Nr328 Med-Surg Pharmacology Evolve Study Guide Graded A+

Prednisone is prescribed for a client with an exacerbation of colitis. What does the nurse teach the client before administering the first dose? {Ans: although the medication decreases inflammation it will not cure colitis}The health care provider prescribes an oral hypoglycemic for the client with type 2 diabetes. What will the nurse need to consider when developing the teaching plan? {Ans: clients taking oral hypoglycemics may subconsciously relax dietary rules to gain a sense of control}A healthcare provider prescribes a diuretic for a client with hypertension. What should the nurse include in the teaching when explaining how diuretics reduce blood pressure? {Ans: reduces circulating blood volume (vasodilators relax smooth muscle)}A client presents with extensive lesions due to psoriasis. Which intervention does the nurse anticipate from the healthcare provider? {Ans: topical application of steroids}Which relationship does the nurse consider reflective of the relationship of naloxone to morphine sulfate? {Ans: protamine sulfate to heparin}A client is receiving warfarin for a pulmonary embolism. Which drug is often contraindicated when taking warfarin? {Ans: acetylsalicylic acid}