NCLEX RN· Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies · NCLEX RN Pharmacology and Parenteral Therapies Quiz
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The charge nurse is working with a student nurse who reports that her assigned client has severe flushing of the upper body following an IV antibiotic infusion. The charge nurse understands that the antibiotic likely responsible for this 'red man syndrome' is which medication?
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Correct Answer: vancomycin
The nurse is caring for a client who is taking bethanechol chloride (Urecholine) for neurogenic bladder. Which of the following does the nurse understand is correct concerning this medication?
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Correct Answer: Atropine sulfate should be readily available when a client receives this medication.
The nurse is caring for a client with multiple IV medications. Which of the following drugs are compatible?
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Correct Answer: furosemide (Lasix) and ondansetron (Zofran)
The nurse has an order to administer enoxaparin (Lovenox) 40 mg subcutaneously. When the automatic medication dispenser opens, however, the nurse finds enoxaparin 80 mg in the pocket. Which is the correct action by the nurse?
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Correct Answer: notify the pharmacy to correct the error
The mental health unit nurse is precepting a student nurse. Together they are caring for a client with schizophrenia. The nurse asks the student nurse to select the atypical antipsychotic from the client's medication list. The nurse anticipates the student nurse to select which medication?
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Correct Answer: risperidone
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