In each blank, try to type in the
word that is missing. If you've
typed in the correct word, the
blank will turn green.
If your not sure what answer should be entered, press the space bar and the next missing letter will be displayed. When you are all done, you should look back over all your answers and review the ones in red. These ones in red are the ones which you needed help on. Question: A 75-year-old woman is prescribed magnesium hydroxide for constipation. The nurse's assessment reveals that the patient is treated for rheumatoid arthritis and hypertension. The patient lives in assisted living and is on a low-sodium diet. Before thAnswer: A. history Question: A 72-year-old man with pain is being given a drug by the intramuscular route. His serum blood level concentrations have been erratic. The nurse suspects that this may be due toAnswer: A. decreased flow to tissues and muscles. Question: A 70-year-old woman has experienced peripheral edema and decreasing stamina in recent months and has sought care from her primary care provider. The patient's subsequent diagnostic workup has resulted in a diagnosis of chronic heart failure. The woman Answer: D. “This drug won't cure your disease, but it will help you be able to more and be more comfortable.” Question: Mr. Penny, age 67, was diagnosed with chronic angina several months ago and has been unable to experience adequate of his symptoms. As a result, his physician has prescribed ranolazine (Ranexa). Which of the following statements is true regarding tAnswer: B. Mr. Penny requires concurrent treatment with a beta , nitrate, or a calcium channel blocker. Question: A 77-year-old man with a long history of absence seizures has been treated with ethosuximide for many . The man is now in the process of moving to a long-term care facility and a nurse is creating a plan of care. The nurse understands the potential aAnswer: C. Risk for Question: A 76-year-old has a complex medical history that includes emphysema, osteoporosis, malnutrition, and hypothyroidism. Recently, the woman fell outside her home as a result of weakness and suffered a fracture to her femoral head. The woman's subsequenAnswer: C. her of emphysema. Question: An 80-year-old man has been prescribed oxycodone for severe, noncancer, chronic pain. He tells the nurse that he has swallowing and asks if he can crush the tablet before swallowing. The nurse will advise the patient thatAnswer: A. there is risk of an high dose available all at once if the tablet is crushed Question: A is creating a plan of care for a 68-year-old woman with a recent diagnosis of unstable angina and new prescription for nitroglycerin. Which of the following nursing diagnoses should the nurse prioritize in the planning of this patient's care?Answer: A. Acute Pain, Headache, related to effects of drug therapy Question: A nurse is caring for an 81-year-old patient in a long-term care facility who takes nine different medications each day. The patient has a recent diagnosis of seizure disorder and has begun treatment with phenytoin (Dilantin), a protein-bound drug.Answer: C. polypharmacy decreasing the number of available protein-binding Question: A 72-year-old man is taking Adderall XR for the treatment of narcolepsy. He is currently problems with not being able to swallow large tablets or capsules. The man also wears dentures, which makes it even more difficult for him to swallow medicatioAnswer: A. open the and sprinkle the beads in applesauce Question: Before the administration of morphine to a 65-year-old man who has , the initial action of the nurse would be to check the patient'sAnswer: D. rate, depth, and rhythm. Question: A 79-year-old woman who takes several medications for a variety of chronic health problems has been prescribed an oral antiplatelet aggregator that is to be taken once daily. The nurse has encouraged the woman to take the pill at the same time of day Answer: B. the new drug into the patient's existing schedule promotes adherence Question: A nurse is teaching an older patient about polypharmacy. Which of the following statements best describe this term?Answer: D. Taking several drugs Question: A 90-year-old frail, elderly woman has arrived at the emergency department with a hip and in acute respiratory distress. Succinylcholine will be used because of the need for rapid endotracheal intubation, and then the woman will be sent to surgery.Answer: C. Impaired Physical Question: A 77-year-old who is 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighs 89 lbs has been admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of failure to thrive. What action should the nurse prioritize when addressing the woman's apparent lack of nutrition?Answer: C. Assess the reasons behind the 's poor nutritional status Question: Mrs. Houston is a 78-year-old woman who resides in an assisted living facility. Her doctor prescribed at her last visit to the clinic and she has approached the nurse who makes regular visits to the assisted-living facility about this new drug. WhAnswer: B. The of having required laboratory work performed on time Question: A is caring for a 73-year-old man who is receiving drug therapy. He is beginning to exhibit signs of decline in his renal system, yet his current serum creatinine level is normal. The nurse will base the patient's plan of care on the understanding tAnswer: D. a in the amount of creatinine to be filtered. Question: A 79-year-old woman with a medical history that includes osteoporosis has recently moved to a long-term care . Medication reconciliation indicates that the woman has been taking calcitonin, salmon for several years. The nurse should recognize thatAnswer: C. intranasal Question: A 70-year-old patient has just taking lorazepam 10 days ago for anxiety issues related the death of her husband. She is staying with her daughter for a couple of weeks. The patient's daughter has noticed that her mother is having difficulty walkinAnswer: A. a dose adjustment be made if these symptoms persist Question: An elderly man has been admitted to a residential care facility and the nurse has conducted a medication reconciliation. The man has taken numerous