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

3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin)

Rationale:

The normal serum calcium level is 8.6 to 10.0 mg/dL. This client is experiencing

hypercalcemia. Calcium gluconate and calcium chloride are medications used for the

treatment of tetany, which occurs as a result of acute hypocalcemia. In hypercalcemia,

large doses of vitamin D need to be avoided. Calcitonin, a thyroid hormone, decreases

the plasma calcium level by inhibiting bone resorption and lowering the serum calcium

concentration.

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

4. Orange juice

Rationale:

Vitamin C increases the absorption of iron by the body. The mother should be instructed

to administer the medication with a citrus fruit or a juice that is high in vitamin C. Milk

may affect absorption of the iron. Water will not assist in absorption. Orange juice

contains a greater amount of vitamin C than apple juice.

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

1. Tinnitus