 09:00 AM. When implementing discharge teaching, what should...
56. An older adult client has been diagnosed with osteoporosis and has begun taking alendronate. The nurse should be aware that this drug can increase bone density by which mean? a. Decreasing renal excretion of calcium b. Increasing the binding of vitamin D to calcium ions c. Suppressing the function of osteoclasts d. Enhancing the function of osteoblasts 57. Epinephrine performs what function when administered with lidocaise to affect local anesthesia? a. Promoting vasodilation b. Prolonging the effects of lidocaine...
The nurse is educating a young adult client diagnosed with migraine headaches about prescribed intranasal sumatriptan for abortive therapy. Which statement made by the client establishes the need for further clarification? “The onset of the drug is quick and it peaks in 90 minutes, so I will take it before lying down.” “I will take my blood pressure after taking the drug and notify my prescriber if I become hypertensive.” “The intranasal spray will cause irritation to my nose and...
48. A client states, I take acetaminophen four to five times daily when I'm at home." Which laboratory test is a relevant response to best evaluate the effect of this a. Cardiac enzymes b. Peak and trough c. Liver enzymes d. White blood cell count 49. When teaching intervention is most important to share with the client prescribed misoprostol? a. Supplement therapy with magnesium antacids. b. Report postmenopausal bleeding. c. Use effective contraceptive measures. d. Administer the drug one time...
a. Insulin b. Estrogen C. Parathyroid hormone (PTH) d. Calcitonin 54. A client has a decreased calcium level. Which vitamin will participate in raising the client's calcium level? a. Vitamin D b. Vitamin C C. Ferrous sulfate d. Vitamin B12 55. An older adult resident of a long-term care facility has been prescribed calciumcitrate to address decreasing bonc density. The nurse should review the resident's medication administration record knowing that what medication may decrease the effects of calcium a. Hydrochlorothiazide...
An older adult resident of a long-term care facility has been prescribed calcium citrate to address decreasing bone density. The nurse should review the resident’s medication administration record knowing that what medication may decrease the effects of calcium? Hydrochlorothiazide Ibuprofen Prednisone Diltiazem An older adult client has been diagnosed with osteoporosis and has begun taking alendronate. The nurse should be aware that this drug can increase bone density by which mean? Decreasing renal excretion of calcium Increasing the binding of...
a. "The onset of the drug is quick and it peaks in 90 minutes, so I will take it before lying down." b. "I will take my blood pressure after taking the drug and notify my prescriber if I become hypertensive." C. "The intranasal spray will cause irritation to my nose and throat and a bad taste in my mouth and nausea." d. “I will alternate the nostril used and administer two sprays in the nostril, and repeat in 2...
1. Oral acetaminophen has been ordered for a young child who has a fever. A liquid form has been obtained by the nurse to increase the chance of problem free administration. Prior to administration, the nurse is going through the rights of medication administration. When confirming the right dose, what term is the most appropriate? a. "160 mg" b. "one teaspoon" c. "one third of a tablespoon d. "SmL 2. A pregnant woman asks why she needs to take a...
Q21. The nurse admits a client to the unit who reports taking high doses of aspii to ease the pain of chronic headaches. The nurse should monitor for which adverse effects? A. Chronic cough B. Bruising C. Hypertension D. Bradycardia Q22. Which of the following drug classes should be administered to a client with heart failure to maximize cardiac performance? A. Beta-adrenergic blockers B. Calcium channel blockers C. Diuretics D. Inotropic agents Q23. The nurse is teaching a client with...
480. A female client talks to the nurse in the provider’s office about uterine fibroid, also called leiomyomas or myomas. What statement by the woman indicates more education is needed? A. “I am the one out of every 4 women that get fibroids, and of women my age between the 30s and 40s, fibroids occur more frequently.” B. “My fibroids occur are noncancerous tumors that grow slowly.” C. “My associated problems I have had are pelvic pressure and pain, urinaryincontinence,...