A patient in need of myocardial infarction

Question 15
A patient in need of myocardial infarction prophylaxis has been prescribed sulfinpyrazone for
gout. Which of the following will the nurse monitor the patient most closely for?
A.
Renal dysfunction
B.
Bleeding
C.
Hypotension
D.
Hypothermia
1 points
Question 16
A male patient is to begin glyburide (Diabeta) for type 2 diabetes. Before the drug therapy
begins, a priority action by the nurse will be to assess the patient's

1 points
Question 17
A nurse has been invited to speak to a support group for persons with movement disorders and
their families. Which of the following statements by the nurse addresses the chronic nature of
these diseases and the relevant drug therapies?
1 points
Question 18
A nurse is instructing a patient who was recently diagnosed with multiple sclerosis about
dantrolene (Dantrium). The patient is a 38-year-old-male and the foreman for a construction
company. In order to minimize one important adverse effect of the drug, the nurse will give the
patient which of the following instructions?
1 points
Question 19
To minimize the risk of adverse effects of glucagon when given to an unconscious diabetic
patient, as the patient regains consciousness, the nurse should

A.
administer carbohydrates.
B.
monitor for nausea and vomiting.
C.
position the patient in the side-lying position.
D.
administer calcium supplements.
1 points
Question 20
A 49-year-old woman has been diagnosed with myalgia. The physician has recommended
aspirin. The patient is concerned that the aspirin will upset her stomach. The nurse will
encourage the patient to
1 points