1. A nurse is caring for a client who has myasthenia gravis (MG). Which of

the following is a complication of MG for which the nurse should monitor?

1) Respiratory difficulty

2) Confusion

3) Increased intracranial pressure

4) Joint pain

2. A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing an acute exacerbation

ofulcerative colitis. The nurse should recognize that which of the following

actions is the priority?

1) Review stress factors that can cause disease exacerbation.

2) Evaluate fluid and electrolyte levels.

3) Provide emotional support.

4) Promote physical mobility.

3. A nurse is reinforcing teaching about rifampin with a female client who

has active tuberculosis. Which of the following statements should the

nurseinclude in the teaching?

1) "You should wear glasses instead of contacts while

taking thismedication."

2) "The medication causes amenorrhea if taken along

with an oralcontraceptive."

3) "A yellow tint to the skin is an expected reaction to the

medication."

4) "Lifelong treatment with this medication is necessary."

4. A nurse is reinforcing teaching about cyclosporine for a client who is

postoperative following a renal transplant. Which of the following

statementsby the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

1) "I will take this medication until my BUN returns to normal."

2) "This medication will help my new kidney make adequate urine."

3) "I will need to take this medication for the rest of my life."

4) "This medication will boost my immune system."

5. A nurse is caring for a client who has Parkinson's disease and is 

takingselegiline 5 mg by mouth twice daily. Which of the following 

therapeutic outcomes should the nurse monitor for with a client who 

is taking this medication?

1) Improved speech patterns

2) Increased bladder function.

3) Decreased tremors

4) Diminished drooling

6. A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who is receiving a transfusion

ofpacked red blood cells. The client develops itching and hives. Which of 

the following actions should the nurse take first?

1) Obtain vital signs.

2) Stop the transfusion.

3) Notify the registered nurse.

4) Administer diphenhydramine.

7. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about how to prevent the

onset of manifestations of Raynaud’s phenomenon. Which of the following

statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client needs

further teaching?

1) "I will keep my house at a cool temperature."

2) "I will try to anticipate and avoid stressful situations."

3) "I will complete the smoking cessation program I started."

4) "I will wear gloves when removing food from the freezer."