1. A primary indication for the use of an antiemetic medication is:
morning sickness in pregnancy.
diarrhea accompanied by severe abdominal cramping.
constipation.
nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy.
2. The nurse receives an order to administer prochlorperazine (Compazine) to a client with nausea. The nurse can administer the medication by which routes? Select all that apply.
By mouth
Per rectum
Intramuscularly (IM)
Subcutaneously (SQ)
Intravenously
3. When implementing nursing care, what should the nurse instruct the client and family about laxative use?
A side effect of stool softeners is abdominal cramping.
Dependence on laxatives can cause constipation.
Stool softeners are appropriately used to treat constipation.
Laxatives are never harmful because they are available over the counter and should be used anytime the client feels the need to have a bowel movement.
4. The nurse is instructing a female client about therapy with tetracycline (Sumycin). Which statement should be included in the instruction?
"Absorption of this drug is not affected by food."
"GI upset is a rare side effect."
"If taking oral contraceptives, an additional form of birth control is recommended."
"Take this drug immediately before bedtime."