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HU NP101 Foundations of Nursing Exam 2

Question 43 of 60

A client receives a prescription for intravenous (IV) famotidine. Which finding indicates to the practical nurse (PN) the medication is effective? HU NP101 Foundations of Nursing Exam 2

• A Decrease in nighttime awakenings.
• B Positive stool antigen test.
• C Reduced epigastric pain.
• D Loss of 3 pounds (1.36 kg) in a month.

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Question 44 of 60

The practical nurse (PN) observes hematuria in the urinary catheter drainage tubing of a client who is receiving IV heparin. Which action should the PN implement first?

• A Obtain a urine specimen for urinalysis.
• B Check the client’s gums for bleeding.
• C Document the finding in the client’s medical record.
• D Irrigate the urinary catheter with sterile normal saline.  HU NP101 Foundations of Nursing Exam 2

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Question 45 of 60

The practical nurse (PN) explains the 2-week dosage prescription of prednisone to a client who has poison ivy covering multiple skin surfaces. Which instruction should the PN emphasize about the dosing schedule?

• A Monitor oral temperature daily.
• B Take the prednisone with meals.
• C Decrease dosage daily as prescribed.
• D Return for blood glucose monitoring in one week.

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Question 46 of 60

The practical nurse (PN) is administering heparin to a client. Which medication or blood product should the PN have available in case there is a heparin overdose?

• A Protamine sulfate.
• B Platelets.
• C Vitamin K.
• D Whole blood.

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Question 47 of 60

A female client with cancer often experiences nausea and vomiting as the result of radiation therapy. The client has a PRN prescription for ondansetron and tells the practical nurse (PN) that she takes the medication as soon as she returns home from her treatment. Which action should the PN take?  HU NP101 Foundations of Nursing Exam 2

• A Offer support and encouragement that this is a temporary effect.
• B Advise the client to try taking the medication before driving home.
• C Encourage the client to drink plenty of fluids during the treatment.
• D Instruct the client to take the medication prior to the treatment.