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A client is receiving vancomycin. Which of the following laboratory results should be monitored to evaluate the therapeutic effect of this medication?
- A. BUN
- B. Creatinine
- C. Hemoglobin
- D. White blood cell count
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
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While discussing antihypertensives, the instructor states that a particular agent causes a reduction in blood pressure by blocking receptor sites. The student wishing to understand this statement would research which drug information?
- A. Drug-drug interaction
- B. Adverse effects
- C. Indication
- D. Mechanism of action
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Blocking receptor sites to lower blood pressure describes the drug's mechanism of action-how it works (e.g., beta-blockers on adrenergic receptors). Interactions detail combined effects. Adverse effects list risks. Indication states purpose (hypertension). Mechanism explains the receptor-blocking process, key to understanding the statement, aligning with pharmacology's focus on action.
A client has a prescription for Acyclovir. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
- A. Expect to take this medication long-term.
- B. Increase fluid intake during therapy.
- C. Avoid sexual contact while on this medication.
- D. Consult your healthcare provider if you experience nausea.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
A client has a new prescription for Losartan. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
- A. I will increase my intake of potassium-rich foods.
- B. I will take the medication with a full glass of milk.
- C. I should monitor my blood pressure weekly.
- D. I will take the medication every other day.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
When teaching a client with a new prescription for nitroglycerin patches, which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
- A. Apply the patch at the same time every day.
- B. Rotate the application site daily.
- C. Remove the patch for 12 hours each day.
- D. Cut the patch in half if needed.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
A healthcare professional is preparing to administer morphine 4 mg IV to a client. Available is morphine 10 mg/mL. How many mL should the healthcare professional administer?
- A. 0.2 mL
- B. 0.4 mL
- C. 0.6 mL
- D. 0.8 mL
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.