Nur 280 Exam Questions And Correct Detailed Answers 2023/2024 Revision Guide

NUR 280 EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS 2023/2024 REVISION GUIDE The nurse is reviewing medical prescriptions for newly admitted clients. It would be a priority for the nurse to follow up with the physician if a client with (a) a potassium level of 4.5mEq/L has Kayexalate (sodium polystyrene) prescribed (b) a Dilantin (phenytoin) level of 8 mcg/ml is placed on seizure precautions (c) sensitivity to Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) is prescribed Tylenol (acetaminophen) (d) sensitivity to Penicillin is prescribed Zithromax (azithromycin) - ANSWER--1. A. The normal potassium level is 3.5 - 5.0 mEq/L. Giving Kayexalate in this situation may cause the client to lose potassium, causing hypokalemia, therefore the drug is not indicated; the therapeutic level for Dilantin is 10 - 20 mcg/ml, a level of 8 is sub therapeutic thereby increasing the risk of seizure activity. Acetaminophen can be safely prescribed to clients with ASA sensitivity. Azithromycin (Zithromax) can be safely prescribed for clients with sensitivity to Penicillin. The nurse should intervene if the nurse notes a staff member (a) obtaining a clients consent prior to their operative procedure after receiving Ativan (lorazepam) (b) placing a client on the affected side following surgical repair of a retinal detachment (c)