Practice Question
A client is brought to the emergency department with signs of hypoglycemia and a blood glucose level of 19 mg/dL. What drug should the nurse prepare to administer intravenously?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
glucagon intravenous injection
Rationale:
♦ Glucagon rapidly increases blood glucose by stimulating hepatic glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis.
♦ It is the drug of choice for severe hypoglycemia when oral intake or IV dextrose is not immediately possible.
♦ At a glucose level of 19 mg/dL, the brain is at risk for hypoglycemic coma, so immediate IV administration is critical.
♦ After glucagon, follow with IV glucose or oral carbohydrates once the patient regains consciousness to prevent recurrence.
♦ Continuous blood glucose monitoring ensures stabilization after emergency correction.
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Answer Choices:
A. increasing fluids to 2 liters a day unless contraindicated
B. monitoring blood glucose levels frequently
C. increasing carbohydrates in the client's diet
D. restricting the client's protein intake
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Answer Choices:
A. spontaneous fractures
B. hyponatremia
C. ineffective temperature regulation
D. respiratory depression
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Answer Choices:
A. autoimmune response
B. impaired wound healing
C. lack of mobility
D. inflammation
The nurse is providing an older adult client teaching regarding the administration of levothyroxine. What is the nurse's priority teaching point?
Answer Choices:
A. "Take the medication before going to bed at night."
B. "Take the medication after breakfast."
C. "Take the medication with a full glass of water."
D. "Remain in the upright position for 30 minutes after taking it."
What assessment findings would the nurse expect to see in a client who has overdosed on levothyroxine?
Answer Choices:
A. hyperglycemia, hypertension, edema
B. lethargy, bradycardia, paresthesia
C. central obesity, constipation, sodium loss
D. nervousness, tachycardia, tremors
Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: General Exams
- Domain: 🚑Pharmacology
- Answer Choices: 4