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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for prednisone. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?

A. You should stop taking this medication if you develop a headache.B. You might notice an increase in your appetite while taking this medication.C. This medication might cause your skin to turn blue.D. You should take this medication on an empty stomach.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Prednisone increases appetite due to corticosteroid effects. Headaches don't warrant stopping, skin doesn't turn blue, and it's taken with food to prevent GI upset.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for enoxaparin. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A. Administer the medication into the client's deltoid muscle.B. Massage the injection site after administration.C. Instruct the client to expect bright red blood in their stools.D. Administer the medication into subcutaneous tissue.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Enoxaparin is injected into subcutaneous tissue (e.g., abdomen), not muscle. Massaging increases bleeding risk, and red stools aren't expectedâ€”bruising is more common.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for sumatriptan. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A. Instruct the client to take the medication daily to prevent migraines.B. Monitor the client for signs of chest pain.C. Administer the medication with a high-fat meal.D. Check the client's respiratory rate prior to administration.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Sumatriptan can cause chest pain (vasoconstriction), requiring monitoring. It's PRN for migraines, taken without regard to meals, and respiratory rate isn't primary.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for amitriptyline. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of the medication?

A. Increased energyB. Dry mouthC. Improved moodD. Weight loss

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Amitriptyline, a tricyclic antidepressant, commonly causes dry mouth due to anticholinergic effects. Energy may decrease, mood improves over time, and weight gain is more likely.

Question 5 of 5

A male nurse is assigned to care for an older adult female client. The client tells the nurse that she wants a female nurse to care for her. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?

A. I will get a female assistive personnel to provide your bath.B. I care for other female clients and they do not mind having a male nurse.C. I will ask to have you assigned to a female nurse.D. You will need to speak with the nurse manager about this.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Offering to reassign to a female nurse respects the client's preference and autonomy, addressing her comfort without confrontation or delegation.