ASSIGNMENT
| A client is refusing to take morning medications. How should the nurse respond? |
| A new nurse is orienting to the labor and delivery unit. List three (3) potential adverse effects this new nurse should know prior to administering oxytocin. |
| A nurse is caring for a newborn whose mother is an alcoholic. Describe withdrawal symptoms this newborn may exhibit. |
| A 36-year-old client is prescribed digoxin for heart failure. What are two (2) contraindications for the use of digoxin? Suggested Pharmacology Learning Activity: Heart Failure |
| A nurse is caring for a surgical client who is prescribed neostigmine for treatment of myasthenia gravis. List two (2) potential adverse effect the nurse should be aware of while providing this treatment. |
| List three (3) medication classifications that may cause orthostatic hypotension. |
| A nurse is caring for a 5-year-old client prescribeddextroamphetamine. List three (3) adverse effects the nurse will monitor for upon administration of dextroamphetamine. |
| A client is to receive alteplase to treat an acute ischemic stroke. What is the reversal agent for alteplase in case of severe bleeding? Suggested Pharmacology Learning Activity: Anticoagulants |
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A client has been receiving IV paclitaxel for the past week for treatment of ovarian cancer. Identify an assessment finding that is a priority to report to the provider? |
| A nurse is caring for a 7-year-old client. The client is prescribed methotrexate for rheumatoid arthritis and doxycycline for pneumonia. What are two (2)contraindications for these medications in this situation? |
| A client is prescribed atenolol. List three (3) adverse effects the nurse will report to the provider. |
| A 58-year-old client is taking hydrochlorothiazide. Identify two (2) adverse effects associated with this medication therapy. Suggested Pharmacology Learning Activity: Renal Medications |
| A nurse is providing education for a client being discharged with a prescription for phenobarbital. What are potential adverse effects the nurse will discuss with the client prior to discharge? |
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The client is on phenytoin for a seizure disorder. What are three (3) teaching points about this medication that the nurse should discuss with the client? |
| A client is prescribed cisplatin. What are three (3) lab findings that should be monitored while a client is on this medication? |
