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A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for Etanercept for Rheumatoid Arthritis. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
- A. I will need to get my blood drawn periodically while on this medication.'
- B. I should stop taking this medication if I develop a rash.'
- C. I will need to limit my alcohol intake to no more than one drink per week.'
- D. I should self-administer this medication subcutaneously into the muscle.'
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
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A client has a new prescription for spironolactone. The nurse should instruct the client to avoid which of the following foods?
- A. Salt substitutes
- B. Apples
- C. Chicken
- D. Bananas
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic. The client should avoid salt substitutes because they often contain potassium, which could lead to hyperkalemia. Hyperkalemia, or high levels of potassium in the blood, is a potential side effect of spironolactone, and ingesting additional potassium from salt substitutes can exacerbate this risk.
A client has a new prescription for Verapamil to control hypertension. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
- A. Increase the amount of dietary fiber in the diet.
- B. Drink grapefruit juice daily to increase vitamin C intake.
- C. Decrease the amount of calcium in the diet.
- D. Withhold food for 1 hr after taking the medication.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
A client with increased liver enzymes is taking herbal supplements. Which of the following herbal supplements should the nurse report to the provider?
- A. Glucosamine
- B. Saw palmetto
- C. Kava
- D. St. John's wort
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
A healthcare professional is reviewing laboratory findings and notes that a client's plasma Lithium level is 2.1 mEq/L. Which of the following is an appropriate action by the healthcare professional?
- A. Perform immediate gastric lavage.
- B. Prepare the client for hemodialysis.
- C. Administer an additional oral dose of lithium.
- D. Request a stat repeat of the laboratory test.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
A healthcare provider is providing instructions to the parent of an adolescent client who has a new prescription for Albuterol, PO. Which of the following instructions should the healthcare provider include?
- A. You should not use this medication for an acute asthma attack.'
- B. Tremors may be an adverse effect of this medication.'
- C. Long-term use of this medication can lead to hyperglycemia.'
- D. This medication can inhibit skeletal growth.'
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.