Question

Name: Date: pharmacology summer 2019 SU 1. A nurse is preparing a prescribed dose of rabeprazole for a client with gastric ulcers The nursing drug guide does not list treatment of gastric ulcers among the recognized indications for this drug, What should the nurse do? Administer the drug as ordered B Clarify with the prescriber concerning the ordered drug C) Document this potential error in the client's health record D) Ask the client whether he or she has taken this drug before (OTO 2. The nurse is applying the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations for the possibility of bioterrorism. What action should the nurse perform? A) Post updated information on signs and symptoms of infections caused by biological agents B) Provide guidelines for treating clients exposed to, or potentially exposed to, biological agents Remain current on C) recognition and treatment of infections caused by biological weapons Advocate for increased funding for research involving bioterrorism and client D) treatment 3. A nurse's learning goals for the year include reviewing the most up-to-date information about emergency preparedness related to bioterrorism agents. What should the nurse do? A) Read textbooks devoted to the topic B) Review best practices around triage and emergency care C) Read journal articles about bioterrorism agents Visit the Centers for Dis e Control and Prevention (CDC) Web site D) i 4. The nurse is assessing a client with diabetes who reports several hypoglycemic episodes during the past 3 weeks. What assessment question best addresses a potential causative factor? "Do you ever take St. John's wort?" nst A) "Have you used any recreational drugs in the past few weeks?" B) "Has your carbohydrate intake increased in recent weeks?" av C "Have you been taking any ginseng supplements?" D

Answer 1

Answer:

1.B.  Clarify with the prescriber concerning the ordered drug

Reason: It helps to acquire more information about the medication and to avoid medication errors.

2.B. Provide guidelines for treating clients exposed to or potentially exposed to biological agents

Reason: The nurse should be alert about the possibility of bioterrorism related to the rapidly increasing disease incidence among healthy people.

3.D. Visit the centers for Disease Control and prevention website

Reason: CDC website provides current information to the nurse about practice guidelines of bioterrorism.  

4. D " Have you been taking any ginseng supplements?

Reason: Studies show that ginseng has the ability to lower blood glucose levels in diabetic patients.