Nur 6050 Pharm 2 Exam Review Questions

1. A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for ferrous sulfate. Which of the following statements by the client indicates need for additional teaching?INCORRECTA. "I will expect the color of my urine to be amber."Rationale: The color of the urine is an indication of how concentrated or diluted the urine is and may be affected by food and medications; however, ferrous sulfate does not affect the color of the urine.B. "I should not expect any changes in color of stools."Rationale: Ferrous sulfate is an iron supplement used to treat clients who have iron deficiency anemia. An expected adverse effect of this medication is black, tarry stools.INCORRECTC. "I should expect increased bruising."Rationale: Ferrous sulfate does not impact clotting factors or platelets, so the client should not expect increased bruising.INCORRECTD. "I will not get as many infections."Rationale: Ferrous sulfate will not impact white blood cells, so the client does not have any added protection from infection while taking this medication. 2. A nurse is preparing to initiate a transfusion of packed RBC for a client who has anemia. Which of the following describes the correct actions for to nurse take?INCORRECTA. Leave the client 5 min after beginning the