A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for nifedipine. Which of the following findings should the nurse assess prior to administration of the medication?

Blood pressure

Respiratory rate

Temperature

Oxygen saturation

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

Nifedipine is a calcium channel blocker is used in the management of hypertension. It leads to vasodilation of blood vessels lowering blood pressure. Nifedipine is a calcium channel blocker commonly used to treat hypertension and angina. Therefore, the nurse should assess the client's blood pressure prior to administering nifedipine to ensure that it is within the therapeutic range and not too low, as nifedipine can cause hypotension (as a side effect.

B,C, D- Nifedipine has no effect on respiratory rate, temperature and oxygen saturation

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Rifampin, an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections, can cause a reddish-orange discoloration of body fluids, including urine. This color change is due to the presence of rifampin metabolites, which are eliminated through the urine. The discoloration is a harmless side effect and is considered normal while taking the medication. It causes decreased effectiveness of oral contraceptives

A- Rifampin is an enzyme inducer that increases the rate of metabolism of oral contraceptive pills.

This leads to subtherapeutic levels that increases the risk of pregnancy.

B- The prescription may vary

C- Rifampin causes staining of contact lens and should, therefore, be avoided

A. Inject air into the vial to withdraw the short-acting insulin. B. Administer the insulin within 20 min of preparing it. C. Ensure the NPH insulin is drawn into the syringe first. D. use two separate syringes to mix the insulin.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A-Injection of air ensures that the accurate dose is withdrawn into the syringe

B-It is not necessary to administer within 20 min, it should, however, be administered within 24 hours.

C-Short-acting insulin should be drawn first to ensure that the short-acting insulin is not contaminated with the long-acting or intermediate one.

D- Insulin types can be mixed in the same syringe, provided the short-acting insulin is drawn up first.

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