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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is preparing to administer vancomycin 15 mg/kg/day divided equally every 12 hr. The client weighs 198 lb. How many mg should the nurse administer with each dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The client's weight (198 lb) converts to 90 kg (198 / 2.2). The dose is 15 mg/kg/day, or 1350 mg/day (15 * 90). Divided every 12 hours, each dose is 675 mg (1350 / 2).

Question 2 of 5

A client presents to the healthcare setting after beginning treatment with an Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. Which of the following side-effects will the nurse be sure to assess for?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: A dry, non-productive cough is a common side effect of ACE inhibitors due to bradykinin accumulation. The other options are not typical.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is preparing to administer digoxin (Lanoxin) to a client experiencing atrial fibrillation. Which of the following electrolyte imbalances would the nurse assess to reduce the incidence of toxicity with digoxin (Lanoxin)?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Hypokalemia increases the risk of digoxin toxicity by enhancing its cardiac effects. The other imbalances are less directly related.

Question 4 of 5

A client arrives to the healthcare setting and is currently taking atorvastatin daily. Which assessment finding associated with atorvastatin (Lipitor) would need immediate reporting to the healthcare provider?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Dark-red urine may indicate rhabdomyolysis, a serious side effect of atorvastatin requiring immediate reporting. Migraine, bradycardia, and elevated HDL are not directly related.

Question 5 of 5

A client is started on gemfibrozil to assist in the lowering of triglyceride level. Which of the following side effects is associated with gemfibrozil?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Gemfibrozil increases the risk of gallstones by altering lipid and bile metabolism. The other options are not associated with gemfibrozil.

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