PN Comprehensive Predictor 2020

Extract:

Question 1 of 5

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

A. You should take this medication with a full glass of milk. B. You might notice an increase in your energy levels. C. This medication might cause you to feel drowsy. D. You should stop taking this medication if your pain resolves.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Gabapentin often causes drowsiness, a key side effect. Milk isn't required, energy may decrease, and stopping abruptly risks withdrawal or seizures.

Question 2 of 5

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

A. Administer the medication over 5 minutes. B. Monitor the client for signs of an allergic reaction. C. Dilute the medication in dextrose 5% in water. D. Check the client's temperature prior to administration.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Cefazolin risks allergic reactions (e.g., rash), requiring monitoring. It's given over 30-60 minutes, diluted in saline, and temp checks aren't specific.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is receiving a continuous IV infusion of lactated Ringer's solution. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A. Change the IV site every 24 hr. B. Monitor the client for signs of fluid overload. C. Flush the IV line with heparin every 4 hr. D. Administer the infusion at a rate of 50 mL/hr.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Fluid overload (e.g., dyspnea) is a risk with IV fluids, requiring monitoring. Site changes are every 72-96 hr, heparin isn't routine, and rate depends on orders.

Question 4 of 5

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

A. You should take this medication on an empty stomach. B. You might notice an increase in your blood pressure. C. This medication might cause your skin to turn yellow. D. You should stop taking this medication if you feel better.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Venlafaxine can increase blood pressure, requiring monitoring. It's taken with food, doesn't cause jaundice, and stopping abruptly risks withdrawal.

Question 5 of 5

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

A. Instruct the client to take shallow breaths during the treatment. B. Monitor the client for signs of tachycardia. C. Administer the medication every 2 hr. D. Check the client's oxygen saturation prior to administration.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Albuterol can cause tachycardia, a side effect to monitor. Deep breaths are needed, dosing is typically 4-6 hr, and O2 sat is checked as needed.

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