Med Surg Proctored Exam (Examplify)

What is the primary therapeutic use of Brilinta (ticagrelor)?

A patient is receiving (metoprolol) Lopressor post MI, the nurse should monitor for which adverse effect?

A nurse reviews medication precautions with a patient who is taking levothyroxine (Synthroid). Which of these statements, if made by the patient would indicate that the patient has the correct underst

The nurse is caring for a patient who will begin taking omeprazole (Prevacid) 20 mg per day for 4 to 8 weeks to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease esophagitis. The nurse learns that the patient tak

A patient who is taking levothyroxine (Synthroid) texts a home care nurse and states "I feel very anxious and I have been having palpitations." Which of these responses should the nurse make to the pa

A young woman tells the nurse that she has a strong family history of osteoporosis and that she has been taking calcium supplements. Which vitamin will the nurse recommend as an adjunct to calcium sup

A client is receiving furosemide (Lasix). The nurse should monitor for which adverse effect of the medication?

The nurse is preparing to give a second dose of trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX) to a patient and notes a petechial rash on the patient's extremities. The nurse will perform which action?

The nurse is caring for an older adult patient with a decrease in kidney function. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor?

The nurse is preparing to administer ciprofloxacin (Cipro) to a client. Which of the following administration guidelines should the nurse provide to the client? (Select all that apply)

Which of the following medications is most commonly used to treat acute migraine attacks?

A patient who is unconscious and has a pulse is brought to the emergency department. The patient is wearing a Medic-Alert bracelet indicating type 1 diabetes mellitus. The nurse will anticipate an ord

What is the primary purpose of levodopa in Parkinson's disease

A nurse is calculating the intake of a client during the past 9 hr. The client's intake includes lactated Ringer's IV at 125 mL/hr, cefazolin 2 g IV intermittent bolus in 100 mL of 0.9% sodium chlorid

The nursing caring for a patient who is receiving Warfarin. The lab calls and tells the nurse the patient's INR is reported at 5.3. What action should the nurse take?

A nurse is assessing a client who has hypercholesterolemia and is receiving simvastatin. Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as a potential adverse effect?

A patient comes to the ER with complaints of shortness of breath, wheezing, a O2 saturation of 92%, respiratory rate of 28, and heart rate of 110. The patient did take a short acting beta 2 agonist pr

A patient diagnosed with diabetes is being discharge to home with regular insulin and insulin glargine (Lantus). During discharge teaching the patient asks what is the difference between the 2 types o

Lisinopril is contraindicated in patients with which adverse condition?

A nurse is teaching a client about taking an expectorant to treat a cough. The nurse should explain that this type of medication has which of the following actions?

The therapeutic range for Dilantin is __________. It is essential for effective seizure control.

The nurse is teaching a newly diagnosed type 1 diabetic patient about insulin administration and glucose monitoring, which statements will be included in the teaching plan? (select all that apply)

Order: Ascorbic Acid 200 mg IM every day. Available: Ampule containing Ascorbic Acid 500 mg/2mL. How many mL's will be given? Include mL in answer

A patient is admitted to the hospital for treatment of pneumonia after complaining of high fever and shortness of breath. The patient was not able to produce sputum for a culture. The nurse will expec

What is a potential serious complication of abrupt cessation of beta-blockers like metoprolol?