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Question 1 of 5

When providing instructions to a client taking ciprofloxacin (Cipro), which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching plan?

A. Avoid taking the medication with milk or antacids.

B. Take the medication with a multivitamin.

C. Consume extra dairy products while taking this medication.

D. Take the medication with food if gastrointestinal upset occurs.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Avoid taking the medication with milk or antacids.

Question 2 of 5

A community health nurse visits a client at home. Prednisone 10 mg orally daily has been prescribed for the client. The nurse reinforces teaching for the client about the medication. Which statement, if made by the client, indicates that further teaching is necessary?

A. I can take aspirin or my antihistamine if I need it.

B. I need to take the medication every day at the same time.

C. I need to avoid coffee, tea, cola, and chocolate in my diet.

D. If I gain more than 5 pounds a week, I will call my doctor.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: I can take aspirin or my antihistamine if I need it.

Question 3 of 5

A client is diagnosed with pulmonary embolism and is to be treated with streptokinase (Streptase). A nurse would report which priority data collection finding to the registered nurse before initiating this therapy?

A. Adventitious breath sounds

B. Temperature of 99.4Â°F orally

C. Blood pressure of 198/110 mm Hg

D. Respiratory rate of 28 breaths/min

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Blood pressure of 198/110 mm Hg

Question 4 of 5

The client with a gastric ulcer has a prescription for sucralfate (Carafate), 1 g by mouth four times daily. The nurse schedules the medication for which times?

A. With meals and at bedtime

B. Every 6 hours around the clock

C. One hour after meals and at bedtime

D. One hour before meals and at bedtime

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: One hour before meals and at bedtime

Question 5 of 5

A histamine (H2)-receptor antagonist will be prescribed for a client. The nurse understands that which medications are H2-receptor antagonists? Select one that doesn't apply.

A. Nizatidine (Axid)

B. Ranitidine (Zantac)

C. Famotidine (Pepcid)

D. Ibuprofen (Motrin)

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Ibuprofen (Motrin)

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