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Question 1 of 5

The client complains of leg cramps at night. Which medication should the nurse anticipate the HCP ordering to help relieve the leg cramps?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Quinine is historically used for nocturnal leg cramps, though off-label due to risks. Muscle relaxants, sedatives, or opioids are less specific.

Question 2 of 5

The 38-year-old client with chronic asthma is prescribed a leukotriene receptor antagonist. Which is the scientific rationale for administering this medication?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Leukotriene receptor antagonists (e.g., montelukast) are prophylactic, reducing inflammation to control asthma. They don’t cure, stabilize mast cells, or directly dilate bronchioles.

Question 3 of 5

The client complains of leg cramps at night. Which medication should the nurse anticipate the HCP ordering to help relieve the leg cramps?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Quinine is historically used for nocturnal leg cramps, though off-label due to risks. Muscle relaxants, sedatives, or opioids are less specific.

Question 4 of 5

Penicillin V potassium (Pen-Vee-K) 500 mg PO qid is ordered for an adult client. He reports that he took penicillin for the first time two months ago. What should the nurse do?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The client does not have a history of allergic response to penicillin, so there is no need to skin test or withhold the medication. However, allergic responses often occur after the first administration.

Question 5 of 5

A 60-year-old client has been hospitalized for deep vein thrombosis. The client is to be discharged on warfarin (Coumadin) 5 mg PO daily. Which statement that the client makes indicates the best understanding of the medication routine?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Warfarin requires regular INR monitoring via blood tests to ensure therapeutic anticoagulation levels.

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