1. Celecoxib is indicated for relief of symptoms of
A. osteoarthritis
B. cancer
C. hepatitis
D. muscle spasm
A. osteoarthritis
B. cancer
C. hepatitis
D. muscle spasm
2. is one category of drugs likely to cause allergic reactions.
A. diuretics
B. antibiotics
C. Digoxin
D. Insulin
E. antiemetics
3. A patient is being discharged after the insertion of a permanent pacemaker. Which statement made by the patient indicates an understanding regarding appropriate self-care?
Please choose from one of the following options.
A. Every morning I will perform arm and shoulder stretches.
B. Each day I’ll take my pulse and record it in a log.
C. I’ll have to get rid of my microwave oven.
D. I won’t be able to use my electric blanket anymore.
4. The primary reasons for nonadherence to drug treatment in the older patient are
poor communication with and declining cognitive function.
A. their family
B. their pharmacist
C. their doctor
D. health professionals
5. The healthcare provider is performing an assessment on a patient who is taking propranolol (Inderal) for supraventricular tachycardia. Which assessment finding is an indication the patient is experiencing an adverse effect of this drug?
A. Dry mouth
B. Urinary retention
C. Bradycardia
D. Paresthesia
6. A condition under which the need for calcium rises; diet.
A. low sugar
B. low phosphate
C. low protein
D. high sodium
7. If only one drug is used, blacks respond better to diuretics than to beta blockers and
A. ACE inhibitors
B. benzodiazepines
C. antidepressants
D. insulin
A. diuretics
B. antibiotics
C. Digoxin
D. Insulin
E. antiemetics
3. A patient is being discharged after the insertion of a permanent pacemaker. Which statement made by the patient indicates an understanding regarding appropriate self-care?
Please choose from one of the following options.
A. Every morning I will perform arm and shoulder stretches.
B. Each day I’ll take my pulse and record it in a log.
C. I’ll have to get rid of my microwave oven.
D. I won’t be able to use my electric blanket anymore.
4. The primary reasons for nonadherence to drug treatment in the older patient are
poor communication with and declining cognitive function.
A. their family
B. their pharmacist
C. their doctor
D. health professionals
5. The healthcare provider is performing an assessment on a patient who is taking propranolol (Inderal) for supraventricular tachycardia. Which assessment finding is an indication the patient is experiencing an adverse effect of this drug?
A. Dry mouth
B. Urinary retention
C. Bradycardia
D. Paresthesia
6. A condition under which the need for calcium rises; diet.
A. low sugar
B. low phosphate
C. low protein
D. high sodium
7. If only one drug is used, blacks respond better to diuretics than to beta blockers and
A. ACE inhibitors
B. benzodiazepines
C. antidepressants
D. insulin