Med Surg Proctored Exam (Examplify)

A 60 year-old female patient reports that she has been taking bisacodyl tablets (over-the-counter) daily for 3 months. Which would be the most appropriate response by the nurse?

A patient has a blood pressure of 135/85 mm Hg on three separate occasions. The nurse understands that this patient should be treated with

A client experiencing anaphylactic allergic reaction after eating peanuts. The client is ordered to receive epinephrine (Adrenalin). This medication is considered a nonspecific adrenergic receptor dru

The nurse is caring for a patient with glaucoma. The patient is being treated with a beta-blocker, which other health condition if identified would be a contraindication of the medications?

Dopamine agonists can be used as a first-line treatment for Parkinson's disease.

An older woman has urgent urinary incontinence related to an overactive bladder. Which medication does the nurse anticipate the provider to order?

The nurse is caring for a patient with a history of angina and is treated with a calcium channel blocker. Which of the following would suggest a positive therapeutic response to the medication?

A patient has been taking spironolactone (Aldactone) to treat heart failure. The nurse will monitor for

What is the primary indication for diltiazem in the management of cardiovascular conditions?

The nurse provides teaching for patient who will begin taking montelukast sodium (Singulair). Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?

A patient with angina has been given 0.4 mg of nitroglycerin SL. The patient reports continued chest pain 5 min later. The nurse assesses a heart rate of 84 beats per minute and a blood pressure of 88

A characteristic that is unique to vitamin B12 is that it requires:

A patient has been admitted after overdosing on acetaminophen. The nurse plans to monitor this patient for development of which complication related to the overdose?

Patients taking Dilantin should be aware of ______ as a common side effect.

A 65-year-old female client with a long history of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) had two cardiac stents placed via percutaneous coronary intervention. After this procedure, she was started on aspirin

The nurse is caring for a patient in the clinic who states that he is afraid of taking antihistamines because he is a truck driver. What is the best information for the nurse to give this patient?

What long-term treatment should be administered to prevent withdrawal symptoms in chronic alcoholics?

Atropine-like drugs are contraindicated in clients with:

Atropine-like drugs are contraindicated in clients with:

A nurse is receiving a client who is immediately postoperative following hip arthroplasty. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer for DVT prophylaxis?

What parameter should concern the nurse the most in a patient taking digitalis?

A patient is receiving a glucocorticoid medication (ex. prednisone) to treat an inflammatory condition, the provider has ordered a slow taper in order to discontinue this medication. The nurse explain

The nurse is caring for a patient who is taking hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL) and digoxin (Lanoxin). Which potential electrolyte imbalance will the nurse monitor for in this patient?

A patient who has pain with urination associated with cystitis will be discharged home with a prescription for phenazopyridine (Pyridium). What instruction will the nurse include when teaching the pat

The nurse is teaching a client about sucralfate. Which statement made by the patient requires additional teaching?