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Question 1 of 5

A 67-year-old client is discharged from the hospital with a prescription for digoxin 0.25 mg daily. Which instruction by the practical nurse (PN) is correct?

A. Take the medication in the morning before getting out of bed.

B. Do not take the medication if the heartbeat is irregular or slow.

C. Expect some vision changes due to the medication.

D. Increase intake of foods rich in potassium.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Do not take the medication if the heartbeat is irregular or slow.

Question 2 of 5

A client with a diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder is prescribed paroxetine. The nurse should instruct the client that this medication may have which potential side effect?

A. Drowsiness

B. Dry mouth

C. Nausea

D. Headache

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Drowsiness

Question 3 of 5

A practical nurse (PN) is reviewing teaching with the client and/or significant others about the concurrent use of benztropine and olanzapine to manage psychotic behavior. What information should the PN reinforce?

A. Benztropine will reduce the olanzapine's side effect of urinary retention.

B. Benztropine potentiates the effect of olanzapine.

C. The benztropine is used to control the side effects of olanzapine.

D. The combined effect of these drugs will modify psychotic behavior.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The benztropine is used to control the side effects of olanzapine.

Question 4 of 5

A client is receiving metronidazole for Clostridium difficile pseudomembranous colitis. Which information should the nurse include in this client's medication teaching plan?

A. Drink adequate water daily

B. Take on an empty stomach

C. Avoid alcohol consumption

D. Store medication at room temperature

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Avoid alcohol consumption

Question 5 of 5

An adolescent client with a seizure disorder is prescribed the anticonvulsant medication carbamazepine. The nurse should notify the healthcare provider if the client develops which condition?

A. Experiences dry mouth.

B. Experiences dizziness.

C. Develops a sore throat.

D. Develops gingival hyperplasia.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Develops a sore throat.

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