The nurse is administering medications to a client who has severe liver damage. Which medications, as ordered below, will avoid the first pass effect? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

Acetaminophen 500 mg PO q4h PRN headache

Dulcolax suppository one per rectum PRN

Aspirin 10 mg PO crush and put in apple sauce

Fentanyl 25 mcg/h via transdermal patch daily

Morphine 0:4 mg IV q4h PRN severe pain

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : B,D,E

Choice A rationale: Acetaminophen 500 mg PO is subject to the first pass effect as it is absorbed through the gastrointestinal system.

Choice B rationale: Dulcolax suppository is not subject to the first pass effect as it is administered rectally.

Choice C rationale: Aspirin 10 mg PO is subject to the first pass effect as it is absorbed through the gastrointestinal system.

Choice D rationale: Fentanyl 25 mcg/h via transdermal patch avoids the first pass effect as it is absorbed through the skin.

Choice E rationale: Morphine 0.4 mg IV avoids the first pass effect as it is administered intravenously.

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 C

Explanation

Choice A rationale: The normal stimulus to breathe is an increased carbon dioxide level, which stimulates the respiratory center in the brain.

Choice B rationale: Increased oxygen levels do not serve as the primary stimulus for breathing. The respiratory center is primarily responsive to carbon dioxide levels.

Choice C rationale: Increased carbon dioxide level is the correct stimulus for normal breathing.

Choice D rationale: Decreased oxygen level is not the primary stimulus for normal breathing.

A. RLQ B. RUQ C. LUQ D. LLQ

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Choice A rationale: RLQ (Right Lower Quadrant) is the correct abbreviation for the location of the appendix, which is typically found in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen.

Choice B rationale: RUQ (Right Upper Quadrant) is not the location of the appendix.

Choice C rationale: LUQ (Left Upper Quadrant) is not the location of the appendix.

Choice D rationale: LLQ (Left Lower Quadrant) is not the location of the appendix.

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

The nurse is administering medications to a client who has severe liver damage. Which medications, as ordered below, will avoid the first pass effect? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

Nursing Test Bank

Naxlex Comprehensive Predictor Exams

In providing care for clients, the nurse knows that the normal stimulus to breathe is a/an:

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A client is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of R/O appendicitis. Which abbreviation would describe the location of a client's appendix?

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

The nurse is aware that a common cause of under delegation in client care is:

The nurse enters a client's room to find that his abdominal wound has eviscerated. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?

A nurse is caring for a client being treated for hypernatremia. Which of the following are appropriate nursing interventions? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

The nurse finds a client on bed rest experiencing clear signs of dyspnea. The nurse should assist the client to a:

The nurse is preparing an Injection of 10 units of regular Insulin and 5 units of NPH insulin from two vials. The nurse should:

It is most critical for the nurse to use a filtered needle when preparing a parenteral medication that:

The nurse recognizes ten "rights" associated with giving medications to clients. Which are included in this group? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

The nurse receives the following order: "Ferrous sulfate 325 mg four times a day PO. Give on empty stomach." Even before researching, the nurse guesses that this is because the medication: