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The healthcare provider is discharging a patient with a new prescription for ranitidine (Zantac). Which information would be important to include in the discharge teaching?
- A. Thrombolytic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) may occur
- B. Aspirin should not be taken with this medication
- C. The patient may experience iron deficiency anemia
- D. The patient may experience restlessness
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
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A client is prescribed atorvastatin. The practical nurse (PN) should monitor the client for which potential adverse effect?
- A. Muscle pain and weakness
- B. Headache
- C. Hepatotoxicity
- D. Gastrointestinal bleeding
Correct Answer: A
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A client with a history of atrial fibrillation is prescribed diltiazem. The nurse should monitor for which potential side effect?
- A. Hypotension
- B. Tachycardia
- C. Headache
- D. Hyperglycemia
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
A client with chronic kidney disease is prescribed darbepoetin alfa. The nurse should monitor for which potential side effect?
- A. Hypertension
- B. Hypotension
- C. Hyperkalemia
- D. Hyperglycemia
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
The healthcare provider notes that a client has a new prescription for 20 mEq of potassium, IV site is inflamed but not tender, and has a blood flashback. What action should the healthcare provider take?
- A. Obtain a liter of normal saline with 20 mEq of KCl
- B. Contact the healthcare provider to clarify the prescription
- C. Withhold the prescription medication until a new IV is started
- D. Fax the prescription to the pharmacy for immediate dispensing
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The healthcare provider should contact the prescriber to clarify the prescription because an inflamed IV site may indicate potential issues with administering the medication. It is important to ensure that the prescription is appropriate and safe for the client before proceeding with administration.
A client with a diagnosis of schizophrenia is prescribed ziprasidone. The nurse should monitor the client for which potential side effect?
- A. QT prolongation
- B. Weight gain
- C. Dry mouth
- D. Increased appetite
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.