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A client is prescribed ondansetron for nausea and vomiting. The nurse should monitor the client for which potential adverse effect?
- A. Headache
- B. Diarrhea
- C. Constipation
- D. Increased appetite
Correct Answer: C
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
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.
A client with a diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder is prescribed fluvoxamine. The nurse should instruct the client that this medication may have which potential side effect?
- A. Drowsiness
- B. Dry mouth
- C. Insomnia
- D. Headache
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Drowsiness. Fluvoxamine is known to cause drowsiness as a potential side effect. Patients should be advised to avoid activities like driving that require alertness until they understand how the medication affects them. Dry mouth, insomnia, and headache are potential side effects of other medications used for anxiety disorders but are not typically associated with fluvoxamine.
A client with asthma is prescribed fluticasone. The nurse should instruct the client to use this medication at which time?
- A. During an asthma attack
- B. Twice a day
- C. Once a day
- D. At night before bed
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
A client is admitted to a long-term care facility, and the nurse and a new employee are conducting medication reconciliation. The nurse notes that oxybutynin has been prescribed. The nurse realizes the new employee understands the drug's effect if the new employee explains that this medication is prescribed to treat which condition?
- A. Pain
- B. Depression
- C. Overactive bladder
- D. Chronic anxiety
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Oxybutynin is prescribed to treat overactive bladder by reducing muscle spasms of the bladder. It is classified as an anticholinergic medication. Oxycodone is an opioid used for pain management. Bupropion is an antidepressant used to treat depression. Buspirone is an anxiolytic used to manage anxiety disorders.