PN Comprehensive Predictor 2020

Extract:

Question 1 of 5

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

A. You should take this medication with a glass of milk. B. You might notice an increase in your sun sensitivity. C. This medication might cause your urine to turn red. D. You should stop taking this medication if you feel better.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Doxycycline increases photosensitivity, risking sunburn. Milk reduces absorption, urine color isn't affected, and full course completion prevents resistance.

Question 2 of 5

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

A. Instruct the client to take the medication every night regardless of need. B. Monitor the client for signs of confusion. C. Administer the medication with a high-fat meal. D. Check the client's respiratory rate prior to administration.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Zolpidem can cause confusion, especially in older adults, requiring monitoring. It's PRN, taken without food, and respiratory checks aren't primary.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is postoperative following a craniotomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A. Keep the head of the bed flat. B. Monitor the client for signs of increased intracranial pressure. C. Instruct the client to cough forcefully every 2 hr. D. Apply a warm compress to the surgical site.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Increased intracranial pressure is a risk post-craniotomy, requiring monitoring (e.g., pupil changes). Elevation, not flat positioning, gentle coughing, and no heat are standard.

Question 4 of 5

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

A. You should take this medication at bedtime. B. You might notice an increase in your bowel movements. C. This medication might cause your skin to turn blue. D. You should report any new abdominal pain to your provider.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Abdominal pain could indicate a complication (e.g., ulcer worsening) with pantoprazole, requiring reporting. It's taken before meals, doesn't increase stools, and skin color isn't affected.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for oxycodone 5 mg PO every 4 hr PRN for pain. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A. Administer the medication with a glass of grapefruit juice. B. Monitor the client for signs of respiratory depression. C. Instruct the client to take the medication daily at bedtime. D. Check the client's blood glucose level prior to administration.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Oxycodone risks respiratory depression, requiring monitoring. Grapefruit isn't relevant, it's PRN not daily, and glucose isn't affected.

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