6. A nurse is caring for a client who istaking tamoxifen to treat breast cancer. The nurse should

identify which of the following manifestations as an adverse effect of this medication?

a. Constipation

b. Hot flashes

c. Urinary frequency

d. Tinnitus

7. A nurse is assessing a client who reports taking over-the-counter antacids. Which of the

following findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of hypercalcemia?

a. Headache

b. Decreased urine output

c. Positive Trousseau’ssign

d. Constipation

8. A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a client and discovers a medication error. The

nurse should recognize that which of the following staff members is responsible for completing

an incident report?

a. The quality improvement committee

b. The nurse who caused the error

c. The charge nurse

d. The nurse who identifies the error

9. A nurse is consulting a formulary about a client’s new prescription for raloxifene. The nurse

should identify that this medication is used for which of the following conditions?

a. Osteoporosis

b. Hypothyroidism

c. Deep-vein thrombosis

d. Urinary tract infection

10. A nurse is caring for a client who has a respiratory infection and is receiving an antibiotic. Which

of the following medications puts the client at risk for developing hearing loss?

a. Ciprofloxacin

b. Gentamicin

c. Rifampin

d. Penicillin G