Pharmacology Chapter 31 Questions
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A client asks the nurse why the physician prescribed an anti-inflammatory drug. The nurse would reply, the composition of an anti-inflammatory drug is:
a. to decrease the natural inflammatory response.
b. to provide a specific response - to decrease the natural inflammatory response.
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Upon discharge, the client discusses types of OTC NSAID medications that are available. The nurse states that an OTC medication that is not classified as a NSAID is :
a. aspirin.
b. ibuprofen.
c. acetaminophen.
d. motrin. - acetaminophen.
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A client states that he has been taking aspirin for several days for a headache. During the assessment the nurse discovers the client is experiencing a ringing in the ears and dizziness. The most appropriate action by the nurse would be :
a. to tell - to tell the client not to take anymore aspirin.
- A parent brings her 16-year-old daughter to the doctor complaining of aches and pains and fever. She is diagnosed with the flu. The parent asks the nurse what the best medicine would be to manage her fever and pain. The best reply by the nurse would be [
- Tylenol.
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During your discharge instructions, you review the client's medicines. While discussing Vioxx, (rofecoxib) you should be sure to tell the client [Hint]
a. that the medicine will cause blood to clot more easily.
b. that the medicine should be t - that the medicine should be taken with food.
- The nurse is admitting a client with rheumatoid arthritis. The client has been taking glucocorticoids for an extended period of time. During the assessment the nurse observes the client has a very round moon-shaped face, bruising, and an abnormal contour
- these are symptoms of Cushing's Disease.
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While educating the client about glucocorticoids, the nurse would instruct the client to contact the physician immediately if [Hint]
a. there is an increase of five pounds in weight.
b. there is any swelling in the ankles.
c. there is an - there is any difficulty breathing.
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An important finding in the medical history of a client, which is related to taking a first generation H1 receptor antagonist, is [Hint]
a. a history of heart disease.
b. a history of peptic ulcer.
c. any recent weight gain.
d. a h - history of heart disease
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A client is prescribed an intranasal glucocorticoid for allergic rhinitis. The nurse's teaching would include that [Hint]
a. there are no known side effects.
b. the spray is a consistent dose.
c. the spray should be discontinued if there - the spray is a consistent dose.
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The client has been prescribed Afrin (oxymetazoline). The nurse knows [Hint]
a. the most serious side effect is rebound congestion.
b. the average use is for 10 days.
c. this should not be used in conjunction with antihistamines.
- the most serious side effect is rebound congestion