Chapter 7, Problem 19RQ

Which point will the nurse emphasize to a patient who is taking an antilipemic medication in the “statin” class? a )The drug needs to be taken on an empty stomach before meals.b )A low-fat diet is not necessary while taking these medications.c) It is important to report muscle pain immediatelyd )Improved cholesterol levels will be evident within 2 weeks

The nurse has provided patient education regarding ther￾apy with the SERM raloxifene (Evista). Which statement from the patient reflects a good understanding of the instruction? a) “When I take that long flight to Asia, I will need to stop taking this drug at least 3 days before I travel.”b) “I can continue this drug even when traveling as long as I take it with a full glass of water each time.”c )“After I take this drug, I must sit upright for at least 30 minutes.”d )“One advantage of this drug is that it will reduce my hot flashes.”

The premedication assessment for a patient taking an anticholinergic agent should include

Write down adverse effects of the drugs to treat theG6PD deficiency disease. (Subject: Pharmacology)

List indications for a CVAD (there are 7)

The physiologic differences in the pediatric patient compared with the adult patient affect the amount of drug needed to produce a therapeutic effect. The nurse is aware that one of the main differences is that infants have a) increased protein in circulation. b )fat composition lower than 0.001%. c )more muscular body composition. d )water composition of approximately 75%

While teaching a patient who is about to receive cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) chemotherapy, the nurse will instruct the patient to watch for potential adverse effects, such as a )cholinergic diarrhea.b )hemorrhagic cystitis.c )peripheral neuropathy.d) ototoxicity

Nursing consideration in giving ________“Give sublingual preparations under the tongue and instruct not to swallow to ensure that therapeutic level is achieved." (Use three words, ALL first letters are capital)

Drug study Generic name Brand name Dosage/route Indications Side effects Adverse effects Nursing responsibilities letrozole Palbociclib