A patient newly diagnosed with hypothyroidismis prescribedLevothyroxine (Synthroid) 0.25 mg

PO daily. After 6 weeks of treatment the nurse dtermines that themedication was effective if

the:

1) Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level is 2 microunits/mL2) Total t4 level is 2 mcg/dL

A nurse providing teaching to a client who has just been

prescribed prazosin (Minipress) which

of the following client statement indicates understanding of

teaching:

1) I will not use a salt substitute while taking meds

2) I will move slowly from sitting to standing to prevent falls

A nurse is providing teaching to a patient who is prescribedphenytoin (Dilantin). Which

statement by the patient indicates further teaching:

1) I should expect a rash to develop

2) I may develop hair or face or chest

A nurse is receiving a telephone prescription for an antibioticfroma client's provider. Which of

the following is the nurse required to do:

3) Read the prescription back to the provider after transcribing4) Write the trade name for the prescribed medicine

A nurse is providing teaching to an adolescent and her familyregarding a new prescription of

phenytoin (Dilantin) for a newly diagnosed seizure disorder. Whichof the following client

statements indicates the understanding of the teaching:

1) I will keep a seizure frequency chart

2) I will skip a dose if I am experiencing nausea

A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and is receivingfurosemide (Lasix) and

digoxin (Lanoxin). Routine laboratory results reveal a potassiumlevel of 2.6 mEq/L. Which of the

following actions should the nurse take first:

1) Apply a cardiac monitor

2) Provides foods high in potassium

A nurse administers ceftazidime (Fortaz) to a client who has asevere penicillin allergy. Which of