PN Comprehensive Predictor 2020

Extract:

Question 1 of 5

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

A. You should take this medication with a high-fat meal. B. You might notice a decrease in your cholesterol levels within 2 days. C. This medication might cause muscle pain. D. You should avoid eating potassium-rich foods while taking this medication.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Atorvastatin can cause muscle pain (myopathy), a key side effect to report. It's taken regardless of meals, cholesterol drops take weeks, and potassium isn't restricted.

Question 2 of 5

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

A. Instruct the client to take the medication at bedtime if it causes drowsiness. B. Monitor the client for signs of seizures. C. Administer the medication with a glass of milk. D. Check the client's blood pressure prior to administration.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Bupropion lowers seizure threshold, requiring monitoring. Drowsiness isn't typical (it's stimulating), milk isn't needed, and BP isn't primary.

Question 3 of 5

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

A. Monitor the client for signs of paralytic ileus. B. Keep the client in a supine position for 24 hr. C. Administer a high-fiber diet immediately. D. Instruct the client to avoid coughing.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Paralytic ileus (absent bowel sounds) is a risk post-bowel resection, requiring monitoring. Supine isn't needed, diet starts low-fiber, and coughing is encouraged with support.

Question 4 of 5

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

A. You should take this medication in the morning. B. You might notice an increase in your energy levels. C. This medication might cause you to feel drowsy. D. You should avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medication.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Trazodone causes drowsiness, often used at bedtime for sleep. Morning dosing isn't ideal, energy decreases, and alcohol worsens sedation (also true but not the focus).

Question 5 of 5

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

A. Administer the medication via rapid IV push. B. Monitor the client for signs of an allergic reaction. C. Dilute the medication in dextrose 5% in water. D. Instruct the client to stop the medication if symptoms improve.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Amoxicillin risks allergic reactions (e.g., rash, anaphylaxis), requiring monitoring. It's oral or slow IV, diluted in saline, and full course completion is needed.

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