Review these Adaptive: Headmaster TMU CNA nursing practice questions with answer choices and explanations.
A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin. Which finding requires holding the medication?
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Explanation: Digoxin should be held if heart rate is below 60/min due to risk of bradycardia.
A nurse is administering insulin. Which action is most important?
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Explanation: Blood glucose must be checked before insulin to avoid hypoglycemia.
Which medication should be given before meals?
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Explanation: Omeprazole is taken before meals for maximum effect.
Which medication should be taken with food?
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Explanation: NSAIDs should be taken with food to prevent gastric irritation.
A nurse should question which prescription for a client with asthma?
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Explanation: Beta blockers can cause bronchospasm in asthma.
A nurse should monitor for which adverse effect of opioids?
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Explanation: Respiratory depression is the most serious opioid adverse effect.
Which finding indicates warfarin is effective?
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Explanation: Warfarin effectiveness is measured by INR.
A nurse should monitor which value for a client taking heparin?
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Explanation: Heparin therapy is monitored using aPTT.
Which medication should be given sublingually?
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Explanation: Nitroglycerin is given sublingually for rapid effect.
A nurse should monitor for which adverse effect of ACE inhibitors?
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Explanation: ACE inhibitors commonly cause a dry cough.
Which medication requires monitoring for hypokalemia?
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Explanation: Loop diuretics cause potassium loss.
Which medication requires monitoring for hyperkalemia?
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Explanation: Potassium-sparing diuretics increase potassium.
A nurse should instruct a client taking levothyroxine to:
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Explanation: Levothyroxine is taken in the morning before meals.
Which medication requires monitoring for bleeding?
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Explanation: Warfarin increases bleeding risk.
Which medication requires monitoring for respiratory depression?
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Explanation: Opioids suppress breathing.
Which medication is used for emergency treatment of asthma attack?
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Explanation: Albuterol is a rescue bronchodilator.
Which medication is used for long-term asthma control?
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Explanation: Salmeterol is a long-acting bronchodilator.
A nurse should monitor for which adverse effect of insulin?
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Explanation: Insulin lowers blood glucose.
Which symptom indicates hypoglycemia?
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Explanation: Sweating is a key sign of hypoglycemia.
Which medication is used to treat hypoglycemia?
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Explanation: Glucagon raises blood sugar.
Which medication should not be given with alcohol?
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Explanation: Alcohol increases liver toxicity with acetaminophen.
Which medication may cause drowsiness?
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Explanation: Antihistamines commonly cause sedation.
Which medication requires avoiding grapefruit juice?
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Explanation: Grapefruit increases statin levels.
Which medication requires monitoring for muscle pain?
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Explanation: Statins can cause muscle damage.
Which medication is used to treat anaphylaxis?
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Explanation: Epinephrine is first-line treatment.
Which medication is used to treat hypertension?
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Explanation: ACE inhibitors lower blood pressure.
Which medication requires monitoring for cough?
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Explanation: ACE inhibitors cause dry cough.
Which medication should not be stopped abruptly?
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Explanation: Abrupt withdrawal can cause rebound hypertension.
Which medication requires monitoring for GI bleeding?
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Explanation: NSAIDs irritate the stomach.
Which medication is used for pain relief?
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Explanation: Ibuprofen is an analgesic NSAID.