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Question 1 of 5

The nurse has taught a client who is prescribed a xanthine bronchodilator about beverages to avoid. The nurse determines that the client understands the information if the client chooses which beverage from the dietary menu?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Cola, coffee, and chocolate contain xanthine and should be avoided by the client who is taking a xanthine bronchodilator. This could lead to an increased incidence of cardiovascular and central nervous system side effects that can occur with the use of these types of bronchodilators.

Question 2 of 5

A client is prescribed glipizide once daily. What intended effect of this medication should the nurse observe for?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Glipizide is an oral hypoglycemic agent that is taken in the morning. It is not used to enhance weight loss, treat infection, or decrease blood pressure.

Question 3 of 5

A client has been taking nadolol for the past month. Which finding would indicate a therapeutic effect of the medication?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Nadolol is a beta-adrenergic blocking agent that is used to treat hypertension.
Therefore, a blood pressure within the normal range would indicate an effective response to the medication. Based on this information the remaining options are unrelated to the action of this medication.

Question 4 of 5

A client has received a dose of an as-needed medication loperamide. The nurse evaluates the client after administration to determine if the client has relief of which sign/symptom?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Loperamide is an antidiarrheal agent, and it is commonly administered after loose stools. It is used for the management of acute diarrhea and also for chronic diarrhea, such as with inflammatory bowel disease. It can also be used to reduce the volume of drainage from an ileostomy. It is not intended to treat any of the other options.

Question 5 of 5

An adult client with hyperkalemia is prescribed sodium polystyrene sulfonate. Which serum potassium level is a clinical indicator of effective therapy?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The normal serum potassium level for an adult is 3.5 to 5.0 mEq/L (3.5 to 5.0 mmol/L). Option 1 is the only option that reflects a value within this range. The remaining options identify hyperkalemic levels.

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