MILESTONE - 3.29.23

The nurse should withhold the patients dose of Levothyroxine (Synthroid) once the patients pulse exceeds 120 bpm.

The client diagnosed with stage D CHF has a brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) level greater than 1,500. Which medication should the nurse anticipate the HCP prescribing?

Which assessment data should the nurse obtain before administering a calcium channel blocker?

When applying a surface anesthetic agent, the nurse should avoid abraded skin areas to reduce the risk of systemic absorption

The client diagnosed with essential HTN is taking bumetanide. Which statement by the client warrants notifying the client’s HCP?

The nurse would educate the client receiving a HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor - Rosuvastatin (Crestor) to immediately report which finding?

A patient who is scheduled to undergo a subtotal thyroidectomy is taking potassium iodide solution and complains about a brassy taste in the mouth. Which instruction would the nurse provide to the client?

The nurse is preparing to administer the monthly dose of cyanocobalamin to a patient with pernicious anemia. Which state indicates that the patient is experiencing a therapeutic effect from the medication?

Epoetin alfa by the subcutaneous route is prescribed for a client. What is the most appropriate nursing action?

An Echocardiogram is the most important diagnostic test that should be reviewed prior to the administration of the chemotherapeutic regimen with doxorubicin HCL (Adriamycin)

A client who has been diagnosed with pneumonia has been given a prescription for a macrolide antibiotic - erythromycin. Client teaching about this medication would include which best instruction?

Azithromycin (Zithromax) a Macrolide Antibiotic has been prescribed for a client. The nurse would instruct the client to take the medication in which way?

Hot flashes are a side effect of the medication tamoxifen (Nolvadex)

A patient with prostatic carcinoma is scheduled for his dose of docetaxel (Taxotere) Chemotherapy. The nurse notices the patient has developed a new cough that is persistent. - This is a common side effect of this medication.

Which of the below is the most important that the nurse should teach regarding the administration of Neostigmine (Bloxiverz), for a patient with myasthenia gravis?

A client with testicular cancer is receiving an Alkylating Agent - cisplatin (Platinol). The nurse assesses for which finding as a toxic effect of this medication?

A client with squamous cell carcinoma is receiving An Antitumor Antibiotic - bleomycin (Blenoxane). What is the priority assessment of the nurse when monitoring for side and adverse effects of bleomycin?

The nurse caring for a client receiving A Vina-Alkaloid Agent - vincristine (Vincasar) is monitoring the client for toxicity. The nurse interprets that the client is experiencing a toxic effect of this medication on the basis of which assessment finding?

The nurse is monitoring a client with leukemia who is receiving An Anthracycline Agent - doxorubicin (Caelyx, Myocet) by intravenous infusion. The nurse would monitor for which finding that would indicate doxorubicin toxicity?

The patient taking the anticonvulsant carbamazepine (Tegretol) should be provided education on reporting the development of flu-like symptoms, such as a sore throat as it can indicate BLOOD DYSCRASIAS

Phenazopyridine is prescribed for a client with a urinary tract infection. The nurse evaluates that the medication is effective based on which observation?

Bethanechol (Duvoid, Urecholine) is prescribed for a client with urinary retention. Which disorder would be a contraindication to the administration of this medication?

A serious adverse effect of the gastrointestinal stimulant - metoclopramide HCL (Reglan) is Parkinson-like symptoms such as cogwheel rigidity

Potassium chloride intravenously is prescribed for a client with hypokalemia. Which actions would the nurse take to plan for preparation and administration of the potassium? Select all that apply.

A 9-month-old infant with cystic fibrosis has a nursing diagnosis of Alteration in Nutrition: Less than Body Requirements, related to the inadequate digestion of nutrients. The best intervention for this child is to give Pancrelipase (Cotazym-S) capsule mixed with apple sauce before each meal.

When teaching the client with adrenal insufficiency about cortisone, the nurse would include which items? Select all that apply.

A burn client has been having 1% silver sulfadiazine applied to burns twice a day for the past 3 days. Which laboratory abnormality indicates that the client is experiencing a side or adverse effect of this medication?

A client is receiving oxybutynin. The nurse would suspect that this medication is prescribed to relieve which condition?

A client with Crohn's disease is scheduled to receive an infusion of infliximab. What intervention by the nurse will determine the effectiveness of treatment?

The nurse should ensure the client receives breakfast within 30 minutes after the injection of Insulin Aspart (Novolog)