Ati Pharmacology Proctored Study Guide Graded A+

A nurse is teaching a client who has a prescription for long‑term use of oral prednisone for treatment of chronic asthma. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for which of the following adverse effects of this medication? A.Weight gain B.Nervousness C.Bradycardia D.Constipation {Ans: A (Weight gain and fluid retention are adverse effects of oral prednisone due to the effect of sodium and water retention)}A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for Digoxin. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor and report which of the following adverse effects that is a manifestation Digoxin toxicity? (Select all that apply.) A. Fatigue B. Constipation C. Anorexia D. Rash E. Diplopia {Ans: a, c, e (A. Fatigue and weakness are early CNS findings that can indicate digoxin toxicity. C. GI disturbances, such as anorexia, are manifestations of digoxin toxicity. E. Visual changes, such as diplopia and yellow‑tinged vision, are manifestations of digoxin toxicity)}A nurse is providing discharge instructions for a client who has a new prescription for an antihypertensive medication. Which of the following statements should the nurse give? A. "Be sure to limit your potassium intake while taking the medication." B. "You