1. 1) A nurse is caring for a client with

hyperparathyroidism and notes that the

client's serum calcium level is 13 mg/dL.

Which medication should the nurse prepare

to administer as prescribed to the client?

1. Calcium chloride

2. Calcium gluconate

3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin)

4. Large doses of vitamin D

2. 2.) Oral iron supplements are prescribed for

a 6-year-old child with iron deficiency

anemia. The nurse instructs the mother to

administer the iron with which best food

item?

1. Milk

2. Water

3. Apple juice

4. Orange juice

3. 3.) Salicylic acid is prescribed for a client

with a diagnosis of psoriasis. The nurse

monitors the client, knowing that which of

the following would indicate the presence

of systemic toxicity from this medication?

1. Tinnitus

2. Diarrhea

3. Constipation

4. Decreased respirations

4. 4.) The camp nurse asks the children preparing to swim in the lake if they have

applied sunscreen. The nurse reminds thechildren that chemical sunscreens are most

effective when applied:

1. Immediately before swimming

2. 15 minutes before exposure to the sun

3. Immediately before exposure to the sun

4. At least 30 minutes before exposure tothe sun

5. 5.) Mafenide acetate (Sulfamylon) is prescribed for the client with a burn injury.

When applying the medication, the client complains of local discomfort and burning.

Which of the following is the most appropriate nursing action?

1. Notifying the registered nurse

2. Discontinuing the medication

3. Informing the client that this is normal

4. Applying a thinner film than prescribedto the burn site