Try Naxlex NCLEX-RN (Free-Trial)

A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about expired medications. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?

Return the medications to the pharmacy.

Place the medications back in the medication cart.

Flush the medications down the toilet.

Notify the provider about the expired medications.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A. Expired medications should be returned to the pharmacy for proper disposal or replacement.

B. Expired medications should not be placed back in the medication cart, as they may not be safe for administration.

C. Flushing medications down the toilet is not recommended, as it can affect the environment.

D. Notifying the provider is unnecessary unless the expired medications are essential for the client's treatment.

Nursing Test Bank

Quiz #1: RN Exams Pharmacology Exams Quiz #2: RN Exams Medical-Surgical Exams Quiz #3: RN Exams Fundamentals Exams Quiz #4: RN Exams Maternal-Newborn Exams Quiz #5: RN Exams Anatomy and Physiology Exams Quiz #6: RN Exams Obstetrics and Pediatrics Exams Quiz #7: RN Exams Fluid and Electrolytes Exams Quiz #8: RN Exams Community Health Exams Quiz #9: RN Exams Promoting Health across the lifespan Exams Quiz #10: RN Exams Multidimensional care Exams

Get 100+ Naxlex Exit Exams for $79 Try Naxlex NCLEX-RN (14 Day Free-Trial)

Naxlex Comprehensive Predictor Exams

Quiz #1: Naxlex RN Comprehensive online practice 2019 B with NGN Quiz #2: Naxlex RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Quiz #3: Naxlex RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Exit Exam A Quiz #4: Naxlex HESI Exit LPN Exam Quiz #5: Naxlex PN Comprehensive Predictor PN 2020 Quiz #6: Naxlex VATI PN Comprehensive Predictor 2020 Quiz #8: Naxlex PN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 - Exam 1 Quiz #10: Naxlex HESI PN Exit exam Quiz #11: Naxlex HESI PN EXIT Exam 2

Free Nursing Study Resources

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. The client should not stop taking levothyroxine abruptly, even if a dose is missed.

B. Therapeutic effects of levothyroxine may take several weeks.

C. Antacids can interfere with absorption and should not be taken at the same time.

D. Taking the medication consistently at the same time every morning helps maintain stable hormone levels and optimal absorption.

A. Rectus femoris B. Vastus lateralis C. Deltoid D. Dorsogluteal

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Rectus femoris is not commonly used for IM injections in infants due to its proximity to large blood vessels and nerves.

B. The vastus lateralis is the preferred site for IM injections in infants as it is well-developed and away from major blood vessels and nerves.

C. The deltoid is not used for IM injections in infants due to its underdevelopment and small size.

D. The dorsogluteal site is avoided in infants due to the risk of injury to the sciatic nerve.

View Question and Answer

Whether you are a student looking to ace your exams or a practicing nurse seeking to enhance your expertise , our nursing education contents will empower you with the confidence and competence to make a difference in the lives of patients and become a respected leader in the healthcare field.

Visit Naxlex, invest in your future and unlock endless possibilities with our unparalleled nursing education contents today

A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about expired medications. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?

Nursing Test Bank

Naxlex Comprehensive Predictor Exams

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about levothyroxine. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A nurse is preparing to administer an IM injection to an infant. Which of the following injection sites should the nurse select for administering the medication?

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A nurse is caring for a client who requires a re-insertion of a short peripheral venous catheter. In which of the following locations should the nurse place the catheter?

A nurse is reviewing medication prescriptions for a client. For which of the following entries on the client's medication administration record should the nurse request clarification?

A nurse is assessing a client who has anxiety and is taking buspirone. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of the medication?

A nurse is preparing to administer a dose of ampicillin to a client. The nurse scans the medication and the client's identification band and realizes the client has a penicillin allergy. Which of the following should the nurse use to document the incident?

A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving nebulized albuterol. The nurse should identify which of the following as an adverse effect of albuterol?

A nurse is assessing a client who is taking combination oral contraceptives. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider immediately?

A nurse is assessing a client who has heart failure and is receiving furosemide BID via IV bolus. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of the medication?

A nurse is caring for a client who was prescribed a new medication. Which of the following actions is an example of the nurse incorporating information technology into educating the client about their new medication?