Miotic drug therapy for the treatment of glaucoma is based chiefly upon which physiologic action?

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32.Miotic drug therapy for the treatment of glaucoma is based chiefly uponwhich physiologic action?( )A) Enhancing aqueous humor outflow.( )B) Inhibiting aqueous humor production.( )C) Maintaining intraocular pressure.( )D) Preventing extraocular infection.Correct answer(s):A

33.A school-aged child is taking methylphenidate hydrochloride (Ritalin) for thetreatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The mother tellsthe nurse that she gives the medication at bedtime so it is working duringschool the next morning. What modification to the administration plan shouldthe nurse recommend to this mother?D

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A client with rheumatoid arthritis is receiving a prescription for minocycline(Minocin). Which side effect is most important for the nurse to instruct theclient to report?A35.

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What teaching should the nurse provide a client who has received a newprescription for sildenafil (Viagra)? (Select all that apply.)

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36.The healthcare provider prescribes a medication for an older adult client whois complaining of insomnia, and instructs the client to return in two weeks.The nurse should question which prescription?( )A) Zolpidem (Ambien) 10 milligrams orally at bedtime.( )B) Eszopiclone (Lunesta) 10 milligrams orally at bedtime.( )C) Temazepam (Restoril) 7.5 milligrams orally at bedtime.( )D) Ramelteon (Rozerem) 8 milligrams orally at bedtime.Correct answer(s):B37.

A client at 30-weeks gestation is in preterm labor. The healthcare providerprescribes two 12-mg doses of betamethasone (Celestone) intramuscularlyevery 12 hours. The client asks the nurse why she is receiving the Celestone.What information should the nurse use to explain the action of themedication?B

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Which action is most important for the nurse to implement prior to the administration?

Prior to the administration of medications, the nurse must check and validate the medication order, and also apply their critical thinking skills to the ordered medication and the status and condition of the client in respect to the contraindications, pertinent lab results, pertinent data like vital signs, client ...

Which common side effect should the nurse alert a female client about when medroxyprogesterone is prescribed?

Nausea, bloating, breast tenderness, headache, change in vaginal discharge, mood swings, blurred vision, dizziness, drowsiness, or weight gain/loss may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Which medications should the nurse caution the client about taking while receiving an opioid analgesic?

It's important to note that opioid analgesics should not be used in combination with other CNS depressants like alcohol, barbiturates, or benzodiazepines, since their additive effect can lead to respiratory depression, coma, and even death.

Which drug of choice is indicated for acute ventricular dysrhythmias?

Amiodarone is the drug of choice for acute VT refractory to cardioversion shock. After recovery, oral medications are used for long-term suppression of recurrent VT. Current evidence favors class III antiarrhythmic drugs over class I drugs.