drugs in the past, including a course of bicalutamide (Casodex) years earlier. The nurse recognizesAnswer: B. Prostate Question: A nurse is caring for a 70-year-old patient who is taking desmopressin (DDAVP). The patient has a history of cardiovascular disease. The nurse will prioritize the assessment of which of the ?Answer: C. Electrolyte Question: A nurse who is working with an older adult patient who takes eight medications a day wants to promote medication adherence. Which of the nursing interventions would best promote medication adherence?Answer: A. Place pills in a daily or weekly pillbox according to hours of the day or mealtimes. Question: A 67-year-old man is admitted to the hospital with pneumonia. He reports to the nurse that he has chronic arthritis and circulation problems. Further by the nurse reveals that the patient has a history of mild hypertension. He explains that he Answer: D. impairment Question: A nurse is conducting an assessment of a patient who has recently had several changes made to her drug regimen. What assessment question most directly the safety implications of the patient's drug regimen?Answer: B. “Do you take any supplements or alternative medications?” Question: A 70-year-old man with diabetes mellitus is taking metoprolol (Lopressor) to his hypertension. The nurse would be sure to instruct the patient toAnswer: D. understand the signs and symptoms of . Question: Mr. Nguyen, age 71, will soon be discharged home from the hospital after a successful artery bypass graft (CABG). During patient education about his drug regimen, Mr. Nguyen's nurse should prioritize teach aboutAnswer: C. adverse effects of the drugs that Mr. Nguyen will be taking. Question: A nurse is caring for a 92-year-old patient who is taking multiple drugs and displaying increased cognitive impairment and memory loss. The action of the nurse would be toAnswer: A. try to distinguish between normal signs of and the adverse drug effects Question: A nurse is caring for a 92-year-old patient who is multiple drugs and displaying increased cognitive impairment and memory loss. The initial action of the nurse would be toAnswer: A. try to distinguish between signs of aging and the adverse drug effects. Question: Mr. Lacuna is an 83-year-old resident of a long-term care facility who has a diagnosis of moderate Alzheimer disease. Mr. Lacuna's physician recently prescribed oral , but he was unable to tolerate the drug due to its gastrointestinal effects.Answer: apply the patch to Mr. 's back to reduce the chance that he will remove it. Question: A nurse who provides care for older adults is aware of the high incidence of drug in this population. When educating a group of seniors about the prevention of drug interactions, the nurse should encourage them toAnswer: C. their care provider before taking new over-the-counter medications. Question: A community health nurse is performing a home visit to an elderly client who receives twice-weekly wound care. The client has that she has been having difficulty sleeping, a problem that she has not previously experienced. Which of the followingAnswer: D. the patient to change her diet and exercise habits Question: A 66-year-old woman has a complex medical history that includes poorly-controlled type 1 diabetes, renal failure as a result of diabetic nephropathy and chronic heart failure (CHF). Her care provider has recently added spironolactone (Aldactone) to the Answer: D. hyperkalemia. Question: Medication reconciliation of an 82-year-old man who has recently moved to a long-term care facility reveals that the man takes 1 to 2 mg of lorazepam bid prn. The nurse should recognize what of this aspect of the resident's drug regimen?Answer: B. risk for falls Question: An 80-year-old patient has been taking lorazepam since his wife died a year ago. He has been staying with his son, but will now move to an assisted living facility. Before admission to the assisted facility, the patient's physician has determined tAnswer: D. withdraw the drug over a 2 to 3 week period Question: A nurse notes new drug orders for a patient who is already getting several medications. Which of the following is the most important consideration when preparing to administer the new ?Answer: A. drug–drug interactions that might occur Question: A 70-year-old woman is starting on an acidic drug. The nurse is aware that food and nutrient intake can affect drug excretion by changing the pH. About which of the following will the nurse question the patient concerning her diet?Answer: B. The of meat and vegetables Question: A 72-year-old man who is unable to sleep since admission into the hospital is given a hypnotic medication at 9 p.m. The nurse finds the patient drowsy and confused at 10 a.m. the next day. The nurse is aware that this behavior is most likely due Answer: A. decreased hepatic . Question: A 79-year-old woman has been admitted to the hospital with a gastrointestinal bleed. She is currently receiving a transfusion of packed red blood cells as well as an infusion of (Protonix), a proton-pump inhibitor, to help stop her bleeding. Answer: B. care unit Question: Frequent episodes of exercise-related chest pain have caused a 79-year-old to use her prescribed nitroglycerin spray several times in recent weeks. This patient's age will have what effect on her use of nitroglycerin?Answer: C. The woman will be more susceptible to hypotension than a younger . Question: A 70-year-old woman with a history of atrial fibrillation has been admitted with a gastrointestinal bleed. During the nurse's admission assessment, the nurse realizes that the patient has been taking ginkgo biloba supplements in addition to her presAnswer: C. Risk for related to drug interactions of vitamins, herbs, or food intake with prescribed drug therapy Question: An older adult who lives in a long-term care facility has recently begun taking losartan (Cozaar) for the treatment of hypertension. The nurse who provides care for this resident should recognize that this change in the resident's medication make Answer: B. . |
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Created by:
excellentnurse
Popular Nursing sets