---

26. A client has been started to medication with amrinone lactate (Inocor). The
nurse evaluates that the client is not experiencing the anticipated therapeutic
benefit if the client has a noticeable decrease in
a. weight
b. lung crackles
c. peripheral edema
d. blood pressure
27. A burn client is receiving treatments of topical mafenide acetate (Sulfamylon)
to the site of injury. The nurse monitors the client for systemic effect that can
occur from the use of this medication?
a. alkalosis
b. acidosis
c. hypotension
d. hypertension
28. A nurse provide instructions to a client regarding the use of tretinoin (retin A).
which statement indicates a need for further instructions?
a. I will wash my hands thouroughly before and after applying the medication
b. I should begin to see results about 3 weeks
c. I will apply medication liberally to the skin
d. I cannot use cosmetics while I’m using this medication
29. A physician orders isotretinoin (Accutane) for a client with sever acne. The
nurse reviews the client’s record and notifies the physician if which prescribed
medication is noted?
a. Phenytoin (Dilantin)
b. tetracycline (Achromycin)
c. Digoxin (Lanoxin)
d. Furosemide (Lasix)
30. The client has been presicribed cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) to treat painful
muscle spasms accompanying herniated intervertebral disk and questions the
order if the client had concurrent order to take
a. furosemide
b. Valproic acid (Depakene)
c. Ibuprofen
d. Tranylcypromine (parnate)
31. Epoetin alfa (Epogen) has been prescribed for a patient with CRF. The nurse
prepares the medication by which route?
a. Orally
b. IM
c. Intradermally
d. Subcutaneously
32. The client is receiving anticonvulsant therapy with phenytoin (Dilantin). The
nurse assess the result of which important lab test?
a. CBC
b. Serum Sodium
c. serum potassium
d. BUN
33. Abacavir (ziagen) has been prescribed. The nurse tells the patient that which
blood test is done periodically while the client is taking the medication?
a. BUN
b. Creatinine
c. Liver Function test
d. Platelet count
34. Which is an adverse effect of abacavir?
a. decreased appetite
b. Insomnia
c. Diarrhea
d. hypotension
35. The cluient is taking zidovudine (AZT). The nurse monitors the client for
which adverse effect?
a. Colitis
b. visual disturbances
c. neurotoxicity
d. ototoxicity
36. Atorvastatin (lipitor has been prescribed to a patient. The nurse knows that the
action of this drug is to
a. Decrease low density lipoprotein
b. decrease high density lipoprotein
c. increase plasma cholesterol
d. increase plasma triglyceride