A nurse is reinforcing discharge instructions for a client who has asthma and is about to start taking theophylline.

The nurse should instruct the client to monitor which of the following findings is an adverse effect of the medication.

Drowsiness.

Constipation.

Tachycardia.

None of the above.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

“Tachycardia.” Theophylline can cause a number of side effects, including tachycardia (fast heart rate) 1.
The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for this adverse effect and report it to their healthcare provider if it occurs.
Choice A is not correct because drowsiness is not a common side effect of theophylline.
Choice B is not correct because constipation is not a common side effect of theophylline.
Choice D is not correct because tachycardia is a known adverse effect of theophylline.

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Correct Answer is ["1"]

Explanation

The physician has ordered a total of 2 g/day of vancomycin hydrochloride to be taken in 4 divided doses.

This means that each dose should be 2 g/day ÷ 4 = 0.5 g/dose.

Since the pharmacy has filled the prescription with 500 mg capsules, and 500 mg is equivalent to 0.5 g, the client should take 1 capsule per dose.

A. Protamine. B. Glucagon. C. Oxygen. D. Insulin.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Protamine is a medication that can be used to reverse the effects of heparin in the event of an overdose.
It binds to heparin and neutralizes its anticoagulant effects.
Choice B is not correct because glucagon is used to treat low blood sugar, not heparin overdose.
Choice C is not correct because oxygen is not a medication and is not used to treat heparin overdose.
Choice D is not correct because insulin is used to lower high blood sugar levels, not to treat heparin overdose.

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A nurse is reinforcing discharge instructions for a client who has asthma and is about to start taking theophylline. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor which of the following findings is an adverse effect of the medication.

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The physician orders vancomycin hydrochloride 2 g/day by mouth in 4 divided doses. The pharmacy fills the client's prescription with 500 mg vancomycin hydrochloride capsules. The nurse should instruct the client to take______capsule(s) per dose.

Correct Answer is ["1"]

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Correct Answer is A

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A nurse is reinforcing discharge instructions for a client who has asthma and is about to start taking theophylline.

The nurse should instruct the client to monitor which of the following findings is an adverse effect of the medication.