Pharm 2

Which of the following is a common side effect of ferrous sulfate therapy?

• Constipation

• Insomnia

• Rash

• Bradycardia

Which laboratory value should be monitored regularly in a patient taking carbamazepine?

• Blood glucose

• Liver function tests

• Serum calcium

• Creatinine clearance

Which of the following medications is classified as a first-generation antihistamine?

• Diphenhydramine

• Cetirizine

• Gabapentin

• Lamotrigine

A patient taking ferrous sulfate should be advised to avoid which of the following to enhance absorption?

• Taking with orange juice

• Taking with milk

• Taking on an empty stomach

• Taking with vitamin C

Which dietary advice should be given to a patient prescribed warfarin and starting a multivitamin?

• Increase intake of vitamin K-rich foods

• Avoid vitamin K supplements

• Take multivitamin with grapefruit juice

• Increase vitamin D intake

A nurse is caring for a patient on clozapine. Which nursing intervention is most important?

• Monitor for signs of infection

• Encourage increased fluid intake

• Assess for tinnitus

• Monitor for hypokalemia

A patient taking lamotrigine reports a new rash. What is the most appropriate nursing action?

• Advise the patient to apply topical hydrocortisone

• Instruct the patient to stop the medication and notify the provider

• Recommend increasing the dose

• Suggest taking the medication with food

A patient with a history of osteoporosis is prescribed vitamin D. What is the rationale for this therapy?

• To increase iron absorption

• To enhance calcium absorption

• To prevent anemia

• To reduce cholesterol

A patient on thioridazine develops muscle rigidity, fever, and altered mental status. What is the most likely diagnosis?

• Serotonin syndrome

• Neuroleptic malignant syndrome

• Stevens-Johnson syndrome

• Tardive dyskinesia

A patient taking topiramate for migraine prevention is experiencing cognitive slowing and weight loss. What should the nurse consider as a priority?

• Advise the patient to stop the medication immediately

• Assess the impact on daily functioning and notify the provider

• Recommend increasing fluid intake

• Suggest taking the medication at bedtime